16 Dec 1829 - Charles William Lewis was born at New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia to William Lewis and Elizabeth Williams. (1)

1 Jan 1831 - Baptised at New Norfolk. (1)

1 Jan 1842 - Counted on the census living at [1-23] Alexander St.
Elizabeth Lewis (occupier), Robert Blake (owner), brick house, completed.
Female (Elizabeth Lewis), aged between 45 and under 60, married, free person, Wesleyan, storekeeper.
Male (Charles William Lewis), aged between 7 and under 14, born in colony, Church of England, other class.
Female (Mary Ann Lewis), aged between 7 and under 14, born in colony, Church of England, other class.
Male (William Lewis), aged between 7 and under 14, born in colony, Church of England, other class. (2)

1 Jan 1848 - Counted on the census living at Bothwell.
William Lewis (occupier), Thomas Field (owner), wood house, unfinished, inhabited.
Male (William Lewis), aged 60 and upwards, married, free person, Church of England, other class.
Female (Elizabeth Lewis), aged 60 and upwards, married, free person, Church of England, other class.
Male (Charles William Lewis), aged between 14 and under 21, single, born in colony, Church of England, other class.
Male (William Lewis), aged between 7 and under 14, single, born in colony, Church of England, other class.
Males (5), single, aged between 21 and under 45, 3 free persons, 2 Ticket of Leave holders, Church of England, 1 gardener, 4 other class. (3)

5 Apr 1854 - Departed from Launceston on board the Clarence bound for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (4)

10 Aug 1854 - [2-Bb1,Bb2] Adelaide St, Bothwell. Purchased crown land for £48 - 10a 1r 6p. (5)

10 Aug 1854 - [1-K3,K4] Patrick St, Bothwell. Purchased crown land for £18 16s - 1a 0r 28p. (6)

19 Dec 1854 - [2-Bb1,Bb2] Adelaide St. Land granted to Charles William Lewis. (9)

18 Apr 1855 - [1-A7] Franklin St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis purchased crown land for £16 18s - 5a 0r 4p. (7)

18 Apr 1855 - [1-L1,L2] Patrick St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis purchased crown land for £23 - 0a 3r 20p. (7)

19 Apr 1855 - [2-Bb1,Bb2] Adelaide St, Bothwell. Deed of Grant enrolled and recorded to Charles William Lewis upon receipt of £48 duly paid to the Crown - 10a 1r 6p. (9)

18 Jun 1855 - Named as having donated £1 to the Patriotic War Fund. (8)

20 Aug 1856 - Newspaper article.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT. Charles Harvey, alias Silas Tucker, was remanded to Bothwell for examination there on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences from Mr Edward Andrews, of Bothwell. It appeared that Harvey happened to know that a friend of Mr Andrews was expected in Launceston from New Zealand, and he thought it was a good opportunity to raise the wind. He accordingly wrote a letter to Mr Andrews, requesting a sum of £65 to be sent to him (Mr Lewis), addressed care of Mr Harvey. Mr Lewis from New Zealand, happened to be at Bothwell at the time the letter from Harvey arrived, and of course Mr Andrews represented the case to the district constable, who advised him to send a one pound note in the manner requested, and he (the district Constable) would go to Launceston by the coach and entrap the aforesaid Harvey. On arriving at Launceston, the District Constable of Bothwell went to the post office with two or three constables, and presently Harvey came and enquired for a money letter for Harvey. On being told there was one, he went in and signed the book, when he was apprehended and taken before the magistrate. (10)

11 Sep 1856 - Newspaper article.

QUARTER SESSIONS, OATLANDS. A man named Silas Tucker was charged with obtaining money under false pretences. This trial was the most interesting during the day. It appears Tucker had been in service at Launceston, after a former service at Bothwell. He wrote a letter from Launceston addressed to Mr Andrews, of Bothwell, purporting to have been written by a person named Charles Lewis, for many years a resident of Bothwell, and who has been for some time past in the habit of visiting Port Phillip occasionally, and other places. The prisoner thought Lewis was out of the colony at the time, and wrote to Andrews stating that he had just returned from New Zealand, and had a quantity of notes, cheques, or bills with him, which were payable at Hobart Town. He stated he did not wish to submit to the exorbitant discount chargeable at Launceston, and would thank Andrews to send him (as C Lewis) £70 or £80 as he was going to ship a quantity of flour, &c, to New Zealand. As Lewis was at the very time in Bothwell, Andrews communicated with the police, and it was arranged that an answer should be sent as directed to the Post-office, at Launceston, and that it should be marked as a money-letter. The Chief District Constable of Bothwell took the mail on the same night the letter went, and reported the circumstance to the post-office authorities at Launceston, who in the usual manner sent a notification to the residence of Tucker, alias Lewis, to inform him that a letter of the kind was lying at the office to his address. The bait took, he went for the letter, gave a receipt for it, and was taken into custody with the letter in his hand. The letter contained a £1 note. The prisoner made a rambling defence, stating that a man had met him and asked him to go for the letter; but the jury convicted him, and he was sentenced to two years imprisonment. (11)

Bef 20 Nov 1860 - [2-Bb1,Bb2] Adelaide St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis conveyed to Richard Wyatt however a conveyance has not been located - 10a 1r 6p. (12)

1 Jun 1861 - Death of his father William Lewis from decay of nature at the age of 82 years at Abyssinia, near Bothwell. (13)

19 Nov 1861 - [1-A7] Franklin St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis (owner), allotment, 5 acres, annual value £2. (14)

26 Feb 1867 - [1-A7] Franklin St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis (owner), allotment, 5 acres, annual value £1 10s. (15)

7 Mar 1869 - Death of his mother Elizabeth (Williams) Lewis from a wound on the leg accidentally caused by the kick of a horse at the age of 72 years at Bothwell. (16)

1 Mar 1870 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis (owner), Edward Bowden (agent), house, annual value £7. (17)

7 Feb 1871 - [1-A7] Franklin St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis (owner), allotment, 6a 0r 32p, annual value £1 10s - [1-A7], [1-L1,L2]. (18)

7 Feb 1871 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Empty, Charles William Lewis (owner), Edward Bowden (agent), house, annual value £7. (18)

7 Feb 1871 - [1-L1,L2] Patrick St, Bothwell. Empty, Charles William Lewis (owner), allotment, 6a 0r 32p, annual value £110s - [1-A7], [1-L1,L2]. (18)

11 Mar 1873 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Henry Hunt (occupier), Charles Lewis (owner), Edward Bowden (agent), house, annual value £8. (19)

3 Feb 1874 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Catherine Hunt (occupier), Charles Lewis (owner), Edward Bowden (agent), house, annual value £8. (20)

27 Jan 1880 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Catherine Hunt (occupier), Charles Lewis (owner), house, annual value £8. (21)

14 Jan 1890 - [1-L1,L2] Patrick St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis (owner), land, 2 acres, annual value 10s - [1-K3,K4], [1-L1,L2]. (22)

14 Jan 1890 - [1-K3,K4], Patrick St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis (owner), land, 2 acres, annual value 10s - [1-K3,K4], [1-L1,L2]. (22)

14 Jan 1890 - [1-A7] Franklin St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis (owner), land, 5 acres, annual value 10s. (22)

24 Feb 1891 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Thomas Bishop (occupier), Charles Lewis's estate (owner), house, annual value £8. (23)

The following newspaper articles were published stating that Charles William Lewis was deceased at this time. However, this is incorrect as the following information confirms he died in Sep 1899.

26 May 1891 - Newspaper article.

COURT OF ESCHEAT. The court resumed at 2.15, when the case of Charles William Lewis, formerly of Bothwell, who died intestate without leaving lawful issue was enquired into. There was no opposition to the escheat, and after the formal proofs had been given the property was declared escheated. (24)

26 May 1891 - [1-24] Alexander St; [1-K3,K4] Patrick St; [1-A7] Franklin St; [1-L1,L2] Patrick St, Bothwell. An Inquisition of Escheat was recorded for the property belonging to Charles William Lewis who had died without heirs many years ago in the Colony of Victoria and that he was well entitled to the allotment or piece of land and that the same has become the property of Our Sovereign Lady the Queen by way of Escheat. (25)

27 May 1891 - Newspaper article.

INQUEST OF ESCHEAT. Tuesday, May 30. Re Charles William Lewis. The property involved was four sections at Bothwell, and Lewis had not been heard of for a period of over 18 years. The jury found for the Crown. (26)

4 Aug 1891 - Charles was recorded as living at Trawool, Victoria, Australia and on this date was visiting Tasmania to convey the property [4-Bb1, Bb2] Adelaide St, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia. (27)

4 Aug 1891 - [2-Bb1,Bb2] Adelaide St, Bothwell. Charles William Lewis and Richard Wyatt conveyed to Gifford White for the sum of 5 shillings paid by Richard Wyatt to Charles William Lewis and £50 paid by Gifford White to Richard Wyatt. (27)

11 Nov 1891 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Land granted to Charles William Lewis, gentleman, living at Trawool, Victoria, Australia - 0a 1r 1p. (28)

11 Nov 1891 - [1-K3,K4] Patrick St, Bothwell. Land granted to Charles William Lewis, gentleman, living at Trawool, Victoria, Australia - 1a 0r 28p. (29)

11 Nov 1891 - [1-A7] Franklin St, Bothwell. Land granted to Charles William Lewis, gentleman, living at Trawool, Victoria, Australia - 5a 0r 4p. (30)

11 Nov 1891 - [1-L1,L2] Patrick St, Bothwell. Land granted to Charles William Lewis, gentleman, living at Trawool, Victoria, Australia - 0a 3r 20p. (31)

16 Feb 1892 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Empty, Charles Lewis (owner), house, annual value £8. (32)

28 Mar 1899 - [1-K3,K4] Patrick St, Bothwell. Unoccupied, Charles William Lewis (owner), land, 2 acres, capital value £50, annual value £2 - [1-K3,K4], [1-L1,L2]. (33)

28 Mar 1899 - [1-A7] Franklin St, Bothwell. Unoccupied, Charles William Lewis, land, 5 acres, capital value £15, annual value £1. (33)

28 Mar 1899 - [1-L1,L2] Patrick St, Bothwell. Unoccupied, Charles William Lewis (owner), land, 2 acres, capital value £50, annual value £2 - [1-K3,K4], [1-L1,L2]. (33)

2 Aug 1899 - Newspaper article.

MISSING FRIENDS. Charles William Lewis is missing from his home, at 57 Ramsden-street, Clifton Hill, since the 27th July. Description: About 70 years of age, medium height and build, grey beard, whiskers, and moustache, slightlyl bald and deaf; wore a dark mackintosh overcoat, pepper and salt sac coat, dark tweed trousers, and wellington boots; large old mark on the back of one hand, supposed the right. Has a selection of land near Seymour. 1st August, 1899. (34)

Bef 4 Sep 1899 - Charles died from drowning in the Yarra River at the age of 69 years at Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. (35, 36)

7 Sep 1899 - Buried at the Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Victoria, Australia. (37)

8 Sep 1899 - Newspaper article.

A LITTLE STRANGE. He Sometimes was Found in the Yarra. The Coroner's Inquiry. Mr Morrison, district coroner, held an inquest at the Morgue this morning on the body of Charles Lewis, which was found in the Yarra, at Collingwood, on the 4th inst. Godfrey McDonald, engine-driver, residing at Clifton Hill, stated that he found the body of the deceased in the Yarra, near Dight's Falls, Collingwood, on the 4th inst. He reported the matter to the police. The body was fully dressed. Constable Nicholson deposed that he recovered the body and removed it to the Morgue. It was very much decomposed. He had made inquiries, and found that deceased had drawn £10 out of the Savings Bank on the 27th June, but witness had been unable to trace what had become of the money. Deceased, who had not been drinking, left his lodgings on the 29th June. Harriet Thompson, dairy-keeper, Clifton Hill, said that deceased, who was sixty-nine years of age, stayed at her place when he came to Melbourne. He left it on the 29th June last. He was sometimes a little strange in his manner, and went to the Hospital, but did not go in as a patient. Two days previous to leaving he had drawn £10 out of the Savings Bank for the purpose of paying a blll. Deceased had about £230 in the bank. He was very much depressed when he left on the 29th June. He had never threatened to take his life, but on one occasion had spoken about it being an easy place to go to Studley Park and roll down the bank into the Yarra. Deceased had a selection near Trawool. Dr Neild, who made a post-mortem examination of the body, deposed that the cause of death was drowning. The Jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased was found drowned, but that there was no evidence to show how he got into the water. (36)

10 Nov 1899 - [1-K3,K4] Patrick St, Bothwell. The Estate of Charles William Lewis became vested in the Curator of Intestate Estates in Pursuance of an order of the Supreme Court. (29)

10 Nov 1899 - [1-A7] Franklin St, Bothwell. The Estate of Charles William Lewis became vested in the Curator of Intestate Estates in Pursuance of an order of the Supreme Court. (30)

10 Nov 1899 - [1-L1,L2] Patrick St, Bothwell. The Estate of Charles William Lewis became vested in the Curator of Intestate Estates in Pursuance of an order of the Supreme Court. (31)

6 Sep 1907 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Newspaper article.

LOST GRANT. It having been made to appear to the satisfaction of the Recorder of Titles that Grants hereinafter mentioned have been lost or mislaid: Notice is given that the Recorder of Titles, with the consent of the Lands' Titles' Commissioners, will, at the date hereinafter specified, dispense with the production of the said Grants, under Section 93 of "The Real Property Act." Town of Bothwell - 0a 1r 1p. Fronting on Alexander-street, and bounded by lands granted to John Mirrey and Robert Blake. Originally granted to Charles William Lewis. Robert Bonney (Registered Volume LXII, Folio 141g). Caveat must be lodged on or before the 16th day of September, 1907. (38)

19 Sep 1907 - [1-24] Alexander St, Bothwell. Newspaper article.

VESTING ORDER. It having been proved to the satisfaction of the Recorder of Titles that the land herein described has been sold by the registered proprietor, Charles William Lewis, and the whole of the purchase money paid, and that the purchaser, Robert Bonney, has entered and taken possession under such purchase, and such entry and possession have been acquiesced in by the vendor and his representatives, but no Transfer has ever been signed by the vendor, and can not be obtained, by reason that the vendor is dead. Notice is given, that the Recorder of Titles, with the consent of the other Lands' Titles Commissioners, will, at the date hereinafter specified, issue to such purchaser a Vesting Order in the premises. Town of Bothwell - 0a 1r 1p. Fronting on Alexander-street, and bounded by lands granted to John Mirrey and Robert Blake. Originally granted to Charles William Lewis. (Comprised in Land Grant Volume LXII, Folio 141). Caveat must be lodged on or before the 3rd day of October, 1907. (39)

15 Oct 1907 - The Estate and Interest of Charles William Lewis in the land became vested in Robert Bonney for £90 by a vesting order issued by the Recorder of Titles with the consent of the other Land Titles Commissioners. (28)