Surname: Carleton Forename(s): William b. 4 March 1794. d. 30 January 1869. Nationality: Irish. VIAF.
Poet and novelist. Born in Prillisk, Co. Tyrone. Son of James Carleton and Mary Kelly.
Lived in Dublin. Worked as a teacher before finding somewhat consistent success with
writing. Married Jane Anderson. Publications include short stories published in periodicals
throughout his career, several novels, and his most well-known work, Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry (1843). Biographical information: DIB. (BGL)