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George McKelvey

Constable in Tombstone who assists the Earps.

minor

Also known as McKelvey, Constable McKelvey

First appearance: tombstone

George McKelvey shows up with force in IV: Wyatt Earp Plays a Lone Hand. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Constable who arrests Johnny Behind-the-Deuce and cleverly smuggles him out of town to avoid the mob.
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JSJohn SlaughterESEd SchieffelinWEWyatt EarpJBJohnny Behind-…BABurt AlvordGMGeorge McKelvey

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lawmen Turned Outlaws
  • Key Tombstone Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Extended Cast of Characters

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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