Jessica Venkman


Daughter of Dr. Peter Venkman and his wife, Dana

"Is Granpa Charlie gonna go to jail and be sodomized?"

Character created by Rosey Collins

Personal Timeline of Jessica Venkman
1983
Dana Barrett, a member of the New York Symphony Orchestra, becomes the first client of the new company Ghostbusters Inc. when a Sumerian demigod named "Zuul" appears in her icebox. She begins a romantic relationship with one of the Ghostbusters, Dr. Peter Venkman

1984
Early in the year, Dana breaks up with Venkman--she's tired of his inability to commit to her. Venkman would try to cover for the deep pain of the loss by chasing many of the women the Ghostbusters encounter (Doris Tibbs, Alice Derleth, Anne Lawson, Anne Johnson, ect...)

1985
Dana married fellow musician Andre Wallance, a violinist she'd seen off and on even before meeting Venkman

1988
March 18. Oscar Wallance is born early in the year. Shortly afterward, Andre recieves a lucrative offer from an orchestra in Europe--this leads to him and Dana divorcing.

Late in the year, Ghostbusters Inc. reactivates. Venkman and Dana are reunited as Oscar is menaced by Vigo the Carpathian.

1989
Dana accepts a lucrative offer to join the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra. She and Venkman try to continue their relationship long distance, though by 1991 there are some signs of fraying.

Late 1991
Ghostbusters Inc. is dissolved once more.

Andre Wallance remarries.

Venkman immediately moves to LA to patch thiings up with Dana.

1992
Peter Venkman weds Dana Barrett

1993
April 1. Jessica Margaret Venkman, Oscar's half-sister, is born to Peter and Dana.

1994
February 12. Hayden Wallance, Oscar's half-brother, is born to Andre and his wife Kate.

The 1990's
Peter Venkman becomes a high-powered Hollywood agent, and spends most of the 1990's trying to get a third Ghostbusters movie made--it falls through because he can't get either Bill Murray or Brad Pitt to play him.

1997
Late in the year, the original Ghostbusters are reunited by the efforts of Janine Melnitz.

2002
After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Venkman and his family move back to New York City. Venkman's business interests keep him traveling to California often. Jessica bonds with Eden Spengler and Charlene Zeddemore.

2006
Jessica meets Cameron Daugherty, who discovers that he's the son of an incubus. Jessica begins dating him anyway.

2007
November. Oz Ignatio, a creepy and mysterious mage, becomes obsessed with Jessica Venkman.

2008
April 13-14. Oz attempts to use Jessica Venkman's blood to call up the ghost of his dead father. Before this, he summons a basilisk that goes out of control; Oz Ignatio is missing and presumed dead in the fire that results. [GBOT]

2009
Early July. Jessica Venkman begins a sexual relationship with Cameron Daugherty [GBOT]

2013
Hayden Wallance spends a year studying in the United States. He and Jessica Venkman carry on a clandestine sexual relationship. Jessica is kidnapped by, and then briefly possessed by, the spirit of Queen Boudicca.

2021
Jessica marries Hayden Wallance.

2023
October. Birth of Thomas Jack Wallance. He is the first Ghostbuster grandchild.

Future Fate
2025
Birth of Robert Tony Wallance, Jessica's second child.
Known Relatives of Jessica Venkman
Hayden Wallance
Relation: Husband (Married 2021)
Canon; Fan (EGB Fan)

Thomas Jack Wallance
Relation: Son (born 2023) Canon: Fan (EGB Fan)

Dr. Peter Charles Venkman
Relation: Father
Canon: Core character; relation is Fan (EGBFan)

Dana Barrett Wallance Venkman
Relation: Mother
Canon: GB1 and 2; relation is Fan (EGBFan)

Andre Wallance
Relation: Father-in-Law
Canon: Seen in GB1; his name comes from the GB1 novelization; his relation to Oscar is technically speculative, but it's a speculation shared by Sigourney Weaver and Joe Medjuck.

Kate Hamilton Wallance
Relation: Mother-in-Law
Canon: Fan (EGBFan)

Oscar Wilhelm Wallance
Relation: Half brother
Canon: GB2; relation is Fan (EGBFan)

Nathan Gilbert
Relation: Brother In Law (Civil partner of Lars Wallance as of 2022)
Canon: Fan (EGB Fan)

Lars Wallance
Relation: Brother-In-law
Canon; Fan (EGBFan)

Emilia "Emi" Wallance
Relation: Sister-in-law
Canon: Fan (EGBFan)

Gerald Barrett
Relation: Grandfather
Canon: Fan (EGB Fan)

Valerie Barrett
Relation: Grandmother
Canon: Fan (EGB Fan)

James Charles "Charlie" Venkman
Relation: Grandfather
Canon: RGB. Full name is Fan (Shiela Paulson and Fritz Baugh.

Margaret Abernathy Venkman (deceased)
Relation: Grandmother
Canon: mentioned but not named in RGB. The exact time of her death is controversial. Name is from Shiela Paulson.

David "Davey" Barrett
Relation: Uncle
Canon: GB1 Novelization
Note: As of 1983, Davey was married

Douglas "Doug" Barrett
Relation: Uncle
Canon: GB1 Novelization
Note: As of 1983, Davey was married

Amelia Abernathy (deceased?)
Relation: Great Grandmother
Canon: Fan (Sheila Paulson)

Randolph Abernathy (deceased?)
Relation: Great Grandfather
Canon: Fan (Shiela Paulson)

Alfred "Alf" Venkman
Relation: Great Uncle
Canon: RGB, though his exact relation to Peter is Fan (Fritz Baugh)

Rhonda Venkman
Relation: Great Aunt (married to Uncle Alf)
Canon: Fan (Fritz Baugh)

Future Relatives

Robert "Robbie" Tony Wallance
Relation: Son (born 2025)
Canon: Fan (EGB Fan)

David Chambers
Relation: Brother-in-law (Husband of Emilia as of 2025)
Canon: Fan (EGB Fan)

Georgia Chambers
Relation: Niece (by marriage)(born 2027)
Canon: Fan (EGB Fan)

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