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Transportation
Owen Kennedy was transported on the Constant, departing 9th May 1843 and arriving 29th Aug 1843 with 121 passengers.
The 'Constant ' was a barque of about 500 tons, owned and commanded by John Hemery, a Jersey man. Departed Dublin 9 May 1843 arrived Van Diemens Land 29 August 1843. 204 male passengers 201 arrived Ship Master Jn S Hemery. Ship Surgeon Jn S Hampton. 99th Regiment onboard. Also 6 women and 9 children.
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Convict Notes
Owen Kennedy was convicted at Dublin on 7 Jan 1843 for Burglary. One previous conviction. Life sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the ship 'Constant' arriving 26 Aug 1843. Ship's report: well behaved and good conduct. In charge of boys mess. Strongly recommended for his good conduct. Aged 38yrs; 5'9"; farm labourer/ploughman; Roman Catholic; cannot read or write; reddish hair; freckled arms. Native place - Co. Kildare. Married man - wife Margaret, at native place. Four children. Mother - Katherine Sisters - Jane & Bess Station Gang. Clear conduct record Ticket of Leave 25 Oct 1853 1/2/1856: Drunk. Fined 5/-. Conditional Pardon 15/1/1856