On 20 Oct 1653 John first married Margery Eames (3522) , daughter of Lieut. Anthony Eames (1408) (ca 1592-aft 28 Jun 1670) & Margery Pierce (ca Nov 1599-31 Dec 1662), in Hingham, MA.45 Born ca 1630 in Fordingham, Dorset. Margery was baptized in Fordingham, Dorset, on 5 Dec 1630.42 Margery died in Hingham, MA on 7 Apr 1659.25

On 3 Oct 1661 John second married Mary Russell (6445) , daughter of George Russell (2505) (1595-26 May 1694) & Jane (ca 1606-22 Feb 1688/9), in Hingham, MA.45 Born ca 1641 in Hingham, MA. Mary was baptized in Hingham, MA, on 1 Apr 1641.45 Mary died in Hingham, MA on 2 Oct 1691.45

Ca 1649 Mary first married John Otis (4083) , son of John Otis (1609) (1581-31 May 1657) & Margaret (-28 Jun 1653), in Hingham, MA.16 Born ca 1621 in Glastonbury, England. John was baptized in Glastonbury on 14 Jan 1622.168,25 John died in Scituate, MA on 16 Jan 1684.25 Buried in First Parish Cemetery, Scituate Harbor.

From William A. Otis’s Memoir of the Otis Family:168
    When John was about ten years old the family emigrated to new England, and his father settled at Hingham. The family residence was at ‘Otis Hill,’ where John lived until after his parents’ death. In 1668 he, or at least a John Otis, is mentioned on the Hingham records as being a landholder; it is also recorded that he took the oath of fidelity there in 1662; although in 1661 he had moved to Scituate. There he bought of Deacon Thomas Robinson the house on the south of Coleman Hill, formerly the residence of Gen. Cudworth, and resided there. In 1663, according to thte records, he bought for 69 pounds a certain portion of another property from Mr. Hatherly. In 1678 he went to Barnstable and settled a land called Otis farm, opposite to Hinkley Lane, near the Marshes, West Parish. There he left his son John, and returned to Scituate, where he died.
    His monument was in the old burying ground. ‘Meeting House Lane,’ one mile south of the harbor, and in 1845, although broken and defaced, ws still legible. His will, dated Scituate 1683, gives to his eldest daughter, Mary, the wife of John Gorham, and daughter of Hannah and Elizabeth 50 pounds each; houses and lands at Hingham and Barnstable to John, Stephen, James, and Job; to Joseph and Job house and lands in Sciutate after after his mother’s decease. He is said to have been in King Philip’s War.
    John seems to have been of a rather pugnacious disposition and not easily amenable to the strict laws of the Puritans, so that one finds frequent references in the old records to his various legal troubles as indicated in the following:
    (Shurtleff’s Records of Mass.)
    In 1651, 22 May, at the general court of Boston, ‘John Oatis of Hingham pr’ferd a petition for the abatement or remission of a fine imposed uppon him by a Court at Boston, for his resistance of the constable, which the Court thinkes meete he should pay.’
    Boston Court, May 14, 1654. ‘In answer to the petition of John Oates for remitt’n of a fine imposed on him, the Court thinkes meete to graunt his request, excetp 30 shillings, 20 whereof belong to the county and 10 to the constable, so as the petition’r, on a Lord’s day, after exercise, or on some publicke assembling of the congregation make like full acknowledgement of his miscarriage, as he doth in this petition, by word or wrting, or else shall pay, within one six weekes, five pounds, as a fine to the county.’
    General Court at Boston, May 26, 1658. ‘In the case of Jno. Tucker and Anne, his wife, plaintiffe, agt. Jno. Ottis and Jno. Mansfield, defendnt, the court on hearing of all the evidenced produced in case, they found for the defendant costs of court, i.e., one pound nineteen shillings and fower pence.’
    (Plymouth Court Records. Vol. V., pg. 81.)
    ‘At the Court holden at Plymouth the 29th day of October, 1671, John Otis, for selling syder without order from the court, was fined the sum of 40 shillings to the Collonies use, or to appear to answare for the same.’
    Also, in the same Court records, his name appears several times as a member of grand jury--’Grand Enquest.’

From Deane’s History of Scituate:53
    John, whose posterity is very numerous, married Mary, daughter of Nicholas Jacob of Hingham, 1653. In 1661, he settled in Scituate, on the south of Colman's hills. In 1678, he went to Barnstable, and took ujp 'the Otis farm,' near Hinckley lane. He left at Barnstable his eldest son John, and returned and deceased in Scituate 1683. His monument is in 'the old burying ground in Meeting-house lane': it is broken and defaced, but legible at this time.
    In his will, dated at Scituate, 1683, he gives 'To eldest daughter Mary, (wife of John Gowin), and daughters Hannah and Elizabeth 50 pounds each. Houses and lands at Hingham and Barnstable, to John, Stephen, James and Job. To Joseph house and lands in Scituate, after his mother's decease.'

From L. Vernon Briggs’ History and Genealogy of the Briggs Family:42
    In 1655, in accordance with a promise made to him at the time of his marriage in 1649, his father conveyed to him all of his real estate in Hingham, includeing the home on North Street. John Otis and his family resided there until 1661, when he purchased from Deacon Thomas Robinson a house, formerly that of Gen. James Cudworth (his second home in Scituate), on the south side of Colman hills in Scituate, and here he removed from Hingham. The site of this house is now [1938] covered by the railroad track of the Scituate Sand and Gravel Company.

Mary second married Capt. John Holbrook (3735) , son of Thomas Holbrook (1492) (ca 1589-between 31 Dec 1673 and 10 Mar 1676/7) & Jane Powyes (-between 31 Dec 1673 and 24 Apr 1677). Born ca 1617 in Glastonbury, Somerset. John was baptized in St. Johns, Glastonbury, Somerset, on 6 Apr 1617.14 John died in Weymouth, MA on 23 Nov 1699.83 Buried in Old North Cemetery, Weymouth.

John was rep. many years between 1651 and 1692, called Lieut. and afterwards captain.25

John was a freeman 13 May 1640; selectman 1648 and 1656; deputy from Weymouth six years from 1651 through 1673; Captain in King Philip’s War 1676. He resided in ‘Old Spain.’83

Will dated Jul. 12, 1699.

Will: “Being weak of body”; he made his will 12 July, 1699, as follows: To his wife Mary Holbrook £5O, and £10, provided she give thereof £5 to her daughter Loring. To son John Holbrook his housing and lands in Scituate, and the use of one-half to his now wife Abigail after his decease; the other half to his grandson John, son of his said son John Holbrook. After the decease of son John and his wife Abigail the whole farm to his aforesaid grandson, John Holbrook, he to pay £40 to the six daughters of his said son John Holbrook. Unto his granddaughter Elizabeth, the wife of James Smith, £5. To his granddaughter Abigail Porter £10. To his daughter-in-law Lydia Holbrook, widow of his son Samuel Holbrook, deceased, for bringing up the children of his said son Samuel, use of land adjoining her dwelling house in “Kingman's Neck,” etc.; also 40 acres near the "Physical Spring"in Weymouth, till his grandson Joseph Holbrook, son of his said son Samuel, attain the age of one-and-twenty. To said daughter Lydia Holbrook also £120, provided she pay her three daughters Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah each £40 at 21 years. To his grandsons Samuel, John and Joseph, sons of his said son Samuel Holbrook, his landsin Weymouth and Braintree, they paying their mother 30s. each per annum. for life. To grandson Abiah Holbrook, son of his son Samuel, one-half of his house and land in Boston at 21, he paying his mother, as his brother shall, 30s. per annum. To his daughter Lydia Holbrook salt meadow at Kingman's Neck that was formerly his father Thomas Holbrooke's. To his son-in-law Simon Whitmarsh £20. To his grandson Simon Whitmarsh £20. To his granddaughter Ruth Derby £15, and to his granddaughter Mary Jackson £15. To his daughter Hannah Pierce £50. To his grand son Azarikurn Pierce £15; also to Ephraim Pierce, Jr., £15. To his granddaughter Rachel Peck £5. To his grandson Joseph Nash £50, and to his granddaughter Elizabeth Nash £25. To his grandsons Benjamin Ludden, John Ludden and Joseph Ludden each £10. To his grandson James Ludden a meadow on the Eastern neck which was formerly his grandfather's James Ludden's. To his granddaughter Eunice Ludden £15 at marriage or 18. To his grandsons Joseph Edson and Josiah Edson each £15, and to his granddaughter Experience Edson £40 at 21 and 18. Unto his son Ichabod Holbrook his dwelling inWeymouth where he now lives, and 40 or 50 acres to him and his wife Sarah, and at their decease to Ichabod's son Abiezer Holbrook. To his grandson David Holbrook, son of his son Ichabod, and near “Physical Spring.” To Elisha Holbrook, son of his son Ichabod, one-half of his house in Boston. To Rev. Mr. Samuel Torrey, Pastor of the Church in Weymouth, £5. His Indian servant Anthony to have his freedom in twelve years. Executors, his sons John Holbrook. Ichabod Holbrook and Ephraim Hunt, Esq., to whom he gave £5. His friends John Rogers and Joseph Dyer and his brother Stephen Fench, overseers; proved 14 Dec. 1699. (Suffolk Probate Records, 14: 3.) He deposed that he was 45 years of age or thereabout, 22 Aprp 1667. (Suffolk Court Files, 815.)83

On 4 Dec 1648 Elizabeth first married Lieut. John Thaxter, son of Thomas Thaxter (-4 Feb 1653/4) & Elizabeth (-17 Jul 1660), in Hingham, MA.45 Born in 1626 in England.45 John died in Hingham, MA 14 Mar 1686/7.45

John “was chosen lieut. in 1664, afts. capt. When serv. against the Dutch at N.Y. he ‘was preferred for’ (promotion?) under orders from Cromwell. In 1680 he was in command of a troop of cavalry. Selemctman in 1662, 1670, 1673, 1675, 1680, 1681, 1683, and 1685; representative at the General Court 1666, etc. Resided on North St., where now stands St. Paul’s Catholic Church.”45

23 Mar 1690/1 Elizabeth second married Daniel Cushing Esq (15313) , son of Matthew Cushing (5689) (ca Mar 1588-30 Sep 1660) & Nazareth Pitcher (ca Oct 1586-5 Jan 1681/2), in Hingham, MA.45 Born ca 1619 in Hingham, Norfolk. Daniel was baptized in Hingham, Norfolk, on 20 Apr 1619.2 Daniel died in Hingham, MA on 3 Dec 1700.45 Buried in Hingham Cemetery. Occupation: Wheelwright.

Daniel first married Lydia Gilman, second Elizabeth (Jacob) Thaxter, widow of John Thaxter.

Daniel came to Hingham, MA, with his parents in 1635 at the age of 16.42

From The Genealogy of the Cushing Family, page 23:2
    A lot of land was granted to him by the Town of Hingham in 1665. He became a freeman in 1671, was an active magistrate and for many years Town Clerk of Hingham, and by the faithful discharge of the duties of this last office rendered invaluable service to the modern antiquary. From 1682, and for many years he kept a country store. Selectman in 1665 and for many years after. Also in the years 1680, 1682, and 1695 he was a delegate to the General Court.
    A work has been published, styled Extracts from the Minutes of Daniel Cushing, of Hingham, with a photograph of his manuscript, etc. Boston — folio. Press of John Wilson & Son, 1865 ; printed by Lincoln. Henry Austin Whitney, of Boston, prepared an addition containing a list of names of persons from Hingham, Eng., and printed by Drake.
    He left a full and minute will, dated 11 Sept., 1693, a copy of which may be found in the N.E. Hist. & Gen. Register, vol. XIV., p. 293.

From Deane’s History of Scituate:53
    To Daniel Cushing, that town [Hingham] is indebted for the first accurate records of the proceedings of the town. His clerkship commenced in 1669, and the method and neatness of the records for many years, does him much credit.

From Lincoln’s History of Hingham:45
    Daniel was an active business man, sagacious and thorough in whatever he undertook; a magistrate of more than ordinary ability; selectman 1665, and for many yrs. after; town clerk from 1669 until the time of his decease; delegate to the General Court in 1680, 1682, and 1695, and a man of influence and power in the community. It is to him more than to any of his contemporaries that the present generation is indebted for much of the valuable information which has come down to us relating to the early planters of this town. He accumulated a large property for the period in which he lived, and his will, dated 11 Sept. 1693, proved 18 Feb. 1700-1, covers sev. pages of MS., in the S.P. rec's. Resided on the paternal homestead, Main St., below ‘Pear Tree Hill.’

Hingham Cemetery, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Also called the Old Ship Cemetery
    Daniel Cushing, d. 3 Dec 1700
    Lydia Cushing, d. 12 Mar 1689

25 Feb 1652/3 Sarah married Lieut. Matthew Cushing (15315) , son of Matthew Cushing (5689) (ca Mar 1588-30 Sep 1660) & Nazareth Pitcher (ca Oct 1586-5 Jan 1681/2), in Hingham, MA.45 Born ca 1623 in Hingham, Norfolk. Matthew was baptized in Hingham, Norfolk, on 5 Apr 1623.2 Matthew died in Hingham, MA 1 Jan 1700/1.45 Occupation: wheelwright.2

Matthew took an active and prominent part in the affairs of the town; selectman 13 times between 1661 and 1695, freeman 1679, and was known as “Sergenant,” “Cornet,” and later as “Lieutenant.” He resided at Hingham Center, over the river.2

Having no children, he took his namesake, Mathhew Cushing, son of his brother John, to live with him, and in his will, dated 28 Dec 1700, after making provision for his wife, he left his estate to his nephew Matthew, who succeeded to his occupation of wheelwright and to his home at Hingham Centre.42

From Lincoln’s History of Hingham:45
    Matthew was a man of prominence and much engaged in the affairs of the town; selectman in 1661, 1663, 1667, 1668, 1670, 1672, 1674, 1675, 1679, 1682, 1687, 1688, and 1695; was kn. as ‘Sergeant,’ as ‘Cornet,’ and later in life as’Lieutenant.’ Resided at Hing. Centre—‘over the river.’ In his will of 28 Dec. 1700, gives to w. Sarah the improvement of ‘my whole estate both real and personal’ while she remains a wid.; ‘to my kinsman Matthew Cushing, the son of my brother John Cushing, who hath lived with me, all my estate (after settling legacies) if he pay to my wife, his aunt, a certain sum of money [naming it] annually while she lives.’ He also bequeaths ‘to my cousins which are the children of my brothers Daniel and John, namely; to Peter, Daniel, Jeremiah, Theophilus, Matthew, and Deborah, the children of Daniel Cushing,—and to John, Thomas, Jeremiah, James, Joshua, Caleb, Joseph, Benjamin, Sarah and Deborah, the children of John Cushing, to each £50;’ gives ‘£5 to Marah Burr, the wife of John Burr;’ refers to a lot ‘of land I had of my father-in-law John Beal.’ Witnesses, Nathl. Hall, Robert Waterman, Benjamin Tuels, Samuel Thaxter.

On 16 Dec 1657 Hannah first married Thomas Loring (2800) , son of Dea. Thomas Loring (1215) (ca 1600-4 Apr 1661) & Jane Newton (-25 Aug 1672), in Hingham, MA.45 Born ca 1626 in Axminster, Devon. Thomas was baptized in Axminster, Devon, 5 Mar 1625/6.109 Thomas died in Hull, MA 1678/9.107

Thomas came to New England with his parents when he as about eight years old. He was selectman of the town of Hull in 1671, 1674, and 1675, and Freeman 1673. He took the freeman’s oath in 1673.25 107 42 109

The Loring Genealogy107 quotes on page 10 Thomas’s will, dated 24 Dec 1678, proved 12 Mar 1678/9. It mentions his eldest son; his wife who was appointed sole executor; brothers John, Benjamin, and John Jacob Loring overseers; the estate to be divided among his children, with his wife to have one third of the estate during her life, with “son thomas a shrare and a half and the other two sons as much more as the daughters”. Witnesses Beniamin bosworth Seniour and Robert Goold.
    The Loring Genealogy also includes a detailed inventory of Thomas’s estate.

Aft 1679 Hannah second married Capt. Stephen French, son of Stephen French (-1678/9) & Mary (-6 Apr 1655). Born ca 1635/40 in Weymouth, MA. Stephen died in Weymouth, MA 13 Mar 1717/8.83

Stephen resided on the corner of East and Green streets, North Weymouth. He was made a freeman, 12 Oct 1681. (Register, 3: 246.) He was deputy from Weymouth, 24 May, 1682.83

STEPHEN, Weymouth, s. of the preced. by w. Hannah, d. of John Whitman of the same, had Mary, b. 11 May 1662; Stephen, 11 June 1664; Samuel, 5 May 1668; Hannah, 19 Apr. 1670; and Elizabeth 29 Apr. 1674; was freem. 1681.25

11 Jan 1663[/4] Deborah married Hon. Nathaniel Thomas, son of Capt. Nathaniel Thomas (ca 1606-13 Feb 1675) & Mary, in Marshfield, MA.60 “Nathaniell Thomas and Deborah jacob were maryed 19th of January 1663”. Born in 1643 in Marshfield, MA.42 Nathaniel died in Marshfield, MA on 22 Oct 1718.60

Nathaniel served in King Philip’s War as Captain of a company of Light Horse troops. He wrote about the Battle of Nipsachuck that took place on 10 Aug 1675 in the Nipsachuch Swamp in North Smithfield and Smithfield, RI. (See Increase Mather’s The History of King Philip’s War, 1676, edited by Samuel Drake 1865.) Nathaniel described a party of English ans Mohegan who late in the day “made some discovery of the enemy, by hearing them cut wood, and we left our horses there upon the plain, with some to keep them, and in the night marched on foot about 3 miles to an Indian field belonging to Philip's men, called Nipsachuck, and at dawning of the day marched forward, about 4o rods, making a stand to consult in what form to surprise the enemy, without danger to one another, and in the interim, while it was so dark as we could not see a man so rods, within 30 rods of us, there came up towards us five Indians from Witamoes camp, (we supposed to fetch beans, &c. from the said field) perceiving nothing of us, at whom we were constrained to fire, slew two of them, the others fled, whereby Wittamas and Philip's Camp were alarmed. Wittama's camp then being within about an IOO rod of us, whom we had undoubtedly surprised, while they were most of them asleep and secure, had it not been for the said alarm; who immediately fled and dispersed, whom we pursued, slew some of them, but while we were in pursuit of them, Philip's fighting men showed themselves upon a hill unto us, who were retreated from their camp near half a mile to fight us. Philip's camp was pitched about 3 quarters of a mile beyond Witamas. Philip's men upon our running towards them dispersed themselves for shelter in fighting, and so in like manner did we, the ground being a hilly plain, with some small swamps between us, as advantageous for us, as for them, where we fought until about 9 of the clock.”

Nathaniel was representative for nine years; ten years Councillor; 16 years Judge of the Probate Court; 23 years Judge of the County Court, and six years Judge of the Superior Court of Plymouth.42

Ca 1670 Joseph married Hannah Bosworth, daughter of Dea. Nathaniel Bosworth (4 Sep 1617-13 Aug 1690) & Bridget Bellamy. Born on 30 Apr 1650 in Hull, MA.109 Hannah was baptized in Hingham, MA, on 16 Jul 1650.109 Hannah died aft 23 Jan 1731.

Joseph and Hannah’s children were born at Hingham, but recorded at Bristol.47