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 Nicholas (1765-1837)
Mary Watkins ( - )

William Nicholas, son of George Nicholas and Rebecca Watkins.

b: abt 1765, place unknown; d: 22 Dec 1837, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 22 Dec 1837, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse - Mary Watkins.

b: date and place unknown; m: 1796, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Children of William Nicholas and Mary Watkins:

  1. George Nicholas - b: abt 1795, Wales; d: 22 Aug 1839, Hobart, Tasmania.

  2. Caroline Nicholas - b: 1802, Wales; d: 1839, Scotland. Spouse (1) - James Parker, b: abt 1797, place unknown; m: 8 Feb 1822, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; d: 16 Aug 1822, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Spouse (2) - Andrew Smith, b: date and place unknown; m: 16 Sep 1833, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: date unknown, Scotland.

  3. Edward Nicholas - b: 4 Apr 1806, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, Wales; d: 2 Jan 1881, Hobart, Tasmania.