John and James Kenny (B. 1770 and 1771 respectively) were tried in Co. Carlow in 1791 for robbery and sentenced to 7 years in Australia. They were aboard the Boddingtons in 1793 and served their time in NSW. Both were strong Catholics and advertised to the running of a catholic school in The Rocks, Sydney. John was hung in Parramatta, NSW in 1807 for murder. James started a school in Windsor, NSW and had a family. James married Alice Bird in 1811 at St Matthews Church, Windsor and died in 1843 at Inveralochry/Goulburn/Glen Kenny, NSW. James was a constable and had an understanding of the law.

I would love to hear from anyone with information about the family in Ireland, as after years of searching I still can't confirm the birth place or family of John and James.

Thank you!

hi john kenny here trying to trace family ancesstors in Austrailia Names John and James im from Carlow ireland

I am so pleased to hear from you John!

Do you know any details in particular so that we can try and match the families up?

yes but can you contact me at my e mail dogracer46@hotmail.com