Jonathan Forward [SEP] residence
Jonathan Forward
Jonathan Forward (1680–1760) was a London merchant primarily responsible for convict transportation to the American colonies from 1718 to 1739. In accordance with the Transportation Act 1717, Forward was contracted to transport felons from Newgate Prison and from numerous home counties.
Marriage.
Forward married Susannah before 1712. Daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1712 and died in 1789. On 19 December 1734, Elizabeth married Robert Byng, fourth son of Rear-Admiral George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington. 
Career.
Jonathan
optimism can seem forced. Sad to acknowledge, perhaps, that it’s the darker stories that work best."
- Cressida Connelly ends her review in "The Spectator" with ""The Deportees" may not be Doyle at his very best, but it’s still a highly enjoyable read"
Publication history.
- 2007, UK, Jonathan Cape, , Pub date Sep 2007, Hardback
- 2007, Canada, Knopf, , Pub date Sep 2007, Hardback
- 2007, UK, Jonathan