Researching James Henry Jenkins bp. 6 May 1832 Temple, Bristol and his wife Elizabeth Thomson bp.9 Mar 1834 Saint George, Bristol m.Nov 1853 St Pauls, Bedminster. Left England for Australia on the ship "Maria Hay" arriving Geelong, Victoria, Australia 23 July 1854.

Parents of James Henry Jenkins are William Jenkins (sea captain/mariner) & Hannah Maria Hawkins
Parents of Elizabeth Thomson are Miles Thomson (carpenter) & Mahala Morgan

Children of James & Elizabeth

1. William 1855-1858
2. James Henry 1856-1897
3. Louisa Jane 1857-1943
4. Charles Wesley 1858-1955
5. John Wesley 1861-1938
6. Matthew Henry 1863-1864
7. Minnie 1865-1866
8. Elizabeth 1866-1917
9. Florence Maria 1869-1969
10. Edwin 1870-1870
11. Emma 1870-1870
12. Thomas 1871-1871