She was sister of William Herschel and the aunt of John Herschel . Caroline's father Isaac was an oboist in the Hanovarian Foot Guards and rose to become the bandmaster.
Siya ay kapatid na babae ng William Herschel at ang tiyahin ng John Herschel. Caroline's ama Isaac ay isang oboista sa Hanovarian sundalo at rosas na maging ang bandmaster.