Elizabeth Ravenall

Elizabeth Ravenall was the last member of a prominent Carolina family that wound up penniless after the Civil War. In the spring of 1913, she travelled to Washington DC to convince prominent Civil War historian Zachary Walton into helping her track down her lost family fortune, entrusted by her grandfather to his kitchen slave, Harriet Robinson. Indiana Jones, visiting Walton with his father, helped Lizzie track down Robinson and recover her inheritance, hidden in a secret room in her ancestral home.

Lizzie's status as a young, unmarried woman presented a legal obstacle, however, and was only able to claim her grandfather's legacy after Dr. Walton offered to be appointed her guardian. The experience stirred Lizzie's passion for women's rights. As she started classes at Georgetown University, she became involved with the Congressional Union, an organization dedicated to women's suffrage. When Dr. Walton learned of her participation in the group's often inflammatory demonstrations, he became concerned for Lizzie's safety and urged her to transfer to Barnard College in New York City. She met more activists there, however, including millionaire suffragette Minna Frobisher.

In the spring of 1914, Minna's brother Wilfred, embarrassed by his sister's political activities, arranged to have Lizzie expelled from Barnard. Professor Jones interceded, agreeing to act as Lizzie's guardian and subdue her controversial behavior in order to prevent the expulsion.

Appearances

 * Young Indiana Jones and the Plantation Treasure
 * ''Young Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Ruby Cross'
 * Young Indiana Jones and the Mountain of Fire