# A Country Gentleman and His Family — Character guide

> Key figures in A Country Gentleman and His Family by Margaret Oliphant.

- [Geoff Markland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/geoff_markland.md): A young boy, likely the son of Lady Markland, central to the household.
- [Minnie Chatty Warrender](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/minnie_chatty_warrender.md): A lively young woman, often involved in domestic and romantic affairs.
- [Theodore Warrender](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/theodore_warrender.md): A proud and taciturn gentleman, central to the family dynamics.
- [Dick Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/dick_cavendish.md): A young man, likely a suitor or friend, with a prominent narrative role.
- [Lady Markland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/lady_markland.md): A matriarchal figure, central to the household and its conflicts.
- [Lizzie Hampson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/lizzie_hampson.md): A servant or companion, often involved in domestic scenes.
- [Mr. Warrender](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/mr_warrender.md): A proud, fastidious man, likely the father or uncle of Theo.
- [Mrs. Wilberforce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/mrs_wilberforce.md): A neighbor or friend, often providing social commentary.
- [Mr. Cavendish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/mr_cavendish.md): An older gentleman, likely Dick's father or relative.
- [Mr. Longstaffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/mr_longstaffe.md): A local gentleman, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Brunson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/brunson.md): A servant or tradesman, occasionally mentioned.
- [Old Mrs. Bagley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/old_mrs_bagley.md): An elderly woman, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
- [Eustace Thynne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/eustace_thynne.md): A clergyman or social figure, often part of the local circle.
- [Mamma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/mamma.md): The mother of one of the main characters, often addressed directly.
- [Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/joseph.md): An elderly servant, likely a butler or gardener.
- [Lord Markland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/lord_markland.md): The lord of the manor, possibly deceased or absent.
- [Tom Wyld](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/tom_wyld.md): A young man, possibly a friend or suitor.
- [Mrs. Thynne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/mrs_thynne.md): The wife of Eustace Thynne, a social presence.
- [Mr. Wilberforce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/mr_wilberforce.md): The husband of Mrs. Wilberforce, occasionally mentioned.
- [Fanny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/fanny.md): A young woman, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Herbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/herbert.md): A gentleman, possibly a visitor or friend.
- [Old Soames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/old_soames.md): An older man, possibly a servant or tenant.
- [Eliza Bagley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/eliza_bagley.md): A young woman, possibly a maid or relative of Mrs. Bagley.
- [Emma Altamont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/emma_altamont.md): A character mentioned in passing, possibly a friend.
- [Flo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/flo.md): A young girl, possibly a child or servant.
- [Granny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/granny.md): An elderly relative, likely a grandmother.
- [Charlotte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/charlotte.md): A young woman, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Georgie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/georgie.md): A child or young person, possibly a relative.
- [Dickinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/dickinson.md): A servant or tradesman, occasionally named.
- [John Markland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/john_markland.md): A relative of the Markland family, possibly a brother.
- [Sally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/sally.md): A servant or elderly woman in the household.
- [Lady Horton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/lady_horton.md): A social acquaintance, possibly a neighbor.
- [Underwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/underwood.md): A servant or local figure, briefly mentioned.
- [Minnie Warrender](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/minnie_warrender.md): A young woman, possibly a sister or cousin of Theo.
- [Reverend Eustace Thynne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_country_gentleman_and_his_family_se/characters/reverend_eustace_thynne.md): A clergyman, possibly the same as Eustace Thynne.

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