Family Group Sheet
Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam Bothwell
1513
1513Birth31 Dec 1808, Co. Armagh, IRL1550
Census1850, USA, IL, Jo Daviess Co., Galena Age: 41
Census1860, USA, IA, Dubuque Co., Dubuque Age: 51
Census1870, USA, IA, Dubuque Co., Dubuque Ward 1, Age: 61
Census1880, USA, IA, Dubuque Co., Dubuque Age: 71
Death8 Jun 1885, Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, USA2578 Age: 76
Memo76 years, 5 months, 8 days
Burial10 Jun 1885, Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, USA
MemoLinwood Cemetery
Occupation1850: Hotel Keeper; 1860 Ran Boardng House, 1870, Gardner
ReligionCongregational
FatherPlaceholder Bothwell
Other spousesDinah Manson
SpouseUnknown Unknown
Children
Birth19 Mar 1832, CAN/IRL2
Census1850, USA, IL, Jo Daviess Co., Galena Age: 17
Census1870, USA, VT, Chittenden Co., Burlington Age: 37
Census1880, USA, MA, Middlesex Co., Cambridge Age: 47
Census1900, USA, MA, Middlesex Co. Malden Ward 1 Age: 67
Census1910, USA, MA, Middlesex Co. Malden Ward 1 Age: 77
Death9 Jun 1913, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA2 Age: 81
Burial19 Jun 1913, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, USA
MemoCambridge Cemetery
SpouseBenjamin William Ellis Jr. (1823-1894)
Marriage16 Jun 1856, Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, USA1917
ChildrenEmma Taliah (~1852-)
Julia Harmony (~1856-1880)
Margaret Belle Bothwell (~1861-1933)
Benjamin William (1865-1933)
Unknown (-<1910)
Unknown (-<1910)
Notes for William Bothwell
James Bothwell, his brother, William, and their wives, Ruth and Diana, were founding members of the Albany (IL) Congreational Church and leaders in the petition drive that separated their congregation from the First Presbyterian Church in Albany, of which they were members. William was made a deacon at the formation of the church in 1842, James was elected to a five year term as a trustee of the church in 1844 and on 12 July, 1846, was elected to a three-year term as deacon.202
According to his obituary. Willam and family came to Illinois in 1840 and settled in Galena where they lived for 10 years. In 1854, they moved to Dubuque. Born in Armagh, Ireland, he “emigrated to this country while quite a young man.”
In the probate recrods, Oct. term 1885, William left $5 each to Lavinia Turner, John R. Bothwell, Margaret Ellis, Charles Edward Bothwell, George W. Bothwell, Anna Bice, Albert J. Bothwell, and Frank Bothwell. Two lots, 14 and 15 in block 2 in Clinton, were bequeathed to William’s brother, Jeremiah, “for his benefit so long as he may live.” Everything else was left to his wife, Dinah.
As an added mystery, in the 1850 census a Margaret Bothwell, born in CAN abt 1830, was listed in the household. In 1856, she married Benjamin W. Ellis (6/16/1856). Margaret Ellis is mentioned in William’s will.
Land patents issued to William Bothwell of Whiteside Co. from the Federal government included one for 40 acres in the NE quarter of the NW fractional quarter of Section 20, twp 21, Range 3 East. It was issued May 1, 1843. (Township 21 is Garden Plain
On March 1, 1847, another patent was issued to him for 40 acres of the SE quarter of the NW quarter of Section 20, Twp. 21, Range 3 East.
From the Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database, it appears the above two plots were originally purchased by Isaac C. Allen
A patent for 80 acres was issued on May 1, 1843, to William Bothwell of Boone Co., for 80.23 acres consisting of the W 1/2 of the NE 1.4 of Sec. 1, Twp. 41, R3E. (South Grove twp, DeKalb Co.) According to the Illinois State Archives, the purchase was dated 10/31/1839 at $1.25/acre for a total cost of $100.29. The state file listed his residence as “unknown.”
All three sales were under the 1820 law which allowed sale of public lands for $1.25/acre (apx). Because of the volume of claims, the BLM says it could take years between the time the land was purchased and the date the patent was issued.
According to his obituary. Willam and family came to Illinois in 1840 and settled in Galena where they lived for 10 years. In 1854, they moved to Dubuque. Born in Armagh, Ireland, he “emigrated to this country while quite a young man.”
In the probate recrods, Oct. term 1885, William left $5 each to Lavinia Turner, John R. Bothwell, Margaret Ellis, Charles Edward Bothwell, George W. Bothwell, Anna Bice, Albert J. Bothwell, and Frank Bothwell. Two lots, 14 and 15 in block 2 in Clinton, were bequeathed to William’s brother, Jeremiah, “for his benefit so long as he may live.” Everything else was left to his wife, Dinah.
As an added mystery, in the 1850 census a Margaret Bothwell, born in CAN abt 1830, was listed in the household. In 1856, she married Benjamin W. Ellis (6/16/1856). Margaret Ellis is mentioned in William’s will.
Land patents issued to William Bothwell of Whiteside Co. from the Federal government included one for 40 acres in the NE quarter of the NW fractional quarter of Section 20, twp 21, Range 3 East. It was issued May 1, 1843. (Township 21 is Garden Plain
On March 1, 1847, another patent was issued to him for 40 acres of the SE quarter of the NW quarter of Section 20, Twp. 21, Range 3 East.
From the Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database, it appears the above two plots were originally purchased by Isaac C. Allen
A patent for 80 acres was issued on May 1, 1843, to William Bothwell of Boone Co., for 80.23 acres consisting of the W 1/2 of the NE 1.4 of Sec. 1, Twp. 41, R3E. (South Grove twp, DeKalb Co.) According to the Illinois State Archives, the purchase was dated 10/31/1839 at $1.25/acre for a total cost of $100.29. The state file listed his residence as “unknown.”
All three sales were under the 1820 law which allowed sale of public lands for $1.25/acre (apx). Because of the volume of claims, the BLM says it could take years between the time the land was purchased and the date the patent was issued.
Research notes for William Bothwell
Death Certificate: record 1749, reported 3 Nov 1885
>William Bothwell, Male, White>Age 76 years, 5 months, 8 days >Married >Died, 8 Jun 1885, 6:30 pm >Born, Armagh, Ireland >Naturalized >Years in Iowa 31 >cause of death Nervous Exhaustion>Buried, 10 Jun 1885, Linwood Cemetery> Physician E.R. Jackson.
William's Will Book 41 p 301
I William Bothwell of the City and County of Dubuque and State of Iowa being of sound mind and memory do make declare and publish this my last will and testament. I hereby give and bequeath to each one of my children, Sarah Jane Bothwell, Mrs. Levinah Turner, John R. Bothwell, Charles Edward Bothwell, George W. Bothwell, Mrs. Anna Bice, Albert J Bothwell and Frank Bothwell the sum of Five Dollars.
Also I hereby give bequeath and devise to my brother Jeremiah of the City of Clinton, Clinton County Iowa the following described real estate, to wit: Lot fifteen (15) Block Two (2) and Lot fourteen (14) Block Two (2) in the City of Clinton Iowa as (made?) and stated and recorded in the Recorder's Office of Clinton, Clinton County Iowa to be used by him or for him and for his benefit as long as he lives. in the condition that he will pay all taxes levied therein; it is the understanding also that he shall have the use and benefit of all the improvements that are now or may hereafter be made upon the above described property. This seems like the property was only Jeremiah's for life, but J. willed it to be sold . . .
All the rest and residue of (and now there's a line missing, duh)
and I hereby appoint my said wife the executrix of this my will and provide that she shall not be required to give a bond as such executrix.
Witness my hand this 15th day of December 1877
in 1849, he was listed as arriving at the Commercial Hotel in Louisville, KY on April 8 (p;robably on way to California). (Louisville Daily Journal, April 9, 1849).
He is mentioned in an April 17, 1850 letter published in the Express in Dubuque about the hardships of mining in California.
>William Bothwell, Male, White>Age 76 years, 5 months, 8 days >Married >Died, 8 Jun 1885, 6:30 pm >Born, Armagh, Ireland >Naturalized >Years in Iowa 31 >cause of death Nervous Exhaustion>Buried, 10 Jun 1885, Linwood Cemetery> Physician E.R. Jackson.
William's Will Book 41 p 301
I William Bothwell of the City and County of Dubuque and State of Iowa being of sound mind and memory do make declare and publish this my last will and testament. I hereby give and bequeath to each one of my children, Sarah Jane Bothwell, Mrs. Levinah Turner, John R. Bothwell, Charles Edward Bothwell, George W. Bothwell, Mrs. Anna Bice, Albert J Bothwell and Frank Bothwell the sum of Five Dollars.
Also I hereby give bequeath and devise to my brother Jeremiah of the City of Clinton, Clinton County Iowa the following described real estate, to wit: Lot fifteen (15) Block Two (2) and Lot fourteen (14) Block Two (2) in the City of Clinton Iowa as (made?) and stated and recorded in the Recorder's Office of Clinton, Clinton County Iowa to be used by him or for him and for his benefit as long as he lives. in the condition that he will pay all taxes levied therein; it is the understanding also that he shall have the use and benefit of all the improvements that are now or may hereafter be made upon the above described property. This seems like the property was only Jeremiah's for life, but J. willed it to be sold . . .
All the rest and residue of (and now there's a line missing, duh)
and I hereby appoint my said wife the executrix of this my will and provide that she shall not be required to give a bond as such executrix.
Witness my hand this 15th day of December 1877
in 1849, he was listed as arriving at the Commercial Hotel in Louisville, KY on April 8 (p;robably on way to California). (Louisville Daily Journal, April 9, 1849).
He is mentioned in an April 17, 1850 letter published in the Express in Dubuque about the hardships of mining in California.
Notes for Margaret (Child 1)
In 1910 census mother of 6, 2 living.
In the 1850 census Margaret Bothwell, born in CAN abt 1830, was listed in the household of William and Dinah. In 1856, she married Benjamin W. Ellis (6/16/1856). Margaret Ellis is mentioned in William’s will.
In 1856 state census of Iowa, she is listed living with the family of F. and C. Sawslayer of Germany for one year and is listed as married and born in MS. She also is listed as a “native voter.” Age given as 25.
In 1880 census, birthplace listed as Ireland abt 1830 (assuming its the same person)
In the 1910 census her birthplace is listed as Ireland and her arrival in the United States as 1831.
Note: There is a Julia M. Elis, wife of Benjamin whose parents are bemjamin and hannah, in Stanbridge, Missisquoi, East Canada in the 1851 census but I suspect they are not the same as this family.
In the 1850 census Margaret Bothwell, born in CAN abt 1830, was listed in the household of William and Dinah. In 1856, she married Benjamin W. Ellis (6/16/1856). Margaret Ellis is mentioned in William’s will.
In 1856 state census of Iowa, she is listed living with the family of F. and C. Sawslayer of Germany for one year and is listed as married and born in MS. She also is listed as a “native voter.” Age given as 25.
In 1880 census, birthplace listed as Ireland abt 1830 (assuming its the same person)
In the 1910 census her birthplace is listed as Ireland and her arrival in the United States as 1831.
Note: There is a Julia M. Elis, wife of Benjamin whose parents are bemjamin and hannah, in Stanbridge, Missisquoi, East Canada in the 1851 census but I suspect they are not the same as this family.