Joseph Cushman (1759–1848)
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- Born
- 1759
- Died
- 1848
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- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Cushman born? 1759.
When did Joseph Cushman die? 1848.
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Joseph Cushman (1759–1848) was born in 1759, and died in 1848, at about age 89. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
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1776 · age 17 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 31 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 53 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 86 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 89 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Joseph Cushman born?
Joseph Cushman was born in 1759.
When did Joseph Cushman die?
Joseph Cushman died in 1848.
How old was Joseph Cushman at the time of death?
Joseph Cushman was about 89 years old.
Where is Joseph Cushman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Cushman died?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Cushman's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 17); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 31); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 53); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 86); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Cushman?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1759
Death
1848
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AncestryData, "Joseph Cushman (1759–1848)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-cushman-1759-1848-91ccb1de/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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