Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Mary Baker
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Mary partnered Joseph Vale (Lord Melville 1836) in murder John Thornton (Mary Ann 1835).
Source; Sydney Morning Herald 21 March 1844 page 4
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
Mary was convicted at Central Criminal Court on 3 February 1840 of robbery and sentenced to 10 years transportation, she arrived Sydney aboard Surrey on 13 July 1840 .
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
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With the consent of the Governor Mary married John Thornton (Mary Ann 1835) on 15 February 1841 Christ Church Newcastle NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
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Mary was convicted on 18 March 1844 Maitland with John Vale (Lord Melville) of poisoning murder of her husband John Thornton (Mary Ann) on 16 Jan 1844 at Mulberry Creek and both sentenced to death
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
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Source; Maitland Mercury 27 Jan 1844 p2 & 3 Feb 1844 p2 & 16 Mar 1844 p2 & 19 Mar 1844 p2 and Morning Chronicle Sydney 3 Feb 1844 p4 & 20 Apr 1844 p3 & 24 Apr 1844 p 3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
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Mary Thornton nee Baker and Joseph Vale were hanged 17 April 1844 Maitland Gaol NSW.
Source; Sydney Morning Herald 21 Mar 1844 p4 & 19 Apr 1844 p3 and Maitland Mercury 20 April 1844 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/12, p.175
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