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.

Joseph Shaw (1816-1890)
Elizabeth Williamson (1824-1872)

Joseph Shaw.

b: abt 1816, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England; d: 23 Jan 1890, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 24 Jan 1890, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse - Elizabeth Williamson.

b: abt 1824, Newton, Mottram, Cheshire, England; m: 15 Oct 1849, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 9 Apr 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 9 Apr 1872, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Children of Joseph Shaw and Elizabeth Williamson:

  1. Sarah Ann Shaw - b: 30 Jul 1850, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 13 Jun 1932, Campbell Town, Tasmania.

  2. John Shaw - b: 27 Jun 1852, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 9 Jan 1887, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  3. Mary Ann Shaw - b: 20 Aug 1853, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 16 Aug 1857, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 24 Nov 1897, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 24 Nov 1897, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - John McClure, son of John McClure and Mary Ann Hughes; b: 19 Jul 1842, Hobart, Tasmania; m: 29 May 1878, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 12 Aug 1916, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  4. Joseph Shaw - b: 10 Dec 1854, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 25 Mar 1855, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  5. Elizabeth Shaw - b: 18 Jun 1857, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 16 Aug 1857, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 8 Apr 1858, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 8 Apr 1858, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  6. Martha Shaw - b: 15 Oct 1859, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 9 Nov 1860, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 9 Nov 1860, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  7. Jane Shaw - b: 12 Jul 1861, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 1 Feb 1926, New Norfolk, Tasmania; bur: 3 Feb 1926, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - James Batt, son of Charles Batt and Sarah Ann Lewis, b: 13 May 1854, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 9 Aug 1883, Apsley, Tasmania; d: 11 Mar 1922, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 13 Mar 1922, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  8. George Shaw - b: 7 Aug 1863, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  9. Robert Shaw - b: 11 Feb 1865, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  10. Ellen Shaw - b: 2 Jun 1867, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 24 Dec 1907, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Spouse - George Edwin Webb, son of Alfred Webb and Jane Bryant, b: 26 Apr 1865, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 11 Dec 1889, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  11. Arthur William Shaw - b: 10 Jun 1871, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Property in Bothwell occupied by Joseph Shaw

For more information click on the link under the map.
Complete maps located on the Property History page.
Tasmanian Archives: Bothwell B37, AF819/1/26 (modified)