brother

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The principal male characters are June’s beloved brother, Tom; June’s true love and Grace’s “mixed-blood” father, Ellis; June’s stepfather, Isom; and Ellis’ father, Solomon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

His brother knows too, and is the one who told him about it.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

At some point, she tells me that her brother is an actor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It was my first conversation with the man who, alongside his brother Nicky, would go on to dramatically change the fortunes of the club.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Elisha was buried on March 14, 1857, in the Kane family mausoleum, next to his little brother Willie.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock