# The Autobiography of Mark Twain — Character guide

> Key figures in The Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain.

- [Mark Twain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/mark_twain.md): The author and narrator, reflecting on his life and times.
- [Orion Clemens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/orion_clemens.md): Mark Twain's older brother, a frequent correspondent and foil.
- [Susy Clemens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/susy_clemens.md): Mark Twain's beloved daughter, who died young.
- [Livy Clemens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/livy_clemens.md): Mark Twain's wife and devoted companion.
- [Henry H. Rogers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/henry_h_rogers.md): Standard Oil magnate and close friend of Mark Twain.
- [Ulysses S. Grant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/general_grant.md): Former president and general, subject of several dictations.
- [Jane Lampton Clemens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/jane_clemens.md): Mark Twain's mother, a strong influence on his life.
- [Clara Clemens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/clara_clemens.md): Mark Twain's daughter and later his literary executor.
- [James W. Paige](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/james_w_paige.md): Inventor of the Paige typesetting machine.
- [Joe Goodman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/joe_goodman.md): Editor of the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise.
- [Aunt Susie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/aunt_susie.md): Mark Twain's aunt, often mentioned in family stories.
- [Jim Wolf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/jim_wolf.md): A colorful character from Mark Twain's Hannibal days.
- [Jervis Langdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/jervis_langdon.md): Livy's father and Mark Twain's father-in-law.
- [Patrick McAleer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/patrick_mcaleer.md): The Clemens family coachman and loyal servant.
- [Macfarlane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/macfarlane.md): A philosophical Scotsman who influenced young Sam Clemens.
- [Doctor John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/doctor_john.md): A physician friend of the Clemens family.
- [Helen Keller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/helen_keller.md): Deaf-blind author and activist, friend of Twain.
- [Mrs. Morris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/mrs_morris.md): A neighbor whose illness is recounted in detail.
- [James Lampton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/james_lampton.md): Mark Twain's cousin, model for Colonel Sellers.
- [Doctor Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/doctor_brown.md): A physician correspondent of Mark Twain.
- [Willard Fiske](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/willard_fiske.md): A professor and friend from Twain's early lecturing days.
- [Karl Gerhardt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/karl_gerhardt.md): Sculptor who made a bust of General Grant.
- [Grover Cleveland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/grover_cleveland.md): President of the United States, acquaintance of Twain.
- [John Hay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/john_hay.md): Statesman and author, friend of Mark Twain.
- [Henry C. Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/henry_c_robinson.md): Governor of Connecticut, friend of Twain.
- [Anson Burlingame](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/anson_burlingame.md): American diplomat and friend of Mark Twain.
- [Theodore Crane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/theodore_crane.md): Livy's sister and brother-in-law, close family friends.
- [Charles Dudley Warner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/charles_dudley_warner.md): Author and neighbor of Mark Twain in Hartford.
- [Thomas Bailey Aldrich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/thomas_bailey_aldrich.md): Author and editor, friend of Mark Twain.
- [Booker T. Washington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/booker_t_washington.md): Educator and civil rights leader, acquaintance of Twain.
- [Steve Gillis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/steve_gillis.md): Friend and fellow printer from Virginia City.
- [Colonel Sellers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/colonel_sellers.md): Fictional character based on James Lampton.
- [Tom Sawyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/tom_sawyer.md): Fictional character, briefly mentioned as a real person.
- [George Dolby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/george_dolby.md): Manager of Charles Dickens's American tour.
- [General Sherman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/general_sherman.md): Union general, acquaintance of Mark Twain.
- [Bob Ingersoll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/bob_ingersoll.md): Orator and agnostic speaker, friend of Twain.
- [Charles L. Webster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/charles_l_webster.md): Mark Twain's nephew and business partner.
- [Harriet Beecher Stowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/harriet_beecher_stowe.md): Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, neighbor in Hartford.
- [Injun Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/injun_joe.md): Real-life criminal from Hannibal, basis for fictional character.
- [Horace Greeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/horace_greeley.md): Newspaper editor, mentioned in anecdotes.
- [Charles Dickens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/charles_dickens.md): English novelist, mentioned in lecture context.

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