John Henry Goldfrap (1879 – November 21, 1917) was an English-born journalist and author of boys' books, participating in the "American series phenomenon".[citation needed] He always wrote under pseudonyms.
John Goldfrap was a member of the staff of the Evening World. He was born in England and worked first at San Francisco newspapers before moving to New York in 1905.[citation needed]
In addition to his children's stories and newspaper work, Goldfrap wrote movie scripts.[citation needed]
Goldfrap died on November 21, 1917, at Seaside Hospital, Staten Island, from tuberculosis. He left a widow.[1][2][3]
Goldfrap wrote under various pen names, including "Captain James Carson," "Freemont B. Deering," "Marvin West," "Howard Payson," and "Captain Wilbur Lawton".[4] Under the latter name he wrote the 1915 film The Wonderful Adventure.[5]
Following is a list of his works under the respective pseudonyms.
Captain Wilbur Lawton
Lieutenant Howard Payson
Marvin West
Dexter J. Forrester
Freemont B. Deering