# Joe Twichell — The Autobiography of Mark Twain character guide > Joe Twichell in The Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Rev. Joe Twichell, Mr. Twichell, Twichell **First appearance:** 0005-volume-i-early-years-in-florida-missouri ## Who they are Hartford's irreverent pastor and Twain's walking companion, forever stumbling into providence and the world's best anecdotes by accident. ## Relationships ### [General Sickles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/general_sickles) _friendship_ Sickles and Twichell were friends, likely bonded through Civil War reminiscences and Hartford society. ### [Henry H. Rogers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/henry_h_rogers) _friendship_ Rogers and Twichell were friends through Twain, with Rogers often hosting Twichell. ### [Henry H. Rogers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/henry_h_rogers) _friendship_ Rogers and Twichell were friends through Twain, with Rogers often hosting Twichell. ### [General Sickles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/general_sickles) _friendship_ Sickles and Twichell were friends, likely bonded through Civil War reminiscences and Hartford society. ## In the story ### [Grant and the Chinese](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-grant-and-the-chinese) Accompanies Twain to meet Grant about the Chinese student issue; Grant speaks authoritatively on the matter. ### [New York, January 12, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-new-york-january-12-1906) Club member who often gives his speaking turn to others; known for his honesty and occasional pretexts. ### [Mrs. Morris's Illness Takes a Serious Turn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-mrs-morris-s-illness-takes-a-serious-turn) Visits Twain, brings news of John Malone's death, and discusses old times. ### [New York, January 15th, Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-new-york-january-15th-continued) Visits Twain from Hartford, stays overnight, and brings a newspaper clipping announcing John Malone's death. ### [New York, January 16th, Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-new-york-january-16th-continued) Twichell recounts carrying General Sickles from battle and making a tourniquet; accompanies Twain to visit Sickles. ### [Mark Twain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-mark-twain) Twain's friend from Hartford; attended the meeting; discussed Twain's Boston speech; his congregation celebrated his fortieth anniversary. ### [New York, Wednesday, January 24, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-wednesday-january-24-1906) Twain's friend and clergyman; suffered damage to his congregation and salary after voting for Cleveland. ### [New York, Thursday, February 1, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-thursday-february-1-1906) Twichell's unpopular vote nearly caused his dismissal from the pastorate; he was saved by Hubbard's speech about real estate values. ### [New York, February 1, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-february-1-1906) Sent letter updating Twain on Patrick's condition. ### [New York, Friday, February 2, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-friday-february-2-1906) The Clemens family pastor, who traveled to be with Susy during her final days. ### [Playing 'The Prince and the Pauper'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-tuesday-february-6-1906) His youngest son played a page in the performance. ### [Friday, February 23, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-february-23-1906) Mentioned as a close friend of Henry W. Sage; relays Sage's praise of Twain's business talents. ### [Monday, March 5, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-monday-march-5-1906) Twain's friend; host for the night after the funeral; subject of anecdotes about the Kanawha yacht and a young man's romantic dilemma. ### [Wednesday, March 21, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-wednesday-march-21-1906) Twain recounts Twichell's adventure in Edinburgh with his wife Harmony, and his description of a military execution during the Civil War. ### [Friday, March 30, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-march-30-1906) Mentioned indirectly as part of the gathering; not directly named in the excerpts but present in the context of the meeting. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/joe_twichell - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters