Thomas Henry Osler (1875–1936): A descendant of Sir William Osler's great-uncle and the founder of a South African medical dynasty

Abstract

Summary Sir William Osler's great-uncle Benjamin emigrated from England to South Africa with his wife and children in 1820. From Benjamin's son, Stephen, descended a large family of Oslers including at least seven doctors and dentists. This paper describes the lives and careers of Thomas Henry, and his medical and dental descendants.