Bothwell Families

These pages offer a glimpse into the lives of the Bothwell families during the 1800s.
You’ll find family trees and timelines - while not exhaustive, they will continue to be updated as research progresses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented.

George Broughton Sealy (1853-1891)
Sarah Lucy Savage (1856-1882)
Annie Marie Allen (1858-1911)

🏠Property History

George Broughton Sealy was born on November 15, 1853 in Hockerhill, Hertfordshire, England, to James Broughton Sealy and Frances Elizabeth Broughton, and baptised there on December 25, 1853. He migrated with his parents to Hobart, Tasmania, arriving on January 5, 1855 aboard the Earl of Chester as assisted immigrants.

On December 26, 1878, George married Sarah Lucy Savage at St Luke’s Church in Bothwell. They had one daughter, Frances Alice Cruick Sealy (1880). Sarah died from phthisis on May 20, 1882, aged 25.

George, a warehouseman and draper’s assistant, remarried on April 6, 1885 to Annie Marie Allen at Bothwell. They had three children: Allen Broughton Sealy (1886), Lillian Sealy (1887), and Raymond Sealy (1889).

He was active in Bothwell’s civic life, serving as president of the newly formed Bothwell Band in 1890, agent for the Tasmanian Mail, and establishing property and business interests, including a store and coaching service with his brother.

George died August 24, 1891, at Petersham, NSW, aged 37, and was buried at Bothwell Cemetery on September 5, 1891. His funeral was widely attended, reflecting his role as Sunday school superintendent, churchwarden, and respected community member. He was survived by Annie, their two sons, and his daughter Frances from his first marriage.

George Broughton Sealy, son of James Broughton Sealy and Frances Elizabeth Broughton. 👨🏻 Individual Report

b: 15 Nov 1853, Hockerhill, Hertfordshire, England (1); bap: 25 Dec 1853, Hockerhill, Hertfordshire, England (1); d: 24 Aug 1891, Petersham, New South Wales (2); bur: 5 Sep 1891, Bothwell Cemetery, Tasmania (3).

Spouse (1) - Sarah Lucy Savage, daughter of Humphrey Thomas Savage and Alice Ann Taylor.

b: 5 Jul 1856, Bothwell, Tasmania (4); bap: 26 Jul 1857, Bothwell, Tasmania (5); m: 26 Dec 1878, Bothwell, Tasmania (6); d: 20 May 1882, Hobart, Tasmania (7); bur: 24 May 1882, Bothwell Cemetery, Tasmania (8).

Child of George Broughton Sealy and Sarah Lucy Savage:

  1. Frances Alice Cruickshank Sealy - b: 27 Jan 1880, Hobart, Tasmania (9); d: 5 Mar 1958, Hobart, Tasmania (10); crem: 7 Mar 1958, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania (11). Spouse - Walter George Rodda, b: abt 1880, place unknown (12); m: 1 Jan 1908, Bothwell, Tasmania (13); d: Aug 1956, place unknown (12); crem: 14 Aug 1956, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania (12).


Spouse (2) - Annie Marie Allen, daughter of Richard Allen and Julia Antoni.

b: 29 Jul 1858, Bothwell, Tasmania (14); bap: 10 Oct 1858, Bothwell, Tasmania (15); d: 19 Feb 1911, Bothwell, Tasmania (16); bur: 21 Feb 1911, Bothwell Cemetery, Tasmania (17).

Children of George Broughton Sealy and Annie Marie Allen:

  1. Allen Broughton Sealy - b: 13 Feb 1886, Hobart, Tasmania (18); bap: 26 Apr 1886, Bothwell, Tasmania (19); d: 21 Aug 1956, Hobart, Tasmania (20); bur: aft 21 Aug 1956, Bothwell Cemetery, Tasmania (21). Spouse - Gladys Emmeline Cooper, daughter of John James Cooper and Annie Maria Swindells, b: 5 Feb 1896, Bothwell, Tasmania (22); m: 30 Oct 1918, New Town, Tasmania (23); d: 18 Mar 1986, North Hobart, Tasmania (24); bur: aft 18 Mar 1986, Bothwell Cemetery, Tasmania (25).

  2. Lillian Sealy - b: 15 Oct 1887, Hobart, Tasmania (26); bap: 28 Dec 1887, Bothwell, Tasmania (27); d: 25 Jan 1888, Hobart, Tasmania (28).

  3. Raymond Sealy - b: 26 Jan 1889, Hobart, Tasmania (29); bap: 6 Mar 1889, Bothwell, Tasmania (30); d: 24 Oct 1932, Hobart, Tasmania (31); bur: 26 Oct 1932, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania (32).

Properties in Bothwell purchased by George Sealy

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Complete maps located on the Property History page.
Tasmanian Archives: Bothwell B37, AF819/1/26 (modified)

Individual Timeline for George Sealy (1853-1891)

November 15, 1853 - George Broughton Sealy was born at Hockerhill, Hertfordshire, England to James Broughton Sealy and Frances Elizabeth Broughton.

December 25, 1853 - Baptised at Hockerhill, Hertfordshire, England.

January 5, 1855 - Arrived at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia with James Broughton Sealy on board the Earl of Chester at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia as assisted immigrants under the application of George Miles. James Broughton Sealy, aged 29, baker, born in Middlesex, England. Elizabeth Sealy, aged 27, dressmaker, born in Hertfordshire, England. George, aged 1, born in Hertfordshire, England.

December 26, 1878 - George Broughton Sealy married Sarah Lucy Savage at St Luke's Church in Bothwell according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England by Licence; witnessed by Humphrey Thomas Savage, Thomas Savage and William Hughes. George Sealy was aged 25, a bachelor and warehouseman; Sarah was aged 22 and a spinster.

SEALY-SAVAGE - On December 26, 1879, by the Rev J Chambers, George Broughton Sealy, of Hobart Town, to Sarah Lucy Savage, of Bothwell.

January 27, 1880 - Birth of his daughter Frances Alice Cruick Sealy at Hobart.

May 20, 1882 - Death of his spouse Sarah Lucy Savage from phthisis and pulmonaria at the age of 25 years at Hobart.

May 22, 1882 - Lived at Hobart; occupation - draper's assistant.

April 6, 1885 - George Broughton Sealy married Annie Marie Allen at St Luke's Church, Bothwell according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England by Licence; witnessed by Richard Allen, William Henry Sealy and John Allen White. George was aged 31, a widower and a warehouseman; Annie was aged 26 and a spinster.

SEALY-ALLEN - On April 6, 1885, Bothwell, by the Rev A R A Beresford, George Broughton Sealy, of Hobart, to Annie Allen, of Bothwell.

February 13, 1886 - Birth of his son Allen Broughton Sealy at Hobart.

October 15, 1887 - Birth of his daughter Lillian Sealy at Hobart.

January 25, 1888 - Death of his daughter Lillian Sealy from acute bronchitis at the age of 3 months at Hobart.

February 27, 1888 - Signed his last Will and Testament.

January 26, 1889 - Birth of his son Raymond Sealy at Hobart.

August 17, 1889 - [1-B6] Patrick St - Catherine Andrews and Charles Edward Andrews conveyed to George B Sealy - 2a 1r 23p.

October 11, 1889 - Juror at the inquest of Isaac Avery at the Police Office, Bothwell who came to his death by natural causes.

January 10, 1890 - [1-B3.1] Dalrymple St - William Wood Hughes conveyed to George Broughton Sealy.

January 14,1890 - [1-C1] Alexander St, Bothwell Stores - George B Sealy (occupier), Mrs Hurley (owner), house, shop, annual value £50.

January 14, 1890 - [1-B6] Patrick St - George Broughton Sealy (owner), paddock, 1½ acres, annual value £1.

February 8, 1890 - [1-B4] Dalrymple St - William Wood Hughes conveyed to George Broughton Sealy for £100 - 0a 1r 33p.

March 5, 1890 - [1-B4] Dalrymple St - Certificate of Title registered to George Broughton Sealy - 0a 1r 33p.

June 25, 1890 - Newspaper article.

A BAND FOR BOTHWELL. A large meeting was held at Mr Paul's Hotel on Friday evening, the 20th inst, of persons desirous of establishing a band, Mr Perkins occupying the chair, and it was resolved that a band should be formed, to be called "The Bothwell Band." Mr G B Sealy was elected president, and Messrs N Paul and S Arnett secretary and treasurer. There was also a good working committee appointed, consisting of seven members. A subscription list was opened, and already nearly £20 promised towards the purchase of instruments. There are some fine young men resident on the township, several of whom are good musicians therefore there is no good reason why Bothwell should not establish and maintain an efficient band of instrumentalists.

February 7, 1891 - G B Sealy, agent for the Tasmanian Mail (weekly).

February 24, 1891 - [1-B4] Dalrymple St - George Broughton Sealy (owner), shop, garden, annual value £7.

February 24, 1891 - [1-B4] Dalrymple St - Trayton Medhurst (occupier), George Broughton Sealy (owner), house, annual value £8.

February 24, 1891 - [1-B6] Dalrymple St - George Broughton Sealy (owner), paddock, 1½ acres, annual value £1.

March 6, 1891 - Newspaper advertisement.

BOTHWELL. I notice that Mr G B Sealy, "who is without doubt an enterprising and speculative individual," is erecting a fine large building at Apsley, near the railway terminus," to be used I believe as an hotel or Coffee Palace; also a general store the whole being under one roof, and in the rear of the building there will be good stabling and sheds for vehicles. Messrs Brown and Philpot are the contractors, and it is expected the work will be completed by June next, there will then be no lack of accommodation for passengers to Apsley.

April 11, 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.

August 24, 1891 - George died at the age of 37 years at Petersham, New South Wales, Australia.

SEALY - On Monday, August 24, 1891, at Sydney, George B Sealy, of Bothwell.

September 5, 1891 - Buried at Bothwell Cemetery.

On Tuesday, 6th inst, the mortal remains of Mr G B Sealy were followed to their last resting place in the Bothwell Cemetery by a very large number of persons, including all the Sunday school children and their teachers, and many friends from Hobart, in all about 260, who wished to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of one they all loved and respected. Mr Sealy was only 38 years of age, and leaves a wife and two children, also a daughter by a former marriage, to mourn their sad loss. Deceased was a good husband and a fond parent, his thoughts at all times being the love and welfare of his family, and the good of his fellow man. He was superintendent of the Sunday-school, and also a churchwarden, and by his death the Church of England loses a great supporter. The funeral services were performed by the Rev Mr Beresford, who was much affected at the loss of so dear a friend and strong adherent to his church.

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

May 18, 1892 - [1-B6] Patrick St - Property transferred from the estate of George Broughton Sealy to his wife Annie Marie (Allen) Sealy.

Sources

Family of George Broughton Sealy

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  2. TROVE: The Mercury (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), "Deaths," Sealy, 25 Aug 1891, p1 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12725248).

  3. Bothwell Cemetery Records, George Broughton Sealy, 1891, section A30, site 18-19.

  4. Libraries Tasmania: Registers of Births, Tasmania (RGD33), Sarah Lucy Savage, no 28/1856, Bothwell (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-34p537j2k).

  5. Baptismal Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), Tasmanian Archives, microfilm Z2238, NS1854/1/1, Sarah Lucy Savage, no 189/1857.

  6. Libraries Tasmania: Registers of Marriages, Tasmania (RGD37), Sealy-Allen, Bothwell (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD37-1-44p9j2k).

  7. Libraries Tasmania: Registers of Deaths, Tasmania (RGD35), Sarah Lucy Sealy, no 177/1882, Hobart (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-10p23j2k).

  8. Tasmania: Bothwell Cemetery Records, Sarah Lucy Sealy, 1882, section A23, site 2.

  9. Registers of Births, Tasmania (RGD33), Frances Alice Cruick Sealy, no 1455/1880, Hobart (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-12-p281j2k).

  10. Libraries Tasmania: Copies of Wills Recording Granting of Probate, 1825-1989 (AD960), Frances Alice Cruickshank Rodda, no 39068/1958 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/AD960-1-87-39068).

  11. Tasmania: Millingtons Funerals & Cemeteries, Frances Alice Cruickshank Sealy, 1958, Derwent Gardens (https://server2.admin.millingtons.com.au:81/ASP/search_details.asp?RecordID=72462).

  12. Tasmania: Millingtons Funerals & Cemeteries, Walter George Rodda, 1956, Derwent Gardens (https://server2.admin.millingtons.com.au:81/ASP/search_details.asp?RecordID=71829).

  13. Libraries Tasmania: Tasmanian Federation Index 1900-1930, Rodda-Sealy, marriage, no 27/1908, Bothwell.

  14. Libraries Tasmania: Registers of Births, Tasmania (RGD33), Annie Marie Allen, no 34/1858, Bothwell (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-36p139j2k).

  15. Baptismal Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), Tasmanian Archives, microfilm Z2238, NS1854/1/1, Annie Allen, no 209/1858.

  16. Deaths in the District of Bothwell 1844-1938 (RGD17), Tasmanian Archives, microfilm Z1640, Annie Marie Sealy, RGD17/1/2, no 772/1911.

  17. Tasmania: Bothwell Cemetery Records, Annie Sealy, 1911, section A30, site 18-19.

  18. Registers of Births, Tasmania (RGD33), Allen Broughton Sealy, no 687/1886, Hobart (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-14-p265j2k).

  19. Baptismal Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), NS1854/1/1, Allen Broughton Sealy, no 789/1886.

  20. Libraries Tasmania: Copies of Wills Recording Granting of Probate, 1825-1989 (AD960), Allen Broughton Sealy, no 37406/1956 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/AD960-1-85-37406).

  21. Bothwell Cemetery Records, Allen Broughton Sealy, 1956, section A30, site 16-17.

  22. Registers of Births, Tasmania (RGD33), Gladys Emily Cooper, no 92/1896, Bothwell (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-81p82j2k).

  23. Libraries Tasmania: Tasmanian Federation Index 1900-1930, Sealy-Cooper, marriage, no 3191/1918, New Town.

  24. Copies of Wills Recording Granting of Probate, 1825-1989 (AD960), Gladys Emmeline Sealy, no 76794/1986 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/AD960-1-195-76794).

  25. Bothwell Cemetery Records, Gladys Emmeline Sealy, 1986, section A30, site 16-17.

  26. Registers of Births, Tasmania (RGD33), Lillian Sealy, no 1010/1887, Hobart (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-15-p508j2k).

  27. Baptismal Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), NS1854/1/1, Lillian Sealy, no 850/1887.

  28. Libraries Tasmania: Registers of Deaths, Tasmania (RGD35), Lillian Sealy, no 1231/1888, Hobart (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD35-1-11p154j2k).

  29. Registers of Births, Tasmania (RGD33), Raymond Sealy, no 657/1889, Hobart (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD33-1-16-p664j2k).

  30. Baptismal Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), NS1854/1/1, Raymond Sealy, no 902/1889.

  31. The Mercury (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), "Deaths," Sealy, 26 Oct 1932, p1 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24697404).

  32. Tasmania: Millingtons Funerals & Cemeteries, Raymond Sealy, 1932, Cornelian Bay (https://server2.admin.millingtons.com.au:81/ASP/search_details.asp?RecordID=28733).