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 (Saxon) Branch (1843-1924)
Ellen Maria Jones (1847-1887)

William (Saxon) Branch, son of Matthew Saxon and Eliza Pegram (stepson of George Branch).

b: abt. 1843, Tasmania; d: 14 Dec 1924, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 17 Dec 1924, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse - Ellen Maria Jones, daughter of William Jones and Mary Ann Boswell.

b: 26 Jun 1847, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 25 Jul 1847, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 16 Jun 1869, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 5 Jun 1887, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 5 Jun 1887, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Children of William (Saxon) Branch and Ellen Maria Jones:

  1. Emily Eliza Branch - b: 18 Mar 1870, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 19 Feb 1953, Tunbridge, Tasmania; bap: 13 Apr 1870, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 21 Feb 1953, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - John James Earley, son of John Earley and Mary Ann Dunnolly, b: 8 Apr 1856, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 26 Jan 1891, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 21 Sep 1920, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 24 Sep 1920, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  2. Marion Branch - b: 25 May 1871, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 22 Jun 1871, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 25 Jun 1946, Bridgewater, Tasmania; bur: 27 Jun 1946, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Albert James McConnon, b: abt 1860, place unknown; m: 2 Jun 1892, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 9 Aug 1941, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 11 Aug 1941, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  3. Female Branch - b: 30 Sep 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 4 Dec 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  4. George William Branch - b: 20 May 1874, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 22 Jan 1947, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 24 Jan 1947, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  5. Arthur James Branch - b: 17 Sep 1875, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 25 Oct 1875, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 26 Feb 1942, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 27 Feb 1942, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Myra Mary Jones, b: abt 1888, Hobart, Tasmania; m: 13 Sep 1926, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: Mar 1975, Tasmania; crem: 21 Mar 1975, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania.

  6. Robert Branch - b: 29 Dec 1876, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 27 Jan 1877, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  7. May Branch - b: 15 May 1878, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: Mar 1942, Williamstown, Victoria. Spouse - Alfred Hector Walkadine, son of Joseph Walkadine and Agnes Abbey, b: 1888, Carlton, Victoria; m: 1910, Victoria; d: Feb 1956, Parkville, Victoria.

  8. Humphrey Branch - b: 1 Mar 1880, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 16 Apr 1880, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 28 Apr 1942, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 29 Apr 1942, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  9. Ella Kate Branch - b: 3 Jun 1881, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 1938, Brunswick, Victoria. Spouse - Mark Stephenson, b: date and place unknown; m: 1911, Victoria.

  10. Percy Edward Branch - b: 4 Mar 1884, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 30 Mar 1884, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 14 Jan 1914, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 16 Jan 1914, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  11. Elsie Ada Branch - b: 12 Dec 1885, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 31 Jan 1886, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: Apr 1968, Williamstown, Victoria.