# Mr. Lammeter — Silas Marner character guide

> Mr. Lammeter in Silas Marner by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Mr. Lammeter, young Mr. Lammeter, old Mr. Lammeter

**First appearance:** 0006-part-i-v

## Who they are

Father of Nancy and Priscilla, a proud landowner.

## In the story

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/chapters/part-i-vi)

Mentioned in Mr. Macey's story as the son of the original Mr. Lammeter who married Miss Osgood; his cows are also a topic of conversation.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/silas_marner_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii)

The old gentleman discusses poor-rates with Godfrey and is managed by Priscilla.

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