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Gilbert Benedict Fussell

Male 1904 - 1972  (67 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gilbert Benedict Fussell was born on 11 Jul 1904 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK (son of Joseph Fussell and Elizabeth Nicholls); died on 5 Jul 1972 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; was cremated .

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1939, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK; Private Chauffeur
    • Probate: 2 Oct 1972, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK

    Gilbert married Ethel Florence Fear on 3 Nov 1934 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK. Ethel (daughter of Ernest Fear and Ada Elizabeth Denning) was born on 6 Dec 1910 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; died on 26 Sep 1986 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK; was cremated . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Pauline A. Fussell
    2. Pamela M. Fussell
    3. Alan Joseph Fussell was born in 1938 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; died in 2020 in Somerset, England, UK.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Fussell was born on 15 Oct 1866 in Downside, Somerset, England, UK (son of John Fussell and Mary Ann McNamara); died on 4 Jan 1906 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; was buried on 9 Jan 1906 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 10 Dec 1866, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      St. Benedict RC Church, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England
    • Military Service: From 25 Feb 1887 to 5 Jul 1903; Royal Artillery

    Notes:

    Died:
    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.

    Joseph married Elizabeth Nicholls on 22 May 1894 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK. Elizabeth (daughter of William Nicholls and Hester Rogers) was born in 1866 in Chilcompton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1943 in Wells, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Nicholls was born in 1866 in Chilcompton, Somerset, England, UK (daughter of William Nicholls and Hester Rogers); died in 1943 in Wells, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.

    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 was born on 12 Mar 1895 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1917 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.
    2. Florence Josephine Fussell was born on 2 Sep 1898 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; died on 17 Sep 1941 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    3. Philip Aloysius John Fussell was born on 21 Jun 1900 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; died on 7 Dec 1988 in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, UK; was buried in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, UK.
    4. Maud Cecilia Fussell was born on 9 Mar 1902 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1994 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
    5. 1. Gilbert Benedict Fussell was born on 11 Jul 1904 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK; died on 5 Jul 1972 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; was cremated .
    6. Agnes Josephine Fussell was born on 24 Aug 1906 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; died on 7 Mar 1955 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Fussell was born in 1813 in Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, England, UK (son of Isaac Fussell and Susan).

    John married Mary Ann McNamara on 5 Sep 1847 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK. Mary (daughter of Thomas McNamara) was born in 1830 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann McNamara was born in 1830 in Ireland (daughter of Thomas McNamara).
    Children:
    1. Sarah Fussell was born in 1849 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.
    2. Mary Ann Fussell was born in 1850 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    3. Isaac Fussell was born in 1852 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.
    4. William Fussell was born in 1855 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.
    5. James Fussell was born in 1858 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.
    6. Ellen Fussell was born in 1860 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.
    7. Emma Fussell was born in 1861 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK.
    8. John Fussell was born in 1865 in Downside, Somerset, England, UK.
    9. 2. Joseph Fussell was born on 15 Oct 1866 in Downside, Somerset, England, UK; died on 4 Jan 1906 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK; was buried on 9 Jan 1906 in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.
    10. Susanna Fussell was born in 1870 in Downside, Somerset, England, UK.

  3. 6.  William Nicholls (son of Charles Nicholls).

    William married Hester Rogers on 29 Aug 1863 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. Hester (daughter of James Rogers and Eliza Langford) was born in 1837 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Hester Rogers was born in 1837 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK (daughter of James Rogers and Eliza Langford).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Baptism: 18 Jun 1837, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
      St. John the Baptist Church, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England,

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth Nicholls was born in 1866 in Chilcompton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1943 in Wells, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, England, UK.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Isaac Fussell

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Labourer

    Isaac + Susan. Susan was born in 1777 in Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Susan was born in 1777 in Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, England, UK.
    Children:
    1. 4. John Fussell was born in 1813 in Leigh upon Mendip, Somerset, England, UK.

  3. 10.  Thomas McNamara

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Hawker

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Ann McNamara was born in 1830 in Ireland.

  4. 12.  Charles Nicholls
    Children:
    1. 6. William Nicholls

  5. 14.  James Rogers was born in 1815 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Coalminer

    James married Eliza Langford on 24 Dec 1836 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. Eliza was born in 1816 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Eliza Langford was born in 1816 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    Children:
    1. 7. Hester Rogers was born in 1837 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    2. Emma Rogers was born in 1840 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1923 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried on 20 Dec 1923 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK.
    3. Caroline Rogers was born in 1842 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1930 in Keynsham, Somerset, England, UK.
    4. Clara Rogers was born in 1848 in Chilcompton, Somerset, England, UK.
    5. Charles Rogers was born in 1851 in Chilcompton, Somerset, England, UK; died in 1930 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK.
    6. Elizabeth Rogers was born in 1856 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.
    7. Elizabeth Rogers was born in 1859 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, UK.