Jane Sophie Smith
? – ?
Biography
Jane Sophie Smith (née Smith) — eldest daughter of John Smith (~1827–1895) and Esther Jane Telfer (1834–1909). She married Benjamin Harper. Birth 1866 — Death 21 Apr 1913 (verified via FindAGrave headstone). Part of the Smith family line (descended through Esther Jane Telfer).
Photo
Jane Sophie Harper (née Smith) — studio portrait, late 1800s. She is seated facing the camera, dark high-collared dress with buttons, lace collar and brooch at the neck, hands resting on a light fur wrap, and a dark hat with feather decoration. Captioned "Jane Sophie Harper (nee Smith)." (From the Borders to the Bush; photograph supplied by Mark Telfer)
Family
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Father | John Smith (~1827–1895) |
| Mother | Esther Jane Telfer (1834–1909) |
| Spouse | Benjamin Harper |
Sources
- Source: FindAGrave — Jane Sophia Smith Harper (1866–21 Apr 1913), memorial 60477625, Nyngan General Cemetery — "Jane Sophia Smith Harper 1866 – 21 Apr 1913"; parents/siblings + husband Benjamin Harper (m. 1889) & children; grave photo — accessed 23 Aug 2026
- Source: Donald Telfer, From the Borders to the Bush (pp. 36–57) — "d. Apr 1913 (aged 47)"
- Source: Compiled-tree supplement — b. 27 Feb 1866 Uraparanga SA, m. Benjamin Harper 23 Oct 1889 Arapiles Vic (single-source on exact date)
Tags
non-telfer
Parents
- Esther Jane Telfer (1834 – 1909)
- John Smith (1827 – 1895)
Siblings
- Elizabeth Anne Smith (1878 – ?)
- Esther Telfer Smith (1870 – 1896)
- Francis Telfer Smith (1874 – 1945)
- John James Smith (1871 – ?)
- Margaret Dougal Smith (1868 – 1961)