Married Mary 20 September 1831, at Perth, Swan River Colony. Mary came with her parents Saul and Sarah Spice. John served in the 63rd Regiment of Foot for 14 years, 230 days and was discharged in WA on 30 April 1834 at his own request. His character reference 'A well conducted soldier'. He served in Portugal, England, Ireland and the Swan River Colony. He is also recorded as 'Colonial Messenger'. He and his wife went farming at Upper Swan/Henley Brook. He and three other soldiers took up land at the 'Great Lakes' (Joondalup) - 184½ acres. His name is perpetuated in the suburb of Connolly (Shire of Wanneroo). Connolly was killed when he was thrown from his horse on a thundery night on 24 March 1852. He is buried at 'All Saints' Henley Brook, Upper Swan. His widow Mary farmed at Bindoon and Greenough, W.A. Mary died 30 January 1892 at Greenough.