Highlights: Origins of the family surname; an article pertaining to William Buswell; 1st. mention of
BUZZELLs in America?; Maine vital records to 1899; and more...
BUZZELLs in America?; Maine vital records to 1899; and more...
FROM De BOSSVILE -TO -BUSWELL:
ORIGINS OF A SURNAME
Some family names are patronymics, such as: Johnson; John, son of John becomes John JOHNSON, etc., while others are names of crafts/ trades, such as Carpenter and Baker, etc.. Yet others are derived from place names, such as Melville, Kent, and Bosville/Boseville. this is where the name BOSWELL belongs. The story takes us all the way back to the 6th century A.D., at a time when France was still part of the Roman Empire, and the countryside was full of tracts of land commonly known as 'manors' (Latin for 'villae') such as Marcovilla, Claudiovilla, Juliovilla, and Marcovilla, each bearing the name of the Lord of the Manor. When the Franks invaded, their chiefs took the places of the Gallo-Roman feudal lords. Right in the heart of what is now known as Normandy was a village called Boson, named after one of the Frank's leading citizens in the area. One such manor/villa took it's name from this village, Bosonvilla, which in fact covered an area spanning several square miles. Five hundred years later (just prior to the Battle Of Hastings) the Lord of that manor/villa was a Danish-Norman nobleman named Sieur Martin, whose son Sieur Robert (and his three sons: Anthon(e)y, Richard, and William were among those who faught with William The Conquerer at Hastings. The victors were then awarded tracts of land in Southern England.
Although the exact time is unknown, it is most commonly believed that shortly after the invasion was when Sieur Martin took BOSVIL/ BOSVILLE/ BOSEVILLE as his adopted surname, a variation of BOSONVILLA. It is believed that they were all taking up residency in Southern England at this time. Soon after the surname was noted in various records of his son and grand children, which also included a fourth, Clarembald (whose occupation was listed as: MONK), who apparently did not participate at Hastings. It is generally accepted that these were the first of the surname to settle in England.
NOTE: Today there are two communities in central Normandy (within a few miles of each other) possibly sharing the same origins: Bosville and Beuzeville.
An article pertaining to WILLIAM BUSWELL of Marblehead
In July, 1677, ROBERT ROULES, of Marblehead, Massachusetts (about 30 years of age), was a seasoned mariner while onboard the Catch, “William and Sarah” of Salem, Mass. Roules reported that while Joseph Boovey, “Master” of a another fishing vessel for hire was riding anchor along with several other boats, near the port of Latour on the easterly side of Cape Sable, which forms the eastern limits to the Gulf of Maine, opposite Cape Cod.
It was a Saturday, Boovey was about halfway through his day when suddenly he spotted about nine or ten Sagamore Indians in canoes with, according to Roules, “their Armesreddy fixt loaded & cockt!” Luckily, no one was hit, as the colonists proclaimed, “Why you kill Englishmen?” One of the savages replied, “If Englishmen shoot, we kill!” to which the Indians then proceeded to grab five Englishmen, no less, including Boovey, and
tying them up as if out of sheer greed or sport!
One after another the savages proceeded to strip the stunned Englishmen of not just their dignity, but also their clothes as well, allowing them to remain on deck in their underwear, socks, and shoes. They also let Boovey wear a greasy shirt. There were 26 men and boys, of which they held captive through until around two PM the following day. After the savages inform each of their captives they were planning to kill all but three. they were all ordered to sail to Penobscutt, the Indians having taken command of each fishing vessel.
Mr. Roules told authorities that, upon witnessing these events from a distance, apparently far enough away so as not to be spotted by the savages, he then came upon a fishing vessel out of Boston, skippered by a certain Mr. Watts, who apparently urged. Roules to take chase of the savages. Said Watts, “...wee having to prevent murder advise the Indians to lye close, though cockt & the English would deliver accordingly!” Mr. Roules was understandably anxious.
Roules and Watts, aboard their respective vessels, began their clandestine pursuit, until dusk, and too dark and dangerous. Mr. Roules also mentioned that as it grew much too dark to continue, he heard one of the Sagamore’s command the Englishmen on one unnamed vessel, to “bear up on the helm!” of which the impudent helmsman refused. The Sagamores grew increasing angry, no doubt intending certain retribution. But before the savage had a chance to retaliate, one of the hostages, crewman WILLIAM BUSWELL, of Marblehead, took it upon himself to grab the savage by the throat, tripping him up be the heels, and kept him down with a knee. That’s when another hostage by the name of Richard Downing began to tangle with
another Indian, got the savage down, intending to throw him overboard. According to BUSWELL, the Indian’s leg got entangled in something, of which he then managed to free and them proceeded to take his leg, and assisted in throwing him into the water. The Indians tried to settle the unruly Englishman down, but, to no avail, another savage was tossed into the cold Atlantic.
Then they took and bound the two savages adamant on restraining the unruly Englishmen, who, now back in command of the vessel, turn sail and headed away southeast as fast as they could, eventually finding safety in Marblehead Harbor, just before sundown. In all, the entire episode, apparently, lasting all of eight days, to which time rampant rumors suggesting their apparent demise were apparently erroneous. The good townspeople, though shocked and perhaps a bit bewildered to say the least, came down to greet the freed hostages on the shore. Though glad they were finally safe and well, they were surprised the crew allowed the savages to live. Explaining that they had lost their clothes, save for their undergarments and such, having barely escaping with their own lives by the grace of God, happy to having their own lives spared, hoping the entire incident would soon be forgotten, though the townspeople, angry as they were, did not wholly concur. They helped the freed men and boys, some still bound by their hands, wearing only their underclothes, socks, and shoes, come ashore, making certain they first saw the constable, before appearing in court in Boston to testify.
The good citizens of Marblehead did not take too kindly to what these Sagamore Indians had done, especially the women who had designs on shooting them all dead for what they had done. Some women proclaiming they would “take to throing stones at them." The women wanted to take matters into their own hands, if they had any say in the matter; no doubt with designs on scalping the lot of them, despite what the men thought. Nor would they rest until all the savages were dead, promising that, “if there had bin forty of the best Indians in the Country, they would kill them all!" Though they were hanged for their crimes, neither Marblehead constable, Mr. Mavericke, "nor any (other) suffered to come near them."
SOURCES:
Massachusetts State Archives, Vol. 69 #158
Peabody Essex Institute Historical Collection, Vol. LIV, April, 1918
FIRST MENTION OF BUZZELLs IN AMERICA?
Some say that there may have been two BUSWELL/BUZZELL immigrant ancestors (first of the surname (to America. One landed at Salem and settled in Salisbury, Essex, Mass. in 1639/ '40 Issac (Isaac), sometimes referred to as Isachar, BUSWELL b. 1593; the other, some say, landed & settled in Southern New Hampshire.
At some point, possibly the mid-1700s, the name went from BUSWELL to BUZZELL. Isaac, (the fifth Isaac in successive generations) BUSWELL, was born April 27, 1719, married Hannah ELDRIDGE. In October of 1728, in Wells, Maine. They had ten children, and the records for each child state that their last name was now BUZZELL. Does that mean their parents had intended to change the spelling of their surname, thus adopting it as well? Or did the kids concoct the whole thing, and if so, why? Could it also be that records of the children were simply misspelled? And if that is the case, then why would generations to follow also adopt the new spelling? There are several different spellings of this family, which also include: BUSSELL, BUZWELL, and so on; not to mention the earliest spellings on record: BOSEVILLE; BOSVILLE; BOSVILE; BOSVIL, and so on.
Below is possibly the record of the very first BUZZELL line here in America. Beginning with Roger (the father of the very first of this line to migrate to America--in 1639/'40), 20 generations after Martin de BOSEVILLE (BOSVILLE, BOSSVILLE, etc.), who is said to be the very first in this family to use a last name.
ROGER BOSWELL (BUSWELL)
Roger was baptized as an adult in 1586. He was the son of John BOSWELL (BUSWELL) (b. about 1515 in Dixey (Dixley, Dishley) Grange, Leicestershire, England, and Elizabeth Hall (b. abt. 1520) in Husband's Bosworth, Leicester, England.); the baptisms of all their children were recorded, as well as the surviving children in their wills. Roger BOSWELL (BUSWELL) was buried June 14, 1609 at Husband's Bosworth Parish. His will was dated November 21, 1606, and was proved July 6, 1609.
THE FOLLOWING FAMILY MEMBERS WERE MENTIONED IN HIS WILL:
1. His wife, Margaret.
2. Eldest son, Elias.
3. 2nd. son, Ermus.
4. 3rd. son, William.
5. 4th son, Thomas.
6. 5th son, Issac (Isaac, Isachar)
7. Oldest daughter, Agnys.
8. 2nd. daughter, Susan.
9. 3rd. daughter, Rebecca.
10. Youngest daughter, Joane.
The will of Margaret (Margarite) was dated February 13, 1610 and was probated March 27, 1613. At this time the children she has listed are:
1. Thomas
2. Issac
3. Susan
4. Rebecca
NOTE: DIXEY, (DIXLEY, DISHLEY) GRANGE was a part of the Garendon Abbey in Husband's Bosworth. Kind of a farming co-op where all the families lived together as one big community; free housing in exchange for their participation within the grange.
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Maine Vital Records Maine to 1899
... Mary H. Bussell, died 17 Feb 1888 age 69, bur. Chadwick Hill Cern., China, Maine.
Mr. Ethan A. Bussell of Wellington m. Miss Alice W. Pierce, 17 Feb 1889 at Wellington, Me.
Mr. Fred A. Bussell Of Wellington m. Miss Angenette Page, 17 Feb 1889 at Wellington, Me.
Mary Buswell, born 25 Nov. ? in Lincoln, dau. of Silas Buswell & Mary Lee. ..
Ebenezer Buswell, born 9 April 1775, Kingston, N.H., son of Samuel Buswell, recorded in Hallowell book of births.
Ebenezer Buswell, of Hallowell, married Abigail Myric of Methuen about 1798, son of Samuel Buswell, recorded in
Hallowell book of marriages.
Josiah Buswell of Hallowell int. recorded to m. 15 Jun 1798, Lydia Bachelder of Georgetown
Josiah Buswell of Hallowell married Eunice Macey, 10 Nov 1799.
Joseph R. Buzzell, s. Theodore Buzzell & Eleanor Rice, b. 3 April, 1809 in Hudson, Maine.
Alphredia Buswell (her married name), born 7 Nov 1800, from V.R. of Dexter, Me.
Alfred Buzzell, b. 4 March 1888; s. Joseph R. Buzzell (of Hudson, Maine) & Hannah Keysor.
Jacob Buswell, born 8 April 1800, Hallowell, son of Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myric
Ira Buswell, born 15 Dee 1802, Hallowell, son of Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myric
Isaac Buswell, V, s.Isaac IV & Martha Eaton, m. Hannah Eldridge October 1738 in Wells, Maine.
William G. Buswell, born 28 Nov 180). reported from Dexter Sally Buswell, born 10 June 1805. Hallowell, dau.of
Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myrie.
Loisa Buswell, born 4 Mar 1807, Hallowell, dau. of Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myrie.
Polly Buswell, born 29 June 1809. Hallowell. dau. of Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myric.
John Buswell, born 2) Feb 1812, Hallowell, son of Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myrie
Mehitable Buswell, born 8 July 1814; Hallowell, dau. of Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myric
Ebenezer Buswell, born 31 Dec 1816, Hallowell, son of Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myric Jacob Buswell, of
Hallowell, married (?) Sarah Tribou of Minot, Int. 9 Nov 1822
Johnathan R. Buzzell (Buswell), born 1753 in Wells, Maine; s.Isaac Buzzell (Buswell) & Hannah Eldridge.
Sarah Olive Buswell, born 18 Dec1824, Hallowell, dau. of Ebenezer Buswell & Abigail Myric
J. Corran Buswell, born 12 Mar 1826, son of William G. & Alphredia Buswell.
Dorcas Louisa Buswell, born 26 Oct 1827 Hallowell, dau. of Ira Buswell & Hilton Sophronia S. Buswell, born 12 Nov
1827, 2nd child of William G. Buswell & Alphredia, Dexter V.R.
Alfred Buzzell, s. Joseph R. Buzzell & Hannah Keysor of Hudson, Maine, m. Rose Strout September, 1868 in ?
Maine.
John Buswell,of Hallowell, married Mary Tapley, around 1828, Mary dau. of Robert of New Brunswick.
William. Ira Buswell, born 27 July 1829 Hallowell, son of' Ira Buswell'& Ciba(?) Hilton
Hannah Tapley Buswell, born 2 Aug 1829, Hallowell, dau. of John Buswell & Mary Tapley.
Elizabeth Page Buswell, b. 18 Nov. 1830, Hallowell, dau. John Buswell & Mary Tapley (twin) .
Mary Eliza Buswell, b.18 Nov 1830, Hallowell, dau. John Buswell & Mary Tapley (twin)
Leonard Lee Buswell, born 30 July 1830 Lincoln, son of Silas Buswell & Mary Lee
William H. Buswell, born 28 Sept 1831, Brighton, son of Charles Buswell & Lucy
Simeon H. Buswell, born 28 Aug 1831 Hallowell, son of Ira Buswell & Ciba Hilton
John Washington Buswell, born 2 Oct 1832, Hallowell, son,of John Buswell & Mary. Tapley
William Henry Buswell, b. 5 June 1832, son of William G. Buswell & Alphredia, twin, Dexter
Ann Eliza Buswell, born 5 June 1832, son of William G. Buswell & Alphredia, twin
John Henry Buswell, born 7 Dec 1833 Hallowell, son of Ira Buswell & Ciba Hilton
Charles Buswell, born 1833 Lincoln, son of Silas Buswell & Mary Lee
Ann Eliza Buswell, died 5 Jan 1833, "single", dau. of William G. & Alphredia Buswell.
Charles K. Buswell, b. 19 Mar 1834,. Bridgton, son of Charles Buswell & Lucy ? (2nd child) .
David Tapley Buswell,.born 17 July 1835 in Hallowell, son of John Buswell & Mary Tapley
Silas Buswell, Jr., born 23 Nov 1835. Lincoln. son of Silas Buswell & Mary Lee
Mary Elizabeth Buswell, born 19 May 1836, Hallowell, dau.. of Ira Buswell & Aba Hilton.
Rosannah Buswell, b. 11 Dec 1836 pexter, dau. of (5th child) William G. Buswell & Alphredia.
Samuel Buswell, died 6 Dec 1837 in Boothbay.
Sally Buswell, born 17 Feb 18)8, Bridgton, 3rd child of Charles Buswell & Lucy.
Edward K. Buswell, born 5 May. 1838. Hallowell, son of Ira Buswell & Aba Hilton.
John Buswell, of Hallowell married Eleanor B. Smith, of Hallowell, Me., Int. 28 Sept 1839
Rosannah Buswell, b. 11 Dec l836,dau. of William G. & Alphredia Buswell died 29 Dec 1839.
Clara E. Buswell, born Dec 1840, Hallowell
Eliza A. Buswell, b. 6 Mar 1841 Hallowell, Me., dau. of Ira.Buswell & Aba Hilton
Helen A. Buswell, born 25 Oct 1842, Hallowell, dau. of Eben Buswell & Mary
Hartley Benton Buswell, born 31 Jan 1842 Dexter, son of William G. & Alphredia Buswell
Angeline A. Buswell, born 22Aug 1845, Hallowell, Me.
Frank H. Buswell, born 3 July 1846, Hallowell. son of Eben & Mary Buswell.
David L. Buswell, of Dexter, m. Matilda McAdams of Dexter, 29 April 1846 at Dexter.
H. M. Buswell, of Portland, married Ellen B. Estell, of Portland, Feb1847 at Portland
Mary H. Buswell, dau. Ebenezer, b. 10 July 1848 in Wiscasset..
Harriet Treat Buswell, dau. of' Silas Buswell, died 3 Sept. 1848, a. 4y 4m 19d, buried Gould Cemetary, Atkinson,
New Hampshire.
Lauraett. Adelia Buswell, born, 2. Feb 1849 at New Sharon; dau. of Thomas Buswell, Jr. & Fidelia.
James Corrin Buswell, of Dexter married Emily Elder, of Dexter, 23 Jan 1849 at Dexter. .
Ada Frances Buswell, born 10.Feb1850, 1st child of James C. Buswell & Emily.
Rhoda Buswell, died New Sharon 5 Aug1850.
Fidelia T. Buswell, died New Sharon, 11 Feb 1851.
William H. Buswell, of Dexter, married Adaline F. Cilley of Bangor, 21 March 1852 at Dexter.
S. H. Buswell, of Dexter married Mary A. Dole of Exeter', Me., 31 March 1855 at Dexter .
Everlena M. Buswell, d. New Sharon 6 Feb 1856.
Thomas Buswell, died New Sharon 16 Feb' 1857.
Sally Buswell, married, died 14 July 1858 Dexter.
Nettie T. Buswell, born 20 May 1859, Lincoln, Me. dau. of Leonard Buswell & Caroline
Charles Buswell, son of Silas Buswell & Mary Lee, d. Lincoln, Me. 20 Apr 1859 a. 26y, buried Lincoln, Me.
George L. Buswell, of Parkman, m. Sarah L. McLeoned of Dover, Me., 11 Jan 1862 at Dexter.
Silas Buswell, of Enfield, m. Arabella L. Carpenter of Lincoln, 20 Dec 1862 at Lincoln, Me.
Theodore Buswell, died Charleston 28 Dec 1864 age 83Y, born Wells, married; farmer; son of Jonathan Buswell &
Susan (Susannah).
Albert S. Buswell, of Hallowell, m. Josephine Sweetland of Farmingdale, 30 Dec 1865
at Farmingdale.
John H. Buswell, of Hallowell, married Ella F. Gibbs of Hallowell, 27 Aug 1866.
John W. Buswell, of Hallowell married Georgia A. McClure, 26 Jan 1866 at Hallowell.
George L. Buswell, of Dexter, m. Mary J. Dexter of Hallowell, 18 May 1867 (Sangerville, Me.)
George W. Buswell, married Martha W. Goodwin 10 May 1867.
H. Eugene Buswell, of Portland m.{?) Mary M. Blodgett of Portland; Int. 1 April 1869.
George S. Buswell, of Portland married (?) Lydia E. Gallagher of Presque Isle; Int. 22 Mar 1871.
Frank H. Buswell, of Hallowell, m. Elvira L.Clarke of Portland, 20 Dec l873, in Hallowell.
Grace E. Buswell, b. Milo, Maine, 3 Dec 1876, dau. Stuart David Buswell (born Dexter, Maine, res. Milo, Maine).
Siilas Buswell, died Lincoln 7 Aug 1876 ae 40y 8m 14d, born 2) Nov .835, son of Silas Buswell & Mary Lee.
James Buswell, born Gorham 5 Feb 1878, son of William H. Buswell & Mary ? ..
Nettle Treet Buswell, dau. of Leonard Buswell & Caroline; born 20 May 1859; died Lincoln.11 July 1879, age. 20y
1m 21d; buried Lincoln Center.
John G. Buswell, died Portland J Nov 1880 ae. 52y.
Margaret Anria Buswell, b. Milo, 16 July 1882, dau. of Stewart Buswell (born Dexter, res. Milo) .
Frank McKenzie Buswell, b. Norway, Me. 11 Aug 1886, 2nd child of Charles E. Buswell (b. Fryeburg, res. Norway,
tanner, & Addie E. Rawson, res.Norway, born Paris, Maine).
Lorin Davis Buswell, b. "Exeter Maine 7 Aug 1887, son of Charles R. Buswell (b. abt. 1866 Exeter Maine (butcher),
& Helen Augusta Hill (b. Boston, Mass. abt. 1887.
Marjarie Buswell, b. 6 July 1887 Norway, Maine, 1st. child of George Hagen Buswell (born Fryeburg, Me., res.
Norway, shoemaker) & Lora Ella Eastman, res. Norway, Maine, ( born Lowell, Maine, housewife)..
Mary Margaret Buswell, b. 17 Sept 1888 in Foxcroft Maine, 1st. child of Wallace Gorham Buswell (b. abt.1857 in
Exeter, Maine), res. Foxcroft,dentist) & Annie Maria Rhoades (b. abt.1860 in Kenduskeag,
Maine), res. Foxcroft, housewife.
John R. Buswell, of Rumsford, Maine, m. Rhoda H. Merrill of Rumsford, 23 May l891, both born in Rumford.
Louis Buzzel, born 22 May 180l Bridgton, son of Ebenezer & Alice Buzzel.
Isaac Johnson Buzzel, born Bridgton 30 Mar 1803; son of Ebenezer & Alice Buzzel.
Alice Potter Buzzel, born Bridgton 8 Aug 1805, dau. of Ebenezer & Alice Buzzel.
Ebenezer Buzzel, b. N. Y. C. 23 Aug l807, son of Ebenezer & Alice Buzzel (Reported from Bridgton, Maine).
Theodore Buzzel, of Wells, Maine, m. Martha Hearl of Berwick, Maine. 13 July 1827, reported from Berwick, Maine.
George W. Buzzell, of Corinth, m. Mary Hatch of Bradford, 30 Nov 1871 at Kenduskeag.
Johnathan Buzzell (Buswell), s.Isaac Buswell V & Hannah Eldridge, m. Susanna Goodale 20 May in Wells, Maine.
? Buzzell, dau. Charles Buzzell, was b. (?) rept. from Canaan.
Benjamin Buzzell, born 18 sept ;1.783, reported from Monroe.
Captain Henry Buzzell, born 15 Jan 1790 at Lincoln, Maine.
Comfort Buzzell, born.18 May 1791, at Lincoln, Maine.
Ebenezer Buzzell, of Waterborough, Maine, m. Alice Johnson of Bridgton, 27 Nov 1800 at Bridgton.
Abner Buzzell, b. 30 Mar l802 at Lee Plantation (Monroe), 1st. child of Benjamin Buzzell of Monroe & D. ? of Monroe.
Andrew M. Buzzell, b. 3 June l804 at Monroe, 1st. child of Andrew M. Buzzell & Sally ? of Monroe.
Buzzell, Oscar Ward, s.
Elijah Buzzell, born 23 April l804 at Monroe, 2nd. child of Benjamin Buzzell & D. ? of Monroe.
Polly Buzzell, born 22 Oct 1806 at Monroe, 3rd. child Benjamin Buzzell & D.? of Monroe.
Theodore Buzzell, s. Johnathan Buzzell (Buswell) of Wells, Maine & Susanna Goodale, m. Eleanor Rice 25
November 1805 in Vasselboro, Maine.
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