Private WILLIAM BUSSELL, Co. E, 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
William Bussell was born c. 1837 in England. He is almost certainly related to and may be the son of either Samuel Bussell, who was born on February 1, 1818 in England, or James Bussell, who was born January 9, 1820 in Somersetshire, England. The following biogarphy about James Bussell is found in "Record of Olden Times or 50 years on the Prairie, 1880, Page 752 Steuben Township, Marshall County, Illinois." "James Bussell
Mr. Bussell was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1820, and came to the United States in 1844. He first settled in Ohio, then removed to Peoria county, and came to Marshall County in 1851. He married Miss Johannah Howard in 1862. She was born in Ireland, and is a member of the Catholic Church. He owns 560 acres all in cultivation, except 80 which is timber. He is one of the solid old farmers of La Prairie Township, influenced only by that which he believes to be right. He is a good neighbor and kind friend." Samuel Bussell also came to Marshall County, Illinois about the same time. Samuel Bussell died in Marshall County, Illinois in 1894, while James Bussell died in Marshall County, Illinois in 1903.
William Bussell was married to Rebecca A. Winsett sometime between 1857 and 1860. Rebecca A. Winsett was born c. July 14, 1842 in _____________.
William Bussell and Rebecca A. (Winsett) Bussell had one daughter;
1. Mary Jane Bussell, born July __, 1861 in Illinois, almost certainly Marshall County. Mary's father died during the Civil War in 1863, when Mary was not quite 2 years of age. Her mother then was married 2nd to ____________ McCue.
Mary was married to Roscoe L. Bonham on July 2, 1883 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Roscoe was born on August __, 1858 in Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, Mary, Roscoe and their children are found in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, where Roscoe is a Clerk on the Railroad.
Mary and Roscoe were the parents of at least six children;
A. Victor L. Bonham 1884–1889
B. Elizabeth Emily "Bessie"Bonham, (February __ 1885 in Minnesota to 1945)
C. Grace M Bonham 1886–1936
D. Vera J. Bonham 1890–1983
E. Roscoe Lyle Bonham 1902–1957
F. Marie _. Bonham, born November __, 1892 in Minnesota.
Now to continue with the biography of William Bussell;
Private WILLIAM BUSSELL, Co. E, 86th Illinois
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BUSSELL, WILLIAM
Rank PVT Company E Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence STEUBEN, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 25 Height 5' 7 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity ENGLAND
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where STEUBEN, IL
Joined By Whom O FOUNTAIN Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED APR 15, 1863 AT LOUISVILLE KY
Rebecca A. (Winsett) Bussell began collecting a Widow'spension not long after William Bussell's death. Initially this pension was for $8.00 per month.
(NOTE: William Bussell was either a brother or a cousin to Eleanor Hamlin Bussell's grandfather, Benjamin Bussell, who born c. 1839/40 in England. Eleanor was a well known Teacher, Historian and founder of the Marshall County Historical Society, who was a GREAT help to me in my search for information about the boys of Marshall County, who served in the 86th Illinois.)
by Baxter B. Fite III
William Bussell was born c. 1837 in England. He is almost certainly related to and may be the son of either Samuel Bussell, who was born on February 1, 1818 in England, or James Bussell, who was born January 9, 1820 in Somersetshire, England. The following biogarphy about James Bussell is found in "Record of Olden Times or 50 years on the Prairie, 1880, Page 752 Steuben Township, Marshall County, Illinois." "James Bussell
Mr. Bussell was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1820, and came to the United States in 1844. He first settled in Ohio, then removed to Peoria county, and came to Marshall County in 1851. He married Miss Johannah Howard in 1862. She was born in Ireland, and is a member of the Catholic Church. He owns 560 acres all in cultivation, except 80 which is timber. He is one of the solid old farmers of La Prairie Township, influenced only by that which he believes to be right. He is a good neighbor and kind friend." Samuel Bussell also came to Marshall County, Illinois about the same time. Samuel Bussell died in Marshall County, Illinois in 1894, while James Bussell died in Marshall County, Illinois in 1903.
William Bussell was married to Rebecca A. Winsett sometime between 1857 and 1860. Rebecca A. Winsett was born c. July 14, 1842 in _____________.
William Bussell and Rebecca A. (Winsett) Bussell had one daughter;
1. Mary Jane Bussell, born July __, 1861 in Illinois, almost certainly Marshall County. Mary's father died during the Civil War in 1863, when Mary was not quite 2 years of age. Her mother then was married 2nd to ____________ McCue.
Mary was married to Roscoe L. Bonham on July 2, 1883 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Roscoe was born on August __, 1858 in Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, Mary, Roscoe and their children are found in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, where Roscoe is a Clerk on the Railroad.
Mary and Roscoe were the parents of at least six children;
A. Victor L. Bonham 1884–1889
B. Elizabeth Emily "Bessie"Bonham, (February __ 1885 in Minnesota to 1945)
C. Grace M Bonham 1886–1936
D. Vera J. Bonham 1890–1983
E. Roscoe Lyle Bonham 1902–1957
F. Marie _. Bonham, born November __, 1892 in Minnesota.
Now to continue with the biography of William Bussell;
Private WILLIAM BUSSELL, Co. E, 86th Illinois
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BUSSELL, WILLIAM
Rank PVT Company E Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence STEUBEN, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 25 Height 5' 7 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity ENGLAND
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where STEUBEN, IL
Joined By Whom O FOUNTAIN Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED APR 15, 1863 AT LOUISVILLE KY
Rebecca A. (Winsett) Bussell began collecting a Widow'spension not long after William Bussell's death. Initially this pension was for $8.00 per month.
(NOTE: William Bussell was either a brother or a cousin to Eleanor Hamlin Bussell's grandfather, Benjamin Bussell, who born c. 1839/40 in England. Eleanor was a well known Teacher, Historian and founder of the Marshall County Historical Society, who was a GREAT help to me in my search for information about the boys of Marshall County, who served in the 86th Illinois.)
by Baxter B. Fite III
Private WILLIAM BUSSELL, Co. E, 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
William Bussell was born c. 1837 in England. He is almost certainly related to and may be the son of either Samuel Bussell, who was born on February 1, 1818 in England, or James Bussell, who was born January 9, 1820 in Somersetshire, England. The following biogarphy about James Bussell is found in "Record of Olden Times or 50 years on the Prairie, 1880, Page 752 Steuben Township, Marshall County, Illinois." "James Bussell
Mr. Bussell was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1820, and came to the United States in 1844. He first settled in Ohio, then removed to Peoria county, and came to Marshall County in 1851. He married Miss Johannah Howard in 1862. She was born in Ireland, and is a member of the Catholic Church. He owns 560 acres all in cultivation, except 80 which is timber. He is one of the solid old farmers of La Prairie Township, influenced only by that which he believes to be right. He is a good neighbor and kind friend." Samuel Bussell also came to Marshall County, Illinois about the same time. Samuel Bussell died in Marshall County, Illinois in 1894, while James Bussell died in Marshall County, Illinois in 1903.
William Bussell was married to Rebecca A. Winsett sometime between 1857 and 1860. Rebecca A. Winsett was born c. July 14, 1842 in _____________.
William Bussell and Rebecca A. (Winsett) Bussell had one daughter;
1. Mary Jane Bussell, born July __, 1861 in Illinois, almost certainly Marshall County. Mary's father died during the Civil War in 1863, when Mary was not quite 2 years of age. Her mother then was married 2nd to ____________ McCue.
Mary was married to Roscoe L. Bonham on July 2, 1883 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Roscoe was born on August __, 1858 in Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, Mary, Roscoe and their children are found in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, where Roscoe is a Clerk on the Railroad.
Mary and Roscoe were the parents of at least six children;
A. Victor L. Bonham 1884–1889
B. Elizabeth Emily "Bessie"Bonham, (February __ 1885 in Minnesota to 1945)
C. Grace M Bonham 1886–1936
D. Vera J. Bonham 1890–1983
E. Roscoe Lyle Bonham 1902–1957
F. Marie _. Bonham, born November __, 1892 in Minnesota.
Now to continue with the biography of William Bussell;
Private WILLIAM BUSSELL, Co. E, 86th Illinois
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BUSSELL, WILLIAM
Rank PVT Company E Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence STEUBEN, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 25 Height 5' 7 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity ENGLAND
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where STEUBEN, IL
Joined By Whom O FOUNTAIN Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED APR 15, 1863 AT LOUISVILLE KY
Rebecca A. (Winsett) Bussell began collecting a Widow'spension not long after William Bussell's death. Initially this pension was for $8.00 per month.
(NOTE: William Bussell was either a brother or a cousin to Eleanor Hamlin Bussell's grandfather, Benjamin Bussell, who born c. 1839/40 in England. Eleanor was a well known Teacher, Historian and founder of the Marshall County Historical Society, who was a GREAT help to me in my search for information about the boys of Marshall County, who served in the 86th Illinois.)
by Baxter B. Fite III
William Bussell was born c. 1837 in England. He is almost certainly related to and may be the son of either Samuel Bussell, who was born on February 1, 1818 in England, or James Bussell, who was born January 9, 1820 in Somersetshire, England. The following biogarphy about James Bussell is found in "Record of Olden Times or 50 years on the Prairie, 1880, Page 752 Steuben Township, Marshall County, Illinois." "James Bussell
Mr. Bussell was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1820, and came to the United States in 1844. He first settled in Ohio, then removed to Peoria county, and came to Marshall County in 1851. He married Miss Johannah Howard in 1862. She was born in Ireland, and is a member of the Catholic Church. He owns 560 acres all in cultivation, except 80 which is timber. He is one of the solid old farmers of La Prairie Township, influenced only by that which he believes to be right. He is a good neighbor and kind friend." Samuel Bussell also came to Marshall County, Illinois about the same time. Samuel Bussell died in Marshall County, Illinois in 1894, while James Bussell died in Marshall County, Illinois in 1903.
William Bussell was married to Rebecca A. Winsett sometime between 1857 and 1860. Rebecca A. Winsett was born c. July 14, 1842 in _____________.
William Bussell and Rebecca A. (Winsett) Bussell had one daughter;
1. Mary Jane Bussell, born July __, 1861 in Illinois, almost certainly Marshall County. Mary's father died during the Civil War in 1863, when Mary was not quite 2 years of age. Her mother then was married 2nd to ____________ McCue.
Mary was married to Roscoe L. Bonham on July 2, 1883 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Roscoe was born on August __, 1858 in Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, Mary, Roscoe and their children are found in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, where Roscoe is a Clerk on the Railroad.
Mary and Roscoe were the parents of at least six children;
A. Victor L. Bonham 1884–1889
B. Elizabeth Emily "Bessie"Bonham, (February __ 1885 in Minnesota to 1945)
C. Grace M Bonham 1886–1936
D. Vera J. Bonham 1890–1983
E. Roscoe Lyle Bonham 1902–1957
F. Marie _. Bonham, born November __, 1892 in Minnesota.
Now to continue with the biography of William Bussell;
Private WILLIAM BUSSELL, Co. E, 86th Illinois
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BUSSELL, WILLIAM
Rank PVT Company E Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence STEUBEN, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 25 Height 5' 7 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity ENGLAND
Service Record
Joined When AUG 14, 1862 Joined Where STEUBEN, IL
Joined By Whom O FOUNTAIN Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DIED APR 15, 1863 AT LOUISVILLE KY
Rebecca A. (Winsett) Bussell began collecting a Widow'spension not long after William Bussell's death. Initially this pension was for $8.00 per month.
(NOTE: William Bussell was either a brother or a cousin to Eleanor Hamlin Bussell's grandfather, Benjamin Bussell, who born c. 1839/40 in England. Eleanor was a well known Teacher, Historian and founder of the Marshall County Historical Society, who was a GREAT help to me in my search for information about the boys of Marshall County, who served in the 86th Illinois.)
by Baxter B. Fite III
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