| Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed John Thornton | 
Researcher (Brian & Toni ) |  | 
 Biographies
| John was murdered by  Mary Baker( Surrey 1840) and Joseph Vale (Lord Melville 1836). Source; Sydney Morning Herald 21 March 1844 page 4
 Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
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| John was convicted at Gloucester Quarter Sessions on 1 July 1834 and sentenced to 7 years transportation, he arrived Sydney aboard Mary Ann on 26 October 1835 and had Ticket of Leave 39/2062 Maitland. Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
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| With the consent of the Governor John married Mary Baker (Surrey 1840) on 15 February 1841 Christ Church Newcastle NSW. Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 July 2014
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| John Thornton was murdered (poison) by his wife Mary Baker (Surrey) and Joseph Vale (Lord Melville) on 16 January 1844 at Mulberry Creek near Newcastle NSW. Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 20 July 2014
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| Source; Sydney Morning Herald 21 Mar 1844 p4 and Morning Chronicle Sydney 3 Feb 1844 p4 and Maitland Mercury 16 Mar 1844 p2 & 19 Mar 1844 p2 with other reports 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 11/10, p.106
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