# John Salters — Iola Leroy character guide

> John Salters in Iola Leroy by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Salters, John

**First appearance:** 0012-x-shadows-in-the-home

## Who they are

Cruel overseer on the Leroy plantation.

## In the story

### [XIX: Striking Contrasts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/iola_leroy_se/chapters/xix-striking-contrasts)

Aunt Linda's husband; formerly John Andrews; changed his name after slavery; proud of his grandson and of Ben's success.

### [A Revelation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/iola_leroy_se/chapters/xx-a-revelation)

Aunt Linda's son, briefly mentioned in conversation about voting and loyalty.

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