Hello Kylie

Nice to get your message today. Tried to reply earlier, but I do not think I was successful, so will try again. My husband is also a descendant of John and Esther through their daughter Margaret (Maggie) who was my husband's Grandmother. That would make John and Esther his Great Grandparents. Yes Charles was indeed a convict, and he had two brothers who were also convicts. There were three older brothers as well, one of whom died as a young lad. The other two went on to breed in England whilst the three younger ones all have many descendants in Australia. If you wish to make contact personally, please write to me on: dmcd8656@bigpond.net.au

We will be away for a month after today, but I would be happy to discuss this further. Joseph, one of the other two convict brothers is still a mystery to us, though he did come to Australia as a convict.

Cheers for now