John Welsh
, father of JWC
, died of typhus fever.
Hanson, Lawrence, and Elisabeth Hanson. Necessary Evil: The Life of Jane Welsh Carlyle. Octagon Books, 1975.
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Family and Intimate relationships
Jane Welsh Carlyle
Jane was extremely fond of her father, Dr John Welsh
, a tall, attractive physician. Recognizing his daughter's intellectual gifts, he ensured that her education closely resembled that which boys of their class customarily received.
Hanson, Lawrence, and Elisabeth Hanson. Necessary Evil: The Life of Jane Welsh Carlyle. Octagon Books, 1975.