Ned Kelly's life and his dreadful ending By B.albion Jan 1, 1840 john 'red' kelly was transported from irealnd by train Jun 19, 1854 the birth of ned Period: Jun 19, 1854 to Nov 11, 1880 ned kelly Jan 1, 1861 Dan Kelly born near Beveridge, in Victoria. Apr 19, 1869 A 14-year-old Kelly assaults a Chinese pig farmer and spends close to two weeks in police custody Oct 19, 1870 Arrested again for assault Mar 19, 1871 Arrested for riding a stolen horse and fighting with police. Sentenced to three years' jail. Apr 19, 1878 Kelly goes into hiding after being accused of assaulting a police officer. Oct 19, 1878 Kelly and his gang kill three police from a group sent to track him down at Stringy Bark Creek in bushland near Mansfield. Dec 20, 1878 Kelly and his gang hold up a bank in Euroa. Feb 20, 1879 Kelly and his gang dress as cops and rob a bank in Jerilderie. Jan 1, 1880 dan kelly dies by suicide Jun 20, 1880 Shootout between police and the Kelly gang at Glenrowan Inn. Kelly is arrested, the three members of his gang die in the shootout. Oct 20, 1880 Kelly faces trial and is sentenced to death. Nov 11, 1880 Kelly is hanged. ned kelly was hanged at the old maelbourne goal Aug 31, 2011 ned kelly identified