# Jervis Langdon — The Autobiography of Mark Twain character guide

> Jervis Langdon in The Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Langdon, Mr. Jervis Langdon

**First appearance:** 0003-the-autobiography-of-mark-twain

## Who they are

Livy's father and Mark Twain's father-in-law.

## In the story

### [New York, February 1, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-february-1-1906)

Livy's father, who bought and furnished the couple's first house.

### [New York, Tuesday, February 13, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-tuesday-february-13-1906)

Mentioned as Livy's father, who invited Mark Twain to dine at the St. Nicholas Hotel.

### [New York, Wednesday, February 14, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-wednesday-february-14-1906)

Livy's father; requests references and ultimately gives his consent to the engagement.

### [New York, Thursday, February 15, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-thursday-february-15-1906)

Livy's father; bought and furnished a house for the couple as a surprise, died of cancer of the stomach.

### [Friday, February 16, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-february-16-1906)

His death prompted the move from Buffalo to Hartford.

### [New York, Wednesday, February 21, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-wednesday-february-21-1906)

Twain's father-in-law, who shares a cautionary tale about losing a railway deal by delaying a contract signing.

### [New York, Thursday, February 22, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-thursday-february-22-1906)

Deceased father of Livy Clemens, remembered for his courage and generosity.

### [Friday, February 23, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-february-23-1906)

Deceased; his death left the business in the hands of three young partners, and his reputation was a key asset.

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