FUSSELL - 18th century edge tool makers

[Totnor]

Thanks for letting me know, Steve. I couldn't understand why Austin didn't leave a will. I was wondering whether Austin left anything to his daughter, Ann (Nancy) who was born in 1768.

Anne

[Sherbertrose]

I have Martha Fussel(l) born c1710. She married John Clifford 17 May 1733 Stoke Lane. I would guess that Mary is part of this family but I have not found a baptism for Martha so I am not sure who her parents were.

Sandra

[Jo Harding]

This relates to the post asking about information on Fussell wives.

Freereg has some possible marriages as follows:

13 November 1704 Stoke Lane, James Fussell to Mary Smith.

Mells, St Andrew, 2 April 1755, James Fussell, of this parish, to Henrietta Miles, of this parish, By Licence. Could this be a second marriage? The fact it was By Licence indicates they were people of some standing.

Jo.

[Jo Harding]

It occurred to me to look at a book I have titled, "Mendip- A New Study" Edited by Robin Atthill. Published by David and Charles 1976. This contains quite a bit of information on the Fussells and their various tool works.

I would recommend that you try to obtain this book to read the contents. I bought it secondhand from a local dealer.

In view of copyright I shall send some details via PM.

Jo.

[Totnor]

Jo - thanks for that. Following its mention here, I have just received a copy of Robin Atthill's "Old Mendip" (1971 reprint) which has the chapter on the Fussells. It sounds as if your book is another one by him. I shall investigate further. Next time I am in the SW I am going to Frome to the museum to look at the exhibits there.

I am so glad I put this on RootsChat - I never expected such a response! It has been amazing! Thank you all so much. But I still want to find out about Austin's mother, if I can.....

[BigKV]

Hi All,
Henrietta MILES was indeed 2nd wife to James 3rd Fussell (1710-1775) 1st wife Barbara Parkman

1736 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812 (DCopy)
Name: James Fussel    [Jabus Fussel]            Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1736             Marriage Place: Stoke St Michael, Somerset, England    Spouse: Barbara Fartman (Parkman)

1755 Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914 (DCopy)
Name: James Russell    Age: 21    Birth Year: abt 1734    Marriage or Bann Date: 29 Mar 1755
Marriage Place: Somerset, England     Spouse: Henrietta Miles 
NOTE>>> Contract Doc: James 3 Fussell (Tool Maker & Widower)   Henrietta Miles Widow

1755 England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
Name: James Fussell    Marriage Date: 2 Apr 1755            Marriage Place: Mells, Somerset, England
Spouse: Henrietta Miles                FHL Film Number: 1526679                Reference ID: item 18 p 3

1755 Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914 (DCopy)
Name: James Fussell     Marriage or Bann Date: 2 Apr 1755    Marriage Place: Mells, Somerset, England     Spouse: Henrietta Miles 

[BigKV]

Also hear are some details for Barbara Parkman mother of Austin Fussell (1737-1794)
1715 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812 (DCopy)
Name: Barbara Parkman     Baptism Date: 1715     Baptism Place: Stoke St Michael, Somerset, England          Father: Aughin Parkman 

1736 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812 (DCopy)
Name: Barbara Fartman     Marriage Date: 27 Dec 1736    Marriage Place: Stoke St Michael, Somerset, England     Spouse: James Fussel 

1753 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812 (DCopy)
Name: Barbara Fussell    Burial Date: 12 Dec 1753     Burial Place: Mells, Somerset, England