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.

Henry Charles Colbeck (1835-1908)
Eliza Chivers (1841-1903)

Henry Charles Colbeck, son of John Colbeck and Elizabeth Murray.

b: 3 Oct 1835, Tasmania; bap: 24 Sep 1844, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 18 Apr 1908, New Town, Tasmania; bur: 22 Apr 1908, St Mary’s Cemetery, Gretna, Tasmania.

Spouse - Eliza Chivers, daughter of George Chivers and Martha Inee.

b: 8 Mar 1841, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 29 Jan 1851, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 8 Mar 1860, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 24 Jan 1903, Macquarie Plains, Tasmania; bur: aft 24 Jan 1903, St Mary’s Cemetery, Gretna, Tasmania.

Children of Henry Charles Colbeck and Eliza Chivers:

  1. George Chivers Colbeck - b: 21 May 1861, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 6 May 1939, Tunnack, Tasmania; crem: 8 May 1939, Carr Villa Memorial Park, Launceston, Tasmania.

  2. William Henry Colbeck - b: 22 Apr 1863, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 6 Dec 1863, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 14 Jan 1866, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 14 Jan 1866, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  3. Martha Ethel Colbeck - b: 24 Aug 1865, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 17 Oct 1865, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 17 Oct 1865, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  4. Hester Mary Colbeck - b: 12 Nov 1866, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 19 Nov 1866, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 23 Jul 1899, Macquarie Plains, Tasmania.

  5. Albert Charles Winthrop Colbeck - b: 29 May 1869, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 5 Sep 1875, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  6. Ethel Adeline Alma Colbeck - b: 5 Apr 1871, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 14 May 1871, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  7. Arthur Frederick Robert Wayn Colbeck - b: 15 Jul 1875, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 5 Sep 1875, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  8. Wilfred Hobart Russell Colbeck - b: 27 Jul 1881, Hobart, Tasmania.