Born C. Augusta J. Kermode, daughter of Rev William Kermode, Rector of Ballaugh and sister of P.M.C.Kermode.
Never married, for most of her life acted as housekeeper for her brother P.M.C.Kermode and on his death retired to Bournemouth to live with her sister and is buried in Wimbourne.
Adopted name 'Cushag' (the 'ragwort' or unofficial floral emblem of the Island). She also contributed to various FolkLore collections (eg Mannin).
Always averse to being photographed; the photo was taken when she was in her early twenties.
