Cushing, Nathaniel, 1762-1827

Nathaniel Cushing ran an iron works, making anchors in particular, in Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. For a time, he also had a store, but he closed that business to concentrate on the ironworks. Later, he was involved in the Pembroke Woolen and Cotton Manufactory. Nathaniel was the son of Nathaniel and Lucy Turner Cushing, born June 24, 1762. Nathaniel had brothers named Isaac (a merchant in Spain), Charles, and Ben (a ship captain), and sisters Mehitable and Lucy (married to a Mr. Estabrook). Nathaniel married Mehitable Dodge in 1789, and they had seven children: Ezekiel Dodge (born Jan. 2, 1790), Mehitable (born Feb. 21, 1792), Lucy (born March 18, 1796), George (born Sept. 6, 1799), Elijah (born Sept. 12, 1806), and two sons, both named Nathaniel, who died young. By 1820, the part of Pembroke in which the Cushings lived was renamed Hanson. Nathaniel Cushing died on September 4, 1827.

From the description of Papers, 1787-1828. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261227939

Manufacturer and merchant of Pembroke, Plymouth County, Mass.

From the description of Nathaniel Cushing papers, 1776-1851 (bulk 1790-1820). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80468818