In 1830, Maurice took up Lot 5, Concession 5, Nichol Township.
1861 Census shows daughters Helen (age 14) and Johanna (age 18).

CUSHING MAURICE (d.), late of Nichol, was b. in Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1798, and died in 1878. He came to Canada, settling in Nichol, on lot 5, con. 5, in 1830. He also purchased lot 4, con. 4, owning in all, 214 acres. He was industrious, and in a quiet way, became prosperous. He was a Roman Catholic and a Conservative. He married Mary Duggan, who died in 1895, age 86. Issue: Rev. John, d.;Mary Ann, in the convent in Guelph; James, Honora, d.; Mrs. Patrick Neagle, set. in Nichol; Mrs. Wm. Weddick, set. in Pilkington; Maggie, sister in St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph; Rev. Daniel, Superior of St. Michael's College, Toronto. James Cushing, was b. on the 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 m. Margaret Sullivan. Issue: Blanche, John, Marguerite, Daniel, Joseph, Francis, and Basil, all at home.

Sources:
1. Pioneer Families in Wellington County
2. FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File

• Married: Abt 1832 in Nichol Township,Wellington County,Ontario,Canada

1. Helen (Ellen) Cushing b: 20 Feb 1848 in Nichol Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
2. Daniel, Rev. Cushing b: 27 Sep 1850 in Nichol Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
3. Margaret (Maggie) Cushing b: 1846 in Nichol Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
4. Honorah Cushing b: 1843 in Nichol Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
5. Johanna Cushing b: Aug 1842 in Nichol Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
6. James Cushing b: 1839 in Nichol Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
7. John B., Rev. Cushing b: 15 Aug 1834 in Nichol Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
8. Mary Ann Cushing b: 1833 in Nichol Twp, Wellington, Ontario, Canada