Bothwell Families

These pages provide a glimpse into the life of the Bothwell Families during the 1800s.
You will find Family Trees and Individual Timelines which may not be exhaustive but will be updated as more research is conducted.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.

James Williams (1825-1887)
Matilda Elizabeth Wright (1840-1922)

Family of James Williams and Matilda Elizabeth Wright

James Williams.

b: abt 1825, place unknown (1); d: 19 Apr 1887, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (1); bur: aft 19 Apr 1887, General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (2).

Spouse - Matilda Elizabeth Wright.

b: abt 1840, place unknown (3); m: 24 Feb 1867, St Luke's Church, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (4); d: 21 Jun 1922, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (3); bur: 23 Jun 1922, General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (5).

Children of James William and Matilda Elizabeth Wright:

  1. John James Williams - b: 26 Nov 1867, Marlborough, Tasmania, Australia (6); d: 6 Dec 1924, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (7); bur: 7 Dec 1924, General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (8). Spouse - Margaret Catherine Moodie, daughter of Walter Moodie and Mary Ann Crockett, b: 13 Apr 1878, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (9); m: 31 Jan 1898, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (10); d: 30 Apr 1965, Tasmania, Australia (11); bur: 3 May 1965, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (11).

  2. Charlotte Ann Williams - b: 17 Jun 1869, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (12); bap: 27 Dec 1869, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (13); d: 25 Apr 1882, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (14); bur: aft 25 Apr 1882, General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (15).

  3. Susan Elizabeth Williams - b: 8 Mar 1871, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (16); bap: 4 Jun 1871, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (17); d: 19 Mar 1902, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (18); bur: aft 19 Mar 1902, General Cemetery, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (19).

  4. Lucy Lois Williams - b: 23 Aug 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (20); bap: 13 Oct 1872, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (21); d: 21 Nov 1950, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (22); bur: 22 Nov 1950, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (22).

  5. Henry Williams - b: 27 Jun 1874, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (23); bap: 23 Aug 1874, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (24); d: 11 Oct 1947, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (25); bur: 13 Oct 1947, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (25).

  6. George Frederick Williams - b: 24 Jul 1876, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (26); bap: 8 Oct 1876, Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia (27); d: 4 Nov 1951, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (28); crem: 6 Nov 1951, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (28). Spouse - Mildred Ranson, daughter of William Ranson and Elizabeth Simpson, b: 1886, Elmhurst, Victoria, Australia (29); m: 1914, Victoria, Australia (30); d: Nov 1975, Tasmania, Australia (31); crem: 11 Nov 1975, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (31).

Sources

(1) "Register of Deaths, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD35)", Libraries Tasmania, James Williams, no 520/1887 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-56p52j2k).
(2) Bothwell Cemetery Records transcribed by Central Highlands Council from parish registers, James Williams, 1887, section A19, site 1-3.
(3) "The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE, Matilda E Williams - Deaths, 22 Jun 1922, p1, c1 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23553753).
(4) "Register of Marriages, Tasmania, 1839-1899 (RGD37)", Libraries Tasmania, James Williams-Matilda Elizabeth Wright, no 1/1867 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-26p1j2k).
(5) Bothwell Cemetery Records transcribed by Central Highlands Council from parish registers, Matilda E Williams, 1922, section A19, site 1-3.
(6) "Register of Births, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD33)", Libraries Tasmania, John James Williams, no 681/1867 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-45p086j2k).
(7) "The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE, John James Williams - Deaths, 8 Dec 1924, p1, c1 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23782974).
(8) Bothwell Cemetery Records transcribed by Central Highlands Council from parish registers, John James Williams, 1924, section A33, site 7-8.
(9) "Register of Births, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD33)", Libraries Tasmania, Margaret Catherine Moody, no 8/1878 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-56p492j2k).
(10) "Register of Marriages, Tasmania, 1839-1899 (RGD37)", Libraries Tasmania, John James Williams-Margaret Catherine Moodie, no 27/1898 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-59p27j2k).
(11) Find A Grave, Margaret Catherine Williams, 1965 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212907680/margaret-catherine-williams). Memorial ID 212907680, citing Cornelian Bay Cemetery And Crematorium, Hobart, Hobart City, Tasmania, Australia; Maintained by Tanya V (contributor 49442830).
(12) "Register of Births, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD33)", Libraries Tasmania, Charlotte Ann Williams, no 667/1869 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-47p632j2k).
(13) Baptism Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Charlotte Ann Williams, microfilm Z2238, NS1854/1/1, No 408/1869.
(14) "Register of Deaths, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD35)", Libraries Tasmania, Charlotte Ann Williams, no 38/1882 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD35-1-51p44j2k).
(15) Bothwell Cemetery Records transcribed by Central Highlands Council from parish registers, Charlotte Ann Williams, 1882, section A19, site 1-3.
(16) "Register of Births, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD33)", Libraries Tasmania, Susan Elizabeth Williams, no 2/1871 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-49p280j2k).
(17) Baptism Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Susan Elizabeth Williams, microfilm Z2238, NS1854/1/1, No 440/1871.
(18) "Tasmanian Federation Index 1900-1930", Libraries Tasmania, Susan Elizabeth Williams, death, no 1044/1902.
(19) Bothwell Cemetery Records transcribed by Central Highlands Council from parish registers, Susan Elizabeth Williams, 1902, section A19, site 1-3.
(20) "Register of Births, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD33)", Libraries Tasmania, Lucy Lois Wright, no 25/1872 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-50p518j2k).
(21) Baptism Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Lucy Lois Williams, microfilm Z2238, NS1854/1/1, No 468/1872.
(22) "The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE, Lucy Lois Williams - Deaths & Funerals, 22 Nov 1950, p23, c1 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26741475).
(23) "Register of Births, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD33)", Libraries Tasmania, Henry Williams, no 16/1874 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-52$init=RGD33-1-52_214).
(24) Baptism Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Henry Williams, microfilm Z2238, NS1854/1/1, No 507/1874.
(25) "The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE, Henry Williams - Deaths & Funerals, 13 Oct 1947, p15, c1 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26428862).
(26) "Register of Births, Tasmania, 1838-1899 (RGD33)", Libraries Tasmania, George Frederick Willams, no 20/1876 (https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-54p732j2k).
(27) Baptism Register of the Bothwell Church of England (NS1854), Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, George Frederick Williams, microfilm Z2238, NS1854/1/1, No 545/1876.
(28) "The Mercury", (Hobart, TAS : 1860-1954), TROVE, George Frederick Williams - Deaths & Cremations, 5 Nov 1951, p7, c1 (https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/27052890).
(29) Victoria Births, Deaths and Marriages (https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au), Mildred Ranson, birth, no 2581/1886, Elmhurst.
(30) Victoria Births, Deaths and Marriages (https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au), Geo Fredk Williams-Mildred Ranson, marriage, no 194/1914.
(31) Millingtons Funerals & Cemeteries (https://www.millingtons.com.au), Mildred Williams, 1975 (https://server2.admin.millingtons.com.au:81/ASP/search_details.asp?RecordID=83345).