Joseph Buck

Joseph Buck was a framework knitter and was involved in the Luddite Rebellion from 1811-1813 in Nottinghamshire.

He is mentioned in the following depositions:

• ......his master knew of his going, and was asked by Joseph Buck and Joseph Kettledon to go with them and Buck told his master that if he did not go with them or give them money he would break his frame and he saw his master give Buck some money but can't say how much....Taken from the deposition of George Jeffrey 14 November 1811.
• ....That about an hour before he left home Joseph Buck came into his Master's shop and asked him for some money for Ned Lud's family who were dry, and that his master gave Buck something.  Buck also said two men were come from Arnold to inform them "They were upon Papplewick Forest" waiting for some ____ going.Taken from the deposition of Robert Hodges 14 November 1811.