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Joseph Herring

A Herring family member, often involved in comic or tragic scenes.

minor

Also known as poor Mrs. Herring, Joseph Herring, Herring, Mrs. Herring, Joseph, old Joseph, Mrs. Joseph Herring, Mrs. Joseph, Old Joseph Herring, a Mr. Joseph Herring, Mr. Herring, old Herring

First appearance: book i facts

Joseph Herring shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Deceased farmer; borrowed three thousand pounds from Waldron; died without proper records.
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AWAnnica WaldronMMMiss MertonAHAlbert HerringVWViolet WaldronEJEdward JenkinsJHJoseph Herring

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  • Local community figures
  • Core family members
  • Protagonist

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