Background
Welch, Deshler was born on July 20, 1854 in Buffalo. Son of Samuel M. and Elizabeth (Deshler) Welch.
Welch, Deshler was born on July 20, 1854 in Buffalo. Son of Samuel M. and Elizabeth (Deshler) Welch.
Lineal descendant of John Alden.
Began writing for newspapers at 12. Editor of “Great Espectations,” at 14. City editor Evening Post, Buffalo, 1872-1873.
Editor Buffalo Every Saturday, 1878-1879.
Correspondent the Daily Graphic, New Yrok and Buffalo Commercial during Centennial Exposition, 1876. Subsequently on staff New York Tribune and political correspondent New York Star.
Founder, and editor The Theatre, New York, 1884-1892. Publicity promoter and business manager for Augustin Daly, 1887-1891.
Theatrical critic, story writer for many years.
Also European correspondent leading American and Continental newspapers.