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Joseph Fussell

Male 1866 - 1906  (39 years)


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  • Name Joseph Fussell 
    Born 15 Oct 1866  Downside, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 10 Dec 1866  Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    St. Benedict RC Church, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England 
    Military Service From 25 Feb 1887 to 5 Jul 1903 
    Royal Artillery 
    Died 4 Jan 1906  Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Joseph Fussell was buried 9 January 1906 St Benedict, Stratton on the Fosse at the age of 39. Died 4 January 1906.

      He was working on the removal of the old water reservoir which had sunk into the earth for the Downside Abbey Authorities.

      Joseph was removing the concrete from the top when a portion gave way and he was precipitated to the bottom, about 18 foot. He was taken to Paulton Memorial Hospital where he was found to have a fractured spine and a severe scalp wound.

      Little hope was entertained for his recovery. A further report days he died Friday 5 January 1906 and was 25 years of age.

      An inquest was heard and a verdict of Accidental Death returned.
    Buried 9 Jan 1906  Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    St. Benedict RC Church, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England 
    Person ID I65483  Lasbury Family
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2024 

    Father John Fussell
              b. 1813, Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Mary Ann McNamara
              b. 1830, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 5 Sep 1847  Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    St. Vigor Church, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK 
    Marriage Witness 5 Sep 1847 
    Thomas Huish & Mary Huish 
    Family ID F27296  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Wife Elizabeth Nicholls
              b. 1866, Chilcompton, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1943, Wells, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 22 May 1894  Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    St. Benedict RC Church, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England 
    Marriage Witness 22 May 1894 
    James Perry & Albert Little 
    Notes 
    • The bridesmaids were Miss M. Stock of Freshford and Miss Annie Perry a cousin of the bride. James Perry gave away the bride. Albert Little was best man.
    Children 
     1. William Joseph Gregory Fussell
              b. 12 Mar 1895, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1917, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 21 years)
     2. Florence Josephine Fussell
              b. 2 Sep 1898, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 17 Sep 1941, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years)
     3. Philip Aloysius John Fussell
              b. 21 Jun 1900, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 7 Dec 1988, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
     4. Maud Cecilia Fussell
              b. 9 Mar 1902, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1994, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
     5. Gilbert Benedict Fussell
              b. 11 Jul 1904, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 5 Jul 1972, Radstock, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     6. Agnes Josephine Fussell
              b. 24 Aug 1906, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 7 Mar 1955, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 48 years)
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2024 
    Family ID F27295  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Oct 1866 - Downside, Somerset, England, UK Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - Address:
    St. Benedict RC Church, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England - 10 Dec 1866 - Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK
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    St. Benedict RC Church, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England - 22 May 1894 - Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK
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    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Jan 1906 - Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK Link to Google Earth
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    St. Benedict RC Church, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England - 9 Jan 1906 - Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK
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