Thomas STOCKTON
DR. T C STOCKTON, 1911; WILL OF PARENTS PROVED 1 MAR 1747/8; removed to Menallen Twsp, then in York (now Adams) Co, PA where he purchased 300 acres of land in 1765. His son, Robert, had preceded him to that place... In later life he took up his residence with his dau., Elizabeth Waddell, at Chambersburg and removed with her to a place near Mercersberg, PA. where he died May 31, 1795 "A very old man aged over 86 years." He was an elder of the Presby. Church and was buried at Church Hill Cem. at Upper West Conocheague Church 2 or 3 miles east of Chambersburg. This church no longer exists. REV. WAR COMMISSIONED CAPT OF 8TH CO, 4TH BATT. YORK CO, PA; PA Archives, 6th Series, Vol. 2, pg 506 (this was his son, Thomas b. c1743) DAR LIST OF PATRIOTS, 1986, VOL III, PG 651; PS-PA (RANK AND STATE) DAR INDEX OF THE ROLLS OF HONOR (ANCESTOR'S INDEX) INDEX PG 362 - VOL 128 PG 4 DAR application #127012, Nina Stewart; 16201; 509382, JoAnn Reed (Jane Brice) DAR #162061 MAUDE RAYMOND GAVER; Thomas (1709-1795) member of committee for sonfiscation of estates. d. Mercersburg, PA Commissioner of York Co, 1765-68 WILL FROM DR. T.C. STOCKTON'S BOOK, PG 238; "In the name of God Amen, October the 19th 1794. I Thomas Stockton, in Twsp of Peters, Co. of Franklin, Province of PA, being sick and weak in body but yet in Perfect Mind and memory blessed be God for it. Calling to Mind the mortality of my body I ordain this to be my Last Will and Testament. First of all I recommend my Soul to God that gave it trusting that thro the Death and Suffering of Jesus Christ at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again and ever live in glory with my blessed redeemer. My will is that I be decently buried at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and as for the Worldy Goods it hath pleased God to endue me with I leave them as follows viz: That Note which I have of my son Thomas Stockton I do bequeath to my son John Stockton his heirs and Assigns. and further that 50 pounds that was Due to me in the year 1786 I bequeath what is due of it only the interest to my son David Stockton, the Remainder to my daughter Elizabeth Waddell. And the other 50 pounds which Was Due in the year 1787 I Do bequeath as followeth. I first allow my funeral Charges occurring thereon, to be paid out of it, and the remainder as followeth. I do bequeath 10 pounds out of it to my son Robert Stockton, and 15 pounds unto my Daughter Isabella Neilson, and 10 pounds to my Daughter Mary Bard, and 10 pounds to my Daughter Margaret Johnston, and 5 pounds to my son Thomas Stockton. I further do order and appoint my soninlaw, William Waddell to be My Whole and Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament revokeing Disanuling and Disallowing all former Wills and Testaments whatsoever made or commended by me before the day and year writen above. P.S. I do allow my bed and clothes to my daughter Elizabeth Waddell except my curtains; I do given them to my Daughter Isabella Neilson. And further I do bequeath to my Grandson Thomas Stockton my Great Coat and Strait Coat and my breaches to my son John Stockton. As witness My hand and Seal the day and year above written. Wit: Thomas and William Waddell." WILLIAM FRANCIS CREGAR, 1888, "Ancestry of Samuel Stockton White" says in Appendix VIII, The Virginia Stocktons; III Thomas Stockton of Berkeley Co., WVA, b. c.1709. About 1770 Thomas removed to Chambersburg, PA where his son Robert was already settled. Thomas and daughter, Elizabeth Wadell removed to Mercersburg, PA where he died 3 MAY 1795 age 86 plus. He was an elder of the Presbyterian Church." (birthplace is unknown. may have come to America with father as a full grown man (?) Dar appl. 509382, Jo Ann Reed Cole, 4x gt grdau Ruth Setterquist; sources, Dr. T.C.Stockton, 1911; Commem. Biographical Hist of Washington Co., PA by Beers, 1893, pg 444, 751 (says was native of VA) and came to Chambersburg at an early age; Amer. Rev. Soldiers of Franklin Co., PA, by V.S. Fendrick, pg 206 (Will Peters Twsp, Franklin Co) pewholder at Rocky Springs Church; Engles notes and Queries, 4th series, Vol 2 (pew holder at Rocky Springs Church, Letterkenny Twp, Franklin Co., also pewholders, William Wadell, Robert Stockton and John Fleming). Joan Ewing, 1/91; HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CO, PA 1893, PG 444; Mrs Byron Painter, "Thomas Stockton died at Mercersburg, PA., May 31, 1795, aged about 86 years. He had lived near Chambersburg with his son Robert, and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. In his will he mentions his children: Thomas, John, David, and Robert, Elizabeth Waddell, Isabella Neilson, Mary Bard and Margaret Johnson. ...." CLIFF NEILSON, 3703 MOSS BROOKE CT., FAIRFAX, VA 22031; research below: CC Neilson: YC Deed 2H-312: George Hodgon (sic) Wt. 5 OCT 1738 and surveyed unto him 300 a, more or less: George Hodges sold 20 AUG 1765 to Thomas Stockton: Thomas Stockton sold 28 APR 1777 to David Stockton, both yeoman of Menallen Twsp, for 750 pounds, 200 a & allowance 6%: 1777 Joiners: Michael Harbolt, formerly Moses Harlan, Robert McIlhenny, Robert Chambers: "Divided off from other part of Original tract, no David Potts, i.e. the division line", Wit.: John Stockton and Robert Chambers, Jr. ibid. 2H-314 2 JUN 17.2: George Chandler, Montgomery Co., MD, Mill Wright to Nathan Hendricks of Menallen Twsp, yeoman recites Hodges warrant and conveyance to Thomas Stockton, supra, Thomas Stockton 18 OCT 1768 to Thomas Stockton, Jr. 80a bearings and distances given, but apparently no joiners listed. Thomas Stockton, Jr. 17 AUG 1773 to David Stockton, David Stockton 10 MAY 1774 to David Potts, and Alice his wife 29 OCT 1787 to George Chandler, the Grantor supra. PENNSYLVANIA WILLS 1682-1834, CHESTER CO; (HH); John White, W. Nottingham, yeoman; will dated 30 aug 1743. Proved 29 DEC 1743; Book B, pg 148; To brother Thomas White wearing apparel. To wife, Catherine my plantation and all moveables also executrix; Wti. Thomas Stockton, Frances Stockton, John Poak DEED BOOK BB, VOL 2, PP 293-5; 23 APR 1752 Thomas Stockton & wife. FRANCES sold to Adam Hope 198 acres (inherited from his father) 20 JUL 1752 witnessed the sale of a timber mill in Menallen Twsp between Samuel McClure and David McConaughy. 30 AUG 1743, Thomas and Frances Stockton witnessed the will of John White of W. Nottingham Twsp. 31 OCT 1758, Deed of Sale from Adam Goudy to Thomas Stocton, York Co., PA, recorded 3 APR 1759, Albemarle Co., VA. Deed Book 2-4, pg 84 14 DEC 1758 executor with Samuel McFarran for Will of Robert Moore of Menallen. Moore named wife Jean and children William, Robert and James. Taxed in West Nottingham Twsp, 1734-1748; 1750 taxed in Sadsbury Twsp, first documented evidence in that county. 1750 taxes based on 60 acres, 8 bushels of winter grain, 2 horses, 3 cows, 6 sheep and no servants or negroes. Taxed 1762 and 1772 in Menallen Twsp. Served as road Viewer several times 1760-1768; 1765 elected to 3 year term as a County Commissioner; 1768, one of 7 men appointed by April session of court to build a stone bridge over the Colorus Creek in York; Menallen Twsp Assessor 1774-1775. ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON CO., PA; Raymond Martin Bell,, 1506 First Ave N., Coralville, IA 1997; Thomas Stockton d. 1795 near Mercersburg, PA - wife Margaret Fleming; son of Robert; father of Robert OLIVE BATCHER, 2423 HAMILTON DR., AMES, IA 50014, "HILL-WALLACE fAMILY", 1995; cites Dr. TCStockton; Fendrick, Virginia S., "American Revolutionary Soldiers of Franklin Co., PA", Historical Works Committee, Franklin Co. Chapter DAR, 1944; Mudge, Rev Wm L, "The Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church and the Revolution", 1919, p 12; Deed Books: Lancaster Co., PA A:145, BB-1:293-5; York Co., PA, 2H:312, 2K:200, 1793; Franklin Co., PA, 6:184, 1804; Ross Co., OH, 8:152,153,171; Prowell, Geo., "History of York Co., PA", 1:256-7, 281, 483, 561, 1031, 1907, Chicago, IL; Will Books: Franklin Co., PA, A;337; Fendrick, Virginia S, "Courthouse Records, Chambersburg, PA", in "Collections of Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (ms, no date); Franklin Co., PA, "Miscellaneous Records", 2:91, (1940 ms at DAR Library, Washington, DC); Stockton Family File, #5869 York Historical Society, York Co., PA: "Vertical and Obituary Files" at Kittochtinny Historical Society, Chambersburg, PA
CC NIELSON, 3703 MOSS BROOKE CT., FAIRFAX, VA 22031, 5/96 SEE BOOK, PG 3-1 DEED OF SALE from Thomas Stockton and Frances his wife to Adam Hope, 23 APR 1752; recorded 24 DEC 1784, Lancaster Co., PA Book BB-I, pg 293-5
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR. Thomas Coates STOCKTON, 1911; Appendix, "Other Stocktons"; pg 240; lists children and says "removed to Kentucky". ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, WM.F.CREGAR, 1888, PG 116, "removed to KY" Ruth Setterquist, sources; Dr. T.C. Stockton, 1911, pg 238, 239, 240; Comm. Hist. of Washington Co., by Beers, 1893, pg 444, 751; LDS Archives, Etta May Skinner, Nounan, ID (deceased); Amer. Rec. Soldiers of Franklin Co., PA, V.S. Fendrick, pg 206; CORRECTED PER CLIFF NEILSON 7/93 to be Thomas 3, Thomas 2, Robert 1 PA ARCHIVES, SERIES III, VOL 21, RETURN OF TAXABLES, COUNTY OF YORK: STRABAN TWSP: 1779 211 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle: 1780 212 acres, 3 horses, 4 cattle: 1781 111 acres, 3 horses, 5 cattle: 1782 111 acres, 3 horses, 5 cattle (with Joseph, no land): 1783 211 acres, 9 inhabitants (with Joseph 4 inhab.) CC NEILSON, 5/96: "Thomas died intestate at 61 years on 10 OCT 1804 in Ross Co., OH. Bondsmen were John and Thomas Stockton (presumed to be his sons), Robert Steel and William Creighton, Sr (married to his niece, Ann Stockton, d/o David). Inventory for his estate was 7 pages, consisting of livestock, agricultural implements and household items. Estate of Thomas Stockton; Ross Co, OH Estate Case 8509. Thomas (or his son?) first appeared in Ross Co., records in 1802 when he purchased 100 acres in Union Twsp for 25 pounds current money of KY. Deed of Sale from Nathaniel Massie and Susan his wife to Thomas Stockton, 13 FEB 1802, Ross Co., OH Deed Book 2, p 204; Adjoing landowners were, David Stockton, John Dunlop, John McCafferty and John Mealhoups. "History of Ross and Highland Co's, OH, pg 64; 27 DEC 1803 Thomas was a grand juror. 1790 York Co., PA census; 2 males over 16; (Thomas & son Thomas); 3 males under 16 (John, William and ?); 3 females (wife, and 2 daus?) This COULD mean that Thomas had 1 more son (b 1774-78) and 2 more daughters (b 1770-72) than we know about now. Cliff notes there was also a listing for a James Stockton, currently unidentified in Straban Twp. But that does not account for the extra children on census listing. OLIVE BATCHER, 2423 HAMILTON DR., AMES, IA 50014; HER BOOK PUBLISHED 1995; "Thomas Stockton died 10 OCT 1804 intestate (at 61 years) near Chillicothe OH, the day after his wife, Mary died at 60 years; they were buried in one grave on the 11th. They had been married about 38 years. John and Thomas Stockton (presumably his sons), of Union Twsp, were administrators of the small estate, which included a Bible, psalm book, book of sermon, etc. [ow] [Sources; Green, Karen Maurer, "Pioneer Ohio Newspapers", 1(1793-1810); 188, 191, 224-5, 263, 1986' 2(1902-1878): 11, 14, 47, 1988, Galveston TX; "Ohio Source Records", p 26, 1986, Baltimore, MD; Correspondence with Clifford C. Neilson, Virginia McComas] Thomas received 80 acres of land in Menallen Twsp from his father in 1768, which, in 1773, he conveyed to his brother David, who sold it on 2 MAR 1795 to Nathan Hendricks. Thomas inherited 5 pounds from his father c1794, and was a member of the grand jury in DEC 1803 in Ross Co., OH [dgv] [Sources: "Deed Books; Lancaster Co., PA A:145, BB-1;293-5; York Co., PA, 2H:312; 2K:200, 1793; Franklin Co, PA 6:184, 1804; Ross Co., OH; 8:152, 153, 171; Will Books: Lancaster Co., PA, A:138, 140; J:230, 250; Franklin Co., PA A:337; York Co, PA, A-B:138, 140; Ross Co, OH, A:39, 106, 180, 346; B:4; Cecil Co, MD 4(1780-1783):49; "History of Ross and Highland Co., OH", p 64, 97-8, 1880 Cleveland, OH]
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX, p 240; married Mr. Bard per father's will. CLIFF NEILSON, 3703 MOSS BROOKE CT., FAIRFAX, VA 22031; estimated bith 1742, prob in West Nottingham, Chester, PA; m c1763 to (probably) James Jordan; died after 1794. She is called Mary Bare in her father's 1794 Will. James Jordan died 1776, leaving her with 7 children. OLIVE BATCHER, 2423 HAMILTON DR., AMES, IA 50014, "HALL-WALLACE FAMILY", 1995: Mary Stockton married __ Bard. She was a minor when she inherited 5 pounds from her grandmother, Isabel Stockton in 1747; she inhertied 10 pounds from her father c1794. [she was not traced]. Cites Dr. TCStockton and the 2 wills
OLIVE BATCHER, 2423 Hamilton Dr., Ames, IA 50010, 9/90; DEATH NOTICE from "Pioneer Ohio Newspapers 1793-1810; Scioto Gazette and Chillicothe Advertizer, dated 17 SEP 1807; David Stockton Sen. age 60, died at his farm near Chillicothe on Saturday evening 12 SEP 1807. He left a widow and 9 children. Listed as freeman in 1777 PA; 2nd LT in 6th Co., 4th Batt, York Co., militia in APR 1778, commanded by Col John Andrew and Capt John Stockton his brother. in 1779, David served as Captain of the 3rd Co., 4th Batt. York Co., militia under Col Andrew and was captain of other companies of 4th Batt in 1782,3,6 [ejpw, dgw, go Olive Batcher says David died at 63 years, making birth c1744.; and dau, Mary married 1798 in Mercersburg, so David moved after 1798. MARTIN TRUMAN AND HIS DESC., DORIS RONEY BOWERS, PG 11 VIRGINIA MCCOMAS, PEORIA, AZ 1989 CLIFF NEILSON, 3703 Moss Brooke Ct., Fairfax, VA 22031 PAT STOCKTON, 620 S. Pinto Pl., TUCSON, AZ 85748, 1988 WILL OF DAVID PROVED 1807 ROSS CO, OH; "In the name of God, Amen. I, David Stockton, Sr, being of sound mind and memory tho' weak in body, recollecting that it is appointed unto all men once to die - do this 1th day of September, 1807, make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following viz: In the first place I commend my body to the grave to be buried in a decent and Christian manner in the hopes of a happy and joyful resurrection and my soul to God who gave it. And the worldly goods with which the Lord has blessed me I distribute in the following manner: 1st to my beloved wife, I will a horse and saddle, her choice of 2 cows, her bed and furniture, the table and chairs in the house, the kitchen furniture and her living off the plantation during her life with the free and undisturbed use of the home in which I now live. 2nd. to my sons, David and William, I give and bequeath a part of a tract of land lying in Ross Co, Duffs Fork of Deer Creek, containing 450 acres viz: to William I give and bequeath 1/3 part to be laid off on the upper side and to David I give and bequeath 1/3 part to be laid off adjoining the former as to include the improvement he has made, to them respectfully, and their heirs in fee simple forever. 3rd, to my sons Robert, Samuel and John, I give and bequeath the tract of land on which I now live containing 200 acres. This tract of land I allow to be valued at the death of my wife and the valuation in to 5 equal parts, two of these parts I give and bequeath to Robert, 1 1/2 to Samuel and 1 1/2 to John, to them respectfully and to their heirs in fee simple forever. 4th to the heirs of my son Caleb, deceased, to my dau. Fanny Campbell and to my dau Polly Withrow to each of them I give one dollar. 5th to my son George, I give and bequeathh 1/3 part of 450 acres of land on Duffs Creek, which I purchased from John McDougal and to his heirs in fee simple forever. 6th to each of my sons, David, George, William, Robert, Samuel and John, I also give a horse and saddle- to the 2 stock, the horses now acknowledged as their property & to the others such as my estate may be able to afford them. To each of dau.s Peggy McDougal and Ann Creighton, I give 1 dollars. This distribution of my estate I hereby and ordain after the payment of all debts and demands that may be against it -- Now that my last will and testament may be fuly executed according to the true intent and meankind I hereby nominate and appoint for executor my good and faithful friend Col. James Armstrong, Esq. to act for me and in my name in all cases according to my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal day and year first above written. signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Mary Stockton and Catherine Dickison. X his mark (dated 23 JUL 1752; proved 23 SEP 1752, Lancaster Co,PA, WB J-1, p 240) THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, Dr. T.C. Stockton, 1911, APPENDIX, pg 245, #33; rem. from York, PA to Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH ab. the year 1800. The name of his wife appears to have been Ann, as a record found in an old family Bible by one of his desc. reads, "Mrs. Ann Stockton, consort of David Stockton, departed this life March 28, 1810, aged 60 years. REV. WAR CAPT OF 3RD CO, 4TH BATT, YORK CO, PA; PA ARCHIVES, 6TH SERIES, VOL 2, PG 509 DAR LIST OF PATRIOTS, 1986, VOL III, PG 651; CAPT-PA DAR INDEX OF THE ROLLS OF HONOR (ANCESTOR'S INDEX), PG 362; VOL 137, PG 220 = #136692, Emma Douglas Thurman Bludworth Lake, gt gt grndau. DAR 162061 MAUDE RAYMOND GAVER; 2d Lt 6th Co., Col. Smith Reg. and Capt of 3rd Co., 4th Batt, York Co. militia William Francis Cregar, 1888, "ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE: says, "Son of (of Thomas b c1709; d 3 MAY 1795) David of York PA, later Chillicothe, OH" Ruth Setterquist, sources; Dr. T.C. Stockton, 1911; DAR Rec. 680705; Will of father, Thomas, names son, David; Comm. Bio. Rec. of Washington Co., PA by Beers 1893, pg 44, 751; Listing of inhabitants in 1779, Adams Co., PA by V. McQuillis, 1983, pg 9 (formed from York Co, 1800) lists David Stockton, Menallen Twsp. Cliff Neilson, 2/91: cites PA Archives, series 3, Vol XXI, 1779, pg 71, Menallen Twsp, David*, John & Joseph (*=landowner) tax roll entires; 1780, pg 209, David, John & Joseph; 1781, pg 408, David*, John and Joseph; 1782, pg 513, David*, John; 1783, pg 758, David* and John. York Co., Deed Bk, Vol 2H: 312-3 (C. Neilson 1777 David bought land in Menallen Twsp from Thomas Stockton, either father or brother; York Co., Deed Bk, Vol. 2K: 280, 1793 David and wife, Ann, sold land to Nathan Hendricks in Menallen Twp.; PA Archives, series 2, Vol XIV, p. 513 David Stockton as a 2d Lt on April 5, 1778 in 6th Co., 4th Bn, York Co., Militis; Capt. John Stockton was in command. On p. 533, he was a Capt. on June 17, 1779 in the 3rd Co., 4th Bn.; PA Archives, series 6, Vol. II and III, show him as a Captain on pp. 509, 589, 684(II) in 1779, 1783, 1782 and p. 1455 (III in 1784, consistently in the 4th Bn. but with different Companies. PA ARCHIVES, SERIES III, VOL 21; RETURN OF TAXABLES, COUNTY OF YORK: MENALLEN TWSP, 1779: Stockton, David 200 acres 4 horses, 6 cattle (also Joseph & John who had no land) 1781: 200 acres, 1 negro, 5 horses, 6 cattle(also Joseph and John who had no land); 1782: 200 acres, 4 horses, 5 cattle (also John, no land): 1783: 200 acres, 7 inhabitants (also John, no land 4 inhab. Joseph is with Thomas) CLIFF NEILSON: 23 FEB 1802 David purchased from Nathaniel Massie and wife Susan, a 100 acres parcel for 85 pounds current money of Kentucky; Ross Co., OH Deed Book 2, p 208; adjoing land owners were Thomas Stockton, James Dunlap, John Mealhoups and William Kerrs. Automated ARchives, CD-151; David was taxed in 1806, 1807, 1808 in the 1st District; Ann, his widow was taxed in Union Twsp in 1809
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX, PG 247 PAT STOCKTON 620 S PINTO PL, TUCSON, AZ 85748 1988 Married 27 AUG 1770, PA C.C. Neilson 3703 Moss Brooke Ct., Fairfax, VA 22031, 9/90 from Fairview Cem, Mercersburg, PA; estimated birth 1749, probably in Sadsbury, Lancaster Co., PA. She died in 1808 probably in Peters Twsp, near Mercersburg, Franklin Co, and was buried in the Fairview Cem. at Mercersburg. Married William Waddell, s/o James and Elizabeth (Goudy) Waddell, of Chester Co, PA on 21 AUG 1770. OLIVE BATCHER, 2423 HAMILTON DR., AMES, IA 50014; HER BOOK PUBLISHED, 1995; "Elizabeth Stockton was born c1739 and died in 1808 in Mercersbug, PA. On 27 AUG 1770, she married William Waddell (1744-29 SEP 1829) in Peters Twsp. Both were buried in Fairview Cemetery, Franklin Co., PA. Elizabeth inherited a 50 pound note due her father in 1796. William fought in the Revolutionary was under Capt James and John McConnell, and on 28 JUL 1777, he fought in Capt. George Crawford's Company, Col. James Dunlap's Marching Battalion, Cumberland, Co., Militia; Fendrick, Virginia S., "American Revolutionary Soldiers of Franklin Co., PA", Historical Works Committee, Franklin Co., Chapter DAR, 1944; Mudge, Rev. Wm. L., "The Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church and the Revolution", 1919, pf 12; Will book, Lancaster Co., PA", A:39, 140; Ross Co., OH, A:39, 106, 180, 346; B:4; Cecil Co., MD 4 (1780-1783):49;
CLIFF NEILSON, 7/93; a George Stockton was taxed in 1775-76 in Letterkenny Twsp; George Stoctin/Stocton served with Captain James McConnell's company of the Cumberland militia, composed of Letterkenny Twsp men in DEC 1776. In the same company were his brother, Robert, his brother-in-law, William Waddell, and his nephew, Thomas Neilson; George Stockton witnessed the will of David George Stockton witnessed the will of Davis Shields, dated 2 APR 1773. Proved 28 APR 1773, Cumberland Co., PA, Will B B, pg 153; a second witness, James Jordan, may have been the first husband of George's sister, Margaret; Robert Stockton was granted a Letter of Administration for the estate of his 'deceased brother', George Stockton of Letterkenny Twsp on 20 OCT 1777. There was no mention of other heirs. Will Book Administrators, Vol. B, 1777-1805, Cumberland Co., Docket 24, p 7 (LDS film 1010109) OLIVE BATCHER, 2423 HAMILTON DR., AMES, IA 50014; HER BOOK PUBLISHED 1995: "George Stockton was born in PA, and died intestate in Cumberland Co., PA in 1777, before his father's death, and thus was not included in his father's will. George was on Letterkenney Twsp, Cumberland Co., tax rolls in 1775-6; and served in Capt. James McConnell's Company of the 5th Battalion, Cumberland Co., milita in DEC 1776 with his brother, Robert. On 20 OCT 1777, Robert was appointed administrator of George's estate [cgpw]
CLIFF C NIELSON, 3703 MOSS BROOKE CT., FAIRFAX, VA 22031; 5/96; This child may belong here. Cliff found enough evidence of his existence in the time and place than made this the most likely choice. Joseph COULD have been a son of Robert, John, Thomas or David; estimated birth 1753; m. Elizabeth c1775 and died in Straban Twsp, York Co., before 13 APR 1784. Estate bond signed by brother, Thomas, 27 APR 1787. This is from "Probate File of Joseph Stockton", Office of the Clerk of Orphans Court, York Co., Courthouse. The only document in file was an estate appraisal dated 13 APR 1784. No genealogical data available. "Letters of Administration for Thomas Stockton for Estate of Joseph Stockton", 27 APR 1787, Will Book C, p 172. OLIVE BATCHER, 2423 HAMILTON DR., AMES, IA 50014; HER BOOK PUBLISHED, 1995; "Joseph Stockton was born in PA, and died in York Co., PA in 1784. Joseph was an ensign in the Revolution; he married and had a son. Since he died before his father, he was not included in his father's will, but neither was Joseph's son. On 27 APR 1787, Thomas Stockton signed the bond for Joseph's estate. On 15 MAR 1791, John Stockton, minor son (over 14) of Joseph, dec'd, late of Menallen Twsp, requested the appointment of his step-father, Samuel Nelson, of Hamilton Twsp, Franklin Co., PA, as guardian. [dw]
He married Frances Bef Aug 1743 . Frances was born at Abt 1722 .
They were the parents of 6
children:
Thomas Stockton
born 1743.
Mary Stockton
born 1743.
David Stockton
born Abt 1744.
Elizabeth Stockton
born 1749.
George Stockton
born Abt 1750.
Joseph Stockton
born Abt 1753.
Thomas Stockton died 31 May 1795 at Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania .
Frances died Bef 1777 at Menallen, York, Pennsylvania .