# Mrs. General Tom Thumb — Struggles and Triumphs character guide > Mrs. General Tom Thumb in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Tom Thumb, General, Mrs. Tom Thumb, General Tom Thumb, Tom, Mrs. Thomas **First appearance:** 0039-xxxvii-mr-and-mrs-general-tom-thumb ## Who they are Lavinia Warren after her marriage to General Tom Thumb. ## Relationships ### [Lavinia Warren](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/lavinia_warren) _family_ Lavinia Warren and Mrs. General Tom Thumb are sisters, with Lavinia being the more famous little person and Mrs. Tom Thumb often in her shadow. ### [General Tom Thumb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/general_tom_thumb) _family_ General Tom Thumb and Mrs. General Tom Thumb are married, forming a famous little person couple managed by Barnum. ### [Commodore Nutt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/commodore_nutt) _social_ Commodore Nutt and Mrs. General Tom Thumb are fellow little person performers in Barnum's troupe, often appearing together. ### [Rev. Dr. E. H. Chapin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/rev_dr_e_h_chapin) _social_ Mrs. General Tom Thumb and Rev. Dr. E. H. Chapin meet at social events arranged by Barnum. ### [Charity Barnum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/charity_barnum) _friendship_ Charity Barnum acts as a maternal friend and protector to Mrs. General Tom Thumb. ### [Lavinia Warren](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/lavinia_warren) _family_ Lavinia Warren and Mrs. General Tom Thumb are sisters, with Lavinia being the more famous little person and Mrs. Tom Thumb often in her shadow. ### [General Tom Thumb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/general_tom_thumb) _family_ General Tom Thumb and Mrs. General Tom Thumb are married, forming a famous little person couple managed by Barnum. ### [General Tom Thumb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/general_tom_thumb) _family_ General Tom Thumb and Mrs. General Tom Thumb are married, forming a famous little person couple managed by Barnum. ### [Lavinia Warren](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/lavinia_warren) _family_ Lavinia Warren and Mrs. General Tom Thumb are sisters, with Lavinia being the more famous little person and Mrs. Tom Thumb often in her shadow. ### [Charity Barnum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/charity_barnum) _friendship_ Charity Barnum acts as a maternal friend and protector to Mrs. General Tom Thumb. ### [Rev. Dr. E. H. Chapin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/rev_dr_e_h_chapin) _social_ Mrs. General Tom Thumb and Rev. Dr. E. H. Chapin meet at social events arranged by Barnum. ### [Commodore Nutt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/commodore_nutt) _social_ Commodore Nutt and Mrs. General Tom Thumb are fellow little person performers in Barnum's troupe, often appearing together. ## In the story ### [My First Travelling Company](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/vi-my-first-travelling-company) Not directly mentioned in this chapter; included as a placeholder per canonical list. ### [X: Another Successful Speculation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/x-another-successful-speculation) Charles S. Stratton, the remarkably small child discovered by Barnum in Bridgeport, later exhibited as General Tom Thumb. ### [XI: General Tom Thumb in England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xi-general-tom-thumb-in-england) The diminutive performer who captivates the British public and royalty with his songs, dances, and witty remarks. ### [In France](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xii-in-france) The General performs in French, appears at the Vaudeville Theater, and visits the royal family multiple times, including a special Napoleon Bonaparte costume for King Louis Philippe. ### [XIII: In Belgium](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xiii-in-belgium) The little General; presented to King Leopold and Queen, his jewels are stolen and recovered, and he is the star of the exhibitions. ### [XIV: In England Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xiv-in-england-again) Performs at Egyptian Hall, in a balloon, and in the play 'Hop o' my Thumb'; travels on provincial tour. ### [XVI: At Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xvi-at-home) Returns from Europe with enhanced reputation; exhibits at the American Museum and in Bridgeport, donating proceeds to charity. ### [Other Enterprises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxiii-other-enterprises) Traveled nearly four years as an attraction of 'Barnum's Great Asiatic Caravan, Museum and Menagerie.' ### [Clouds and Sunshine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxvi-clouds-and-sunshine) Listed among those who offered benefits or support to Barnum during his time of trouble. ### [Rest, but Not Rust](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxvii-rest-but-not-rust) Accompanied Barnum to England in 1857 to help earn money. ### [XXVIII: Abroad Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxviii-abroad-again) Returns to England and draws crowded houses, contributing to Barnum's debt repayment efforts. ### [XXIX: In Germany](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxix-in-germany) Exhibited in German spas; his arrival causes intense excitement; he delights in Barnum's customs troubles. ### [XXX: In Holland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxx-in-holland) Exhibited in Rotterdam and Amsterdam with limited success; left in care of agents while Barnum returns to America. ### [The Art of Money Getting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxxi-the-art-of-money-getting) Mentioned in the context of Punch's earlier publicity and Barnum's prior tours. ### [An Enterprising Englishman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxxii-an-enterprising-englishman) Exhibited in Bury, where Wilson closed his mill so employees could attend; later dined at Wilson's house with his wife, Commodore Nutt, and Minnie Warren. ### [An Enterprising Englishman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxxii-an-enterprising-englishman) Dined at Wilson's house along with General Tom Thumb, Commodore Nutt, and Minnie Warren. ### [Richard's Himself Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxxiii-richard-s-himself-again) Exhibitions with Tom Thumb in Europe help Barnum raise money to pay debts. ### [More About the Museum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxxvi-more-about-the-museum) Mentioned as traveling in the South and West; his resemblance to Commodore Nutt causes public confusion. ### [Public Lecturing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xlii-public-lecturing) Not directly mentioned in this chapter; excluded from active check-in. ### [XLIII: The New Museum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xliii-the-new-museum) Traveled with Mr. George A. Wells in Great Britain during the acquisition of the Gordon Cummings collection. ### [XLIV: Curious Coincidences.—Number Thirteen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xliv-curious-coincidences-number-thirteen) Mentioned as being with Barnum in England when he dined with the Brettells on Christmas. ### [Waldemere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xlvii-waldemere) Referenced in the same humorous context regarding property ownership in Bridgeport. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters/mrs_general_tom_thumb - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/characters