Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Deborah Loring (7770) & Hon. John Cushing (16810)
20989. Sarah Cushing. Born 8 Jan 1689/90 in Scituate, MA.52 Sarah died in Sep 1723.
On 24 May 1710 Sarah married Rev. Nathaniel Pitcher (44822) , son of Nathaniel Pitcher (18 Feb 1652-12 Jan 1736) & Mary Clapp (25459) (26 Apr 1667-14 Jun 1709), in the Second Church of Scituate.52 Born on 30 Nov 1685 in Dorchester, MA. Nathaniel died in Scituate, MA, on 27 Sep 1723; he was 37.52 Buried in First Parish Cemetery, Scituate Harbor. Education: Harvard 1703.53

From Deane’s History of Scituate:53
    Under the care of Mr Danforth of Dorchester, Nathaniel received his theological education. He first preached in Scituate in March 1705, during the illness of Mr Cushing. Again in May 1706, the Church and Society voted to invite him to preach, which he did for a few Sabbaths; and again in the summer of 1707, when he was invited to become their pastor. He was ordained on the 4th Wednesday of September 1707.
Their children include:
40670i.
Nathaniel Pitcher (7 Jun 1711-10 Mar 1740)
40671ii.
Samuel Pitcher (6 Jul 1713-)
40672iii.
Sarah Pitcher (27 Apr 1715-23 Jan 1764)
40673iv.
Mary Pitcher (21 Jan 1716-)
20990. (infant son) Cushing. Born on 29 Feb 1692 in Scituate, MA.52 (infant son) died in Scituate, MA, on 5 Apr 1692.52
20991. Deborah Cushing. Born on 2 Apr 1693 in Scituate, MA.52 Deborah died on 2 Jan 1726; she was 32.

John and Deborah were first cousins once removed; his mother and her maternal grandmother were sisters.
On 2 Dec 1712 when Deborah was 19, she married Capt. John Briggs (16842) , son of Capt. John Briggs (16083) (Dec 1644-22 Mar 1687) & Deborah Hawke (6194) (ca 1651-15 May 1711), in Scituate, MA.52 Born on 28 Apr 1687 in Scituate, MA.52 John died in Boston, MA, on 5 Nov 1721; he was 34.

John was born on the homestead at Conihassett shortly after his father’s death. John and Deborah resided at Scituate until 1714 when he sold part of the old estate at Conihassett to his cousin Joseph Briggs (son of Cornelius), and purchased from his aunt Hannah Jolles the house on Prince Street, Boston, which had been given to her by her father, Walter Briggs, on her marriage to Samuel Winslow.42
Their children include:
35330i.
Deborah Briggs (1714-ca1747/1749)
35331ii.
John Briggs (Died young) (ca 1714-)
20992. Hon. John Cushing. Born on 17 Jul 1695 in Scituate, MA.52 John died in Scituate, MA, on 19 Mar 1778; he was 82.52 Occupation: judge. Education: Harvard 1711.

John first married Elizabeth Holmes, second Mary Cotton.

From the Genealogy of the Cushing Family, page 48:2
    John resided at Belle House in Scituate. He was Town Clerk from 1719 to 1744; representative from Scituate in 1721 and for several succeeding years; Judge of Probate Plymouth Co. 1739; Justice of the Court of Common Pleas (Plymouth Co.) from 1738 to 1751, when he was transferred to the Superior Court; Judge of the Superior Court from 1747 to 1771, when he resigned (Judge Cushing received his appointment to the Supreme Court from Washington); and a Councillor of the Province from 1746 to 1763. ‘His introduction into the office (of Councillor) was attended with a more unanimous vote than any ever before had--having all the votes save one.’— Rev. Josiah Cotton. He was one of the presiding Judges at the trial of the British soldiers for the massacre at Boston 5 Mar 1770.

In 1743 John built the Walnut Tree Hill Mansion, a large and imposing building. The mansion burned in 1872.42
On 1 Apr 1718 when John was 22, he first married Elizabeth Holmes (44835) , daughter of Nathaniel Holmes (25469) (21 Jun 1664-11 Jul 1711) & Sarah Thaxter (27254) (26 Sep 1671-ca 1726), in Scituate, MA.52 Born on 15 Sep 1695 in Boston, MA.493 Elizabeth died in Scituate, MA, on 13 Mar 1726; she was 30.52

John and Elizabeth were second cousins; their maternal grandmothers were sisters.
Their children include:
40674i.
Deborah Cushing (16 Nov 1718-27 Mar 1747)
40675ii.
Sarah Cushing (26 Mar 1720-7 Mar 1795)
40676iii.
John Cushing (16 Aug 1722-1 Jun 1798)
40677iv.
Nathaniel Cushing (Died soon) (12 Aug 1724-2 Apr 1725)
40678v.
William Cushing (Died soon) (23 Sep 1725-4 Feb 1726)
On 20 Nov 1729 when John was 34, he second married Mary Cotton (26028) , daughter of Josiah Cotton Esq (10236) (8 Jan 1679-19 Aug 1756) & Hannah Sturtevant (13050) (10 Apr 1687-27 May 1756), in Plymouth, MA.52,63 Born on 14 Aug 1710 in Plymouth, MA.63,62 Mary died in Scituate, MA, on 29 Mar 1769; she was 58.52 Marriage intention published on 1 Nov 1729 at Plymouth, MA.63

Mary, of Plymouth2
Their children include:
40679i.
Mary C. Cushing (6 Sep 1730-23 Oct 1796)
40680ii.
Hon. William Cushing (1 Mar 1732-13 Sep 1810)
40681iii.
Charles Cushing (13 Aug 1734-7 Nov 1810)
40682iv.
Edward Cushing (Died soon) (6 Sep 1736-12 Jan 1736[/7])
40683v.
Hannah Cushing (2 Sep 1738-8 May 1790)
40684vi.
Bethia Cushing (29 Mar 1740-23 Dec 1768)
40685vii.
(infant daughter) Cushing (Stillborn) (20 Jun 1742-20 Jun 1742)
40686viii.
Roland Cushing (Died young) (9 Jan 1743-28 Mar 1748)
40687ix.
Lucy Cushing (30 Dec 1745-1791)
40688x.
Abigail Cushing (Died unmarried) (8 Jun 1748-26 Oct 1824)
40689xi.
Roland Cushing (Died unmarried) (26 Feb 1749-1788)
20993. Elijah Cushing. Born 7 Mar 1697/8 in Scituate, MA.52 Elijah died in Boston, MA on 26 Jun 1762. Buried in Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson.

From the Genealogy of the Cushing Family, page 49:2
    Elijah and Elizabeth in 1728 settled in that part of Hanover since annexed to Pembroke, where he built a large substantial house, which was held by his descendants of the fourth generation. He is called ‘Lieut.’ and ‘Capt.’ on the Records of Hanover. He was a deacon of the first Congreational Church in 1729; and for many years a justice of the peace; first representative of the Town in 1737; and selectman from 1728 to 1739. Justice of the Court of Common Pleas (Plymouth Co.) 1757 to 1762. ‘He was one to whom much of the public business of the Town was confided, and he executed his trust with fidelity and success.’ He was probably the Lieut.-Col. Elijah Cushing who on 12 Apr 1739 mustered a company in Hanover for the invasion of Canada.

Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    Elijah Cushing, d. 26 Jun 1762
    Elizabeth Cushing, d. 7 Nov 1782
7 Jan 1724/5 Elijah married Elizabeth Barstow (24308) , daughter of Capt. Joseph Barstow (9401) (22 Jan 1675-25 Jul 1728) & Mary Randall (9884) (29 Oct 1680-3 Dec 1753), in the Second Church of Scituate.52 Born on 23 Aug 1699 in Scituate, MA.52 At the age of 16, Elizabeth was baptized in Scituate, MA, on 8 Apr 1716. Elizabeth died in Hanson, MA, on 7 Nov 1782; she was 83. Buried in Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson.

Elizabeth first married Isaac Barker, second Elijah Cushing.
Their children include:
40690i.
Capt. Elijah Cushing (8 Oct 1725-13 Sep 1807)
40691ii.
Nathaniel Cushing (22 Feb 1729-3 Dec 1790)
40692iii.
Capt. Joseph Cushing (1 Mar 1731-19 Dec 1791)
40693iv.
Mary Cushing (22 Apr 1734-23 Jan 1816)
40694v.
Betty Cushing (4 May 1736-)
40695vi.
Deborah Cushing (26 Sep 1738-1 Oct 1823)
40696vii.
Isaac Cushing (Died soon) (3 Jul 1744-3 Nov 1745)
20994. Mary Cushing. Born on 24 Nov 1700 in Scituate, MA.52 Mary died on 30 Jul 1790; she was 89.

Child of Eleazer and Mary, born in Scituate 1722.52
On 29 Jun 1721 when Mary was 20, she married Capt. Eleazar Derby, son of Eleazer Derby (21 Mar 1661-1 Jun 1735) & Mary Bull (29 Oct 1667-bef 1738), in the Second Church of Scituate.52 Born on 14 Apr 1697 in Boston, MA. Eleazar died in London, England in 1757.

Eleazer Derby, also spelled Dorby, of Boston.
20995. Nazareth Cushing. Born on 11 Sep 1703 in Scituate, MA.52
On 8 Sep 1726 when Nazareth was 22, she married Benjamin Balch, son of Joseph Balch (26 Sep 1677-14 Aug 1712) & Sarah Hart (ca 1677-), in the Second Church of Scituate.52 Born ca 1702 in Beverly, MA. Benjamin was baptized in Beverly, MA, on 18 Oct 1702. Benjamin died in 1753. Occupation: Weaver, sailor.

Benjamin, originally of Boston, resided with Nazareth in Scituate several years near the north Meeting house.53
Their children include:
40697i.
Deborah Balch (ca 1727-)
40698ii.
Elizabeth Balch (Died young) (ca 1729-)
40699iii.
Hart Balch (ca 1731-)
40700iv.
Lieut. Benjamin Balch (4 Mar 1732-30 Aug 1757)
40701v.
Nathaniel Balch (7 May 1735-18 Sep 1808)
40702vi.
John Balch (Died young) (16 May 1737-)
40703vii.
Joseph Balch (10 Feb 1738/9-1 Sep 1826)
40704viii.
Elizabeth Balch (ca 1742-)
20996. Benjamin Cushing. Born on 17 Apr 1706 in Scituate, MA.52 Benjamin died in Providence, RI, on 24 Feb 1785; he was 78. Buried in North Burial Ground, Providence.

Benjamin first married Elizabeth Antram, second Abgail (Ford) Richmond, widow of Ichabod Richmond.

From the Genealogy of the Cushing Family, page 50:2
    Benjamin moved early to Providence, RI. Freeman of the Colony of RI 1737; justice of the peace 1747. By papers left by him it appears that he was well established in business as early as 1741, as a furrier and hatter. Among these papers are found also, letters and bills from the Hon. Philip Livingstone and others, showing that he had an extensive correspondence in relation to the fur business. From the year 1750 to the commencement of the Revolution, he was engaged in sending furs to England. Some time previous to and during the Revolution, he, with two others, owned a vessel which they chartered to parties as a coaster. It made several trips to Nantucket.

North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island
    To the Memory Of the Hon. Benjamin Cushing, Esquire: Deceased Feby 15th 1785, aged 79 years
Plain, Honest, and always Consistent,
    Go thy ways Traveller!
And convinc'd of the Infalibility of human life,
    Meditate upon eternity!
On 16 Jun 1734 when Benjamin was 28, he first married Elizabeth Antram, daughter of William Antram (ca 1678-11 Sep 1753) & Abigail Franklin.2 Born on 11 Nov 1708 in Boston, MA. Elizabeth died in Providence, RI, on 13 Jan 1761; she was 52.2 Buried in North Burial Ground, Providence.


North Burial Ground, Providence, Rhode Island
    In Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Cushing, the Wife of Benjamin Cushing Esq. Daughter of Mr. William Antram, Who Departed this Life January the 135h
Anno Dom. 1761 in the 53d Year of her Age
Their children include:
40705i.
Benjamin Cushing (28 Sep 1735-5 Jun 1786)
40706ii.
Abigail Cushing (17 Jul 1737-)
40707iii.
Ann Cushing (19 Jan 1739-7 Nov 1776)
On 11 Sep 1765 when Benjamin was 59, he second married Abigail Ford (51568) , daughter of Capt. John Ford (34434) (18 Mar 1693/4-25 Mar 1776) & Mary Cushing (35266) (ca 1700-30 Jul 1790).2 Born on 25 Apr 1727 in Pembroke, MA.2 Abigail died in Providence, RI, on 27 Aug 1789; she was 62.316

Abigail first married Ichabod Richmond as his second wife, second Benjamin Cushing as his second wife. Benjamin and Abigail were first cousins once removed; his father and her maternal grandfather were brothers.

Children of Ichabod and Abigail (Ford) Richmond, born at Bristol:
    i. Richmond, b. 5 Jan 1760; and
    ii. Nathaniel, b. 16 Aug 1761.316
Their children include:
40708i.
Nathaniel Cushing (24 Jun 1766-17 Apr 1805)
40709ii.
Abigail Cushing (3 Jan 1769-9 Oct 1851)
20997. Nathaniel Cushing. Born on 9 Jul 1709 in Scituate, MA.52 Nathaniel was baptized on 17 Jul 1709.2 Nathaniel died in Boston, MA, on 22 Nov 1729; he was 20.52 Education: Harvard 1728.2
On 23 Oct 1729 when Nathaniel was 20, he married Mary Pemberton, daughter of Benjamin Pemberton (11 Mar 1665/6-9 Mar 1708/9) & Elizabeth Dixie (3 Oct 1669-18 Sep 1740), in Boston, MA.2 Born on 10 Aug 1707 in Boston, MA. Mary died in Leicester, MA, on 28 Jan 1768; she was 60.508

Mary, of Boston. She first married Nathaniel Cushing, second Thomas Steele.
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