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Jack Williams

A deputy marshal and passenger on the overland stage.

minor

Also known as Deputy Marshal Jack Williams, Williams, last Jack Williams, the quiet passenger Williams, Meantime Williams, Marshall

First appearance: roughing it

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In VI: A young New York boy traveling in the Holy Land who compares Moses' journey to Ben Holliday's stagecoach service. Later, in Desperadoism in the Flush Times: Listed among the famous desperadoes of Nevada, whose…

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TNThe NarratorBBBilly BrownDADanGGGeorge GumbertJKJohnny K—JWJack Williams

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  • Diverse Western and Historical Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Nevada Territory Acquaintances

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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