Simeon Cushman Sr

Brief Life History of Simeon

When Simeon Cushman Sr was born on 14 February 1742, in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America, his father, Captain Nathaniel Cushman, was 29 and his mother, Sarah Coomer, was 28. He had at least 5 sons and 5 daughters with Judith Galphin. He lived in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States in 1820. He died on 25 December 1835, in Barnwell, South Carolina, United States, at the age of 93.

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Family Time Line

Simeon Cushman Sr
1742–1835
Judith Galphin
1744–1839
Nathaniel Cushman
1763–
Kesiah Cushman
1775–1821
James Cushman
1781–1859
Lois Cushman
John Cushman
1780–1840
Sarah Cushman
1782–1859
Simeon Cushman Jr.
1787–1805
Judith Cushman
1790–1821
Rebecca Cushman
1790–
Carpus Cushman
1793–1867

Sources (5)

  • Simeon Cushman, "United States Census, 1820"
  • Simeon Cushman, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Simeon M. Cushman in entry for Simeon Cushman, "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915"

World Events (6)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1776 · Battle of Sullivan's Island

On June 28, 1776, the Battle of Sullivan's Island takes place on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Since it is so close to Charelston, the battle is sometimes referred to as the First Siege of Charleston. This is the first time that the Americans had a victory against a land and sea attack by the British.

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Kushman .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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