Hunting for Hidden Gold · Character

Jadbury Wilson

The miner who called Fenton Hardy west, naming Bart Dawson and a stolen shipment of gold that has been missing for twenty years.

supporting

Also known as Wilson, Jad Wilson, III Jadbury Wilson

First appearance: III: Jadbury Wilson

As a supporting figure in Hunting for Hidden Gold, Jadbury Wilson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The elderly miner rescued from his wrecked cabin; shares his life story and laments his bad luck.

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Jadbury Wilson appears in Hunting for Hidden Gold as supporting figure.

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With Bart Dawson (rivalry): Antagonistic figures in a conflict over hidden gold, each suspicious of the other's motives. With Frank Hardy (rivalry): Frank suspects Jadbury Wilson of being involved in the criminal plot surrounding the hidden gold. With Mrs. Hardy (social): Jadbury Wilson is an acquaintance of Mrs. Hardy, though his involvement in crime creates tension.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Relationships

Bart Dawson
rivalry · negative
Antagonistic figures in a conflict over hidden gold, each suspicious of the other's… How this plays out →
Frank Hardy
rivalry · negative
Mrs. Hardy
social · ambivalent
Bill Coulson
professional · negative
Aunt Gertrude
social · negative
Joe Hardy
rivalry · negative
Frank Hardy
rivalry · negative
Bart Dawson
rivalry · negative
Antagonistic figures in a conflict over hidden gold, each suspicious of the other's… How this plays out →
Joe Hardy
rivalry · negative
Frank Hardy
rivalry · negative
Mrs. Hardy
social · ambivalent
Bart Dawson
rivalry · negative
Antagonistic figures in a conflict over hidden gold, each suspicious of the other's… How this plays out →

Bart Dawson
Antagonistic figures in a conflict over hidden gold, each suspicious of the other's motives.
Frank Hardy
Frank suspects Jadbury Wilson of being involved in the criminal plot surrounding the hidden gold.
Mrs. Hardy
Jadbury Wilson is an acquaintance of Mrs. Hardy, though his involvement in crime creates tension.
Bill Coulson
Bill Coulson and Jadbury Wilson are co-conspirators in the plot to steal the hidden gold.
Aunt Gertrude
Aunt Gertrude is suspicious of Jadbury Wilson, viewing him as a shady character in the neighborhood.
Joe Hardy
Jadbury Wilson is an enemy of Joe Hardy, actively working against the Hardy Boys' investigation.
Frank Hardy
Frank suspects Jadbury Wilson of being involved in the criminal plot surrounding the hidden gold.
Bart Dawson
Antagonistic figures in a conflict over hidden gold, each suspicious of the other's motives.
Joe Hardy
Jadbury Wilson is an enemy of Joe Hardy, actively working against the Hardy Boys' investigation.
Frank Hardy
Frank suspects Jadbury Wilson of being involved in the criminal plot surrounding the hidden gold.
Mrs. Hardy
Jadbury Wilson is an acquaintance of Mrs. Hardy, though his involvement in crime creates tension.
Bart Dawson
Antagonistic figures in a conflict over hidden gold, each suspicious of the other's motives.

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Jadbury Wilson appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: Jadbury Wilson
The elderly miner rescued from his wrecked cabin; shares his life story and laments his bad luck.
A Tale of the West
Tells the full story of his lost gold and betrayal by Dawson.
Con Riley Under Fire
Injured and brought to the Hardy home, where he is cared for by Mrs. Hardy and Aunt Gertrude.
A Message from Montana
Jadbury Wilson shares his mining experiences and offers advice for the boys' trip.
XVI: Information
Jadbury Wilson is referenced as the man whose partners Dawson and Coulson stole the gold from, according to Slim's story.
Bart Dawson Explains
Revealed to be alive and staying at the Hardy home in Bayport.

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