Thomas A. Bogarauthor

Key Figures in "Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination"

Harry Clay Ford

Harry Clay Ford
Operational manager of Ford's Theatre, John's youngest brother; longtime friend of Booth.

John T. Ford

John T. Ford
Owner/manager of Ford's Theatre, but was away that night in Richmond; good friend of Booth; ardent states-rights advocate and closet Secessionist.

Laura Keene

Laura Keene
Featured star actress, played Florence Trenchard in Our American Cousin, cradled head of the dying president.

Harry Hawk

Harry Hawk
Lead actor, traveled w/ Laura Keene, played Asa Trenchard; hidden Secessionist background.

John Dyott

John Dyott
Lead actor, traveled w/ Laura Keene, played Murcott, was never questioned.

Edwin "Ned" Emerson

Edwin "Ned" Emerson
Actor, played Dundreary, brother died for the Confederacy.