The Dutton Family Tree: All About the Characters From '1883' to 'Yellowstone'

Mar. 15, 2025

Tim McGraw as James Dutton in ‘1883’, Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton in ‘1923’, and Kevin Costner as John Dutton in ‘Yellowstone’.Photo:Emerson Miller / James Minchin III / Paramount+

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Warning: spoilers ahead!

The Dutton family may be one of the most famous fictional families in America.

The saga of theYellowstone Dutton Ranchin Montana is the centerpiece for three television series about the family’s lineage and legacy:1883,1923andYellowstone.

The original show,Yellowstone, premiered in June 2018 and follows the family of John Dutton III in modern-day Montana.Season 5 airedin November 2022, with an impressive12.1 million viewerstuning in for the first episode.

After its explosive success, Paramount Network created two prequel series.The first prequel,1883, debuted in December 2021 and focused on the Dutton family laying roots down in the western state. CreatorTaylor Sheridanfollowed it up with1923in December 2022, whichsaw the Duttons strugglingthrough the start of the Great Depression, droughts and Prohibition.

The second season of1923will premiere on Feb. 23 on Paramount+.

So who are all the characters from1883,1923andYellowstone? Here’s everything to know about the Dutton family.

James Dutton

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Margaret Dutton

Faith Hilljoinedher real-life husband, McGraw, in1883as his onscreen wife Margaret. She has three children, Elsa, John and Spencer — the latter whom she gave birth to sometime after the family arrived in Montana. Margaret was a nurse in the Civil War and is the strong-willed matriarch whose determination helps establish the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.

Elsa Dutton

Sam

John Dutton Sr.

Emma Dutton

Jack Dutton

Elizabeth Dutton

Despite their struggles, Elizabeth and Jack’s relationship strengthens following her miscarriage. While some fans have speculated that the couple are the parents of John Dutton II, RandolphtoldThe Hollywood Reporterthat even she’s in the dark for now.

Spencer Dutton

Alexandra Dutton

Claire Dutton

Henry

Henry is the late husband of Claire Dutton and father to Mary Abel. Henry died prior to1883, having outlived six of his children, and has not appeared in the series.

Mary Abel

Jacob Dutton

Harrison Fordtakes on the patriarch role of Jacob in1923, who outlives his brother James Dutton and sister Claire Dutton. Jacob is married to Cara and he takes responsibility for the family ranch, working day in and day out with his nephew, John Sr., and his great-nephew, Jack. Apart from the land, Jacob is also the commissioner of the livestock association.

Cara Dutton

John Dutton II

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John Dutton III

Evelyn Dutton

Lee Dutton

ThoughYellowstoneviewers only see Dave Annable as Lee in the pilot episode, he’s spoken about throughout the series. He’s the oldest sibling and set to inherit the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch — however, he is killed in an accident while attempting to recover stolen cattle.

Jamie Dutton

Christina

Jamie Dutton Jr.

In season 4, Christina surprises Jamie with her pregnancy after ending their relationship. He is said to be named after his father, though it’s unclear if he will be called James or Jamie.

Beth Dutton

Kelly Reillyportrays Beth, who has a successful career in banking in Salt Lake City and moves back to the Dutton Ranch to help solidify her family’s legacy. Upon Beth’s return, she reconnects with her longtime love Rip Wheeler and although their relationship ensues an on-again, off-again pattern, they spontaneously get married at the end of season 4. Despite Jamie wanting to become the next Montana governor, Beth supports their father instead and this fuels their sibling rivalry.

Rip Wheeler

Kayce Dutton

Monica Dutton

Kelsey Asbille’s portrayal of Monica begins in season 1 ofYellowstone, when she is already married to Kayce. Although there is little information known about how their relationship started, the couple have a son named Tate. The trio navigates being part of the Broken Rock Indian Reservation community while being members of the Dutton family. In season 5, Monica and Kayce lose their second child, a son named John, following a car accident. Despite the loss, she forms a stronger bond with her father-in-law and sister-in-law.

Tate Dutton

source: people.com