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.

Benjamin Smith (1808-1865)
Ann Hammond (1812-1887)

Benjamin Smith, son of James Smith and Hannah Unknown.

b: 17 Mar 1808, Dagenham, Essex, England; bap: 29 May 1808, Dagenham, Essex, England; d: 13 Jan 1865, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia; bur: General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia.

Spouse - Ann Hammond, daughter of Robert Hammond and Sophia Debnam.

b: 20 Mar 1812, Arkesden, Essex, England; bap: 19 Apr 1812, Arkesden, Essex, England; m: 2 Nov 1829, Elmdon, Essex, England; d: 4 Nov 1887, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia; bur: General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia.

Spouse (2) - Ferdinand Norton, son of Richard Norton and Hannah Unknown.

b: abt 1810, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England; bap: 11 Feb 1810, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England; m: 21 Aug 1865, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia; d: 11 May 1885, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia.

Benjamin Smith and Ann Hammond had the following children:

  1. Sarah Smith - b: abt 1831, Elmdon, Essex, England; d: 31 Aug 1915, New Town, Tasmania, Australia.

  2. James Smith - b: abt 1833, Elmdon, Essex, England; d: 31 Oct 1901, Colebrook, Tasmania, Australia.

  3. Benjamin Smith - born 9 Aug 1835, Elmdon, Essex, England; d: 1 May 1927, Priory, Tasmania, Australia.

  4. Zacharias Smith- born 1838, Elmdon, Essex, England; d: 3 Jul 1898, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

  5. Hannah Smith - born 1840, Elmdon, Essex, England; d: 14 Dec 1880, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia.