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.

John Stevens (1812-1890)
Elizabeth Schumack (1806-1893)

🏠Property History

John Stevens.

b: abt 1812, Bristol, England; d: 21 Jul 1890, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 23 Jul 1890, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse - Elizabeth Schumack/Shoemaker (Geard) - see Geard page for more information on her first marriage to Samuel Geard.

b: 1806, place unknown; m: 30 May 1842, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 27 Jun 1893, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 29 Jun 1893, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Children of John Stevens and Elizabeth Schumack:

  1. Mary Ann Stevens - b: 1 Feb 1843, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 2 Apr 1912, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  2. William Stevens - b: 17 Oct 1844, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 17 Nov 1844, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 16 Aug 1868, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 16 Aug 1868, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  3. Martha Stevens - b: 20 May 1847, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 15 Aug 1847, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 19 Sep 1927, Invermay, Tasmania; bur: 21 Sep 1927, Carr Villa Memorial Park, Launceston, Tasmania. Spouse - Thomas Johnson, b: abt 1847, place unknown; m: 31 Aug 1875, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 18 Feb 1915, Launceston, Tasmania; bur: 19 Feb 1915, Carr Villa Memorial Park, Launceston, Tasmania.

Properties in Bothwell granted to John Stevens

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)