Chief Justice Cushing Chapter

National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Scituate, Massachusetts
The chapter covers Scituate, Hanover, Norwell, Halifax, Marshfield, Pembroke, Bryantville, and other south shore towns.

OUR CHAPTER...

In 1905, with twelve charter members, the Chief Justice Cushing Chapter was founded and accepted by the National Society. The name was chosen because of William Cushing's prominence in the legal affairs in Colonial Massachusetts and as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

In 1796, after Chief Justice Rutledge resigned, President Washington nominated William Cushing to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. However, because of poor health, he declined. He died on September 13, 1810, and is buried in Scituate.

The Chief Justice Cushing Chapter has always responded and been active in local affairs throughout the years.

 

Ella Turner Bates was the founder and first regent, 1905-1910

 

Scituate Historical Society

Please E-mail the chapter regent:  Joan Powers

Massachusetts Society Daughters of the American Revolution

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution