I am trying to unravel mysteries related to the Cushman Family.
According to the 1870 agriculture census, Sullivan Cushman was a farmer in Oakfield, ME. He was married to Clarissa Tribou who died in 1860 of consumption. She is buried in the Brookvale Cemetary in Auburn. I am trying to determine when Sullivan died and where he might be buried and if he had a will. Since he had land, I would’ve thought that he would’ve had a will. I would like to see the will, as that might determine if his son Solomon is still alive or if he left anything to Solomon’s widow, Maria Hawes or his children.
There is an 1870 Federal census from Auburn that indicates that Solomon Cushman is living with Maria and children Julia and Rhoda (who is only a month old). The age for Solomon Cushman (who was born in 1830) is incorrect, it looks more like the age of Sullivan Cushman. I’m trying to figure out what happened to Solomon and Maria, and if I can find either of their birth certificates (as this leads to Mayflower lineage). It is possible that Solomon Cushman we
Julia Alice Cushman went to live with her aunt Mary E Cushman Schoppe in New Hampshire by 1880, but I don’t know what happened to her mother or sister. I did find a census for 1880 (Schedule for Defective, Dependent and Delinquent Classes) that may have a listing for Rhoda, who would’ve been only 10 at that time. Julia is my gg grandmother.
Any light you can shed on the Cushman family…or the Hawes family (I can’t seem to figure out who Maria Hawes’ parents are. I just know that she was born in Maine)…will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
Carolyn Copp
Dear Carolyn,
Thought this had been taken care of earlier. I’m having computer problems so hope this works this time. Sorry for the delay.
1. None of the family in Aroostook in 1850,1860 and they’re gone in 1880.
2. As Sullivan not in the county in 1870 even though on agricultural schedule, I believe Solomon is here with the family and working the farm for Sullivan.
3. I suggest checking the registry of deeds in Houlton. You should check the grantor and grantee books. Those deeds hopefully would have some clues.
4. The state archives may need to be checked for deaths which would maybe give you an idea on where to look for wills.
5. There are other Cushmans in the county but don’t know how they are related. Your group not mentioned in Wiggins History of Aroostook.
6. Solomon seems to be one of 9 children.
7. These Cushmans are none of my relatives.
8. Hope this was of some help. Ann C.