John JENKINS m) Charlotte SURMAN
John JENKINS b)1791 Kent m)1814 Kent to Charlotte Elizabeth SURMAN b)1789 Kent. Charlotte had a son Thomas before she married and John adopted him. John was transported to Australia for housebreaking in 1820. He petitioned the government for Charlotte and the five children to come to Australia and he was assigned to her as a servant. They eventually owned substantial property in Australia. Any information appreciated.