# David Harum — Character guide

> Key figures in David Harum by Edward Noyes Westcott.

- [David Harum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/david_harum.md): A shrewd, humorous small-town banker and horse trader, central to the story.
- [John Lenox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/john_lenox.md): A young man from the city who comes to work for David Harum and learns life lessons.
- [Aunt Polly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/aunt_polly.md): David Harum's sister, a practical and caring woman who manages his household.
- [Mrs. Bixbee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mrs_bixbee.md): A deceased woman whose memory and affairs are discussed in the community.
- [Miss Blake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/miss_blake.md): A young woman who becomes a romantic interest for John Lenox.
- [Dick Larrabee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/dick_larrabee.md): A local man involved in horse trading and community affairs.
- [Mrs. Cullom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mrs_cullom.md): A widow and neighbor, often involved in local gossip and dealings.
- [Mary Blake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mary_blake.md): A young woman from John Lenox's past, connected to Miss Blake.
- [Mrs. Julius Carling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mrs_julius_carling.md): A wealthy and influential woman in the community, mother of Jacky.
- [Chet Timson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/chet_timson.md): A local farmer and occasional horse trader, known for his stubbornness.
- [Price](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/price.md): A minor character involved in local business transactions.
- [Mr. Euston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mr_euston.md): A gentleman from the city who interacts with John Lenox.
- [Jacky Carling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/jacky_carling.md): The young son of Mrs. Julius Carling, a mischievous boy.
- [Billy P. Cullom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/billy_p_cullom.md): A local man, part of the Cullom family, involved in community life.
- [Zeke Swinney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/zeke_swinney.md): A farmer and occasional horse trader in the town.
- [Mr. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mr_smith.md): A minor character, possibly a church member or local businessman.
- [Miss Verjoos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/miss_verjoos.md): A local woman, part of the Verjoos family, known in the community.
- [Lish Harum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/lish_harum.md): A relative or acquaintance of David Harum, mentioned in passing.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/the_doctor.md): The town physician, called upon for medical emergencies.
- [Miss Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/miss_clara.md): A young woman, possibly a friend or relative of the Blakes.
- [Herr Schlitz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/schlitz.md): A German-born resident, possibly a merchant or farmer.
- [Jeffrey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/jeffrey.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Bill Montaig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/bill_montaig.md): A local man known for his temper, involved in a dispute.
- [Peleg Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/peleg_hopkins.md): A young man, possibly a clerk or apprentice.
- [Billy Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/billy_williams.md): A local man, possibly a farmer or laborer.
- [Mr. Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mr_robinson.md): A resident of the town, involved in local transactions.
- [Mrs. Tenaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mrs_tenaker.md): A widow or married woman in the community.
- [Lawyer Staples](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/lawyer_staples.md): The town attorney, consulted for legal matters.
- [Lize Annis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/lize_annis.md): A local woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Mrs. Benson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mrs_benson.md): A married woman, part of the Benson family in town.
- [Mis' Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mis_jones.md): A local woman, possibly a churchgoer or neighbor.
- [General Wolsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/general_wolsey.md): A historical figure mentioned as a reference, not a character.
- [Cynthy Cullom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/cynthy_cullom.md): A member of the Cullom family, possibly a daughter.
- [Mr. Benson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mr_benson.md): Husband of Mrs. Benson, a local resident.
- [Mr. Howe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mr_howe.md): A minor character, possibly a businessman or visitor.
- [Jim Wheton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/jim_wheton.md): A local man, possibly a farmer or laborer.
- [Charley Cullom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/charley_cullom.md): A member of the Cullom family, possibly a son.
- [Claricy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/claricy.md): A local woman, possibly a spinster or widow.
- [Sairy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/sairy.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Juliet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/juliet.md): A minor female character, possibly a young woman.
- [Mrs. Ruggles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mrs_ruggles.md): A married woman, part of the Ruggles family.
- [Lynch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/lynch.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or neighbor.
- [Captain Fullalove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/captain_fullalove.md): A minor character, possibly a military man or traveler.
- [Lizer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/lizer.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant.
- [Polly Bixbee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/polly_bixbee.md): A relative of Mrs. Bixbee, possibly a daughter.
- [Amri Shapless](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/amri_shapless.md): A minor character, possibly a farmer or tradesman.
- [Doc Hayes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/doc_hayes.md): A local doctor, possibly the same as the town physician.
- [Mrs. Hartleigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/hartleigh.md): A married woman, possibly a visitor or neighbor.
- [Mr. Hubber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mr_hubber.md): A minor character, possibly a businessman.
- [Mr. Fairman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/fairman.md): A minor character, possibly a businessman.
- [Mrs. Verjoos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/david_harum_se/characters/mrs_verjoos.md): A married woman, part of the Verjoos family.

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