# Our American Cousin — Character guide

> Key figures in Our American Cousin by Tom Taylor.

- [Asa Trenchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/asa_trenchard.md): Rustic American heir to the Trenchard estate, central to the plot with his folksy charm and romance with Mary.
- [Lord Dundreary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/lord_dundreary.md): Eccentric, lisping English aristocrat who provides comic relief and pursues Georgina.
- [Florence Trenchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/florence_trenchard.md): Sir Edward's daughter, a central romantic figure and key to the family inheritance conflict.
- [Mary Meredith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mary_meredith.md): Kind-hearted young woman, Asa's love interest, and the true heir to the Trenchard estate.
- [Sir Edward Trenchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/sir_edward_trenchard.md): Florence's father and head of the Trenchard family, facing financial ruin and family secrets.
- [Mr. Coyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mr_coyle.md): Sly, scheming lawyer involved in the Trenchard family affairs and financial plots.
- [Mr. Binny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mr_binny.md): Bumbling, comic servant and butler to the Trenchard household, often in trouble.
- [Georgina Mountchessington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/georgina_mountchessington.md): Flirtatious daughter of Mrs. Mountchessington, pursued by Lord Dundreary for her fortune.
- [Augusta Mountchessington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/augusta_mountchessington.md): Another daughter of Mrs. Mountchessington, eager to marry into money and status.
- [Mrs. Mountchessington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mrs_mountchessington.md): Scheming social-climbing mother of Georgina and Augusta, seeking wealthy matches.
- [Captain De Boots](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/captain_de_boots.md): Military friend of the family, involved in romantic subplots and comic scenes.
- [Abel Murcott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/abel_murcott.md): Loyal old family retainer and friend of the Trenchards, keeper of secrets.
- [Mr. Trenchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mr_trenchard.md): Sir Edward's brother, a key figure in the inheritance dispute and family dynamics.
- [Skillet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/skillet.md): Servant in the Mountchessington household, involved in minor comic exchanges.
- [Mr. Puffy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mr_puffy.md): A tradesman or local character who interacts with Binny and the household.
- [Mr. Tommy Hawk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mr_tommy_hawk.md): A minor character mentioned in passing, possibly a servant or visitor.
- [Bailiffs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/bailiffs.md): Officials who arrive to enforce debts against Sir Edward Trenchard.
- [Sam Slick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/sam_slick.md): A Yankee character mentioned as a type, possibly a brief allusion.
- [Brass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/brass.md): A servant or minor functionary in the Trenchard household.
- [Handmarth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/handmarth.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman, briefly mentioned.
- [Robert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/robert.md): A servant or minor character with a few lines in the play.
- [Hi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/hi.md): A minor character, possibly a servant, with brief dialogue.
- [Ma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/ma.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or family member, briefly mentioned.
- [Mrs. Richard Coyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mrs_richard_coyle.md): Wife of Richard Coyle, mentioned in relation to family matters.

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