Janet Welsh Telfer
Biography
Role: Daughter of pioneer James Telfer (1829–1913) & Janet Welsh — the twin sister of James Telfer (1858–1944)
Born: 29 August 1858 — Tungkillo, South Australia
Died: 21 October 1921
Spouse: Andrew Watherstone (m. 1897)
Family
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Father | James Telfer (1829–1913) |
| Mother | Janet Welsh (1826–1885) |
| Twin brother | James Telfer (1858–1944) |
| Brother | John Koppio Telfer (1862–1922) |
| Sister | Agnes Lily Telfer — m. Edwin James Barraud |
| Spouse | Andrew Watherstone (m. 1897) |
Life Summary
Janet Welsh Telfer was the twin sister of James Telfer (1858–1944) — the pair shared the birth date 29 August 1858 at Tungkillo, South Australia, children of James Telfer (1829–1913) and Janet Welsh. Unlike her brother's line (which carried deep through the Fraser/Donnelly families), Janet married Andrew Watherstone in 1897 and the couple had no children. She died 21 October 1921.
⚠️ Do not conflate: Janet Welsh Telfer (1858–1921) is the daughter and must not be confused with her mother Janet Welsh (1826–1885). The vault holds a profile for the mother (`Janet Welsh (1826–1885).md`); this file is the disambiguated daughter profile.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1858 | Born at Tungkillo, South Australia (twin of James) |
| 1897 | Married Andrew Watherstone |
| 21 Oct 1921 | Died |
Sources
- Source: Donald Telfer, A Telfer Family Tree (Supplement to From the Borders to the Bush, 2008), pp. 183, 185 — swing 7 extraction, accessed 24 Aug 2026
- FamilySearch: James Telfer (1858–1944) — KDBV-SG2 — twin birth 29 Aug 1858 (accessed via swing-6 pass)
Tags
Parents
- James Telfer (1829 – 1913)
- Janet Welsh (1826 – 1885)
Siblings
- James Telfer (1858 – 1944)
- John Koppio Telfer (1862 – 1922)