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.

Myles Patterson (1772-1828)
Katherine Hunter (1774-1801)

Myles Patterson, son of William Patterson and Jean Forsyth.

b: 3 Mar 1772, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland; d: 15 Feb 1828, New Norfolk, Tasmania.

Spouse - Katharine Hunter, daughter of John Hunter and Jacobina Yorston.

b: abt 1774, place unknown; m: 16 Mar 1801, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

Children of Myles Patterson and Katharine Hunter:

  1. William Patterson - b: 15 Jul 1802, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland.

  2. Jemima Patterson - b: abt 1804, place unknown; d: 28 Sep 1881, New Norfolk, Tasmania. Spouse - Robert Officer, b: abt 1800, place unknown; m: 25 Oct 1823, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 8 Jul 1879, New Norfolk, Tasmania.

  3. Jane Patterson - b: 9 Jan 1805, place unknown; d: 9 Nov 1837, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 9 Nov 1837, Dennistoun, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Captain Patrick Wood, b: 25 Jan 1783, Elie, Fife, Scotland; bap: 18 Feb 1783, Elie, Fife, Scotland; m: 1 Oct 1828, New Norfolk, Tasmania; d: 29 Jul 1846, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; bur: aft 29 Jul 1846, Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

  4. Frederick Patterson - b: abt 1807, place unknown.

  5. John Hunter Patterson - b: 10 Jun 1809, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland; d: 1859, Victoria. Spouse - Martha Moody Whittle Reeves, b: abt 1810, place unknown; m: 27 Nov 1835, New Norfolk, Tasmania; d: 1885, Victoria.

  6. Robert Patterson - b: 5 Apr 1811, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland. Spouse - Maria Louisa Marzetti, daughter of Thomas Marzetti, b: abt 1818, place unknown; m: 29 Jun 1835, New Norfolk, Tasmania; d: 26 Mar 1851, Melbourne, Victoria.

  7. Margaret Patterson - b: 1 Dec 1812, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland. Spouse - William Russell, b: abt 1805, place unknown; m: 20 Aug 1851, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  8. Thomas Hunter Patterson - b: 19 Oct 1814, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland; d: 1 Mar 1820, Canongate, Midlothian, Scotland.