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.

George Swindells (1821-1902)
Sarah Smith (1821-1898)

🏠Property History

George Swindells, also known as Joseph or John Swindells.

b: abt 1821, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England; d: 10 Jun 1902, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 12 Jun 1902, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Spouse - Sarah Smith.

b: abt 1821, Scotland; m: 1 Jul 1848, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 1 Aug 1898, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: aft 1 Aug 1898, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Children of George Swindells and Sarah Smith:

  1. James Swindells - b: 17 Mar 1848, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 24 Jul 1848, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 12 Dec 1910, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 14 Dec 1910, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Mary Anne Finley, daughter of John Finley and Julia Keris, b: 7 Jun 1856, Bothwell, Tasmania; m: 13 Dec 1876, Hobart, Tasmania; d: 12 Jan 1930, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 14 Jan 1930, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  2. William Swindells - b: 9 Jan 1851, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 16 May 1851, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 21 Mar 1912, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 23 Mar 1912, St John’s Cemetery, New Town, Tasmania.

  3. Annie Maria Swindells - b: 22 Apr 1853, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 29 Jun 1912, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  4. Mary Swindells - b: 15 Oct 1855, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 4 Dec 1855, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  5. George Swindells - b: 23 Dec 1857, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 2 Jul 1860, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  6. Edward Swindells - b: 24 May 1860, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 15 Jul 1940, Bothwell, Tasmania.

  7. Emily Jemima Swindells (also known as Mrs Emily Cole) - b: 28 Jul 1862, Bothwell, Tasmania; bap: 2 Jun 1864, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 23 May 1938, Hay, New South Wales; bur: aft 23 May 1938, Hay Cemetery, New South Wales. Spouse - Ellis Fernance, b: date and place unknown; m: date and place unknown.

  8. Robert Swindells - b: 8 Dec 1864, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 4 Aug 1951, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: 7 Aug 1951, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania. Spouse - Ethel Matilda Lilian Hayers, daughter of John Hayers and Matilda Parker, b: 25 Jul 1874, Sorell, Tasmania; m: 19 Mar 1895, Bothwell, Tasmania; d: 5 Jul 1964, Tasmania; bur: aft 5 Jul 1964, Public Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania.

Property in Bothwell granted to George Swindells

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)