# David — Father Henson’s Story of His Own Life character guide

> David in Father Henson’s Story of His Own Life by Josiah Henson.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-i-my-birth-and-childhood

## Who they are

Josiah's brother, also enslaved, who appears early in the narrative.

## Relationships

### [Josiah Henson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/father_henson_s_story_of_his_own_life_se/characters/josiah_henson)

_friendship_

David is a fellow enslaved person and companion to Josiah Henson, sharing hardships and mutual support.

### [Little Tom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/father_henson_s_story_of_his_own_life_se/characters/little_tom)

_friendship_

David and Little Tom are fellow enslaved individuals who likely share camaraderie and mutual support in their suffering.

## Links

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