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Voyage
Transportation
John Kelly was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831 Prisoners No; 31 - 3147 Indent No; 16 Name; John Kelly Age; 20 years. Reads. Married. Native Place; Down Trade or calling; Stuccoer ? - 1 year Offence; Burglary Trial; Antrim - 23 March 1831 - Lifer Previous Convictions; None Height; 5 ft. 3 in Remarks; BROTHER; James Kelly per last ship
25872 Kelly John - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1846 25 November Newcastle MM. Obtained Ticket of Leave.
Born - Down County Ireland. Married brother James Kelly arrived last ship per Waterloo (2). Numerous colonial sentences.