Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed Joseph Vale
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
Joseph partnered Mary Baker (Surrey 1840) 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
Joseph was convicted at Warwick Assizes about 1830 and sentenced to life transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Lord Melville on 21 October 1830
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
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Joseph was convicted on 18 Mar 1844 Maitland with Mary Baker (Surrey) of poisoning murder John Thornton (Mary's husband) on 16 Jan 1844 at Mulberry Creek near Newcastle 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 p3
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
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Joseph Vale and Mary Thornton nee Baker were hanged 17 April 1844 Maitland Gaol NSW.
Source; Maitland Mercury 20 Apr 1844 p2 and Sydney Morning Herald 21 Mar 1844 p4 & 19 Apr 1844 p3
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 11/7, p.379
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