...a continuation post to Arani Heritage visit.
18th March 2017.
Col. Robert Kelly was killed by his subordinate Col. Vigor in a duel on the 29th September 1790 and was buried in
Arani Fort. After two years, this monument was constructed by Col. Vigor's son Col. Urba Vigors The monument is in the form of obelisk stands to a height of 45 feet.
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SACRED
to the memory of
COL. ROBERT KELLY
Who departed this life in the
vicinity
Of arnee Sep 29 AD1790 A AES52
THIS MONUMENT
Was erected by
L COL URBA VIGORS
as a mark of respect for
a gallant soldier
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
Hi Velu Chamy,
ReplyDeleteI am looking for ancestors of Col Robert Kelly.
I am also keen to obtain a portrait of Col Robert Kelly.
Kindly advise. My e-mail address is sunilbhasin59@gmail.com
Thanks, Sunil Bhasin
Hello Sunil Bhasin, Col. Robert Kelly was my Great (x3?) Grandfather. I would love to connect with you if possible? Our family has pieced together a substantial amount regarding our history.
DeleteCan you please send the Photo through my mail, to add in this post. veluchamy.v.a2002@gmail.com
DeleteHello I am researching the life of Isabella Kelly (born Fordyce) who was Colonel Robert Kelly's daughter-in.law through her marriage with Colonel Robert Kelly's eldest son Robert Hawke. Any information you could share on the history of Robert Kelly would be very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteE-mail roellbach-besch@t-online.de