# The Case of Charles Dexter Ward — Character guide

> Key figures in The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by H. P. Lovecraft.

- [Charles Dexter Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/charles_dexter_ward.md): A young antiquarian whose genealogical research leads him into dark ancestral secrets.
- [Dr. Marinus Bicknell Willett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/dr_willett.md): The Ward family physician who investigates Charles's strange behavior and uncovers the truth.
- [Theodore Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/theodore_ward.md): Charles's father, a wealthy banker who becomes increasingly alarmed by his son's activities.
- [Joseph Curwen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/joseph_curwen.md): Charles's sinister ancestor, a 17th-century alchemist and sorcerer who sought immortality.
- [Dr. Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/dr_allen.md): A mysterious physician who assists Charles in his occult experiments and later disappears.
- [Ezra Weeden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/ezra_weeden.md): A young man from Pawtuxet who helps Dr. Willett with his investigations.
- [Mrs. Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/mrs_ward.md): Charles's mother, who suffers from the strain of her son's mysterious transformation.
- [Captain Abraham Whipple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/captain_abraham_whipple.md): An old sea captain who provides information about Curwen's past activities.
- [Eleazar Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/eleazar_smith.md): A former associate of Joseph Curwen who left behind revealing documents.
- [Luke Fenner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/luke_fenner.md): A local man who witnessed strange events at Curwen's farm.
- [Robert Hart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/robert_hart.md): A sailor who reported seeing Curwen's ship engaged in suspicious activities.
- [John Merritt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/john_merritt.md): A merchant who had dealings with Joseph Curwen in the 18th century.
- [Captain James Mathewson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/captain_james_mathewson.md): Captain of the Enterprise who vouched for a witness against Curwen.
- [Edward Hutchinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/edward_hutchinson.md): A Salem man who was involved with Simon Orne and Joseph Curwen.
- [Simon Orne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/simon_orne.md): A Salem sorcerer and associate of Joseph Curwen who vanished in 1771.
- [Ann Tillinghast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/ann_tillinghast.md): An old servant who remembers strange occurrences at the Curwen farm.
- [Captain Dutie Tillinghast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/captain_dutie_tillinghast.md): A sea captain who transported mysterious cargo for Joseph Curwen.
- [Dr. Jabez Bowen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/dr_jabez_bowen.md): An 18th-century physician who treated Curwen's victims.
- [Eliza Curwen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/eliza_curwen.md): Joseph Curwen's wife, who lived in fear of her husband.
- [Eliza Tillinghast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/eliza_tillinghast.md): A relative of the Tillinghast family who knew of Curwen's deeds.
- [Dr. Waite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/dr_waite.md): A physician consulted about Charles's deteriorating mental state.
- [Dr. Lyman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/dr_lyman.md): A doctor who examined Charles during his confinement.
- [John Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/john_carter.md): A historical figure mentioned in Curwen's correspondence.
- [President Manning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/president_manning.md): President of Rhode Island College who knew of Curwen's activities.
- [Old Asa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/old_asa.md): An elderly local who recalled stories about Joseph Curwen.
- [Barnabas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/barnabas.md): A servant or associate of Joseph Curwen mentioned in records.
- [Borellus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/borellus.md): An alchemist whose works were studied by Joseph Curwen.
- [Moses Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/moses_brown.md): A prominent Rhode Island merchant who opposed Curwen's activities.
- [Captain Eseh Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/captain_eseh_hopkins.md): A sea captain who transported goods for Joseph Curwen.
- [Epenetus Olney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters/epenetus_olney.md): A local resident who witnessed strange events at Curwen's farm.

HTML index: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_case_of_charles_dexter_ward_se/characters