# Jem Hearn — Cranford character guide

> Jem Hearn in Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jem

**First appearance:** 0012-xiii-stopped-payment

## Who they are

A young man who marries Martha.

## In the story

### [IV: A Visit to an Old Bachelor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cranford_se/chapters/iv-a-visit-to-an-old-bachelor)

Mentioned as the steady young man Martha wishes to receive.

### [Poor Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/cranford_se/chapters/vi-poor-peter)

Mentioned as being willing to accompany Martha on her errand.

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