Jane Aspinall was born on 30 Aug 1832, and christened on 23 Sep 1832 at St Chad's in Kirkby, Lancashire. She was the daughter of Peter and Mary Aspinall. Her father's occupation was recorded as farmer, and the family's address as Eccleston Township in the parish of Prescot.
By June 6th 1841, the family was living in Catchey Moss, Eccleston; Peter was a farmer.