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.

Edward Nicholas (1806-1881)
Elizabeth Nicholas (1804-1844)
Eliza Dixon (1856-1938)

Edward Nicholas, son of William Nicholas and Mary Watkins.

b: 4 Apr 1806, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, Wales; d: 2 Jan 1881, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 5 Jan 1881, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse (1) - Elizabeth Nicholas, daughter of Edward Nicholas and Susannah Davies.

b: abt 1804, Wales; m: 23 Sep 1829, New Norfolk, Tasmania; d: 2 Apr 1844, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 2 Apr 1844, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Children of Edward Nicholas and Elizabeth Nicholas:

  1. Eliza Nicholas - b: 21 Feb 1825, Hobart, Tasmania; bap: 30 Dec 1832, Green Ponds, Tasmania; d: 13 May 1849, Pontville, Tasmania; bur: 17 May 1849, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Edwin Lascelles, b: abt 1819, place unknown; m: 16 Sep 1846, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 1871, Victoria.

  2. Caroline Nicholas - b: 9 Jul 1830, Hobart, Tasmania; bap: 30 Dec 1832, Green Ponds, Tasmania; d: 29 Sep 1843, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 29 Sep 1843, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  3. Laura Nicholas - b: 13 Jul 1832, Tasmania; bap: 30 Dec 1832, Green Ponds, Tasmania; d: 27 Dec 1909, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 29 Dec 1909, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania. Spouse - Richard Stonehaven Bright, b: abt 1837, place unknown; m: 16 Sep 1863, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 28 Oct 1901, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 30 Oct 1901, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania.

  4. George Nicholas - b: 28 Oct 1833, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 17 Sep 1845, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 17 Sep 1845, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  5. Henric Nicholas - b: 18 Jan 1836, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 2 Oct 1886, Sandy Bay, Tasmania; bur: aft 2 Oct 1886, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Mary Bright, daughter of Richard Bright, b: abt 1840, place unknown; m: 8 Feb 1870, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 11 Aug 1924, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 14 Aug 1924, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  6. Susan Nicholas - b: abt Aug 1837, Tasmania; bap: 13 Oct 1837, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 13 Oct 1837, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  7. Edward Nicholas - b: abt 1839, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 29 Nov 1899, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 2 Dec 1899, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Sarah Nicholas, daughter of Henric Nicholas and Sarah Gatenby, b: abt 1840, place unknown; m: 25 Feb 1874, Ouse, Tasmania; d: 26 May 1930, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 28 May 1930, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  8. Mary Frances Nicholas - b: 9 Aug 1841, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 23 Oct 1924, Bellerive, Tasmania; bur: 25 Oct 1924, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania. Spouse - James Cowle, b: abt 1840, place unknown; m: 5 Sep 1867, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 18 Aug 1887, New Norfolk, Tasmania; bur: 20 Aug 1887, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania.

  9. Susan Elizabeth Nicholas - b: 9 Aug 1841, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 2 Nov 1899, Bellerive, Tasmania. Spouse - William Gatehouse Macmichael, b: abt 1836, place unknown; m: 16 May 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 23 Jan 1901, Bellerive, Tasmania.

  10. William Nicholas - b: 2 Apr 1844, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 6 Apr 1844, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 17 May 1846, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 17 May 1846, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.


Spouse (2) - Eliza Dixon, daughter of Henry Dixon.

b: abt 1811, Ireland; m: 30 Jul 1847, New Town, Tasmania; d: 15 Jan 1889, Hobart; bur: 19 Jan 1889, Queenborough Cemetery, Sandy Bay, Tasmania.

Child of Edward Nicholas and Eliza Dixon:

  1. William Dixon Nicholas - b: 18 Aug 1851, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 7 Mar 1934, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 9 Mar 1934, Queenborough Cemetery, Sandy Bay, Tasmania. Spouse - Annie Hope, daughter of Henry Hope, b: abt 1856, place unknown; m: 11 Oct 1887, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 27 Nov 1938, Dodges Ferry, Tasmania; bur: after 27 Nov 1938, Queenborough Cemetery, Sandy Bay, Tasmania.