Janie's Timeline

Janie Kisses a Boy

Feb 8, 1916

At age 16 , Janie kisses a boy outside of the garden. Nanny catches her and demands that she be marred.

First Marriage

Mar 14, 1916

Janie marries a named Logan Killicks because at Nanny's request. She hopes to fall in love with Logan, but never does.

Nanny Dies

Oct 8, 1917

Janie's Second Marriage

Jul 7, 1919

Janie runs away from Logan with a sweet talking man named Joe Starks

Janies moves to Eatonville

Jul 8, 1919

Joe hits Janie for the first time

Dec 11, 1924

Janie insults Joe’s manhood in front of the townspeople

Oct 8, 1925

Joe Dies

Apr 8, 1926

Janie enjoys her sense of freedom and widowhood

May 27, 1926

Janie Meets Tea Cake

Oct 8, 1927

Janie leaves Eatonville and marries Tea Cake in Jacksonville

Oct 8, 1929

Janie works side-by-side with Tea Cake in the bean fields

Nov 8, 1929