Elizabeth Thatcher Thornton is an independent, strong - minded, passionate and dedicated young teacher from the city. The middle daughter of William and Grace Thatcher, Elizabeth has two sisters, older sister Viola and younger sister Julie. Elizabeth was in her mid-20's when she found herself in Coal Valley, a small community on the Canadian frontier in need of a teacher, and quickly discovers it is not an easy place to live, lacking the creature comforts and luxuries of her privileged life with her family. She soon meets the newly appointed and charismatic Mountie Jack Thornton and develops an immediate dislike for him. However, over time they become good friends, and develop an obvious attraction to one another. In the final episode of season 1, "Prelude to a Kiss '' (also titled as "Final Adieu ''), after overcoming many obstacles throughout the season, Jack tells Elizabeth "You 're the one, you 're the only one '' and they share a kiss. Throughout season 2, Elizabeth 's feelings for Jack are high at times as well as low. Finally, in the season 2 finale, she admits that his job as a Mountie scares her. After being comforted both admitting that they love each other, Jack and Elizabeth kiss. Season 3 continues the love story of Jack and Elizabeth, all leading up to Jack 's marriage proposal in season 4 "My Heart Will Go On. '' The two wed in season 5 's "My Heart Is Yours. '' Just days into their marriage, Jack is given a new assignment and leaves. He is killed (offscreen) in season 5 's "In My Dreams. '' In the season 5 finale, "Close to My Heart, '' Elizabeth finds out she is pregnant with Jack 's baby.
who does elizabeth marry in when calls the heart
Mountie Jack Thornton