Dennis Keily

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Sep 1828
Arrival
Jan 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Dennis Keily
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Aliases: Kelly, Doolan, Denis Kelly

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1828
Arrival: 17th Jan 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Dennis Keily was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.

Governor ReadyGovernor Ready (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Indentures (hand written)

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 28th July 2025

Denis Kelly, alias Doolan, was indicted for stealing horse, the property of Denis Keily. The prosecutor stated that he had lost the horse from his ground near Kanturk, and in seven days after found it in Cork in the possession Mr. Lane, drawing dung. Mr. Nicholas Bailer stated, that he  that he had been called on, and told that a horse was selling under very suspicious circumstances, and on repairing to the place and questioning the prisoner, his replies were very equivocal that he arrested and committed him to Bridewell. The horse was afterwards claimed and identified by the prosecutor. Guilty. Sentence of death entered, to be recommended for commutation to transportation. Southern Reporter, 23 Aug 1827.

Wendy Smith avatar
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on 8th May 2020

The Convict Indentures state that Dennis Keily or Kelly was 21 years old. He could read and write; religion Catholic; status single and a native of County Cork. He was an ploughman and shepherd. He was convicted at Cork on 22 August 1827 of horse stealing and sentenced to life. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height - 5 feet 4 1/4 inches; complexion ruddy; hair dark brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 5. Assigned to Mr John Eales, Hunter's River. Received ticket of leave in 1837 (number 37/379) and conditional pardon.