Robert STOCKTON
Birth:
Abt 1713
Chester, Pennsylvania
Death:
15 Sep 1783
Shepherdstown, Berkeley, Virginia
Marriage:
Abt 1741
Pennsylvania
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR. T C STOCKTON 1911, APPENDIX, pg 240; "was one of
the original settlers of Shepherdstown, on the Potomac, in 1734. It is stated
in Kercheval's "History of Virginia" (Winchester, 1833, page 1029, that "In
1734 Richard Morgan led a company to the neighborhood of Shepherdstown, VA."
and that Robert Stockton was of the number. He removed to what is now Berkely
Co., WVA where deeds from himself and his wife, Sarah, appear on the records,
and where Robert Stockton died in 1778. Richard Morgan's company was from PA.
He m. a widow, Sarah Fleming, whose maiden name was Keith. By her 1st husband
she had a son, Colonel John Fleming, mentioned hereafter."
HISTORY OF THE LOWER SHENANDOAH VALLEY COUNTIES OF FREDERICK, JEFFERSON,
BERKELEY AND CLARKE, Virginia Book Co., Berryville, VA 22611, 1890: pg 57: "
As stated previously Richard Ap Morgan having obtained a large grant of land
on the Potomac in the vicinity of the old Packhorse Ford, and at what is now
Shepherdstown, he was soon followed after his settlement there by a number of
persons, to whom he sold various tracts, some of whose descendants retain
possession of those first purchases to the present time. In 1734 Robert Harper
settled at the junction of the 2 rivers, Potomac and Shenandoah, and
established a ferry which he ran for many years, and to which locality he left
his name. Thomas Shepherd also came about this time, and, obtaining possession
of the German settlement, Mecklenburg, re-christened it after himself,
Shepherdstown, but the village was not organized by law until 1762. Also came
to the same vicinity William Strope, Israel Friend, Thomas and William
Forester, Thomas and Van Swearingen, Edward Lucas, James Foreman, John Lemon,
Jacob Hite (a son of Jost Hite), Richard Mercer, Thomas Rutherford, Edward
Mercer, Jacob Vanmeter and a brother, ROBERT STOCKTON, Robert Buckles, John
and Samuel Taylor, John Wright, and several others whose names cannot now be
recalled. .... PG 220: "Be it remembers that at the house of Edward Beeson,
the 19th day of May, 1772, a commission of the peace and a commission of Oyer
and Terminer, from his excellency, Lord Dunmore, dated the 17th day of April,
in the year aforesaid, directed to Ralph Wormley, Jacob Hite, Van Swearingen,
Thomas Rutherford, Adam Stephen, John Neville, Thomas Swearingen, Samuel
Washington, James Nourse, William Little, Robert Stephen, John Briscoe, Hugh
Lyle, James Strode, William Morgan, ROBERT STOGDON, James Seaton, Robert
Carter Willis and Thomas Robinson, and also a dedimus for administering the
oath directed to the same persons, or any 2 of them, were produced and read
.... PAGE 292; Justices of the Peace, 1772, Robert Stogden
ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, Wm. F. Creager, 1888, PG 115; "Robert
Stockton was one of the original settlers at Shepherdstown on the Potomac in
1734, but removed to what is now Berkeley Co., WVA, where he died in 1778,
having married Mrs. Fleming, nee Keith."
FREDERICK CO., VA DEED BOOK 13 PG 215-217 2 OCT 1769; Peter and Catherine
Bedinger to Martin Antler witness by Robert Stockton Jr.
MISC., DEEDS, FREDERICK CO; 1760, 197 acres Robert Stockton, adj. himself
Enoch Pearson, Wm Neely; 1766, John Nealy, 174 acres adj. Robert Stockton,
Rich. Paris; 1766, Jacob Morgan, grant 301 acres adj. Robert Stockton, John
Gladden, James Blair, Rich Morgan; 1762, Rich. Morgan, 373 acres adj Robert
Stockton, Jacob Morgan, Beal, Geo. Linder, Sam'l Shoud; 1756, John Neily,
285 acres adj. Robert Stockton, Wm. Neily, Richard Paris, John Paris;
1756, Jacob Morgan, 357 acres at Swan Pond inc. father's improvement, adj.
Robert Stogden, Wm. Nealy, Beele, Wm. Maxwell. (all other deeds were on the
Opeckon River)
PA VITAL RECORDS VOL 1, LANCASTER CO, ORPHANS CT, 1740; "James Fleming (fn 37)
chuses James Whitehall to be his guardian." fn 37 says, "In the will of John
Flemon/Fleman/Fleming of Sadsbury Twp., Dated 5 MAY and proved 24 MAY 1740,
his wife Saria Flemon and Robert Stockton were named executors. Children named
were Mary, James, presumably of the present text, John and William. Will Bk
A-1, 46:1740."
Betty Jo Stockton, 11/91: SHENANDOAH VALLEY PIONEERS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS: A
History of Frederick Co. VA. 17 APR 1762 ... appointed one of Justices of the
first Court of County of Berkeley, VA ... Robt. Stogdon .. (p 232) Quoting
from Order Book of the Court at its first session.
PIONEERS OF OLD FREDERICK CO., VA, 1995, Cecil O'Dell, p 81: "John Forwood had
a warrant issued on 20 NOV 1749 by the agent for Lord Fairfax, Proprietor of
the Northern Neck, for 300 acres "where he lives on Opechon a grant from
Morgan Bryan 13 years ago." The survey was completed on 7 DEC 1749 [Joyner,
Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys, Frederick Co, Vol. II, p. 119 (Richard
Pearis)] and a grant was issued by Fairfax on 5 AUG 1750 with Forwood's name
space blank. [Gray, Northern Neck Grants, G-402] He sold this 300 acres to
ROBERT STOCKTON for 75 pounds on 25 APR 1751 [Frederick Co., Va Deed Book 2,
p. 244](Tract 174, Map 2)
BOOK 2 PG 244 4 APR 1751 John Forwood to Robert Stockton...
Clarence Smith, 3/94: BERKELEY CO., (W)VA Deed Book 3, Page 137: This
Indenture made the 20th day of March in the year of our Lord 1770 between
Robert Stockton of the County of Berkeley and Colony of VA of the one part and
Michael Copenhaver of the said County and Colony of the other part Witness
that for and in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings current money to the
said Robert Stockton in hand paid by the said Michael Copenhaver the receipt
whereof he doth hereby acknowledge Hath granted bargained and sold and by
these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Michael Copenhaver
all the 2 tracts of land hereafter described situate and being on the drains
of Opeckon in the County of Berkeley aforesaid being 2 tracts of land granted
by deed from under the hands of the Right Honorable Thomas Lord Fairfax the
one to John Forwood by Deed bearing date the 25 day of August in the year of
our Lord 1750 which will appear by the said Deed and Conveyed to the said
Robert Stockton by Deed of Lease and Release bearing date the 24 and 25 day of
April in the year of our Lord 1751 which will appear by said Deeds containing
300 acres, the other tract granted by the Right Honorable Thomas Lord Fairfax
to the said Robert Stockton by deed bearing date the 3 day of October in the
year of our Lord 1766 which by the said Deed will appear containing 196 acres
the aforementioned tract of land being bounded as follows Beginning at the red
oaks and one while oak corner to William Nalley thence S 40 W 160 poles to 2
pines and a white oak in the head of a valley thence S 50 E 15 poles to a
black walnut and while walnut on the west bank of Opecon Creek thence crossing
the said creek N 57.30 E 12 poles to a white oak and walnut on the east side
of Opequon S 50 E 156 poles to 2 red oaks and whit4e oak thence N 40 E 150
poles to a white oak Spanish and red oak thence N 50 110 poles to a Hiccory
and white oak on a hillside another corner to William Nalley thence with the
said Nalleys line the course continued to the beginning and also the last
mentioned tract bounded as follows Beginning at 2 white oaks and a Spanish oak
in the line of the said Robert Stockton's old survey thence leaving his line
and running N 55 W 200 poles to a white oak and pine on a ridge thence N 35 E
66 poles to a red oak in the line of Enock Pearsons thence with Pearsons line
S 60 E 20 poles to 2 white oaks in a valley thence N 30 E 102 poles to 3 pines
in the said Pearsons line thence leaving Pearsons line and running S 55 E 184
poles to 2 Hiccory and red oak saplings and 2 Locust saplings on the line of
William Nalley thence with Nalleys line S 40 W 90 poles to 2 red oaks corner
to the said Nalley and the said Robert Stockton thence with Stocktons old line
S 40 W 71 poles to the beginning the above said 2 tracts containing 496 acres
and all houses, buildings, ways, waters, waters courses, profits, commodities,
hereditaments whatsoever to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining and
the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rents issues and profits
whereof to have and to hold the said land all and singular the premises hereby
granted with the appurtenances unto the said Michael Copenhaver his heirs
Executors administrators and assigns for the day of the date hereof for and
during the full time and term of 1 whole year from thence next ensuing fully
to be compleat and ended yielding and paying the rent of one peppercorn on
Lady Day next if the same be Lawfully demanded to the intent and purpose that
by virtue of these presents and of the statute for transferring uses into
possession by the said Michael Copenhaver may be in actual possession of the
premises and be thereby enabled to accept and take a grant and release of the
reversion and inheritance thereof to him and his heirs in witness whereof the
said Robert Stockton hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year
first above written. Sealed and Delivered In the presence of Moses Hunter,
William Porterfield, John Wyon. Robert Stockton (seal)
VIRGINIA NORTHERN NECK LAND GRANTS, VOL II, 1742-1775, Gertrude Gray, 1988:
page 182: N-257 Robert Stockton of Frederick Co., 196 a on Opeckon in sd Co.
Surv. Wm Bayliss. adj sd Stockton, Enoch Pearson, Wm. Neely, 3 OCT 1766
Robert is also mentioned in other grants H-677 1756, H-708 1756, M-8 1762;
N-194 1766, N-231 1766
Capt Richard Morgan had a daughter, Olive. In Richard's Will he left to "My
daughter Olive, wife of John Stockton, 100 acres, Salisbury, Frederick Co.,
VA" His will was 6 DEC 1763, her brother Jacob is selling the land, by lots,
in 1767 for her, also calls her Olive, wife of John Stogdon.
WE ARE ASSUMING THIS ROBERT STOCKTON WAS JOHN STOCKTON'S FATHER; MAY NOT BE SO
the only clues to Robert's birth are: he was in VA 1734 with Morgan and
probably 18-21; he was NOT named guardian of his sister's children, most
likely because he was traveling between PA and VA; he married a widow b.
c1708 in about 1741, so he married later than usual. If Thomas b. 1709, Jane b
c1711, and David about 1715, Robert was born abt 1713. A widow with 6 children
was not likely to have a problem with a new husband a few years younger than
she
Sarah KEITH
Birth:
Abt 1708
Death:
Aft Mar 1775
Virginia
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Notes:
VIRGINIA MCCOMAS 9721 W RIMROCK DR,WESTBROOK VILLAGE, PEORIA, AZ 85345:
John Fleming and Mjr George Stockton founded Flemingsburg, KY
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR. T.C. STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX, PG 240
Lancaster Co, PA, Orphans Court Records; note that James Fleming chuses James
Whitehill to be his guardian, foot note 37; "In the will of John
Flemon/Fleman/Fleming of Sadsbury Two., dated 5 MAY and proved 24 MAY 1740,
his wife Saria Flemon and Robert Stockton were named executors. Children named
were Mary, James, presumably of the present text, John and William. Will Book
A-1, 46:1740
CC NIELSON, 3703 MOSS BROOKE CT., FAIRFAX, VA 22031, 5/96, SEE BOOK, PG 4-1
birth estmated at 1708 to be mother of 6 children before 1740
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
Abt 1741
Chester, Pennsylvania
Death:
Aft Apr 1768
North Carolina
Notes:
ROWAN CO., NC DEEDS 1767; John Stogdon & wife, Olive to John Mitchell, lots
#8, 15, 16 in West square of Salisbury
only other Stockton in area is David, 1767 taxpayer; deeds 1775, 1777 & 1784
ADDED AS CHILD OF ROBERT, 5/96, PER CC NEILSON, PG 9-2;
ASSUMED TO BE THE FIRST BORN SON OF ROBERT STOCKTON, because Robert was in
Frederick Co., VA, and living near Richard Morgan at this time period.
THERE IS NO PROOF AT THIS TIME (JAN 1999) THAT THIS IS CORRECT.
He is the first born child based on "not later than" marriage date of 1763.
(Capt Richard Morgan's Will, naming dau. Olive Stockton, wife of John)
His parents could not have married before 1740 when his mother's first husband
died (John Fleming). The earliest possible date for his birth is 1741, if
correct, he married before age 22.
Will of Richard Morgan 14 NOV 1763, proved 6 DEC 1763, Frederick Co., VA Will
Book 3, pg 159, bequeathed land to his daughter, Olive, wife of John Stockton
and his grandson, Samuel Stockton, their son.
DEED OF SALE 7 MAY 1767, recorded 14 AUG 1767, Frederick Co., VA Deed Book 11,
pg 418; John Stogdon and Alice his wife to John Hearn.
DEED OF SALE 27 JUN 1767, recorded 14 AUG 1767, Frederick Co., VA, Deed Book
11, p 486; John Stogdon and Olive his wife to Jacob Morgan (her brother);
other similar transactions pp 490, 492, 495, 497, 500, 502, 507, 509, 512,
514, 516
DEED OF SALE 17 JUL 1767 ROWAN CO., NC, Deed Book 6, pp 462-3 and 577; John
Stogdon, blacksmith and Olive his wife, to John Mitchell.
DEED OF SALE, 21 APR 1768, Rowan Co., NC Deed book 6, p 577, John Stockton was
a witness
A HISTORY OF ROWAN COUNTY, NC, Rev. Jethro Rumple, 1888; reprinted Regional
Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 1978, pg 178, "Washington's visit to Salisbury";
"As the cavalcade was approaching Salisbury a little incident occurred of
pleasing character. Richard Brandon, Esq., then lived six miles southwest of
Salisbury, at the place known by our older citizens as THE STOCKTON PLACE, now
owned by C. H. McKenzie, Esq. The old building stood, till a few years ago, on
the west side of the road, near a little meadow, about halfway between St.
Mary's Church and Mr. McKenzie's present residence."
pg 201:
2
Isabella STOCKTON
Birth:
Abt 1743
Virginia
Death:
May 1798
Morgantown, Monongalia, Virginia
Marr:
Notes:
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX; copied straight
from Cregar, 1888 book
VIRGINIA MCCOMAS, AZ, 1989
CAPTURED BY INDIANS AT FORT NEALLY (Ft Opequin in 1754); returned when
13 years old (Shenendoah Valley Story); see father's notes
"THE VIRGINIA FRONTIER, 1754-1763", Louis K. Koontz, Ph.D., Instructor of
History, Univ. of CA, John Hopkins Univ. Studies in Hist. & Political
Science, John Hopkins Press, Baltimore, 1925. pg 135; " Fort Neally was a
small stockade on Opequon River, in what is now Berkeley County, West
Virginia. It was attacked and captured at daybreak, September 17, 1756, by a
band of indians who massacred the garrison, and then carried away a number
of prisoners from the vicinity. Among these prisoners was Isabella
Stockton, a little girl of 10 years old. Her story, as given by Samuel
Kercheval, is as remarkable as it is interesting and romantic. Some time
after her return from captivity she bacame the wife of Colonel William
McCleery, prominet in the early history of Monongalia County. The stoty of
her captivity has been a theme of exciting interest around firesides of
homes in and about Martimsburg for 150 years, says Vergil A. Lewis. (cites
VA Maga. of Hist. & Bio., vol. XV, pp 247-251; Draper MSS., Preston Papers,
1QQ137, 6QQ29, 30, 37, 88; Hamilton, vol i, pp 305-306.)
Isabella Stockton, wife of Col. Wm. McCleery an irish immigrant - built
Mcleery house on the sw corner of High and Pleasant Sts, in Morgantown, WV
in 1790 ... can still be seen (Fed Writers Program, WVA, 1939 975.4w956)
The Shenandoah Valley Story, Alvin Doane, Potomac Books, 1973, pg 44-45
ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, WM.F.CREGAR, 1888, PG 115; "Isabella, b.
1746, was captured at the same time as her brother, George (17 SEP 1746)(???),
and after a captivity of one month sold to a Canadian trader, who took her to
his home in Montreal, where she was carefully educated. She was eventually
restored to her parents, and afterwards, m. Col. William McCleery."
ANN GARCIA, 9/91; HISTORY OF FLEMING CO., KY, THE FIRST 100 YEARS BY R. S.
COTTERILL, g946.9 c847hi; "...Isabella, taken captive with her brother George,
in SEP 1756 by indians, did not remain long in captivity but was soon ransomed
by a Frenchman and placed in a convent school. She later became engaged to a
young frenchman named Plata and the two went to VA to ask the consent of her
parents to marry. On their way back to Canada, Plata was killed on the banks
of the Susquehanna river. As a result of this tragedy, Isabella suffered
severe mental depression for several years. After her recovery she married
William McClary. She died in MAY 1798. William McClary was born in County
Tyrone, IRE in 1741. He first settled in Berkely Co., VA. He married Isabella
Stockton in 1770. He died 9 APR 1821. After the death of his first wife, he
married the widow Prentiss.
3
Birth:
20 Jul 1745
Frederick, Virginia
Death:
19 Apr 1818
Flemingsburg, Fleming, Kentucky
Notes:
FLEMINGSBURG founded by Mjr. George who moved his family there in 1787; Mjr
George b. 20 JUL 1745 in Frederick Co. VA and later (1772) Berkeley Co. WVA
17 dec 1785, George Stockton, Richard Durrett and Robert Rankin trustees of
Franklin Academy.
DOANE, ALVIN, 'SHANANDOAH, THE VALLEY STORY, 1973, PG 44, 45
KENTUCKY CEMETARY RECORDS, VOL 1, DAR pg 165; b. 30 JUL 1745; d. 21 SEP 1818;
Bur. Stockton graveyard; consort Rachel, b. 21 APR 1750; d. 21 SEP 1798
DAR LIST OF PARTIOTS, 1986, VOL III, PG 651; PVT-VA
DAR INDEX TO THE ROLLS OF HONOR (ANCESTOR'S INDEX) PG 364; VOL 15, pp 324, 381
VOL 64, PG 6; (appl #63017); #14870 = Mrs. Jeanette Stockton Hume, d/o Edward
Leaken Stockton, grdau of Robert Stockton, gt grdau George Stockton;
Vol 5, pg 93, #84233, Miss Marguerite McLean, gt gt gt grandau. THIS ARE NOT
FOR THIS GEORGE STOCKTON - SEE G2, R1, THIS GEORGE'S UNCLE.
ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, WM.F.CREGAR, 1888, PG 11; "George, b. 1742,
who, with his sister, Isabella, was carried away from his father's house by
the Indians on their return from the massacre of the settlers at Neeley's
Fort, about 9 miles from Shepherdstown. This occured on the morning of SEP 17,
1746 (1756), and he remained in captivity for about 3 years, when he succeeded
in making his escape and returning to his parents. He afterwards m. a Miss
Dorsey, of MD, and in 1776 removed, with his half-brother, Col. John Fleming,
to Fleming Co., KY, where he d. 9 APR 1819."
JOHN HOPKINS UNIV. STUDIES IN HIST. & POLITICAL SCIENCE; "THE VIRGINIA
FRONTIER, 1754-1763 by Louis K. Koontz, Ph.D., Instructor in History, Univ.
of California; Baltimore, 1925 John Hopkins Press; pg 135, Appendix I;
"FORT NEALLY. Fort Neally was a small stockade structure on Opequon River in
what is now Berkeley Co., WVA. It was attacked and captured at daybreak Sept.
17, 1756, by a band of Indians who massacred the garrison, and then carried
away a number of prisoners from the vicinity. Among these prisoners was
Isabella Stockton, a little girl ten years old. Her story, as given by
Samuel Kercheval, is as remarkable as it is interesting and romantic.
Sometime after her return from captivity she became the wife of Colonel
William McCleery, prominent in the early history of Monongalia County. The
story of her captivity has been a theme of exciting interest around the
firesides of homes in and about Martinsburg for a hundred and fifty years says
Vergil A. Lewis. (pp 211-212)
DAR APPLICATIONS vol 69, pg 6, #63017, gt gt grdau, Mrs. Dorsey Stanton Dorsey;
George Stockton (1745-1818) served as a private, 1776, in Capt James
McConnell's Co., Col. Joseph Armstrong's reg., Cumberland Co., PA militia, He
located in Fleming Co., KY, where he died.
"THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ", DR.T.C.STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX, PG 248; SAME AS
CREAGER, AND CITES COLLINS HISTORY OF KY (in part) "George Stockton who,
in his infancy, had been taken prisoner together with his sister, by the
Indians in VA, and carried to NY, there remained until he became too much
attached to the Indian manner of living, that the desire to see his friends
and family could scarely overcome his reluctance to part with those whom
association had made dear. After he had grown up, he accompanied his tribe
on a trading expedition to PA, and there determined to visit his friends in
VA. A fondness for forest life had so intertwined itself with his very
nature, that he could ill support the dull uniformity of society, and he
soon set out for KY to enjoy the glorious solitude and freedom of the
woods. He settled at Stockton's station, in sight of Flemingsburg, in 1787
... He was a member of the Convention of 1792, which formed the first
constitution of KY, held in Danville.
HISTORY OF FLEMING CO., KY, FIRST 100 YEARS, by R.S. Cotterill, O.S.V.
Library 537197-g976.9 c847hi; "George was born 20 JAN 1745 in Frederick Co.,
VA; In SEP 1756 at the beginning of the French and Indian war, George and
his sister Isabella were carried away as captives by a raiding party of
French Indians who took them north to the vicinity of Detroit. George
became fond of indian life. He had lost interest in civilized life. Finally
in 1766 he accompanied an indian hunting party into PA and took the
opportunity to visit his parents in VA. His mothers entreaties finally
persuaded him to permanently settle down at home. He was a giant of a man, 6
feet 3 inches in height and possessed enormous strenghth and vitality. In
1775 he married Rachel Dorsey of a well known MD family. (the daughter of
Richard Dorsey of Ann Arundel Co., MD)
CLIFF NEILSON NOTES: "According to "The Kentucky Encyclopedia", Lexington, The
University Press of KY, (no date), p. 229: Cotterill was born in Fleming Co.,
KY in 1884 and died in Tallahassee, FL in 1967. At his dean, 'he had
completed in draft form a well-researched history of Fleming County, KY'. He
received a PhD from the Univ. of WI and was a life-long historian and college
professor." Cliff discovered Cotterill thoroughly documented the
continental U.S. portions of his 2 works (History of Fleming Co., KY and John
Fleming, Pioneer of Fleming Co.) and used Cotterills sources to prepare his
Robert Stockton manuscript.
(Charles McBee, 11/91); Talleys North Area KY Papers: deeds:
8 OCT 1799, Stockton, Geo. to Joshua Barnes (his son-in-law?), Oct., 8, 1799,
200a. Fleming Cr., being the 1/2 of a tract of 400 a. granted Geo.
Stockton (238)
OCT 1799, Stockton Geo. to Basil Williams, 109 1/2a. Fleming Cr., Oct. 1799,
being part of a tract of 400 a. granted sd. Stockton
8 OCT 1799, Stockton, Geo. to Lawrence Williams, 100a. Fleming Cr. (242)
1 mar 1800; Roberts, Benj. J., of Nelson Co., Ky., to ROBERT BARNES JR., 158
and 3/4 acres Fleming Cr; being part of a tract granted Benj Roberts Sr;
bounded by Thos Cunningham, GEORGE STOCKTON, SR., and Dec'd corner.
AMERICAN GEN. LENDING LIBRARY FILM SW 16-0028; FAYETTE CO,KY ENTIRES & DEEDS:
p. 149. Stockton, George, 500a, Vol 1, p 29, 17 DEC 1782; Hickston fork of
Licking
Stockton, George, 1,000a, Vol 1, p 365, 4 JAN 1783; no watercourse
Stockton George, 1,000a, Vol. 2, p 121, 14 JUL 1783; br. Licking
* Stockton Robert, 2,473 1/2a, Vol 3, p 321, 3 MAY 1784; no watercourse
Stockton, George, 200a, Vol 3, p 400, 10 JUL 1784; Hickston Fork
Stockton, George 1,708a, Vol 3, p 420, 5 AUG 1784; Licking Crk
INDIAN INDEX, U.S. DEPT INTERIOR; referred to in "Simon Kenton. His life and
Period 1755-1836" by Edna Kenton, 1930. Doubleday, Doran & Co., INC, 352 p
1782 FREDERICK CO., VA, TAX LIST: George Stockton, 10 whites - 10 blacks
FREDERICK COUNTY, VA; DEED BOOK 21, 1785-1789, Abstracted, "21 SEP 1780:
[Lease] between George William Fairfax, Esq., by George Nicholas his Attorney
in fact [to] George STOGDON of the other part .. for and in consideration ...
granted to farm Let ... 280 acres ... being part of Land of 2,080 acres and
called Winchester, and was leased to Wallis Roberts by said GWF 17 DEC 1772
after said Wallix Roberts left the Tenements ... for and during the term of 86
years ... yielding and paying yearly and every year 9 pounds 10 shillings and
5 pence ... Recorded 6 DEC 1785
(C.C.NEILSON) STOCKTON IN FLEMING CO., KY DEED BOOK ABSTRACTS: 12 JUN 1798,
Trustees were appointed to "establish Towns" according to Act passed by KY
General Assembly 19 DEC 1796, authorizing county courts to establish towns.
They established a town on the lands of George Stockton, who signed Receipt.
For instances, in A-278 on Conveyance of lot 24 in Flemingsburg, Fleming Co.,
this was part of the land and property of George Stockton which was turned
over to the town for 5 shillings on 11 DEC 1796; his name appears on numerous
deeds between 1796 up to 11 MAR 1818. He was county clerk in 1800; sheriff on
12 MAY 1800
C.C.NEILSON; FLEMING COUNTY COURT, WILL BOOK B., PP 155-157; (date not visible)
(wd 29 MAR 1818; wp 4 MAY 1818)
I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Nancy Stockton all the goods she
brought to me on one wagon. Also the cupboard and all the china and the
earthen ware belonging thereto and all the plates and Bureau and half a dozen
winds or chairs, the clock also, one negro girl named Back and one small girl
named Sarah to serve her and her heirs, assigned until they shall arrive to
the age of 35 and then each to go out .. the offspring serving the like period
until they ... arrive to the age of 35 years old and 2 longer. Also one large
dining table. Also 1/3 of all stock or increase thereof since we were married.
Also my man William, his wife Sarah for and during her natural life and at her
decease I will that they be free, also one sugar desk, my wife having
purchased the same with her funds. To my daughter Phebe Barnes, $400 to be
paid by my executor. To sons, Leaken, Robert, Dorsey all the farm I now live
on to be equally divided between them according and quality to them and their
heirs forever. Also to my son Leaken, a negro boy named Aaron which is now in
his possession. Also to my son Robert one negro boy named Bill between 12 and
13 years old to serve ... until the arrive to the age of 35 at which time the
said negro Bill to be free ... I nominate and appoint my 3 sons Leaken,
Robert and Dorsey Executors of this my last will and testament. Signed as by
the testators and acknowledged in our presence, Edward Dulin, James Hood,
Edward Dorsey.
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Robert STOCKTON
Birth:
8 Jul 1752
Frederick, Virginia
Death:
1772
Berkeley, Virginia
Marr:
Notes:
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX
VIRGINIA MC COMAS, 9721 W RIM ROCK DR, WESTBROOK VILLAGE, PEORIA, AZ; says
this Robert is often confused with his nephew Robert, son of Major George.
Clarence Smith, 3/94: WILL BOOK 1, PAGE 140, Berkeley Co., (W)VA: Dr the
Estate of Robert Stockton deceased in acct with David Miller and George
Stockton adm.: *1772* to cash paid for funeral charges 68/1 Do paid 2 lawyers
fees on the acct for costs admin. 26/..4-14-1; to paid Wm Magil the amot of 2
judgments obtained by Wm. Minor 2-7-10; to Cash paid for Light at a vendue
37/4 1/2 paid clerk at Do 18/ ..2-15-4 1/2: to Cash paid Nicholas Morris asbt
80 to paid a cryer at the vendue 5-5-0: to George Stockt for wintering 9 head
cattle 12/ ..6-0-0: to cash paid John Fleming for his permission for the sale
of the effects part thereof being his property by an agreement made between
the said John Fleming and the deceased in his lifetime as rec 27-16-6; to Cash
paid Adam Stephen as receipt 16 pounds pd Edward Bason 10-2-1 ..26-9-1: to
paid Hugh Lyle 8/23 paid John Magill his acct 10-2-9 .. 14-5-0: *1774* APR
16th to paid the sheriff for 2 levis for the year 1772 0-17-10: to Cash paid
Samuel Oldham sheriff the amot of Petterson ex against us 10-2-6: to paid the
Sheriff Judgt Martin Harry against the adm as pr rect 3-6-11; to pd Do judt of
Ross Co for costs 38/ to paid do Clerks note as pr rect 8-19-5: to paid Do
Clerk Sheriff & secretaries fees 58/6 lb tobacco 10-17-11: asst notes 2-8-10:
to pd Do Clerks notes as p notes 90 lb tobacco 0-7-6: to trouble & expenses
due the adm said Est. 10-0-5: *Cr 1772* by the amount of the sale of the
estate 92-2-8: By cash recd of William Paul on execution 10-17-8: by Cash recd
of George Myles in ditto 2-8-2: By Ditto rec on Taylors execution 3-17-11: By
Do of James Drayson debts & costs 1-0-11: By do of McWilliams do 5-15-3: By
William Mc Adams Do 2-2-1: By cash rect of sundry persons on open acct against
them 5-11-5 1/2: By cash of George Myles on Book acct. 2-8-8: total 128 pounds
14 pence 9 1/2 shillings. We the subscribers having examined the foregoing
account do find the same just and true as stated given under our hands this
9th June 1778. James McCalister, Anthony Noble. At a Court continued and held
for Berkeley County the 17th day of June 1778 this account Current of the
Estate of Robert Stockton dec'd was presented in Court and being examined and
Compared with several vouchers and approved of the same is admitted to Record.
Teste Will Drew, Co. Clerk.
NOTE: Clarence Smith sent this to me as the estate of Robert Stockton II,
husband of Sarah (Keith-Fleming) Stockton. Robert II died about 1778,
therefore I believe it to be the estate of his son Robert III, who died 1772
at age 29, intestate.
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Robert Stockton - Sarah Keith
Robert Stockton
was born at Chester, Pennsylvania Abt 1713.
His parents were Robert Stockton and Isabel .
He married Sarah Keith Abt 1741 at Pennsylvania . Sarah Keith was born at Abt 1708 .
They were the parents of 4
children:
John Stockton
born Abt 1741.
Isabella Stockton
born Abt 1743.
George Stockton
born 20 Jul 1745.
Robert Stockton
born 8 Jul 1752.
Robert Stockton died 15 Sep 1783 at Shepherdstown, Berkeley, Virginia .
Sarah Keith died Aft Mar 1775 at Virginia .