What was Emily Dickinson family like?

Answer 1

Lavinia Dickinson was Emily Dickinson's sister. William Dickinson was Emily's brother. Her brother married Susan Huntington Gilbert which produced three kids; Edward, Martha, and Thomas. Her family also included her mother Emily and father Edward.

Answer 2

Emily Dickinson came from a prominent family in a quiet village called Amherst in Massachusetts.Her father was a leading lawyer of the village, and later, a treasurer of Amherst college along with other things. I'm sure they had a plentiful amount of money, considering Emilys' fathers status and career. Emily and her brother and sister went to very good schools and they lived in a nice house as well. Mr. Dickinson also hired someone to clean and maintain the house at one point, so they obviously had a good amount of wealth. I would not say however that Emily Dickinson and her family were rich but well off. Maybe upper middle class.

Answer 3

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson(1830-1886)is a great american lyric poet who lived most of her life in seclusion.she was borne in amherst,massachusetts and was educated at amherst academy.although she belong to a family well-known for its education and political activities she resolved to herself to her writing

Answer 4

Emily Dickinson was born into a prominent family in Amherst, Massachusetts. She had a loving and close relationship with her siblings, particularly her brother Austin and sister Lavinia. Her father was a prominent politician and lawyer, while her mother was mostly known for her homemaking skills. Overall, the Dickinson family was well-respected and intellectually engaged.

Answer 5

Emily Dickinson father's name was Edward Dickinson. He was a prominent lawyer and treasurer at Amherst College. Her family was consider well-off and well-known.

Answer 6

helped found the city she lived in, founded a college there, and were well known.