Jane Ellen Kidwell

The headstone of Jane Ellen Kidwell (1814-1888) in the Kidwell/Robertson Family Cemetery, Fairfax, VA. The inscription reads, "Our Mother/Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God".

According to the 1850 Federal Census, Jane had no occupation, was living with her husbang, George Parker Kidwell, who was a blacksmith, and her seven children, Martin (14), Angeline (12), Charles (10), Almedia Kidwell (8), John (4), Mary (3) and Senora (2 months). All individuals were born in Virginia.

According to the 1860 Federal Census, Jane had no occupation, was living with her husband, George, who was a farmer, and her seven children, Almedia Kidwell (19), John H (17), Mary (15), Isabella (11), John K (9), Susan (7), and Georgeanna (5 months). 

According to the 1870 Federal Census, Jane had no occupation, was living with her husband George, who was a farmer, and her six children, Senora (18), Isabella (16), Sara (14), J Randolph (13), Georgeanna (8), and William (6). All individuals were born in Virginia. 

According to the 1880 Federal Census, Jane was keeping house, was living with her husband, George, who was a grocer, and her son W.M. (18), who was listed as a laborer. This year she was listed as being born in Maryland.