Character guide

David Harum

major

Also known as Dave, Dave Harum, Harum, old Dave, Dave ben, Lish Harum

A shrewd, humorous small-town banker and horse trader, central to the story.

John Lenox

major

Also known as Mr. Lenox, V John, Mr. John, John Lenox, Lenox, the elder Lenox, Mr. John Lenox, Christmas John, John K. Lenox

A young man from the city who comes to work for David Harum and learns life lessons.

Aunt Polly

supporting

Also known as Polly, the practical Polly, Marie

David Harum's sister, a practical and caring woman who manages his household.

Mrs. Bixbee

minor

Also known as the deceased Bixbee, Mis ' Bixbee

A deceased woman whose memory and affairs are discussed in the community.

Miss Blake

supporting

Also known as Blake

A young woman who becomes a romantic interest for John Lenox.

Dick Larrabee

supporting

Also known as Dick, Mr. Larrabee, Mr. Richard Larrabee

A local man involved in horse trading and community affairs.

Mrs. Cullom

supporting

Also known as XIX Mrs. Cullom, Cullom, Mis ' Cullom, Old Mrs. Cullom, Widdo ' Cullom, the Widow Cullom

A widow and neighbor, often involved in local gossip and dealings.

Mary Blake

minor

Also known as little Mary Blake, Mary, Ann, Polly, Blake, the Mary Blake that I had known

A young woman from John Lenox's past, connected to Miss Blake.

Mrs. Julius Carling

supporting

Also known as Carling, Julius, Mrs. Carling, Mr. and Mrs. Carling, Mr. Carling

A wealthy and influential woman in the community, mother of Jacky.

Chet Timson

supporting

Also known as Timson, Chet, Chester ) Timson, Mr. Timson, Whereupon Mr. Timson

A local farmer and occasional horse trader, known for his stubbornness.

Price

minor

Also known as Mis ' Price, Mr. Price

A minor character involved in local business transactions.

Mr. Euston

minor

A gentleman from the city who interacts with John Lenox.

Jacky Carling

minor

Also known as Master Jacky Carling, Jacky, John, Jack, Mr. Carling

The young son of Mrs. Julius Carling, a mischievous boy.

Billy P. Cullom

minor

Also known as William, Billy, old Billy, Cullom, Billy P. Cullom

A local man, part of the Cullom family, involved in community life.

Zeke Swinney

minor

Also known as Swinney

A farmer and occasional horse trader in the town.

Mr. Smith

minor

Also known as Smith, Brother Smith

A minor character, possibly a church member or local businessman.

Miss Verjoos

minor

Also known as Alf Verjoos, Alf, Claricy Verjoos, Claricy, Dutchman Claricy Verjoos

A local woman, part of the Verjoos family, known in the community.

Lish Harum

minor

Also known as Lish

A relative or acquaintance of David Harum, mentioned in passing.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as the doctor, The doctor

The town physician, called upon for medical emergencies.

Miss Clara

minor

Also known as Clara

A young woman, possibly a friend or relative of the Blakes.

Herr Schlitz

minor

Also known as Schlitz, Mr. or Herr Schlitz

A German-born resident, possibly a merchant or farmer.

Jeffrey

minor

Also known as Jeff

A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

Bill Montaig

minor

Also known as Montaig, Bill, the exasperated Bill, Mr. Montaig

A local man known for his temper, involved in a dispute.

Peleg Hopkins

minor

Also known as Peleg, The callow Hopkins

A young man, possibly a clerk or apprentice.

Billy Williams

minor

Also known as Billy, Willis, Bill

A local man, possibly a farmer or laborer.

Mr. Robinson

minor

Also known as Robinson, Dug Robinson, Dug ' Robinson, Dug

A resident of the town, involved in local transactions.

Mrs. Tenaker

minor

Also known as Sue Tenaker, Tenaker

A widow or married woman in the community.

Lawyer Staples

minor

Also known as Staples

The town attorney, consulted for legal matters.

Lize Annis

minor

Also known as Lize, Annis

A local woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Mrs. Benson

minor

Also known as the Bensons

A married woman, part of the Benson family in town.

Mis' Jones

minor

Also known as Jones, Brother Jones

A local woman, possibly a churchgoer or neighbor.

General Wolsey

minor

A historical figure mentioned as a reference, not a character.

Cynthy Cullom

minor

Also known as Cynthy

A member of the Cullom family, possibly a daughter.

Mr. Benson

minor

Husband of Mrs. Benson, a local resident.

Mr. Howe

minor

A minor character, possibly a businessman or visitor.

Jim Wheton

minor

Also known as Jim

A local man, possibly a farmer or laborer.

Charley Cullom

minor

Also known as Charley

A member of the Cullom family, possibly a son.

Claricy

minor

Also known as Miss Claricy

A local woman, possibly a spinster or widow.

Sairy

minor

Also known as Presently Sairy

A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Mr. Amos Elright

minor

Also known as Mr. Elright, Elright

A local businessman or farmer.

Juliet

minor

A minor female character, possibly a young woman.

Mrs. Ruggles

minor

Also known as Mrs. Edward Ruggles, William Ruggles, Mrs. William Ruggles, Mr. Ruggles, Mrs. Edward Ruggles—the

A married woman, part of the Ruggles family.

Lynch

minor

A minor character, possibly a worker or neighbor.

Captain Fullalove

minor

A minor character, possibly a military man or traveler.

Lizer

minor

A minor female character, possibly a servant.

Polly Bixbee

minor

A relative of Mrs. Bixbee, possibly a daughter.

Jinny

minor

Also known as old Jinny, old Jinny ”

An elderly woman in the community.

Amri Shapless

minor

Also known as Amri, Shapless

A minor character, possibly a farmer or tradesman.

Doc Hayes

minor

A local doctor, possibly the same as the town physician.

Mrs. Hartleigh

minor

Also known as Hartleigh

A married woman, possibly a visitor or neighbor.

Deakin Perkins

minor

Also known as Deakin, Take old Deakin Perkins

A church deacon in the town.

Mr. Hubber

minor

Also known as Hubber

A minor character, possibly a businessman.

Mr. White

minor

Also known as White

A minor character, possibly a merchant.

Melig

minor

Also known as old Melig

An elderly man in the community.

Squire Parker

minor

A local squire or landowner.

Miss Knapp

minor

A spinster or young woman in the town.

Mr. Fairman

minor

Also known as Fairman

A minor character, possibly a businessman.

Mrs. Verjoos

minor

A married woman, part of the Verjoos family.