Although late in Jane's life her brother Isaac stated that she had been born in 1813, there are source discrepancies that place her birthday anywhere from September 22, 1812, to the year 1820 or 1822 (the latter being asserted on her gravestone). The Mannings were a free family living in rural Connecticut, and Jane had at least five siblings including Isaac, Lewis, Peter, Sarah, and Angeline.
Isaac, Jane's brother, stated that she was born in 1813 near the end of his life. However, various sources suggest her birth year ranges from September 22, 1812, to around 1820 or 1822 (the latter is noted on her gravestone). The Mannings were a free family living in rural Connecticut and Jane had at least five siblings: Isaac, Lewis, Peter, Sarah, and Angeline.