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Willie Kern

A young man associated with the rustlers or riders.

minor

Also known as Willie

First appearance: ii cottonwoods

Willie Kern first appears in 0001 ii cottonwoods.

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  • Other

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  • Background characters and horses
  • Minor characters and horses
  • Central antagonists and tragic past
  • Protagonist

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  • Closing

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