# S. H. Hurd — Struggles and Triumphs character guide

> S. H. Hurd in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Hurd, Mr. S. H. Hurd, Hurd, Mr. Samuel H. Hurd, Sammy, Sam, the chopfallen Hurd

**First appearance:** 0027-xxv-the-jerome-clock-company-entanglement

## Who they are

A business associate involved in the Jerome Clock Company.

## In the story

### [XXX: In Holland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxx-in-holland)

Marries Barnum's daughter Helen in Bridgeport.

### [The American Museum in Ruins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxxix-the-american-museum-in-ruins)

Barnum's son-in-law and assistant manager; sends the telegram about the fire; saves money and account books by placing them in a Herring safe before escaping the burning building.

### [Appendix II: A Remarkable Campaign](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/appendix-ii-a-remarkable-campaign)

Barnum's son-in-law and manager, also discouraged by the fire but encouraged by Barnum's optimism.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/conclusion)

Barnum's son-in-law, appointed treasurer and assistant manager, presents expense calculations.

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