Anne Fleming and Catherine Jennis in the 75 year of her age." Alan Bray suggested that the use of the term "Friend" in this memorial is indication of a particular friendship between Fleming and Jennis, and therefore this is probably an early example of domestic partnership. Anne Fleming was the daughter of John Fleming (1674-1764) and Sarah Fleming (1693-1759). The Fleming family is buried inside the church of St. Mary Virgin in Great Snoring, while Anne and Catherine are buried in their vault in Wiveton parish church with other relatives of Catherine, from the Garrett family. The two churches are less than 15 miles apart.
Anne Jane Thornton himself emigrated to America, although her sister still lived there and was glad to hear news of Anne Jane. The Lord Mayor booked Thornton a seat on the London to Liverpool coach, and she left for Ireland on 2 April 1835. On 13 April, a newspaper in Ballyshannon reported her arrival in Donegal. Thornton's story became even better known after she wrote an autobiographical book, "The Interesting Life and Wonderful Adventures of that Extraordinary Woman Anne Jane Thornton, the Female Sailor". King William IV granted Thornton a pension of £10 a year, while a Mr Andrew Murray gave her the