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Transportation
Joseph Back was transported on the Atlas, departing 16th Jan 1816 and arriving 22nd Jul 1816 with 196 passengers.
Atlas (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 250 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Lewis Assizes July 24. CROWN SIDE. Joseph Back, James Kemp, and Peter Howell, were all arraigned on separate indictments, for forging and uttering Bank of England notes, at Brighton. They were also charged other indictments with having forged notes in their possession. They pleaded guilty to the latter indictments, in consequence which the Bank offered no evidence no evidence on the higher charges. They were consequently acquitted on those charges, and sentenced to be transported 14 years the latter convictions. The Globe, 26 July 1815.
Sent to Hobart on the Brig Kangaroo. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON13-1-1$init=CON13-1-1p62
Son of Henry Back and his wife Hannah of East Sussex England. Wife and two sons in England. Married again in Portland Victoria, where he settled after serving his sentence. Two sons in Australia, one George Henry Back buried in Old North Cemetary, Portland, Victoria Died aged 26 years. Obituary for Joseph in Portland Guardian, Friday, February 22 1850. Varius sources, Parish registers, Census returns, etc.