Patrick KELLY....convict

MonaghanMonaghan (Monaghan)

Would love any information regarding my ggg grandfather Patrick Kelly. I have very little information about him. I know he was a native of County Monaghan and was a Roman Catholic.

Patrick Kelly was born abt 1793 and was a linen weaver before being convicted of theft and transported to Australia.
He was sentenced for theft at a trial in County Monaghan in March 1814 and received a term of 7 years. He was transported to Australia on the convict ship "Canada lll" leaving Cork on 5 Dec 1814 and arriving in Port Jackson on 5 Aug 1815.
Would Irish newspapers have reported the court proceedings or is it possible to access court records of the trial? I'd really appreciate any help.
Fond regards

Cazwhit from Australia

IrelandXO member

14 years ago

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please see earlier post

IrelandXO member

14 years ago

Hi,

ive just seen your message about patrick kelly and i can give you a contact for someone at monaghan county library who may research some monaghan newspapers for you for a small fee. she did this for me and the info was good. if you wish to contact me direct as im also searching kelly co monaghan i will give you her details.my email for direct contact is stgkelly@hotmail.com

sean kelly

thomasmyles

14 years ago

Patrick KELLY....convict

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