Character guide

Jibby Jones

major

Also known as Jibby, Jones, Old Jibby

The young protagonist and narrator, an adventurous boy exploring treasure and mysteries.

Wampus Smale

major

Also known as Wampus

A friend and companion of Jibby, often involved in escapades and adventures.

Uncle Beeswax

supporting

Also known as XIV Uncle Beeswax, Old Uncle Beeswax

An eccentric older relative who shares wisdom and tall tales with the boys.

Tad Willing

supporting

Also known as Tad

One of Jibby's close friends, joining in on adventures and mischief.

Skippy Root

supporting

Also known as Skippy

A lively boy and member of Jibby's circle of friends.

Rover

supporting

Also known as Old Rover

A beloved dog who gets abducted, sparking a rescue mission.

Oscar Smale

supporting

Also known as Uncle Oscar, Uncle Oscar Smale

An adult relative of Wampus, occasionally guiding or scolding the boys.

Mr. Edwin Skreever

minor

Also known as Mr. Skreever, Skreever, Ed Skreever, Edwin

A local adult figure, possibly a teacher or townsman, interacting with the boys.

Bill Catlin

minor

Also known as Bill

A character involved in the boys' adventures, possibly a friend or rival.

Cawl Romer

minor

Also known as Cawl

A member of the Romer family, appearing in local interactions.

John A. Murrell

minor

Also known as Murrell, old John A. Murrell, John

A historical outlaw referenced as a figure of danger or legend.

Orpheus Cadwallader

minor

Also known as Orpheus

A colorful character with a distinctive name, possibly a local eccentric.

The Tough Customer

supporting

Also known as Tough Customer, Customer

A menacing figure who appears as an antagonist in the story.

Mr. Jack Betts

minor

Also known as Jack Betts

A character with a mysterious or threatening aura, possibly a villain.

May

minor

Also known as So May

A female character, possibly a friend or relative of the boys.

Orlando

minor

Also known as XX Orlando

A character appearing in a specific chapter, possibly a pirate or adventurer.

George Washington

minor

Also known as George, Georgie

A historical figure mentioned, possibly in a story or lesson.

James Latimer

minor

Also known as Jim, the Jim

A local character, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the boys.

Mose

minor

Also known as The old negro Mose, old Mose, Moses

An elderly African American character, likely a servant or helper.

Orph Cadwallader

minor

Also known as Orph, So Orph

A variant or relative of Orpheus Cadwallader, appearing in the story.

Mr. Root

minor

An adult, possibly Skippy's father or a local figure.

Hen Romer

minor

Also known as Hen, So Hen

A member of the Romer family, interacting with the boys.

Mr. Catlin

minor

An adult, possibly Bill Catlin's father or a local resident.

The Rat

minor

Also known as Rat

A possibly animal or human character with a rodent nickname.

John A. M'rell

minor

Also known as M'rell

Alternate spelling of John A. Murrell, a historical outlaw.

The Redheaded Bandit

minor

Also known as VIII The Redheaded Bandit, Redheaded Bandit

A villainous character with red hair, appearing in a chapter.

Edison

minor

A historical inventor mentioned, possibly in a discussion.

Mr. Smale

minor

Also known as All Mr. Smale

An adult member of the Smale family, possibly Wampus's father.

September Parcell

minor

Also known as Parcell, September

A character with a unique name, possibly a friend or local.

Keeko

minor

Also known as Keeko muk - muk

A possibly animal or exotic character, mentioned briefly.

Alexander Bell

minor

Also known as Mary

A historical figure referenced, possibly in a story.

Columbus

minor

A historical explorer mentioned in passing.

Izaak Walton

minor

Also known as old Izaak Walton, Walton

A historical fishing author referenced in the context of angling.

Sue Smale

minor

Also known as Sue

A female member of the Smale family, possibly a sister.

Horace L. Spurting

minor

A character with a formal name, possibly a teacher or official.

Father

minor

Jibby's father, a parental figure in the story.

Grandfather Parmenter

minor

Also known as Parmenter, Jibby's Great-Great-Grandfather Parmenter

An ancestor of Jibby, mentioned in family history.

Jake

minor

A minor character, possibly a worker or local.

Mr. Jones

minor

Jibby's father or another adult relative.

Joe

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or servant.

Chuck

minor

Also known as Chuck-a-wah chang cho chee, chuck chang cho

A possibly exotic or animal character, mentioned briefly.