Spencer Dutton is the grandfather of John Dutton III (Kevin Costner's character in Yellowstone), making Spencer a central link between the 1883, 1923, and Yellowstone series, as his son, John Dutton II, becomes John III's father, establishing Spencer as the patriarch's grandparent. Spencer and his wife, Alexandra, are the parents of John Dutton II (named after Spencer's brother), who then fathers John Dutton III, confirming Spencer as John III's grandfather.
Yes, Spencer Dutton is John Dutton's grandfather in 1923 Season 2. In the 1923 Season 2 finale, Spencer's wife, Alexandra (Alex), gives birth to John Dutton II — also known as John Dutton Jr. — who is the father of John Dutton III. Thus, Spencer and Alex are the grandparents of Dutton III.
John Sr. was the first son of James and Margaret who we meet as an infant in 1883. We meet him again in 1923 as an adult played by James Badge Dale. He works alongside Jacob in 1923 to help preserve the land. He's married to Emma and they have a son, Jack.
Spencer Dutton
Spencer is John and Elsa's brother on 1923. He was apparently born sometime after James and Margaret settled in Montana but was not featured as a baby on 1883. At some point, he left to fight in World War I before finding himself in Africa.
Jacob Dutton was James' older brother. He took over running the Yellowstone ranch when James and Margaret died. As explained in "1923," he raised John and Spencer, who were just boys when their parents died.
The only daughter of John Dutton, Beth (Kelly Reilly) has a reputation for being relentless and cutthroat—both in business and her personal life. Nonetheless, Beth does have a secret softer side, one that's only revealed in her unwavering dedication to her father, and her decades-long love for her husband, Rip.
In the fourth season of Yellowstone, the main series mentioned Spencer Dutton. Although at that time, no fan noticed it. It's only now, with the finale of 1923, that everyone has understood that hidden reference that Taylor Sheridan cleverly included in Kevin Costner's dialogue.
In Season 5 of Yellowstone, we can expect love to be in the air not just for newlyweds Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, but for Beth's son-not-son, Carter (Finn Little). For those of you who need a refresher, Beth invited Carter to live and work on the Dutton ranch after he lost both his parents.
The fourth season ended with Jamie Dutton, the adopted son of the powerful Dutton family, killing his biological father, Garrett Randall.
His biological father is John Dutton III (played by Kevin Costner), and his mother is Evelyn Dutton (Gretchen Mol). Kayce was raised with his three siblings, Lee Dutton (Dave Annable), Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley), and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly).
"Perhaps Rip Wheeler's passionate love for Beth Dutton is not just a product of the script – it is also a reflection of the sincere love that Cole Hauser, who plays Rip, has for his real-life wife, Cynthia Daniel.
Brecken Merrill as Tate Dutton, Kayce and Monica's son and John's only biological grandchild, and heir to the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.
Years later, Spencer enlists in the United States military as part of the American Expedition Force fighting overseas in the Great War during which he became a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Actor Kevin Costner got into a physical altercation on set during the filming of the hit cowboy drama Yellowstone. The altercation resulted in a temporary pause in filming of the series, shocking fellow castmates. The fight began between Costner and co-star Wes Bentley, who plays Costner's son in the series.
In the final episode of Yellowstone, John Dutton's remaining two children, Beth and Kayce, sell the Yellowstone Ranch to their Broken Rock Indian Reservation neighbors for pennies on the dollar, if the tribe agrees never to sell or divide it.
Elsa's indian name "Lightning with the yellow hair" in Comanche is pronounced: "eka kwitsu baitʉ̠ (pronounce: bahita) oha (pete?) papi".
What did Beth whisper to the casket? The Dutton family finally has a service for John, where Beth once again promises to avenge her dad. After laying a white rose on his casket, Beth leans down and whispers, "I will avenge you," then leaves the service.
1 Elsa Dutton
Elsa Dutton's death is doubtlessly the saddest in the Yellowstone franchise.
Born to John Dutton III. and Evelyn Dutton on July 18, 1984. As the middle child it wasn't easy for Beth. In 1997, Beth accidentally caused her mother's horse to rear and buck her off, causing her death. Life got even harder for her when John started to resent her.
No, Kevin Costner's real-life daughters (Annie, Lily, Grace) are not main cast members in Yellowstone; his character John Dutton's daughter is Beth Dutton (played by Kelly Reilly), though his actual daughter Lily Costner had a small role as a stagecoach passenger in Season 1.
Throughout the series
A flashback to 1997 shows Evelyn went riding with two of her children, Beth and Kayce. During a moment of Beth's hesitation, Evelyn fell from her horse. Her horse fell onto her and crushed her.