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Robert Bussell 1774–1839

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Bussell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jun 1774 · Bampton, Devon, England
Died 24 Jul 1839 · Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Father Samuel Bussell
Mother Joan Webber
Spouse Sarah Hawkins
Children Ann Bussell, Christiana Hannah Bussell, James Bussell, Robert Bussell Junior, William Bussell

Researchers connected through Robert Bussell 1774–1839

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Biography

The story of Robert Bussell began in 1774 in Bampton, Devon, England. Robert Bussell married sarah hawkins, and had children including ann bussell, christiana hannah bussell, james bussell, robert bussell junior, william bussell. Robert Bussell passed away in 1839 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

Life Timeline

1774
Birth of Robert Bussell in Bampton, Devon, England
Birth
1774
Birth of Robert Bussell in Bampton, Devon, England
Birth
1839
Death of Robert Bussell in Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Death
1839
Death of Robert Bussell in Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Bussell

This ancestor line traces from Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England (1670) to Bampton, Devon, England (1774) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Bussell (1774–1839) was born in Bampton, Devon, England and died in Bridgewater, Somerset, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Robert Bussell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Bussell PTP
1774–1839
Bampton, Devon, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Robert Bussell's Descendants

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Robert Bussell PTP 1774–1839