What kind of a childhood and family life did he have?

Kelly was born between June 1854 and June 1855. Ned was baptized by an Augustinian priest. As a boy he obtained basic schooling and risked his life to save another boy. As a reward, he was given a green sash which he wore under his armor in his final showdown. Ned didn't really have an easy childhood because of his fathers death when he was 11, he then became the families bread winner.