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Transportation
John Kelcher was transported on the Lonach, departing 16th May 1825 and arriving 4th Sep 1825 with 144 passengers.
On Sunday last arrived from Ireland, with 143 male prisoners, the ship Lonnorch, Captain W. H. Driscoll. She sailed from Cork the 16th of May, and lost one prisoner on the passage. The guard consists of Lieutenant Donelan, 57th Regt, with a detachment of the same corps. Dr. Osborne, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent. Passengers, Mr. Drew and Mr. Stubbs. Sydney Gazette, Thurs 8 Sep 1825.
Lonach (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John Kelcher, age on arrival, 38, per Lonach (1825), Tried at Cork, 1824, 7 years, Vagrancy. DOB 1787. Native place, Cork area. Ploughman. ---------------------------------------------------- Convict Index, 1791-1873. John Keleher, Lonach, 1825, Certificate of Freedom, 11 Apr 1831. 31/0293.