Comments on: Billesley Manor and the Trussells

By: Catriona Neville

Catriona Neville — Mon, 29 May 2023 09:58:12 +0000

In reply to Paul edwards. Can’t help with 1940s or ‘50s, but in the 1970s it was owned for a chunk of time by the London Society figures Constantine & Anouska Hempel. Following the former’s death it was sold to a London businessman Ray Jones. Both were wealthy men, who ran it essentially as a private home with bedrooms to paying guests. Sadly, seems to have been downhill the last forty years.

By: psi

psi — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:33:30 +0000

It would be nice to see the history of Billesley after it passed into the hands of the Earldom of Oxford, per Dugdale, in 22 H7.

By: Dianne Trussell

Dianne Trussell — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 06:59:15 +0000

I’d love to see where my branch of the Trussell family fits into this story.
Does anyone have a connection between Billesley Trussells and one James Trussell born in Redruth in Cornwall in 1826 (or 1824), who went to South Australia with Colonel William Light in 1836? He married a Mary Ann Thomas who’d also come to South Australia. James was my great great grandfather. I’m hoping to come visit Billesley in June if I can raise funds for a trip.
cheers Trussells!

By: Christopher Richard Trussell

Christopher Richard Trussell — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:40:23 +0000

Fantastic addition to the genealogical records my uncle had been unofficially ‘in charge of’ keeping! Brought my son to Hastings (Battle) in 2016 for the 950th anniversary of the Norman invasion – seems William had a far more legitimate claim to the throne than Harold! In any case, want to make it to the estate someday & maybe even petition the crown to return it to me, lol! CRT

By: Raymond Trussell

Raymond Trussell — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:32:57 +0000

Awesome piece of history and to be a part of the namesake is pretty awesome too. My daughter in law did quiet a bit of research on the Trussell name and found most all of what this article is saying to be true. She took it back to (if I remember correctly) a couple of Trussell Bro’s that came from I think France to fight in a 10th century war to help one of the early kings of England. We are all in Texas but would love to visit the manor and can only imagine how those of you that have been lucky enough to visit must have felt.

By: Juliene Trussell Neese

Juliene Trussell Neese — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:20:14 +0000

For any of you who are interested – The annual Trussell Reunion will be held at DeGray State Park Lodge July 30-31, 2016. Especially you, Stefani, since we have lost contact since your sweet mother’s passing. I and my sis are your dad’s second cousins. Irene was my dad’s first cousin. You may remember visiting at Lake Kiowa many years ago where your Aunt Vivian lived. My sis, Genevieve and I would love to hear from you.

Those interested in Trussell Reunion can call DeGray near Hot Springs, Arkansas