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William Rowley
Father of the household
- Age
- Mid-fifties, showing deep weathered lines across the forehead and at the corners of the eyes, a strong jaw softened slightly by age, and a general solidity that speaks of a lifetime of physical labor
- Build
- Broad-shouldered and solidly built, barrel-chested, with a thick neck and heavy forearms; tall with a grounded, immovable posture
- Skin
- Ruddy and deeply weathered, tanned from decades outdoors, with reddish undertones across the cheeks and nose
- Hair
- Deep dark brown heavily streaked with silver, especially at the temples · Short and somewhat roughly kept, combed back from the forehead with no parting, slightly unkempt at the ends
- Face
- Deep-set dark eyes under heavy brow, a broad flat nose, strong square jaw with faint stubble, and deeply etched lines across the forehead and around the mouth
- Wears
- Plain collarless linen shirt in off-white, open at the throat; heavy dark charcoal wool trousers held by wide suspenders; thick leather belt; sturdy mud-scuffed brown leather boots with heavy soles and lace ties
- Details
- Extremely large, calloused hands with thickened knuckles and dirt worked into the creases; a quiet steady expression as his default, rarely smiling broadly but often showing warmth in the eyes; tends to stand with arms slightly out from his sides as if ready to block a doorway
Appears on
pages 1, 2, 5, 11, 13, 14
· 6 of 14
Ann Jewell Rowley
Mother of the household
- Age
- Early thirties, with smooth skin and a youthful brightness in her expression, though her capable manner gives her a maturity beyond her years; no deep lines yet, but a knowing quality in her eyes
- Build
- Trim and slight but energetic in posture, with quick upright carriage and purposeful movement; petite in frame but never fragile-looking
- Skin
- Fair and relatively smooth with warm peachy undertones, showing only light color from occasional outdoor work
- Hair
- Rich dark brown, nearly black · Neatly pinned up close to the head in a smooth coiled bun at the back, fully covered by a white linen cap with a modest brim that ties beneath the chin with thin cloth strings
- Face
- Warm dark brown eyes that are alert and perceptive, a small straight nose, a gentle mouth that moves easily between thoughtful seriousness and warmth, and softly defined cheekbones
- Wears
- Long-sleeved wool dress in deep navy blue reaching to the ankles, fitted at the bodice with a modest neckline; a clean white linen apron tied firmly at the waist and falling to mid-skirt; small flat leather shoes mostly hidden beneath the hem
- Details
- Hands that are slender but quick and work-worn, often in motion — stitching, smoothing, or gesturing; the white linen cap is always neat and freshly tied; her posture is particularly straight and attentive, a habit from her years as a governess
Appears on
pages 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 13, 14
· 7 of 14
Wilford Woodruff
Traveling missionary
- Age
- Early thirties, clean-shaven and youthful in the face but with an earnest gravity in the eyes that makes him seem slightly older; no deep lines but an expression of focused attentiveness that reads as mature
- Build
- Lean and wiry, with the slight ranginess of someone who walks great distances and eats irregularly; medium height with narrow shoulders but a quietly strong frame
- Skin
- Fair with a slight outdoor ruddiness across the cheeks and brow from months of walking country roads, but not as deeply weathered as a farmer
- Hair
- Deep dark brown, nearly black · Medium length, combed back from the forehead and slightly over the ears, worn neat but flattened and slightly disheveled from long travel under a hat
- Face
- Bright, attentive dark eyes that appear to be listening even when he is speaking; a clean-shaven face with a straight nose, a firm but not heavy jaw, and a mouth often set in a gentle expression of quiet concentration
- Wears
- Dark charcoal wool coat, single-breasted with plain buttons, dusty and road-worn with visible dried mud along the lower hem and cuffs; plain white linen shirt beneath with a simple dark cravat tied at the throat; dark wool trousers; leather boots visibly caked with dried mud at the toes and heels
- Details
- A small well-worn leather-bound journal tucked consistently under his left arm or held in his hand, its cover softened and darkened from constant handling; mud-caked boots that mark him as a man who has walked many miles; a habit of tilting his head slightly when listening, as if taking careful note of everything said
Appears on
page 3
· 1 of 14