Jane Carter
Jane is the daughter of Edwan Carter and Mary Ann Stockdale Carter Harris. She emigrated from England in 1856, with her mother and siblings. They sailed on the Thornton, and arrived in New York on 14 June. Her family stayed in New York to save up money to go West. While they were there, Jane married William Morton Harris in 1858. Jane and her husband went ahead of her family in 1859 with the Rowley Company. They had their first child, Charles, while crossing the plains.
After William passed away, Jane married William M. Robbins. Her surname on her tombstone is "Robbins."
Born
1840 February 16
Date Details
Occurred On 1840 February 16
Married William Morton Harris
1858 July 4 (Age 18)
Traveled in George Rowley Company (1859)
1859 June 7 – September 4 (Age 19) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1859 June 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1859 September 4
Company Arrived
Married William Robbins
1872 July 14 (Age 32)
Died
1933 August 7 (Age 93)
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Jane Carter (1840 - 1933) Profile