Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Dennis Keily was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 21st Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 201 passengers.
Governor Ready (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Indentures (hand written) |
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Convict Notes
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.
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.