His death certificate states John Bussell, age 78 years 11 months 23 days, born 19 Jan 1837 in Ky, died 12 Jan 1916 in Eastern State Hospital, Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky, married, parents unknown, usual residence Fleming Co., Ky, resident of Eastern State Hospital for 1 year 6 months 4 days, cause of death general paralysis of the insane due to senility, informant Fleming Co. Court Records, place of burial Valley View, Lexington, Ky.

1870 census of Nicholas Co., Ky, precinct 6, enumerated 3 Aug, lists on p. 24 as family #165/166:
Bussell, Jno, farmer; Libby, 28; Jno M., 6; Nathan, 4; Laura, 2; Nannie, 8/12. All born in Ky.