Bothwell Families

These pages offer a glimpse into the lives of the Bothwell families. You’ll find family trees and historical events specific to the area. While not exhaustive, the information will continue to be updated as research progresses. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material presented.

John Baker (1806-1891)
Johanna Hurley (1817-1905)

🏠 Property History

John Baker.

b: abt 1806, place unknown; d: 14 Sep 1891, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 17 Sep 1891, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse - Johanna Hurley.

b: abt 1817, Cork, Ireland; m: 22 Jan 1849, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 11 Sep 1905, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 13 Sep 1905, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Children of John Baker and Johanna Hurley:

  1. George Baker - b: 17 Feb 1849, Christian Marshes, Tasmania; d: 18 Oct 1934, Den Hill, Tasmania.

  2. Jane Baker - b: 7 May 1850, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 13 Jul 1850, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - John Wilson, b: abt 1844, place unknown; m: 12 May 1867, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  3. Elizabeth Baker - b: abt 1852, Tasmania; d: 27 Apr 1936, Tiberias, Tasmania; bur: 29 Apr 1936, St Brigid Cemetery, Tunnack, Tasmania. Spouse - James Byrne, son of John Byrne and Eleanor Unknown, b: abt 1852, Kilkenny, Ireland; m: 14 Oct 1874, Brighton, Tasmania.

  4. John Baker - b: 1 Apr 1853, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 29 Sep 1917, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 2 Oct 1917, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania. Spouse - Esther Jane Jones, daughter of John Jones and Bridget Rogers, b: abt 1860, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 16 Jul 1883, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 2 Jun 1943, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 4 Jun 1943, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania.

  5. Mary Ann Baker - b: 26 Sep 1856, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Michael McCarthy, b: abt 1842, place unknown; m: 6 Oct 1873, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  6. Margaret Theresa Baker - b: 26 Aug 1858, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 31 Dec 1859, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 31 Dec 1859, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  7. James Baker - b: 9 Jun 1860, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 16 Jul 1921, Victoria Valley, Tasmania. Spouse - Mary Elizabeth Lawrence, b: abt 1863, place unknown; m: 16 May 1883, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 14 May 1941, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 16 May 1941, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  8. Johanna Baker - b: 9 Jun 1860, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 19 Apr 1943, Tunnack, Tasmania; bur: 21 Apr 1943, St Brigid Cemetery, Tunnack, Tasmania. Spouse - John Byrne, son of John Byrne and Eleanor Unknown, b: abt 1856, Tasmania; m: 7 Oct 1882, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 6 May 1929, Tunnack, Tasmania; bur: 9 May 1929, St Brigid Cemetery, Tunnack, Tasmania.

Property in Bothwell purchased by Johanna Hurley

For more information click on the link under the map.
Complete maps located on the Property History page.
Tasmanian Archives: Bothwell B37, AF819/1/26 (modified)