# Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom — Character guide

> Key figures in Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom by William Craft.

- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The narrator and focal character, likely William Craft, telling the story in first person.
- [My Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/my_master.md): The narrator's owner, a slaveholder who is deceived by the escape plan.
- [Mr. Slator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mr_slator.md): A slaveholder or associate involved in the pursuit of the fugitives.
- [Frank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/frank.md): A fellow slave or acquaintance of the narrator, possibly aiding the escape.
- [Antoinette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/antoinette.md): A brave woman, likely Ellen Craft, who disguises herself as a white man during the escape.
- [Ellen Craft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/ellen_craft.md): A enslaved woman who escapes by posing as a white male planter, central to the narrative.
- [The Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/the_officer.md): A law enforcement officer who challenges the fugitives during their journey.
- [William Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/william_johnson.md): A free black man or ally who assists the Crafts in their escape.
- [Hoskens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/hoskens.md): A person mentioned in connection with the slave trade or pursuit.
- [Mrs. Douglass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mrs_douglass.md): A woman who provides shelter or aid to the fugitives.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A physician who interacts with the disguised Ellen Craft.
- [Mrs. Huston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mrs_huston.md): A woman who hosts or assists the Crafts during their flight.
- [Mr. Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mr_johnson.md): A white ally who helps the Crafts, possibly a pseudonym for William Johnson.
- [Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/stranger.md): An unidentified person who interacts with the fugitives during their journey.
- [William Craft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/william_craft.md): The husband of Ellen Craft and co-escapee, posing as her slave.
- [Ned](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/ned.md): A fellow slave or acquaintance of the Crafts, possibly involved in the escape.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/the_captain.md): A ship captain who transports the fugitives or is involved in their journey.
- [Salome Muller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/salome_muller.md): A historical figure referenced in the narrative, possibly a case of mistaken identity.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mary_sally_ann.md): A woman mentioned in the context of slavery or the Crafts' story.
- [My Old Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/my_old_master.md): The narrator's former owner, referenced in the escape plan.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/the_master.md): A generic slaveholder encountered during the journey.
- [Madame Karl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/madame_karl.md): A woman who provides lodging or assistance to the fugitives.
- [Mrs. Slator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mrs_slator.md): The wife of Mr. Slator, involved in the pursuit or household.
- [Mr. Cray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mr_cray.md): A person who aids or interacts with the Crafts during their escape.
- [Mr. Estlin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mr_estlin.md): An abolitionist or supporter who helps the fugitives in the North.
- [Daniel Muller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/daniel_muller.md): A person associated with the Salome Muller case, referenced in the narrative.
- [The Rev. W. M. Rogers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/rev_w_m_rogers.md): A clergyman who provides aid or counsel to the fugitives.
- [The Rev. Dr. Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/rev_dr_taylor.md): A minister who interacts with the Crafts during their journey.
- [John F. Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/john_f_miller.md): A person involved in the slave trade or legal proceedings.
- [Mrs. Ivens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mrs_ivens.md): The wife of Mr. Barkley Ivens, involved in the pursuit.
- [Louis Belmonte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/louis_belmonte.md): A historical figure referenced in the narrative, possibly a slave trader.
- [Mrs. Stowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mrs_stowe.md): Harriet Beecher Stowe, author referenced in the narrative.
- [Mr. Filmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/mr_filmore.md): A person mentioned in connection with the Fugitive Slave Act.
- [The Rev. Dr. Gardiner Spring](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/rev_dr_gardiner_spring.md): A clergyman referenced in the narrative, possibly as an abolitionist.
- [Daniel Oliver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/running_a_thousand_miles_for_freedom_se/characters/daniel_oliver.md): A person mentioned in the context of the slave trade or legal cases.

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