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.

William Bale (1850-1929)
Mary Ann McDonald (1845-1942)

William Bale, son of Rampling John Bale and Rosanna Mills.

b: abt 1850, Lakenham, Norfolk, England; d: 10 Apr 1929, Bothwell, Tasmania; 13 Apr 1929, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse - Mary Ann McDonald, daughter of Donald McDonald and Mary McDonald.

b: 5 Jun 1845, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 24 Aug 1845, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 10 Jun 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 18 Jun 1942, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 20 Jun 1942, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

 Children of William Bale and Mary Ann McDonald:

  1. Mary Ann Bale - b: 30 Mar 1874, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 30 Mar 1874, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 27 Apr 1874, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 27 Apr 1874, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  2. Kate Isabel Bale - b: 23 Jan 1876, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 22 Jul 1962, Tasmania; crem: 24 Jul 1962, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania. Spouse - Charles William Craig, son of Henry Craig and Julia Connolly, b: 3 May 1869, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 20 Jun 1869, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 21 Oct 1896, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 2 Sep 1964, Tasmania; crem: 4 Sep 1964, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania.

  3. Rose Sarah Bale - b: 14 Sep 1877, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 11 Oct 1966, Tasmania; bur: aft 11 Oct 1966, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Arthur Milton Blake, son of Joseph Blake and Emily Jane Savage, b: 9 Apr 1875, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 30 May 1875, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 7 Jun 1904, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 11 Nov 1937, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 13 Nov 1937, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.