# John McLaughlin — The Able McLaughlins character guide

> John McLaughlin in The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** John McLaughlin, John, Uncle John McLaughlin, Uncle John

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Wully's uncle, a farmer whose steady presence and walnut craftsmanship anchor the McLaughlin clan through scandal and celebration.

## Relationships

### [Wully McLaughlin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/characters/wully_mclaughlin)

_family_

John McLaughlin is Wully's father, and their relationship is built on paternal authority and deep respect.

## In the story

### [The Homecoming](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/i)

Not directly present in this chapter.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/ii)

Wully's father, who retains an unwavering love for the prairie land and dreams of its future.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/viii)

Shows coldness to Alex McNair, reflecting the clan's disapproval.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/ix)

Isobel's husband, who learns the truth about the baby's paternity from Isobel and reflects on the situation.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/xiii)

John is intellectually brilliant, studies law, and brings a new approach to family worship by memorizing Isaiah.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_able_mclaughlins_se/chapters/xv)

Mentioned as having accompanied Peter partway home the previous night; his absence from the search is noted.

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