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Uncle Gideon

An older relative of the Sheridan family, possibly a wise advisor.

minor

Also known as Gideon

First appearance: viii

Uncle Gideon shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits from Boonville, comforts James Sheridan by quoting Bildad the Shuhite, and is startled by a grandson's camera flash.
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BTBildad the Shu…BSBibbs SheridanGWGeorge Waldo E…UGUncle Gideon

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  • Symbolic and Minor Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Sheridan Family Circle

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