Bothwell Families

These pages provide a glimpse into the life of the Bothwell Families during the 1800s.
You will find Family Trees and Individual Timelines which may not be exhaustive but will be updated as more research is conducted.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.

William Henry Sealy (1861-1938)
Annie Marie Allen (1858-1911)

🏠Property History

Family of William Henry Sealy and Annie Marie Allen

William Henry Sealy, son of James Broughton Sealy and Frances Elizabeth Broughton; brother of George Broughton Sealy.

b: 8 Sep 1861, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; d: 23 Sep 1938, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; bur: 26 Sep 1938, General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia.

Spouse - Annie Marie Allen, daughter of Richard Allen and Julia Antoni.

b: 29 Jul 1858, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia; bap: 10 Oct 1858, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia; m: 11 Dec 1894, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; d: 19 Feb 1911, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia; bur: 21 Feb 1911, General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia.

Child of William Henry Sealy and Annie Marie Allen:

  1. Rita Sealy - b: 9 Sep 1896, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia; d: date and place unknown.

Properties in Bothwell purchased by William Henry Sealy

[1-B3.1] Dalrymple St

[1-B6] Patrick St

For more information on these properties click on the links under each map.
Complete and downloadable maps of the township are on the
Property History page.

Tasmanian Archives: Map - Bothwell B37, AF819/1/26 (modified)

Individual Timeline for William Henry Sealy (1861-1938)

8 Sep 1861 - William Henry Sealy was born at Hobart to James Broughton Sealy and Frances Elizabeth Broughton.

1 Sep 1879 - Witness at the marriage of Robert Edward Blake and Sarah Ann Triffett at Hobart.

6 Apr 1885 - Witness at the marriage of George Broughton Sealy and Annie Marie Allen at St Luke's Church, Bothwell.

25 Jul 1889 - Witness at the marriage of John Allen White and Florence Mary Hughes at the Holy Trinity Church, Launceston.

14 Jun 1890 - Newspaper advertisement.
WANTED, a Manager for Castle View Estate, must have a thorough knowledge of stock and agriculture. Apply by letter, with references, to A C Eady, tobacconist, Liverpool Street, or W H Sealy, Castle View, Bothwell.

6 Nov 1891 - Apsley Hotel, Apsley, Tasmania, Australia. Newspaper article.
LICENSING DISTRICT OF BOTHWELL. Annual Meeting of Licensing Bench, December 1, 1891. Notice is Hereby Given that the undermentioned Person has applied for a Licence for a New House at Apsley - William H Sealy, Apsley Hotel. Simon Arnett, Clerk of Petty Sessions. Dated at Bothwell, this 2nd day of November, 1891.

11 Apr 1891 - Newspaper advertisement.
BOTHWELL ROYAL MAIL COACHES. Messrs Sealy Bros, having purchased from Mr E Reynolds the line of coaches running between Bothwell and Apsley, solicit a Continuance of Support bestowed upon their predecessor. Coaches leave N C Paul's Crown Hotel, Bothwell, at 4.30 am and 1.45 pm daily. Apsley Railway Station at 11 am and 8.30 pm. G & W Sealy. May 2, 1891.

18 May 1892 - [1-B3.1] Dalrymple St, Bothwell. Property transferred from the estate of his brother George Broughton Sealy - 0a 0r 37 8/10p.

18 May 1892 - [1-B4] Dalrymple St, Bothwell. Property transferred from the estate of his brother George Broughton Sealy to William Henry Sealy - 0a 1r 33p.

18 May 1892 - [1-B6] Patrick St, Bothwell. Property transferred from the estate of his brother George Broughton Sealy - 2a 1r 23p.

6 Nov 1891 - Apsley Hotel, Apsley, Tasmania, Australia. Newspaper article.
LICENSING DISTRICT OF BOTHWELL. Annual Meeting of Licensing Bench, December 1, 1891. Notice is Hereby Given that the undermentioned Person has applied for a Licence for a New House at Apsley - William H Sealy, Apsley Hotel. Simon Arnett, Clerk of Petty Sessions. Dated at Bothwell, this 2nd day of November, 1891.

20 Jun 1892 - [1-B4] Dalrymple St, Bothwell. Certificate of Title registered to William Henry Sealy - 0a 1r 33p.

20 Jun 1892 - Cape of Good Hope Inn, Apsley. Certificate of Title registered to William Henry Sealy - 1a 3r 25 7/10p.

8 Nov 1892 - Juror at the inquest of Dudley Cyril Blake at the Police Office, Bothwell who came to his death broken neck accidentally caused by the upsetting of a dray loaded with wood.

1 Feb 1894 - Witness at the marriage of Leo White and Beatrice Edith North at St Michael & All Angel's Church, Bothwell.

11 Dec 1894 - William Henry Sealy married Annie Marie (Allen) Sealy at Hobart according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Presbyterian Church by Licence by Rev James Scott; witnessed by G R Atkins and Ada Weaver. William was aged 33, a bachelor and storekeeper; Annie was aged 36 and a widow.

19 Feb 1895 - [1-C1] Bothwell Stores, Alexander St, Bothwell. William Henry Sealy (occupier), Mrs Hurley (owner), house, shop, annual value £45.

19 Aug 1895 - Juror at the inquest on the body of Trayton Medhurst at the Police Office, Bothwell who came to his death by accidentally falling down a loft.

9 Sep 1896 - Birth of his daughter Rita Sealy at Bothwell.

28 Mar 1899 - [1-C1] Bothwell Stores, Alexander St, Bothwell. William Henry Sealy (occupier), Mrs C Napper (owner), shop, dwelling, stables, capital value £ 700, annual value £35.

28 Mar 1899 - [1-B4] Dalrymple St, Bothwell. Unoccupied, William Henry Sealy (owner), shop, land, capital value £150, annual value £10.

28 Mar 1899 - [2-Bb3] Chesterfield, Glebe St, Bothwell. William Henry Sealy (occupier), Miss Amelia Allen (owner), paddock, capital value £100, annual value £4.

28 Mar 1899 - Cape of Good Hope Inn, Apsley. Richard Allen (occupier), William Henry Sealy (owner), hotel, store, 2 acres, capital value £700, annual value £35.

4 Jul 1899 - [1-A13] Patrick St, Bothwell. Sarah Hodgson Lovell conveyed to William Henry Sealy by endorsement - 8a 0r 0p.

11 Oct 1901 - Juror at the inquest of Lillie McClure at [1-D1] Bothwell Castle, Patrick St, Bothwell who came to her death from natural causes.

29 Nov 1904 - Newspaper article.
TESTAMENTARY. Hobart, Monday. The following probates have been issued: John White, to Leo White and William Henry Sealy, £319.

13 Jan 1905 - Newspaper article.
BOTHWELL. The weather for the last few days has been very hot, and on the 11th inst bush fires were raging. At about 1 pm a fire was noticed near the river, on the Dennistoun estate, travelling towards Norwood. A strong westerly wind was blowing which drove the fire over some long dry grass towards the Norwood barn and woolshed with lightning like rapidity. Every effort was made by the men on the property to save the building but the task was hopeless, and in a few minutes the building was burnt to the ground. The alarm was given in the township, and Messrs W H Sealy, E S Arnett, Leo White, and others promptly had horses and carts ready, and drove out all available men to Norwood where they were able to check the fire and save some of the fences. After making everything as safe as possible, the workers hurried to Dennistoun, in which direction the fire was then travelling, and after working until midnight, it was checked there also. No buildings were burnt at Dennistoun, but some miles of fencing were destroyed. Trooper Summers, who was on the scene from the first, was able, with the assistance of J Chivers and others whose names I have not heard, to save about 1,000 sheep, which were in danger on Dennistoun Plains, and were driven to a place of safety. They also rescued about 200 more, which were surrounded by fire close to Norwood. Some of the latter were probably scorched. It is impossible to estimate the amount of damage at present, but I understand that the Norwood barn and woolshed were insured. A big fire seems to be raging in the direction of the Blue Hill, and, in fact, fires seem to be all around.

19 Feb 1911 - Death of his spouse Annie Marie (Allen) Sealy from phthisis at the age of 52 years at Bothwell.

17 Mar 1921 - [1-B3.1] Dalrymple St, Bothwell. Newspaper advertisement.
REAL PROPERTY ACT. Whereas the person named at the foot hereof has made application to have the Land set forth and described before his name brought under the operation of "The Real Property Act:" Notice is hereby given that, unless Caveat be lodged with the Recorder of Titles, by some person having estate or interest in the said Lands, on or before the date herein below for the said pieces of Land will be brought under the operation of the said Act as by law directed. Town of BOTHWELL - 0a 0r 37 8/10p. Fronting on Dalrymple-street and bounded by lands belonging to the Commonwealth of Australia, the Trustes of the Bothwell Sunday School, John Hale and William Henry Sealy. Being portion of land located to Peter McDonald, through whom and Richard James Lucas, William Wood Hughes, George Broughton Sealy, and William Bell Fulton applicant now claims. WILLIAM HENRY SEALY. (Application No 1119G). Caveat must be lodged on or before the 13th day of April, 1921.

25 May 1921 - [1-B3.1] Dalrymple St, Bothwell. Land granted to William Henry Sealy - 0a 0r 37 8/10p.

10 Aug 1921 - [1-B6] Patrick St, Bothwell. William Henry Sealy as beneficial owner conveyed to Mark Medhurst for £300 - 2a 1r 23p.

19 Oct 1921 - [1-B3.1] Dalrymple St, Bothwell. William Henry Sealy conveyed to the Commercial Bank of Australia for £60 - 0a 0r 37p.

18 Dec 1921 - [1-B4] Dalrymple St, Bothwell. William Henry Sealy conveyed to Edward Henry Paine for £140 - 0a 1r 33p.

23 Sep 1938 - William died at the age of 77 years at Hobart.

SEALY - On September 23, 1938, at private hospital, Hobart, William Henry, husband of the late Annie Sealy, of Bothwell, in the 79th year of his age.

26 Sep 1938 - Buried at the General Cemetery, Bothwell.