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 Maskell (1812-1880)
Eliza Reid (1831-1858)
Tamar Whiteway (1841-1930)

🏠Property History

William Maskell.

b: abt 1812, place unknown; d: 28 Aug 1880, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 31 Aug 1880, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse (1) - Eliza Reid, daughter of William Reid and Margaret Aldridge.

b: abt 1831, Tasmania; bap: 27 Apr 1831, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 31 Dec 1851, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 20 Aug 1858, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 20 Aug 1858, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Children of William Maskell and Eliza Reid:

  1. John Maskell - b: 15 Oct 1852, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 20 Mar 1853, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 22 Oct 1895, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 23 Oct 1895, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  2. William Robert Maskell - b: 7 Jan 1854, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 7 Mar 1854, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 11 Sep 1856, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 11 Sep 1856, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse (2) - Tamar Whiteway, daughter of Robert Whiteway and Ann Larkins.

b: 19 Jun 1841, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: Jul 1841, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 3 Dec 1859, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 4 May 1930, Devonport, Tasmania; bur: 6 May 1930, Devonport Cemetery, Tasmania.

Children of William Maskell and Tamar Whiteway:

  1. Elizabeth Ann Maskell - b: 26 Nov 1860, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 6 Jan 1861, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  2. Robert William Maskell - b: 14 Sep 1862, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 19 Oct 1862, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 22 Apr 1943, Zeehan, Tasmania; bur: 25 Apr 1943, Zeehan Cemetery, Tasmania. Spouse - Emily Mary Harrison, daughter of James Harrison and Fanny Robinson, b: 1874, Napoleons, Victoria; m: 19 Aug 1897, Zeehan, Tasmania; d: 15 Oct 1967, Tasmania; bur: aft 15 Oct 1967, Zeehan Cemetery, Tasmania.

  3. Rosa Ellen Maskell - b: 27 Jun 1864, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 14 Aug 1864, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  4. William Frederick Maskell - b: 6 Jul 1866, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 26 Aug 1866, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 21 Nov 1937, East Devonport, Tasmania; bur: 23 Nov 1937, Devonport Cemetery, Tasmania.

  5. Eva Louisa Maskell - b: 5 Apr 1869, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 9 Jun 1869, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 25 Apr 1952, East Devonport, Tasmania.

  6. Florence Emily Maskell - b: 7 Feb 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 29 Mar 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 15 Mar 1957, East Devonport, Tasmania.

Properties in Bothwell purchased by or granted to William Maskell

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)