1839. JAMES CUSHING
Sex: M
Birth: 1839 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Death: 1917 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

James Cushing, was born on the family homestead, and is the present owner of the property. He is one of the very progressive farmers in Nichol, up-to-date in every respect. He engages in mixed farming, and feeds cattle for export. He is a Roman Catholic, and a Conservative. He married Margaret Sullivan. Issue: Blanche, John, Marguerite, Daniel, Joseph, Francis, and Basil, all at home.

Father: Maurice CUSHING b: 1808 in County Kerry, Ireland
Mother: Mary DUGGAN b: 1810 in County Cork, Ireland

Marriage 1: Marguerita Maud SULLIVAN b: 1866 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. She was the daughter of Timothy O'SULLIVAN who was born in County Kerry, Ireland and Alice MORAN.
Married: 1888 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Children:
1. Marguerita Marie Alice CUSHING b: 5 July 1889 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
2. John CUSHING b: 1889 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
3. Blanche CUSHING b: 1890 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
4. Daniel CUSHING b: 1891 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
5. Joseph CUSHING b: 1892 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
6. Francis CUSHING b: 1 October 1894 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
7. Basil CUSHING b: 1896 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
8. Mary CUSHING b: 15 November 1898 in Nichol Township, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Sources:
1. 1861 Census
2. Pioneer Families in Wellington County
3. Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, Ontario. Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co., 1906