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4. Elizabeth Fellowes b. in Gloucester Wednesday at 7 A. M . 29 Apr.1778. d. in Boston Monday at 3 P.M. 26 July 1779. 1-2-27.
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(235) WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM JR.
( Son of 234) b. in Boston 9 Sept.1767 m. in Boston Sunday evening 28 Feb.1790 Lois May b. in Boston Saturday 7 May 1768 daughter of Ephraim May and sister of Charlotte who m. his brother James.
De was a man of considerable literary ability; author of a series of articles published in the New England Palladium upon American Politics. He delivered an Eulogy upon George Washington in this town 22 Feb. 1800 which was published by the town. He wrote a series of letters to President John Adams upon National Affairs which with Mr. Adams' replies were published by his son Ephraim M. Cunningham. He lived in various places, a discontented, unfortunate and unhappy man. For some years he lived in Fitchburg and there he d. 10 Apr.1824 as recorded in Fitchburg but I think it should be 1823 as the "Cunningham Correspondence" so called was published by his son in the Autumn of 1823 and in it he speaks of him as the "late william Cummingham"-aged 55 or '6 .- 7-1. Che d. in Fitchburg Friday 12 Apr. 1850. 81-11-5. an excellent roman. Chil .: 1. Ephraim May b. in Boston Saturday at 3:10 A.M. 4 bapt. 12 Feb. 1792. He and his Father were inoculated for the small-pox Mon. 27 Aug.1792. (See 236)
2. Samuel west b. in Bristol, R.I. 1796. d. at his grandmother's in Lunenburg Friday 28 June 1816. 19. buried in Fitchburg. 3. Zabiah May b. in Bristol, R. I. 1798 d. in Fitchburg Iond. 1 Aug. 1814. 16, a young woman of great promise.
4. Frederic William b. in Bristol, R.I. Wednesday 15 July 1801 was living 1862 in Shirley and 1865 in Ashburnham unmd.
5. Elizabeth Fellowes b. in Fitchburg bunday 28 Aug. 1803 was living in 1862 in Manchester, N.H. unmd.
6. Sarah Brown b. in Fitchburg Rriday 27 Dec.1805 m. Hales.
They went to Bucks County, Penn. where she d. He d. Chil
1. Cunningham. b.
2. Harriet b.
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7. Charles James b. in Fitchburg Sunday 13 d. Saturday 26 Dec. 1807. 13 days.
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(236) EPHRAIMA MAY CUNNINGHAM
( Son of 235) b. in Boston 4 Feb. 1792 grad. Har. Coll.
1814 studied law and practised the profession in Ashburnham, Sterling, Lunenburg and South Reading now Wakefield. In 1823 while living in Lunenburg he published the "Cunningham Correspondence" so called between his Father and President John Adams. This was considered at the time
to be a very dishonorable act on his part and it certainly was so for the Correspondence itself shows that Mir. Adams frequently request- ed and in the strongest terms that his letters should never be made public and william Cunningham promised as frequently and as strongly that they should never pass out of his possession and that they should be destroyed. de was a Justice of the Peace -from 1830 to 1844 an Inspector in the Boston Custom House and from 1844 until his death he was a clerk in one of the Departments at washington, D. C. He m. in Ashburnhan 1821 SarahLeavitt Cushing b. in Ashburnhar 1799 dau. of Rev. John Cushing (H. C. 1764) for many years the Minister of A. gd-dau. of hav. Job Cushing (E.C. 1743) gt-gd-dau. of Rev. Job Cushing (H. C. 1714) of Shrewsbury etc. She d. in Boston Feb.1831. 32. I know of but 2 children. Ee m. (2d) in Boston
9 Aug.1835 Jane J. Hopkins. She d. in Boston May 1839. 27?
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a in Washington D. C. Sunday 26 Dec. 1852, 60-10-22. Chil .:
1. James Cushing b. in Lunenburg Friday 31 May 1822. He was Civil Engineer in Boston.
2. Joseph Cushing b. He went to Baltimore, Maryland.
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(237) JAMES CUNNINGHAMA
(Son of 234) b. in Boston 15 Jan.1769 came to this town in early life and lived here ever after. He was not ambitious of wealth or distinction but liked rather a life of retirement and leisure. He was fond of literary pursuits and had an excellent library. He was noted for and prided himself upon the excellence of his gardens. He m. in Boston Monday 19 Dec.1803 Charlotte May b. in Bos ton 1765 sister of his brother william's wife. They lived at (118) where he d. Tuesday 5 Feb. 1822, 53-0-21. (S) They had no children. She r. (2d) 7 July 1829 (E.H. ) Caleb B. Hall (See 15 H) She d. Sunday 14 Nov.1830. 67 (S) buried by the side of her first husband.
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(238) NATHANIEL FELLOWES CUNNINGHAMA SR
(Son of 234) b. in boston 10 July 1770 lived for a time in Fitchburg and thence went to Charlestown where he was engaged in business for some years. In 1808 he came to Lunenburg having acquired a moderate competency. In 1810 he built the house numbered (12) now owned and occupied by Daniel Putnam; and about 1815 he built the house numbered (10) which in 1843 was moved to between 8 Lite (116) and (];17) on the opposite side of the road. He was Selectman 1796, 1802, '3, '14.Ton Clerk 1796 and from 1816 to 1839 inclusive. Town Treasurer 1923 to 1836 inclusive. Representative 1834. He r. Thursday 3 Nov. 1791 (2.A) Ann Adams ( 11 A) b. Monday 1 June 1767. She d. Saturday at 6:50 A .... 24 Aug.1793. 36-2-24. (S) Ing.on s-3:
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"If candor, merit, sense or virtue dies, Reader, beneath thy feet dead virtue lies; Yet still she lives, if worth can eternize, -
Vain are encomiums- Praise is idly spent On those whose actions are their monument."
She had one child. He m. (2d) Sunday morning 7 Dec.1794 (Z.4) Hannah Adams (11A) b. Sunday 21 May 1769. He was an intelligent, genial, gentleman; she was a dignified, cultivated, Christian lady. She d. Monday at 10 A.M. 6 July 1840. 71-1-15 . Ins. on g-s: "Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb, Take this new treasure to thy trust And give these sacred relics room To seek a slumber in thy dust.
So Jesus slept, - God's dying Son Passed through the grave and blessed the bed; Then rest, dear Dain:, 'till from His throne The morning break and pierce the shade. "
He d. Surday at 3:30 A.M. 2 May 1841. 70-9-22 (S) recorded 5 May but it is an error. Both o.b.c 19 June 1796 Chil .: 1. Abigail b. Wednesday at noon, 3, and d. Tuesday A.K. 16 Oct. 1792. 13 days. (S) ( 1st wife) 2. Abigail Fellowes b. Friday at 2:30 P.M. 22 Apr.1796 bapt. 19 June 1796 m. John Shepley ( See $) ( 2nd wife) 3. Nathaniel Fellowes Jr. b. in Fitchburg Wednesday at 10:30 P.M. 7 bapt.18 Feb.1798 (See 239)
4. Zabdiel Adams b. in Lunenburg Monday at 1 A.M. 1 bapt. 14 Nov. 1802 (See 242)
5. James b. Monday A. M. 27 Mar.1809 d. Sunday at 4:45 A.M. 16 July 1820. 11-3-19 (S) Ins. on g-s:
"Adieu, dear boy, a long, a last adieu Thy virtues many, and thy faults but few; Go, bright example of untainted youth, Alluring mann rs, and pacific truth; . Yet take our tears, mortality's relier And 'till we share thy joys, forgive our grief ."
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(239) NATHANIEL FELLOWES CUNNINGHAM JR.
(Son of 238) b. in Fitchburg 7 Feb.1798 at the age of 14 went to Boston as a Clerk and there remained until the age of 21 when he went to the South. He formed a partnership with his cousin henry A. Snow ( See S) and they established themselves in business in St. Stephens and Mobile, Alabama. He returned North in 1825 and went into business on India Wharf, Boston. He m. Thursday at 8 A.M.
11 Aug.1825 (D.D) Martha Putnam ( P) b. 21 Jan. 1805 on Monday.
They lived in Doston until Apr. 1841 when just before his Father's death they came to Lunenburg although he still continued in business in Poston. He was one of the original projectors and for many years the senior director of the Merchant's Bank the largest bank in New England. He was a member of the Boston Common Council in 1835 and of t .. State Legislature in 1837; was one of the grantees of the charter of the Fitchburg Rail-road and one of the directors from 1842 to 1854
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In connection with his business in Boston or rather at the same time he carried on large farming operations in this town. In 42 he anunto 1843 he built the house now occupied by his family standing between Pd (10) and ( 11) which were both moved away. He was the original projector of the Lunenburg farmer's Club in Sept. 1848, -its first President and again in 1859, '60. He was the first farmer in Mass. and probably in the United States to use Hay Caps and he was the first person who introduced the Tomato into New England having brought some of the seed from Alabama in1823. In Dec.1853 he wholly retired from business in Boston. He was well-read in many departments of literature, genial in society, amiable, kind-hearted and generous in his family and was always to me a kind and good Father. I think of him as I write this with all the respect and love of which I am capable. He d. Monday at 8:23 P.M. 27 Mar.1871. 73-1-19. (S) She d. June 13,1879. 75-4-23 (S) Chil .: - 1. Daniel Futnam b. in Boston Thursday at 1 H.K. 22 June 1826 and d. in Boston Saturday at 7 P.M. 12 Dec.1829. 3-5-20.
2. George Alfred b. in Boston Thursday at 8:30 P.I .. 30 Aug. 1827 (See 240)
3. James Adams b. in Boston Saturday at 1 A.M. 27 Nov. 1830 (See 241)
4. Charles Henry b. in Boston Sunday at 3:30 P.M. 4 Aug.1833 made two voyages to california and one to India in 1850 to '5. Was a Clerk in Boston 1853 to '56 and in Apr.1856 he went to the West where he has since lived. He was in the service more than 3 years 1862 to '65 as Captain of Company A. of the 27th Regt. Wisconsin Vols. and was commissioned as Major of the same Regt. He is now 1874 living and engaged in Business in Chicago, Ill. unmd.
5. Edward Fellowes b. in Poston Monday at 2 A.K .. Il Apr. 1836 and d. at Calcutta, India on board the Ship "Amaranth" Sunday at 12 M. 22 June 1856. 20-2-11. He was at the breakfast-table the morning he died.
6. Caroline walton b. in Lunenburg Sunday at 2 P.M. 16 Apr.1843 and is living 1874. m. DR John Stimson 22 FEB. 1882. Shed. 31 Oct. 1928. 7. Son b. and d. Thursday 27 Way 1847 (S) Hed. 1028
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(240) GEORGE ALFRED CUNNINGHAM
(Son of 239) b. in Boston 30 Aug.1827 was from an early age in poor health and to benefit the same, he has made several voyages to the South, to Brazil, Buenos Ayres, and to Europe. He m. in Fitchburg 21 Nov. 1850 ( C.L. ) Sarah Francis Torrey (37 T)
b. in Fitchburg 9 Jan.1829. She d. in boston 5 July 1854, 25-5-27 and was buried in Fitchburg. He was in business with his Father, in Boston from 1848 to 1854, afterward lived in Lunenburg. He was School Comm. 1868 to '73, Selectran 1868, Justice of the Peace from 1867; a member of the wisconsin State historical Society, of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, and of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. he was the Author of a History of Lunenbug and is the Compiler of these Volumes. Chil .: 1. William Eveleth, b. in Boston, 1 May 1852. He is now, 1874, a Clerk in boston, m. Mary M. Aldrich May 8, 1883.
2. Martha Frances b. in Boston 16 May 1853, d. in Lunenburg 31 July 1855, 2-2-14 buried in Fitchburg.
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(241) JAMES ADAMS CUNNINGHAM
(Son of 239) b. in Boston 27 Nov.1830, m. in Annisquam, a part of Gloucester, 12 June 1856, Anne Eliza Lane b. in Anni squam 6 Sept. 1835, dau. of capt. Oliver Griffin and Charlotte ( Phippen) Lane, and ga-dau. of Gideon and nannan (Griffin) Lane. They lived at (118) He was Constable 1854, Selectman 1858. He was Captain of the Fitchburg Fusiliers, in 1857, '8, '9. In 1859 they removed to Annisquam. In 1861 he was Commissioned as Ist Lieutenant of Co.D. 32d Regt. Mass. Vols. and served in the army of the Potomac, through the Civil War. He was promoted to Captain, Major, and Lieutenant Col- onel of the same Regiment, and was made Colonel, and Brigadier General by brevet for gallant services in the field. Returning from the war, he was Representative from Gloucester in 1965, '6; was commissioned in June 1866 as assistant Quarter Laster General, of Massachusetts, and in 17 Dec.1866, he was commissioned as Adjutant General of the Ptate, with the rank of Major General, which position he holds at the present time, July 1874, living in Boston. He d. July 17, 1892 at Soldiers Home, Chelsea. Was Superintendent of the home. Chil .:
1. Charles Edward b. in Lunenburg 24 May 1857
2 Frederic Lane b. in Lunenburg 4 Nov. 1858
3. Anne Grafton b. in Annisquam 29 Aug.1870.
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(242) ZABDIEL ADAMS CUNNINGHAM
( Son of 258) b. 1 Nov.1802 m. 6 Jan.1829 ( E.H) Mar- Croade Cushing (249 C) b. 6 May 1805. He was Postmaster 1837 to 1850. They lived at (2). he was for a time in business with his Father-in-law Edmund Cushing keeping a store at (4) He d. 23 May 1850, 27-6-22(S) The date of his death as recorded and as on his g-stone is 24 Way which was Monday, and is an error. Ee d. on Sunday 23 Lay. Ins. or g-5 "The young, the lovely, pass away, Ne'er to be seen again, Earths fairest flowers swift decay, Its blasted trees remain. Yet kindly is the lesson given, -
So dry the falling tear, They came, to raise our thoughts to Heaven, - They go, to cal .. us there.
She ad.f.c. 20 Mar.1831. She is living 1874 with her dau. in Detroit, Michigan. One dau .:
1. Mary Caroline Adams, b. 6 Oct.1829 bapt. 6 May 1932, z. Jefferson Wiley ( See 117 W)
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(242 a) HLENOR CUNNINGHAM
A single woman, was warned in 1791. I know no more. She certainly was no connection or relative of William (232) ****** ( 243) WARTHA B. CUNNINGHAM d. 6 May 1840. 24 (N) unmd. (See. W) Ins. on g-s: "For her to die was gain "
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(244) CURTIS
Curtice, Curtise, and Curtize, sometimes Corteis, is an ancient English Family, settled in the Counties of Kent and Sussex. Stephen Curtis was of Appledore, in Kent, in 1450, and some of his descendants were mayors of Tenterden, the town from which the first settlers of the name in this country came.
(William Curtis from Tenterden, Kent Co. England, came to New England in 1632, in the "Lion" and settled in Scituate. By his wife Sarah, he had a large family, the youngest of whom was Samuel, who m. Anna Barstow, and their youngest child was as follows: )
SIMEON CURTIS
b. in hanover 1 June 1720 was a man of note in Hanover, a Captain, highly intelligent, and useful in public affairs. He m. in Eanover, 20 Apr.1742 Asenath Sprague of Duxbury. She d. in Hanover, 14 Sept.1757. She had 6 children and descendants are numerous, but none lived in this town. He m. 2d in Ha over Mrs. Lucy Macomber . He d. in Hanover 7 Mar. 1310, 90. She came to live with her dau. Mrs. Young ( See LY) in this town and d. here Chil. b. in zanover: 0 1 1 4 Mar.1814, 91. (N)
1. Barker, bapt 18 Nov.d 2 Dec.1759
2 Lucy b. 4 May 1761, d. unmd. 17 Dec. 1793, 32-7-13.
3. Asenath bapt. 19 "une d. 1 July 1763.
4. Mary b. 30 July 1767, m. 'ob Young (See Y)
5. Barker, b. 11 Nov. 1769 went to Maine, m. but had no chil.
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(245) WILLIAM CURTIS
(As in 244, had a son Joseph who m. Rebecca and had a son Joseph, who m. Mary Palmer, and had a son Joseph, who m. Abigail and had a son as follows )
JOSEPH CURTIS
b. in hanover, 1754 m. Lydia Oldham (6 0) b. in Pembroke They came to Lunenburg about 1792 or 3, and lived in the extreze North part of the town. He was Collector 1797. He d. 26 Sept. 1824, -70 (N). She d. 22 Oct.1831, 73 (N) .
: (246) GEORGE S. CURTIS
b. in England enlisted in 1861, in Co. D. 2d Regt. Mass. Vols. and was in the service through the war. He m. in Boston 25 Jan.1864 Helen Peters of Lunenburg? He d. in Groton. For an account of the remarkable career of this young woman ( Helen Peters) see the Boston Journal of 21 and 23 Sept. 1665. He obtained a divorce.
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(247) GILBERT CURTIS
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(248) CUSHING.
(Matthew Cushing, and his brother, Theophilus Cushing, came to this country in 1638 in the "Diligent", and settled in Bingham They were sons of Peter Cushing of Hingham, Norfolk Co. , England. Theophilus Cushing left no children. Matthew Cushing, who was b. in 1588 m. Nazareth Pitcher, and they had a son John, an important man in the 'ld Colony, who m. Sarah Hawke, and had a son Matthew, who m. Deborah Jacob, and had a son Jacob who m. Mary Chauncey, a sister of Rev. Dr. Charles Chauncey, of Boston, and a descendant of Chauncey de Chauncey a Norman Baron, who went to England with William The Conqueror, in 1066. Jacob and wary ( Chauncey) Cushing had a son as follows) :
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CHARLES CUSHING
b. in Hingham, 13 July 1744, m. in Halifax, 23 Feb. 1769 his cousin Hannah Croade b. in Hingham 1747, dau. of Thomas and Rachel ( Cushing) Croade. He was in the army through the whole of the Revolution; was a captain in the disastrous campaign into Canada, under General Thomas and saved the lives of himself, and his Company from the smallpox, by the then ultra proceeding of inoculation. He returned, sick with fever and ague, on horseback, and crossed the hoosac Mountains in that manner, being the first white man who ever crossed that Mountain. He was afterwards a Colonel. he came to this town with his family, in 1798. They lived at ( 73) Both were ad. f.c. 9 Nov.1800, from the church in Hingham. De was School Comm. 1809, Selectman 1799, 1801, -6-7-8. He d. 25 Nov. 1809, 65-4-12 (N) Ins. on g-s.
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"He served his Country in her contest for the obtainment of her Freedom and Independence, and has since sustained with honor several offices, both vivil and Military. He was no less endeared to his family and connections by his disposition to disseminate knowledge and promote the social virtues, than to the community by his public spirit and charity. Blessed are the dead sho die in the Lord. Yea, saith the Spirit, -for they rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.' She d. 13 May 1837, 90 (N) Ins. on g-s. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord!" Chil. b. in Hingham:
1. Mary b. 10 Dec.1769, ad.f.c. 9 Nov.1800 from Church in Hingham .. She m. William Harrington ( See 51 H)
2. Charles, b. 7 Apr.1:71 d. Dec.1785, 14-8.
3. Chauncey, b. 23 Oct.1772, d. 5 Feb.1793, 20-3-13.
4. Edmund, b. 2 Dec.1774, (See 249)
5. Josiah, 6. 26 Apr.1778, d. Apr.1779, 1.
6. Priscilla, b. 6 June 1779, m. Thomas Stearns ( See 156 S) 7. Josiah, b. 10 Jan.1782, d. 11 Apr.1795, 13-3-1.
8. Hannah, b. 3 July 1784, d. 25 Nov.1 734
9. Hannah, b. 51 Mar.1786, m. William Harrington ( See 51 H)
10. Charles b. 12 Sept.1789 d. 26 Oct.1791, 2-1-14.
11. Charles, b. 26 Aug.1792, d. 8 July 1797, 4-10-13.
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(249) EDIAUND CUSLLING
(Son of 248) b. in Hingham 2 Dec.1774 m. 20 Nov.1800, (Z.A) Mary Stearns (153 S) b. 25 Oct.1776. They lived at (3) which house he built, and where he carried on the business of book binding, and at (115) He was the leading citizen for many years. He was School Comm. 1810, Collector and Treasurer, 1842-43-4-5; Selectman 1807-9- 10-11-12-13-15-16-17-18-21; Town Clerk 1842-43-44. Representative,
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1804-06,07-8-10-11-20. Member of the Governor's Council 1825-26. County Commissioner for many years, Postmaster, Justice of the Peace and Quorum Judge of the Court of Sessions. He was for a great many years the Moderator of all Town Meetings, and was & most efficient Presiding Officer, dignified, courteous, prompt, and attentive. He rose through all the ranks in the Militia, to that of Colonel and was an excellent officer, commanding in appearance and a fine horseman. He was a public spirited, valuable citizen and an honorable high minded man. Mrs. Cushing was a very intelligent lady. Through the families of her Father and her Husband, both of them prominent men, she having always lived in town, she learned very much of the personal history of the Town. Her memory, of dates, and of particulars, in which she was not specially interested was really wonderful. She retained her memory, unimpaired, to the last, and I have derived more informa- tion and have learned more from her, than from any other person. If in doubt of difficulty, I consulted her, and she was always ready to solve my doubt, and remove my difficulty. When it was too late I regre ted, exceedingly, that I did not consult her more. Both o.b.c. 7 Aug.1803, and both were ad.f.c. 22 Mar.1812. Both were also ad.f.c. un. ch. 12 May 1848. He d. suddenly while sitting in his chair, 22 Mar. 1851, 76-9-20. (N) Ins. on g-s .: "Faithful to every duty, Public and Private, his life was long, and active useful, blameless, fortunate. At peace with God and Man, he died
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Who wraps the drapery of his couch about him And lies down to pleasant dreams. "
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of Children are their Fathers. "
She d. 15 Dec.1866, 90-1-20 (N) Ins. on g-s .:
"I have lived and passed away, Our Mother. He giveth his beloved, sleep." Chil .: 1. Luther Stearns, b. 22 June bapt.14 Aug. 1803 (See 250)
2. Mary Croade b. 6 May, bapt. 23 June 1805, m. Zabdiel Adams Cunningham. (See 242 C)
3. Edmund Lambert, b. 3 May 1807. (See 251)
4. Eenry Albert b. 4 bapt.21 May 1609, d. 21 June 1810 (N) Ins.on g-s .:
"Happy the babe, who privileged by fate, To shorter labour, and a lighter weight, Received but yesterday the gift of breath Ordered tomorrow to the rest of death. " 5. William b. 15 May, bapt.28 July 1811 (See 252) 6. George Augustus, b. 8 Aug.bapt.26 Sept.1813 (See 253)
7. Caroline Augusta b. 1 Nov. 1815, bapt.11 Aug.1816, ad.f.c Un.Ch:5 June 1847; is living 1874 unmd. d. Oct.28, 1902, 87.
8. Martha Anr Stearns b. 9 bapt. 25 Oct.1818, m. Franklin S. Forbes (See 123 F)
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(250) LUTHER STEARNS CUSHING
(Son of 249) b. 22 June 1803 m. in Boston 19 May 1840, Mary Otis Lincoln (See 23 S) b. in Machias, Maine 31 . Oct. 1815. He grad. Harv. Coll. 1826. He was for several years Clerk of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and was the Author of a Manual of Parliamentary practice, which is considered the standard
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in this country, for the government and proceedings of Legislative and deliberative assemblies. He was the Reporter of the Decisions of the Supreme Court of Mass. anu was a Judge of the Municipal Court in Boston. he was very fond of music, was an excellent amateur violinist, and was President of the boston Handel and Haydn Society. He d. in Boston on his birthday, 22 June 1856, 53. She d. in Boston 21 May 1851, 35-6-20. Chil.b. in Boston:
1. Mary Otis, b. 30 Mar.1841, m. in Boston 27 Apr.1865 Alexander S. Porter of Poston.
2. Elizabeth Stillman b. 25 Feb.1845 m. in Beverly 1 Sept. 1870 Lieut. Commander francis M. Green, U.S. Navy, widower of her cousin Catherine L. (See 251)
3. Frances Wentworth, b. 28 Way 1847. m. A.S. Porter widower of sister.
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( 251) EDMUND LAMBERT CUSHING JR.
(Son of 249) b. 3 May 1807, m. in Charleston, N.H. 1 Apr. 1835 Laura E. Lovell, b. dau. of Vryling and Laura ( Hubbard) Lovell. He grad. harv. Coll. 1827, where he was a Tutor, in 1828, 29; was educated as a Lawyer, settled in Charlestown, N.H. where he became eminent in his profession. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of N.H. in Aug.1874. She d. in Charleston, N.H. He m. (2d) in Jamaica Plains, 24 Nov.1858, Martha Robbins Gilchrist a sister of Judge Gilchrist of the U.S. Court of Claims. chil. b. in Charlestown, N.H. :
1. Catherine Lovell, b. 29 July 1836 m. in Charlesto n, N.H. 5 Mar.1864 Lieutenant Francis M. Green, U.S. Navy. She d. in C. 4 May 1866, 28-9-5. 1 dau. Laura, b. - ar.1865. He m. (2d) her cousin, Elizabeth Stillman Cushing (See 250) 2. Edmund Henry, b. in Boston 23 July 1838 was fitted for college at Phillips Academy Exeter, N .... grad. Har. Coll. 1859 studied law, and was admitted to practice, in Charleston, N.E. In 1862 he entered the naval service, as Chief Clerk to the Commandant at Cairo, Ill. The 10 June 1863 he was appointed Secretary to Admiral foote, and soon after became Assistant Paymaster in the Navy. Early in 1868 he was detailed for duty as Paymaster on board the U.S. Steamer "Tuscarora" and d. on board that ship, off the coast of S. America of yellow fever, Il Mar.1869, 30-7-16, unmd.
3. Rebecca Saulsbury, b. Dept.1843, @he has adopted the dau. of her sister Catherine L.
4. Mary Stearns, b. 14 Nov.1851.
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(252) WILLIAM CUSHING
(Son of 249) b. 15 May 1811, m. 25 July 1843 (C.L. ) Margaret Louisa Wiley (116 W) b. in Boston 9 Sept.1824. He grad. Har. Coll. 1832, studied Divinity, van. Divinity School, 1839 and preached in Sterling, Lunenburg, and other places for short periods, and in 1843 was installed over the Unitarian society in Milwaukee, Wisc. where he remained until 1847. In 1848 he became the Principal of an Academy in Bedford, where they lived some years. In 1874 they are living in Cambridge, where he is the Assistant Librarian of the Library of Harvard College. Mrs. Cushing was an excellent scholar while at school, and is an exceedingly intelligent, cultivated, and refined lady. Chil .:
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1. Margaret Wright b. in Milwaukee, Wisc. 1 June 1844. She is a remarkably fine singer she passed two years or more in Europe 1869 to '71, for the cultivation of her voice. She m. in Cambridge, 10 Sept.1872 Professor Edward P. Seaver of Harv .. Univ.
2. Charles Chauncey, b. in Cambridge 22 Dec. 1845.
3. Henry Prescott, b. in Lunenburg 20 mar .1847 d. in Medford Oct. 1867, 20-7.
4. John Elliot b. in Bedford, 15 June 1849
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