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Joseph was convicted at Derby Quarter Sessions on 04 April 1815 of "Feloniously cutting a rope at the front of an engine and for damaging the same."  Sentence of 7 years.  Description:  5'5" tall, dark brown hair, hazel eyes.  He was transported to Australia, and arrived in Port Jackson (Sydney) on board the "Fanny" on 25 April 1816. We know all about his life and family in Australia however I was wondering if someone could get me some additional information on his Offence, Trial, and his family history in the UK before his transportation.