Janie's first husband was named Logan Killicks. He was chosen as her husband by Nanny, who believed that it was important for Janie to have financial security and a respectable marriage. At first, Logan treated Janie very well and spoiled her for about a year. However, after this time, he started to expect her to help him with farming work. Janie felt unhappy and unloved in the relationship because she believed that Logan only married her for help on the farm. So, she decided to leave him and later married another man named Jody Starks.