Character guide

Betty Zane

major

Also known as Elizabeth Zane, Betty, Elizabeth, Zane, Poor Betty, ketch Betty, Dear Betty, Mis' Betty

The spirited young heroine of the story, known for her bravery and resourcefulness on the frontier.

Alfred Clarke

major

Also known as Clarke, Alfred, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Alfred Clarke, Poor Clarke, Poor Alfred

A young man from the East who comes to Fort Henry and becomes a central figure in Betty's life.

Lewis Wetzel

major

Also known as Wetzel, the intrepid Wetzel, Lew, Lew Wetzel, Lewis, answer Wetzel

A legendary frontiersman and scout, known for his deadly skill and relentless pursuit of Indians.

Colonel Ebenezer Zane

major

Also known as Col. Zane, Ebenezer, Ebenezer Zane, a Zane, Zane, Col, Colonel Zane, The Colonel, the Colonel

The patriarch of the Zane family and commander of Fort Henry, a stalwart frontier leader.

Isaac Zane

supporting

Also known as Isaac, Zane, Poor Isaac

Betty's brother, captured by Wyandot Indians and later torn between two worlds.

Myeerah

supporting

Also known as The present Myeerah, a Wyandot brave

A Wyandot woman deeply in love with Isaac Zane, playing a key role in his captivity.

Simon Girty

supporting

Also known as Girty, Simon, Mr. Simon Girty, the tories Girty

A notorious renegade and British-allied leader who incites Indian attacks on the settlers.

Major McColloch

supporting

Also known as Major Samuel McColloch, Sam, McColloch, Major, Sammy, old Sam, Old Sam

A brave frontier officer and friend of the Zanes, known for his daring ride for help.

Jonathan Zane

supporting

Also known as Jonathan, Zane

Another of Betty's brothers, a skilled woodsman and defender of the fort.

Silas Zane

supporting

Also known as Silas, Zane

Betty's brother, a practical and steady member of the Zane family.

Lydia Boggs

supporting

Also known as Lydia, Boggs

A young woman at the fort, friend to Betty and involved in the community.

Tige

supporting

Also known as Dear old Tige

Betty's loyal and beloved dog, a constant companion throughout her adventures.

Tarhe

supporting

Also known as Old Tarhe

A respected Wyandot chief, often involved in negotiations and conflicts.

Mrs. Zane

supporting

The mother of the Zane children, a quiet but strong presence in the family.

Alice Reynolds

supporting

Also known as Alice

A young woman at the fort, friend to Betty and part of the settlement.

Cornplanter

supporting

A Seneca chief and ally of the British, leading war parties against the settlers.

Jack

minor

Also known as Captain Jack, Johnny

A minor character, possibly a scout or soldier at the fort.

Crow

minor

A Native American character, possibly a scout or warrior.

Bessie

minor

Also known as Bess

A young girl at the fort, likely a child of one of the families.

McKee

minor

Also known as the renegades McKee, Elliott, Girty

A renegade working with the British and Indians against the settlers.

Logan

minor

A Mingo chief, mentioned in historical context of frontier conflicts.

Ralfe Miller

minor

Also known as Miller, this Ralfe Miller

A settler at the fort, possibly a minor antagonist or neighbor.

Captain Sullivan

minor

Also known as Sullivan

A military officer involved in the defense of the frontier.

Colonel Crawford

minor

Also known as Crawford, Col, the Colonel

A colonial officer leading campaigns against the Indians.

Captain Boggs

minor

Also known as Capt. Boggs

A military officer and likely relative of Lydia Boggs.

Betts

minor

A minor character at the fort, possibly a soldier or settler.

Miss Zane

minor

A formal reference to Betty Zane, used in dialogue or narration.

Caesar

minor

A servant or enslaved person at the Zane household.

Wingenund

minor

Also known as Son-of-Wingenund, Wapatomeka

A Delaware chief, involved in negotiations and warfare.

Susan

minor

A minor female character at the fort.

Eb Zane

minor

Also known as Eb, brother Eb

A brother of Betty, possibly a variant of Ebenezer or another sibling.

Dan Watkins

minor

Also known as Dan

A settler at the fort, possibly a neighbor or friend.

Thundercloud

minor

A Native American warrior, likely a Wyandot or Delaware.

Madcap

minor

A horse owned by Betty, known for its spirited nature.

Red Fox

minor

A Native American character, possibly a scout or warrior.

White Eagle

minor

Also known as The Eagle, the Eagle, The White Eagle, the White Eagle

A Native American chief or warrior, possibly a Delaware.

George Reynolds

minor

Also known as George

A settler at the fort, possibly related to Alice Reynolds.

Old John Bennet

minor

Also known as old John Bennet

An elderly settler at the fort, part of the community.

Andrew Zane

minor

Also known as Andrew, Zane

A brother of Betty, possibly a younger sibling.

Roger

minor

A minor character, possibly a soldier or scout.

Harry Bennet

minor

Also known as Harry, little Harry Bennet, Harry Bennett

A young boy at the fort, likely a child of the Bennet family.

Slover

minor

A scout or frontiersman, possibly captured by Indians.

Hugh Bennet

minor

Also known as Hugh, Bennet

A settler at the fort, part of the Bennet family.

Hamilton

minor

Also known as Governor Hamilton

The British governor at Detroit, orchestrating Indian attacks.

Smiling Moon

minor

Also known as Moon

A Native American woman, possibly a Wyandot.

Captain Pratt

minor

Also known as Capt. Pratt

A military officer at the fort.

Lord Dunmore

minor

Also known as Dunmore

The British colonial governor of Virginia, involved in frontier policy.

Lyde

minor

A minor character, possibly a soldier or settler.

George Martin

minor

Also known as George

A settler at the fort, possibly a neighbor.

Annie

minor

A minor female character at the fort.

Grandmother Watkins

minor

Also known as Watkins, old Grandmother Watkins, old Grandma Watkins, Grandma Watkins

An elderly woman at the fort, part of the Watkins family.

General George Rogers Clark

minor

Also known as General Clark, Clarke

A famous frontier military leader, mentioned in historical context.

Pipe

minor

A Native American chief, possibly a Delaware.

Daniel Boone

minor

Also known as Boone, Dan

The legendary frontiersman, mentioned as a contemporary figure.

Harry Martin

minor

Also known as Harry, Martin, Henry

A settler or scout at the fort.

General Braddock

minor

Also known as Braddock, Gen. Braddock

A British general defeated in the French and Indian War, mentioned historically.

Simon Kenton

minor

Also known as Kenton

A famous frontiersman and scout, mentioned in passing.

King Louis Philippe

minor

The future French king, mentioned as having visited the frontier.

James Girty

minor

Also known as James, Girty

Brother of Simon Girty, also a renegade.

Colonel Cresop

minor

Also known as The Colonel

A military officer, possibly a minor character.

Bruin

minor

A bear, possibly a pet or wild animal encountered.

Old White Tail

minor

A deer or animal, possibly a hunting reference.

Will Martin

minor

Also known as Martin

A settler at the fort, possibly a minor character.

Young Bennet

minor

Also known as Bennet

A younger member of the Bennet family at the fort.