# Jane Lampton Clemens — The Autobiography of Mark Twain character guide > Jane Lampton Clemens in The Autobiography of Mark Twain by Mark Twain. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Mamma, mamma **First appearance:** 0016-volume-i-jane-lampton-clemens ## Who they are Twain's mother, whose sharp tongue and stubborn kindness shaped the boy who became the humorist of Hannibal. ## In the story ### [The Autobiography of Mark Twain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/the-autobiography-of-mark-twain) Twain's mother, referenced in early recollections. ### [The Tennessee Land](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-the-tennessee-land) Mentioned as part of the family household after the father's death. ### [Early Years in Florida, Missouri](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-early-years-in-florida-missouri) Mentioned indirectly as part of the family; her brother John A. Quarles is referenced. ### [Gerhardt and the Grant Bust](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-gerhardt-and-the-grant-bust) Mentioned indirectly through family context; not directly present in this chapter. ### [Early Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-early-days) Mentioned as his mother; she reported his inability to chew tobacco to the crowd, causing him shame. ### [Jane Lampton Clemens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-jane-lampton-clemens) Twain's mother, characterized by her large heart, compassion for the friendless, and fearless defense of the oppressed. ### [Jim Wolf and the Cats](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-jim-wolf-and-the-cats) Mentioned as Twain's 'good and gentle mother' in whose presence Jim Wolf could not feel at ease. ### [Notes on “Innocents Abroad”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-notes-on-innocents-abroad) Twain's mother, whom he visited in St. Louis before joining the Quaker City excursion. ### [The Prophetic Dream](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-i-new-york-january-13-1906) Mark Twain's mother, who shows unusual concern when Henry leaves the house the night of the dream. ### [Mark Twain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-mark-twain) Twain's mother; mentioned in context of people claiming to have known her intimately. ### [New York, Friday, February 9, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-friday-february-9-1906) Twain's mother, noted for her interest in ancestry and the Clemens family history. ### [New York, Monday, February 12, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-new-york-monday-february-12-1906) Twain's mother, who punished him for the broken sugar bowl and used tests to verify church attendance. ### [Tuesday, February 20, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-tuesday-february-20-1906) Not directly mentioned, but Twain's childhood in the village on the Mississippi is referenced. ### [Thursday, March 8, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-thursday-march-8-1906) Implied as the parent who forbade association with Tom Blankenship, though not directly named. ### [Friday, March 9, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-march-9-1906) Mentioned indirectly as part of Twain's family background, though not directly in excerpts. ### [Friday, March 16, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-march-16-1906) Mentioned as worrying over her children during the measles epidemic. ### [Friday, March 22, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-march-22-1906) Mentioned in Susy's biography as 'mamma' during the account of Langdon's illness. ### [Wednesday, March 28, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-wednesday-march-28-1906) Mentioned as part of the Clemens family, though not directly active in this chapter. ### [Thursday, March 29, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-thursday-march-29-1906) Supported by Orion and Pamela after Twain's father's death. ### [Monday, April 2, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-monday-april-2-1906) Mentioned as 'Mrs. Governor Clemens' who enjoyed being the Governor's wife and head of society. ### [Thursday, April 5, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-thursday-april-5-1906) Twain's mother; mentioned as living in a house Twain bought for her in Keokuk, with Orion also receiving a monthly sum. ### [Orion Clemens Resumed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-orion-clemens-resumed) Twain's mother, for whom he bought a house in Keokuk, where she lived with Orion. ### [Friday, April 6, 1906](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-friday-april-6-1906) Twain's mother; died in 1890 at age 88; left money to Twain which he gave to Orion. ### [Orion Resumed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/chapters/volume-ii-orion-resumed) Twain's mother; died in 1890, left money to Twain which he gave to Orion. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters/jane_clemens - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_twain_se/characters