In what ways are Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre similar?

Charlotte Bronte was raised partially by her religious aunt after the death of her mother.  Jane Eyre was also raised by her religious aunt.  Charlotte and her sisters were sent to a religious school.  While at the school, two of her sisters, Elizabeth and Maria, became sick and died.  In the novel, Jane was sent away to a religious school.  While there, she befriended a fellow student, Helen.  Soon Helen became ill and died.  

Charlotte left home to become a governess when she became an adult.  In the novel, Jane also became a governess as a grown woman.  Charlotte met a minister who gave her an offer of marriage.  She was not in love with him, and after consideration she refused his proposal.  Jane met St. John Rivers, who was also a minister.  When he proposed, she refused.  

In the end, Charlotte did marry the minister.  In the novel, Jane married Mr. Rochester.