Those that came before me suffered hardships that I’ll never face, but their stories can still inspire me. This is a story of unimaginable fortitude, perseverance, and survival, this is the story of Jane Wilson. Jane Adeline Smith was born in Allston, Illinois on June 12, 1837. She was one of ten children of William and Jane Cox Smith. In 1846, the Smith family moved to northeast Texas, near Paris. One of the first tragedies of Jane’s life occurred there when both of her parents died within one day of each other. Now, orphans, the children were left in the care of various neighbors. Jane lived with neighbors until she…