Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1901 — Wm. W. Bussell Dead. [ARTICLE]

Wm. W. Bussell Dead.

W. W. Bussell, better known as Uncle Billy Bussell, died at his home on Grace street last Sunday at 3 a. in. of liver and stomach trouble, after a short illness, at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 14 days. The funeral was held at 10 a. m. Monday, Elder J. L Brady conducting the services. The remains were interred in the Osborne cemetery, in Hanging Grove township. ~ Wm. W. Bussell moved from Rush county to Hanging Grove township, Jaspercounty in 1843, where he resided until a few years age}, when he removed to Rensselaer. !He was married to Clarissa P. Letter February 14, 1850, who survives him. He also leaves four children—Mrs. Mary E. Lowe, of Moqon; Oitas. W. Bussell, Mrs. Matilda E. Jacks aud Mrs. Olara B. Holmes, of Jasper county. He was a member of the Christian church at the time of his death.