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Transportation
John Kelly was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 13th Jul 1829 and arriving 14th Dec 1829 with 200 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 124 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Trial; Glasgow - 17 April 1828 High Court of Justiciary Trial Papers Title Trial papers relating to Samuel Barr, Margaret Lanagan, John Kelly Name John Kelly Role Accused Crime Theft and reset of theft Trial Date 17 April 1828 Trial Location Glasgow Verdict Guilty Verdict Comments Guilty in terms of own confession. Sentence Transportation - 7 years NRS Reference JC26/1828/212 List of Accused Name and Designation Age Birthplace Crime *** John Kelly Theft and reset of theft *** Margaret Lanagan (m.s. Dougharty), wife of Michael Lanagan, labourer Theft and reset of theft *** Samuel Barr Theft and reset of theft [Transported per Ship: Morley Voyage: 5th Aug 1829 - Arrival: 3rd Dec 1829 Place of Arrival: New South Wales