Jane Andrews

Jane Inglis (nee Andrews) was the daughter of Harmon Andrews, sister of Billy, Gracie and Ralph, wife of Harry Inglis and one of Anne's friends and classmates.

Early life
Jane was born in 1865 in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, to Harmon Andrews and his wife. She was raised along with her older brother Billy and her best friend Ruby Gillis. Years later, her younger siblings, Gracie and Ralph were born.



Studies
Jane attended Avonlea school in September 1871 along with Ruby, Diana, Charlie, Moody and Gilbert.

She became a member of Story Club.

Queen's Academy
Jane was clever and did well in school. She became a member of special class for students who wanted to be a teacher and attend Queen's Academy.

She passed the test and was accepted for the Academy. Jane started her study there in September 1880 and took two years in one, but she wasn't in the same class with Anne, Priscilla and Stella.

Teacher's career
In September 1881, Jane became teacher in Newbridge school. Anne didn't agree with her educational principles, becase Jane wanted to physically punish her students.

Jane taught there for two years. When Anne went to Kingsport and attended Redmond College, Jane took her place at school in Avonlea and also taught  Davy and Dora Keith.

"Its awful lonesome here without you but grate fun in school. Jane andrews is crosser than you."

- Davy Keith wrote letter about new teacher to Anne.

Later she left Avonlea and Prince Edward Island and went to the west. Jane taught there and met Harry Inglis who fell in love with her.

Marriage
''"What with all the diamonds and white satin and tulle and lace and roses and orange blossoms, prim little Jane was almost lost to sight."

- Anne Shirley about Jane's wedding dress. ''

In summer 1887 Jane married Harry Inglis, a millionaire from Winnipeg. They spent their honeymoon in Europe, then they stayed in his house in Winnipeg. Jane could cook so well, but her husband didn't let her cook.

Jane and her husband had together only one son. He enlisted to World War I in September 1914 (along with his cousin and sons of her mother's friends - Jack Wright, Stella's son, Priscilla's son and Philippa's two sons).

Etymology
Jane is a female given name of Hebrew origin and means God is gracious.

Behind the scenes

 * Trish Nettleton portrayed Jane Andrews in Anne of Green Gables (1985) and Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987).
 * Zuleika Robson portrayed Jane in 1972 TV series Anne of Green Gables and its sequel, Anne of Avonlea (1975).
 * Carole Peddicord portrayed her in five episodes of 1952 TV series Anne of Green Gables.

Book appearances

 * Anne of Green Gables
 * Anne of Avonlea
 * Anne of the Island
 * Anne's House of Dreams
 * Rilla of Ingleside (mentioned only)

Film appearances

 * Anne of Green Gables (1952)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1972)
 * Anne of Avonlea (1975)

Kevin Sullivan's movies

 * Anne of Green Gables (1985)
 * Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987)