People from Church History

Jane Manning James

• ca. 1821–1908

• Received a patriarchal blessing from Hyrum Smith.

• Moved to the Salt Lake Valley in 1847.

• Jane was baptized in Connecticut, USA, in 1842. She walked with her family to Nauvoo, Illinois, USA, sometimes with sore and bleeding feet. Jane lived with and worked for Joseph and Emma Smith as a laundress. She remained faithful until her death in 1908. President Joseph F. Smith spoke at her funeral.