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.

Alexander Reid (1783-1858)
Mary Muirhead (1789-1867)

Alexander Reid.

b: 13 Aug 1783, Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland; d: 23 May 1858, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 27 May 1858, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse - Mary Muirhead.

b: 23 Oct 1789, place unknown; m: 6 Dec 1809, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; d: 5 Sep 1867, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 9 Sep 1867, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Children of Alexander Reid and Mary Muirhead:

  1. Jane Reid - b: abt 1814, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; bap: 6 Aug 1814, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; d: 1 Apr 1897, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 3 Apr 1897, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Lieutenant William Williams, b: 12 Jul 1800, Kilkenny, Ireland; m: 16 Apr 1829, New Norfolk, Tasmania; d: 23 Nov 1834, Bombay, India.

  2. Alexander Reid - b: abt 1820, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland; d: 27 Aug 1881, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  3. Elizabeth Margaret Reid - b: 10 Oct 1825, Hobart, Tasmania; bap: 18 Oct 1825, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 18 Feb 1838, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 18 Feb 1838, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  4. Mary Reid - b: 18 Jan 1829, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: Mar 1829, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 6 Apr 1838, at sea.