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.

David Wylie (1801-1889)
Janet McQueen (1798-1880)

David Wylie, son of William Wylie and Janet Ritchie.

b: abt 1801, Kemback, Fife, Scotland; bap: 13 Oct 1801, Kemback, Fife, Scotland; d: 1 Aug 1889, Bothwell, Tasmania; bur: 3 Aug 1889, Melton Mowbray Cemetery, Tasmania.

Spouse - Janet McQueen

b: abt 1798, place unknown; m: 31 Oct 1821, Forgan, Fife, Scotland; d: 6 Feb 1880, Apsley, Tasmania.

Children of David Wylie and Janet McQueen:

  1. William Wylie - b: abt 1821, Fife, Scotland; d: 28 Aug 1881, Den Hill, Tasmania; bur: 30 Aug 1881, Melton Mowbray Cemetery, Tasmania. Spouse - Isabella Adams, daughter of Richard Adams and Helen Simpson, b: abt 1820, Carnbee Fife, Scotland; bap: 12 Dec 1820, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland; m: 15 Jun 1844, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland; d: 2 Jun 1906, Melton Mowbray, Tasmania; bur: 4 Jun 1906, Melton Mowbray Cemetery, Tasmania.

  2. Christian Wylie - b: 29 Jul 1824, Dunbog, Fife, Scotland; bap: 15 Aug 1824, Dunbog, Fife, Scotland.

  3. Alexander Wylie - b: 31 Jul 1826, Dunbog, Fife, Scotland; bap: 13 Aug 1826, Dunbog, Fife, Scotland.

  4. Christina Wylie - b: 25 Aug 1827, Dunbog, Fife, Scotland; bap: 31 Aug 1827, Dunbog, Fife, Scotland; d: 13 Jan 1876, Green Ponds, Tasmania.

  5. David Wylie - b: abt 1829, Fife, Scotland; d: 9 Nov 1911, Apsley, Tasmania; bur: 10 Nov 1911; All Saints Church of England Cemetery, Melton Mowbray, Tasmania. Spouse - Matilda Mowat, b: 1836, Fife, Scotland; m: 22 Jan 1853, Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland; d: 18 Oct 1930, Apsley, Tasmania; bur: 20 Oct 1930, Melton Mowbray Cemetery, Tasmania.

  6. Alexander Wylie - b: 15 Mar 1829, Fife, Scotland; bap: 26 Mar 1829, Fife, Scotland; d: 26 Aug 1913, Melton Mowbray, Tasmania; bur: 29 Aug 1913, Melton Mowbray Cemetery, Tasmania. Spouse - Sarah Ann Mason, daughter of Robert Mason and Ann Morrison; b: 4 Aug 1847, Hobart, Tasmania; m: 3 May 1865, Black Marsh, Tasmania; d: 25 Oct 1923, Melton Mowbray, Tasmania; bur: 27 Oct 1923, Melton Mowbray Cemetery, Tasmania.

  7. John Birrel Wylie - b: abt 1831, Fife, Scotland; d: 15 Jun 1872, Hobart, Tasmania; bur: aft 15 Jun 1872, Melton Mowbray Cemetery, Tasmania. Spouse - Isabella Johnson, b: abt 1832, place unknown; m: 12 Jul 1865, Black Marsh, Tasmania; d: 29 Jul 1900, Apsley, Tasmania; bur: 1 Aug 1900, St James’ Cemetery, Jericho, Tasmania.

  8. Isabella Wylie - b: 19 Nov 1833, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland; bap: 1 Dec 1833, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland. Spouse (1) - Thomas Richards, b: abt 1828, place unknown; m: 7 Jul 1854, Hobart, Tasmania. Spouse (2) - John Pitchford, b: abt 1849, place unknown; m: 3 May 1865, Black Marsh, Tasmania; d: 7 May 1928, Launceston, Tasmania.

  9. Eliza Wylie - b: abt 1835, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland; bap: 18 Oct 1835, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland.

  10. Margaret Wylie - b: 1 Mar 1837, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland; bap: 22 Mar 1837, Carnbee, Fife, Scotland.