Andrew Kelly

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Summary

Born
Jan 1830
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Apr 1842
Arrival
Jul 1842
Death
Apr 1853
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Personal Information

Name: Andrew Kelly
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1830
Death: 26th Apr 1853
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Durham Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1842
Arrival: 28th Jul 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Andrew Kelly was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 6th Apr 1842 and arriving 28th Jul 1842 with 230 passengers.

ElphinstoneElphinstone (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 64
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Robyn Everist avatar
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on 10th September 2025

1842 - Aged 12 years when transported for 7 years. TAHO Convict conduct record https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-25/CON33-1-25P112 Subsequently transported https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-25/CON33-1-25P112 26 April 1853 - executed for murder

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 15th April 2025

No; 1539 Death Under Sentence - CON63-1-2/1355275 Colonial Trial/s; Hobart Town. 19 July 1849, Sentence; 7 years Stealing 13 shirts value: 52/- the property of Robert Charles Chester Eardley Wilmot. Verdict: Guilty 24 February 1853. Offence; Murder. Verdict; Guilty Died 26 April 1853. EXECUTED at Launceston P. H. The Cornwall Chronicle. Sat 9 Apr 1853. Page 2 SUPREME COURT—CRIMINAL SITTINGS. Thursday, April 7 James Dallon and Andrew Kelly were placed at the bar charged with the wilful murder of Thomas Buckmaster, on the 6th January last. The prisoners pleaded not guilty. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65579924?searchTerm=Andrew%20Kelly