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Jane Waddle

Parents

Biography

Birth	23 June 1828	Jane Waddle was born on 23 June 1828 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1,2
Marriage	22 April 1847	William Fowler Wathen and she were married on 22 April 1847 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.3
Death	28 May 1855	She died on 28 May 1855 at age 26 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.4,5

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, She was aged 26 at her death in 1855
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Baptism Record, Born near Launceston - Father: Alexander Waddle, a Publican - Mother: Catherine O'Brien - baptised 7 April 1830
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At St Johns Church - Husband: William Fowler Wathen, Schoolmaster, aged 23 - Wife: Jane Waddle, aged 19 - Witnesses: Elizabeth Henry and William Henty
4. [S23] TROVE, Cornwall Chronicle 30 May 1855, Note Waddell spelling is different - were Jane and Eliza sisters? On the 28th instant, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. W. F. Wathen, and youngest daughter of the late Alexander Waddell. Aged, 26 years
5. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Jane Wathen, aged 26, Schoolmaster's wife, a result of child birth [2 children were born on this day]

Eliza Waddle

Parents

Biography

Birth	29 October 1821	Eliza Waddle was born on 29 October 1821 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	20 July 1856	William Fowler Wathen and she were married on 20 July 1856 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	26 April 1858	She died on 26 April 1858 at age 36 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.3,4

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Record, Parents: Alexander Waddle & Catherine O'Brien
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Baptist Chapel York St - Husband: William Fowler Wathen, Teacher, aged 33 - Wife: Eliza Waddle [her name is also spelt Waddell on the certificate], aged 35 - Witnesses: Selina Wathen [William's sister] and Osborne Wathen [William's brother]
3. [S23] TROVE, Cornwall Chronicle 15 May 1858, On the 26th April, at her residence, Charles-street, Eliza, the wife of Mr. W. F. Wathen
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Eliza Wathen, Gentleman's Wife, aged 38, died of "inflammation of the heart"

Emma Withey

Biography

Birth	before 1843	Emma Withey was born before 1843 in Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	13 June 1861	William Fowler Wathen and she were married on 13 June 1861 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2,3
Death	17 January 1922	She died on 17 January 1922 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.4,5

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Based on marriage date
2. [S23] TROVE, Hobart Mercury 22 July 1861, WATHEN - WITHEY. - June 13, at Launceston, by the Rev W. Law, Mr W. F. Wathen, to Miss Emma Withey.
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At St John Square Congregational Church - Husband: William Fowler Wathen, Gentleman, full age - Wife: Emma Withey [handwriting makes it look like Witley], full age - Witnesses: Charles Withey and Mr A Withey
4. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 17 January 1923, WATHEN.-In fond memory of our dear mother, who passed away on 17th January, 1922 at Charles-street Launceston. Just a token of remembrance, To show we think of you. --Inserted by her loving daughter, May, and son-in-law, James Charles. grand children, great grandchild, 5 Kimber- street, Burnley Victoria.
5. [S23] TROVE, Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928) Wed 18 Jan 1922, WATHEN— On January 17, at her late residence - 263 Charles-street,. Launceston, Emma, widow of the late William Fowler Wathen.

William Alexander Waddle Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	20 February 1850	William Alexander Waddle Wathen was born on 20 February 1850 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	18 March 1919	He died on 18 March 1919 at age 69 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, No name given - Father: William Fowler Wathen, Schoolmaster - Mother: Jane Wathen formerly Waddle - Registered: 4 March 1850 by William Fowler Wathen, Father, Elizabeth St
2. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 19 March 1919, WATHEN - On the 18th March, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. J. Beaumont, 180 St. John-street, William A. W. Wathen, eldest son of the late Willliam F. Wathen, aged 69 years. No flowers.

Rosalind Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	21 October 1883	Rosalind Wathen was born on 21 October 1883 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	17 June 1939	She died on 17 June 1939 at age 55 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: William Fowler Wathen, Commission Agent - Mother: Emma Wathen formerly Withey - Registered: 22 November 1883 by W F Wathen, father, Launceston
2. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 19 June 1939, OGILVIE.-On June 17, at a private hospital, Launceston, Rosaland (Maggie), dearly beloved wife of Morris [they were married in 1914], of 21 West-street, and loving mother of Morris, Cecil, Winifred, Eleanor, and Jess, and beloved sister of Ada, May, Beatty, Winifred, Frank, and Harry, and youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wathen, aged 55 years. (Interred Carr Villa Cemetery, Sunday afternoon.-C. T. Finney, Funeral Director, 16 Bris bane-street.)

George Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	17 November 1863	George Wathen was born on 17 November 1863 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	10 December 1875	He died on 10 December 1875 at age 12 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2,3

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, No name given - Father: William Fowler Wathen, Gentleman - Mother: Emma Wathen formerly Withie [sic] - Registered: 24 November 1863 by W F Wathen, father, Launceston -- must be George since he was aged 12 when he drowned in December 1875
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Age: 12 years - Draper's child - Cause: "Accidentally drowned"
3. [S23] TROVE, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.) 24 Dec 1875, A sad death by drowning in the River Tamar occurred about nine o'clock in the morning of the 10th inst., when a boy named George Wathen aged 10 years met his death. The lad, the son of Mr. William Fowler Wathen, was with his brother and two other boys bathing in the river when the deceased got beyond his depth and immediately sank. The boys bathing with him were unable to render any assistance and some time elapsed before any help could be procured. The lad had then sunk for the last time and it was not till some twenty minutes afterwards that the body was recovered by means of grappling irons. When recovered from the water the lad's body was placed on the lawn by the river, and although two doctors were in attendance, and, assisted by other gentlemen, used every means in their power to restore animation, their efforts proved unavailing, owing to the body having remained so long in the water.

Louisa May Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	30 April 1867	Louisa May Wathen was born on 30 April 1867 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	1945	She died in 1945 at age ~78 in Victoria, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: William Fowler Wathen, Gentleman - Mother: Emma Wathen formerly Withey - Registered: 8 May 1867 by W F Wathen, father, Launceston
2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1836-1988, Name: Louisa May Charles [she married James Charles in 1891] - Death Registration Year: 1945 - Death Registration Place: Victoria, Australia - Father: William Wathen - Mother Maiden Name: Withey - Reference Number: 6941

Osborne Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	1836	Osborne Wathen was born in 1836 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Marriage	13 June 1860	He and Elizabeth Bland were married on 13 June 1860 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	3 July 1906	He died on 3 July 1906 at age ~70 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.3,4,5

Baptism	3 April 1836	Osborne Wathen was baptized on 3 April 1836 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.6
Witness	2 April 1841	He appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1841 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.7
Witness	2 April 1851	Osborne Wathen appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1851 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.8
Witness	5 December 1852	Osborne Wathen witnessed the immigration of Thomas Wathen on 5 December 1852 in Tasmania, Australia.9,10
Residence	1887	Osborne Wathen lived Charles Street - Occupation: Draper in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, in 1887.11
Residence	1894	He lived Street Address: 138 Charles St. Launceston - Occupation: Draper in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, in 1894.12

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Based on baptism record
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At the residence of Mr Wathen - Husband: Osbourne [sic] Wathen, adult, Carpenter - Wife: Elizabeth Bland, adult - Witnesses: William Bland, Jane Bland, Mary E Wathen [Osborne's sister]
3. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 4 July 1906, WATHEN.—On the 3rd July, 1906, at his residence, No. 16 Canning-street, Osborne Wathen, aged 71 years
4. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 4 July 1906, Obituary.—-Mr. Osborne Wathen, who died at his late residence, Canning- street, yesterday morning, arrived from England with his parents in the early fifties, and over 40 years ago started business as a draper in Charles-street. Mr. Wathen, who was reserved in his manner, was highly respected by those who knew him, and although he took no active part in municipal or political matters, he always manifested a keen interest in the welfare of the city and state. Mr. Wathen, who was in his 71st year, leaves a widow, two sons, and three daughters, all grown up. Deceased suffered with an affliction of the heart, which ultimately caused death.
5. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, Name: Wathen, Osborne - Record Type: Deaths - Gender: Male - Date of death: 03 Jul 1906 - Where died: 16 Canning Street, Launceston - Registration year: 1906 - File number: 35 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1987677
6. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1913, Osborne Son of Thomas & Emma Wathen, living in Old Town, Thomas' Profession: Shearman
7. [S8] UK Registry, 1841 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 40, laborer; Emma Wathen, age 35; William Wathen, age 17; Emma Wathen, age 15; Pamela Wathen, age 12; Selina Wathen, age 9; Osbone Wathen, age 4; Ruth Wathen, age 8 months
8. [S8] UK Registry, 1851 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 54, Ostler; Emma Wathen, age 48, Household Duties; Ruth Wathen, age 10, Scholar; Osborne Wathen, age 15, Scholar; Mary Wathen, age 6, Scholar - all born Gloucester, Wotton
9. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Lists, 1841-1884, On the "Australasia" - Thomas, Emma, Osbourne, Ruth and Mary Anne - "To his son at Launceston"
10. [S23] TROVE, Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tue 7 Dec 1852, IMMIGRATION OFFICE. The barque Australasia having arrived on the evening of the 5th instant with a general body of emigrants, the following list of persons desirous of obtaining engagements is published for the information of the public. . . . . Thomas Wathen, wife and 3 children, gardener
11. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia, City Directories, 1845-1948, A draper in Charles Street
12. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia, City Directories, 1845-1948, A draper at 138 Charles street

Elizabeth Bland

Biography

Birth	16 June 1839	Elizabeth Bland was born on 16 June 1839 in Surrey, England.1,2
Marriage	13 June 1860	Osborne Wathen and she were married on 13 June 1860 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.3
Death	29 November 1915	She died on 29 November 1915 at age 76 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.4

Baptism

14 July 1839

Elizabeth Bland was baptized on 14 July 1839 in Mitcham, Surrey, England.5

Citations

1. [S23] TROVE, She was 76 at her death in 1915
2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Based on baptism record
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At the residence of Mr Wathen - Husband: Osbourne [sic] Wathen, adult, Carpenter - Wife: Elizabeth Bland, adult - Witnesses: William Bland, Jane Bland, Mary E Wathen [Osborne's sister]
4. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 1 December 1915, WATHEN,--On the 29th November, at her residence, "Broughton," 16 Canning Street, Elizabeth, widow of the late Osborne Wathen, aged 76. At rest
5. [S25] Ancestry.com, Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1917, Name: Elizabeth Bland - Baptism Age: 0 - Birth Date: 16 Jun 1839 - Baptism Date: 14 Jul 1839 - Baptism Place: Mitcham, St Peter and St Paul, Surrey, England - Father: Richard Bland - Mother: Ann Bland

Osborne Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	31 May 1861	Osborne Wathen was born on 31 May 1861 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	7 January 1917	He died on 7 January 1917 at age 55 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2,3

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Baptism Certificate, Baptised 3rd July 1861 - Parents: Osborne and Elizabeth - Father: Carpenter
2. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 8 January 1917, The death occurred yesterday at the General hospital of Mr. Osborne Wathen. Deceased, who was 55 years of age, was chairman of the Northern Tasmanian Building Society, and was also interested in several mining ventures. The funeral leaves his late residence in Canning-street at 9 a.m. tomorrow for Car Villa, where the interment takes place.
3. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Daily Telegraph 8 January 1917, Mr Osborne Wathen died yesterday after a short illness at the age of 55 years. He was the eldest son of the late Mr Osborne Wathen, who for years was in business as a draper in Charles-street. Deceased was well-known in the city. He was a director of the Northern Tasmanian Permanent Building Society, and at one time held a similar position in the Hercules Mining Company

Thomas Henry Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	12 April 1863	Thomas Henry Wathen was born on 12 April 1863 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	10 January 1907	He died on 10 January 1907 at age 43 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2,3,4

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Baptism Record - Father: Osborne Wathen, Carpenter - Mother: Elizabeth Wathen - Baptised: 6 May 1863
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Inquest, At number 136 York Street died of "heart failure following on from acute inflammation"
3. [S23] TROVE, Zeehan and Dundas Herald 11 January 1907, Launceston, Thursday - This afternoon Thomas Wathen, watchmaker, York street, about 40 years of age, was seized with an apoplectic fit in his shop, and died a few minutes later.
4. [S23] TROVE, Daily Telegraph Launceston 11 January 1907, A Sudden Death: Mr Thomas H. Wathen, a watchmaker, and jeweller, carrying on business in York-stret [sic], died suddenly about 4.30 yesterday afternoon. He was at business as usual during the day, and, not feeling well, laid down on a sofa. He was seized with violent sickness, and died within a few minutes. Medical assistance was summoned, but life was pronounced to be extinct. The body was removed to the hospital, and as a certificate of death was not forthcoming, an inquest will be held at 10 this morning. The deceased, who was 42 [sic] years and single, resided with his mother in Canning-street, and was the youngest son of the late Mr O. Wathen. He was of a most genial disposition, and the news of the sudden end came as a great shock to his relatives and many friends.

Jane Eliza Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	28 May 1855	Jane Eliza Wathen was born on 28 May 1855 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	5 April 1856	She died on 5 April 1856 at age 0 in Carrick, Tasmania, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: William Fowler Wathen, Schoolmaster - Mother: Jane Wathen formerly Waddle - Registered: 8 June 1855 by A. J. Green, Uncle [by marriage to Emma Wathen], Church Square - there is a second row with no name but same parents and same date - was there a twin?
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Jane Elizabeth [sic] Wathen, Schoolmaster's Child, aged 10 months, died of "Convulsions", Informant: W F Wathen, parent, Carrick

Jessie Catherina Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	25 May 1857	Jessie Catherina Wathen was born on 25 May 1857 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	27 December 1857	She died on 27 December 1857 at age 0 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: William Fowler Wathen, Gentleman - Mother: Eliza Wathen formerly Waddle - Registered: 6 June 1857 by W F Wathen, Father, Charles St
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Jesse Catherine Wathen, Clerk's child, aged 7 months, died of "Diarrhoea", Informant: W F Wathen, father, Charles St

James Reid

Parents

Biography

Birth	25 December 1760	James Reid was born on 25 December 1760 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1,2
Marriage	14 November 1787	He and Mary Watson were married on 14 November 1787 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.3
Death	22 November 1829	He died on 22 November 1829 at age 68 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.4

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Record, To the deceast [sic] Jas Reid Chairbearer & Isobel Gray in Old Kirk Parish his Spouse a Son named James, witnesses John Wilson & Malcolm Thomson indwellers inso
2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, Name: James Reid - Gender: Male - Birth Date: 25 Dec 1760 - Birth Place: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland - Father: James Reid - Mother: Isobel Gray - FHL Film Number: 1066670 - Reference ID: 2:17P7HVL
3. [S8] UK Registry, Marriage Record, James Reid Merchant New North Kirk Parish and Mary Watson Parish of Alloa Daughter of the deceas'd John Watson late Merchant in Alloa
4. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, Name and profession: James Reid, Merchant - no next of kin recorded - Age: 65 [doesn't match birth date] - Place of Death: 13 Bank Street - Cause of Death: Decay