Jane A Blakely (Stickle) (04/08/1817-03/02/1896)
Spouse: Walter A. Stickle (? - 19 Feb 1883 (D:Shaftsbury, VT)) Children: None Parents Father: Erastus Blakely (1786 - 1831) Mother: Sarah (Sally) Rein (Blakely) (1776-1864) Siblings Sister: Sarah Ann Blakely (1811 - ?) Brother: Erastus Blakely (1819 - ?) Sister: Caroline Blakely (1807 - 1823 (Age 16) ) Sister: Emily Blakely (1808 - 1823 (Age 15))
Jane's Personal Information
Born in Shaftsbury, Vermont (VT), USA on April 8, 1817 Occupation: Farmer	Died in Shaftsbury, Vermont (VT), USA on March 2, 1896 (Age 79) Cemetery: Shaftsbury Cemetery in Shaftsbury, Vermont (VT), USA
Marriage to Walter A. Stickle (? - 19 Feb 1883 (D:Shaftsbury, VT))
Honors & Awards: Completed her now famous quilt in 1863 Comments: Jane Stickle is famous for the quilt she made during the Civil War. Here's some pictures of her quilt on exhibit at the Bennington Museaum (VT) - Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6, Pic 7. Searching for additional information on the genealogy of Jane's husband "Walter Stickle". "Jane was one of 4 daughters and 1 son of Erastus Blakely and Sally Rein. When Jane was 12, her two older sisters died. Jane was raised on a farm and married a farmer. She probably spent her days tending a kitchen garden, making candles and soap, raising cows and goats for dairy products (butter, cheese, milk), cooking and tending the home. Vermont is the leading dairy producing for New England, and maple sugar is also a big product. As Jane Stickle dated her quilt, “In War Time 1863” the Civil War is a big part of Jane’s history. “‘Pieces 5,602.’ I believe Jane Stickle planned the quilt to be as time-consuming as possible. Several Stickle relatives served in Vermont regiments, including seven sons from the family of her husband’s sister. In her small town, Jane knew all the young men who went to war.”... From Mary's Quilting Page	Residence History: In the 1860's, Jane is listed in the census as living by herself. Her occupation is that of farmer, and she is forty-three years old. Her husband Walter is living with his brother-in-law Erastus, perhaps a temporary arrangement in order to help with the planting or repairs to farm equipment. Other Website Links: BellaOnline - Summary of Jane Stickle Source: Dear Jane Quilts and Pictures of Quilt in Bennington Museum, Benninton, VT
Submitted by Mark Stephen Stickels on March 8, 2006.

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