Robert STOCKTON
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX, PG 240; "Settled at Chambersburg, PA, some time prior to 9 MAY 1767, when he purchased a farm at that place. He was a Presbyterian. He served in the Rev. War, with his pastor, Rev. John Craighead, and was in the battles of Princeton and Monmouth. served as a private in Capt. James McConnell's co, Cumberland Co., PA militia in 1776-1780 under Col. Joseph Armstrong. (PA Archives, 5th series, Vol. 6, pg 317-8). In 1784 he removed to Washington, Washington Co, PA where in July of that year he purchased the farm of Peter Jolly, called in the sruvey "Beaver Dam". This farm is situated in Franklin Twsp, 3 1/2 miles w of Washington and is still in the possession of the Stockton Family. He m. 22 DEC 1761, Mary Mckemie. She was born 25 MAY 1738; d. 26 MAY 1818. She was related to Rev. Francis Makemie, the pioneer Presbyterian minister in America." WILL OF BROTHER DAVID DATED 19 OCT 1794 DAR LIST OF PATRIOTS INDEX, 1986; VOL III, PG 651; PVT-PA DAR INDEX OF THE ROLLS OF HONOR (ANCESTOR'S INDEX) INDEX PG 362 - VOL 128 PG 4; VOL 149 PG 173; VOL 150 PG 136; VOL 153 PG 23; VOL 157 PG 117; INDEX PG 358 - VOL 1 PG 288, 294; VOL 2 PG 85; VOL 7 PG 129; VOL PG 32; VOL 21 PG 237 WILLIAM FRANCIS CREGAR, `1888, "ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE", says "Robert, b. 1737 to Chambersburg, PA; elder of Presbyterian Church; died 1821 in Washington Co., PA." in Appendix VIII he says, "Robert, born 19 OCT 1737, settled Chambersburg, PA before 9 MAY 1767. Elder Presbyterian Church; served in Rev. War at battles of Princeton and Monmouth; Removed 1784 to Washington Co., PA where he died in 1821, having married 22 DEC 1761, Mary McKemie, who died in 1818." 1893 BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CO,PA pg 444 gives same info as Dr. T.C.S. lists children as Thomas m. Sarah Graham; Margaret married Col. John Cotton; Francis married Charles Stewart; Jane married Rev. John Brice; Col. Robert married Miss Gallion; John married Margaret McCombs; Rev Joseph married Esther Clark, and Elizabeth married Rev. James Cunningham (THIS INFORMATION CAME FROM ROBERT'S GT GRANDAU. Grndau of Rev. Joseph, dau of Eliza Alden m. Sylvanus Lothrop, who was born in 1837, married Byron Hayes Painter) DAR Rec. Vol 1, #674 gt grddau, Miss Mary Rodman Updike (Mrs. Ely) DAR rec. vol 79, pg 313, #78861, gt gt gt grdau, Mrs. Olive Passmore Cook Dar Appl 509382, Jo Ann Reed Cole, 4x gt grdau, 1965 DAR Rec. 127012, Mrs. Nina Stewart Wright, gt grdau Frances m. Charles Stewart (gives gt gt grdmothers name as Mary MacKenzie) Ann Garcia, 2/91; DAR Appl., Vol 102, pg 289, #101950; gt gt grdau, Jemima Denison Forbes (spells name Mac Kensie) Ruth Setterquist sources; DAR appl's 680705, 568111, 50932; Amer Rev. Soldiers of Franklin Co., PA by V. S. Fendrick, pg 206; Washington Co. PA Wills, Bk 3, pg 425-427 (will dated 19 APR 1821, Canton Twsp, Letters Test. granted 1 JUN 1821); Engles Notes and Queries, 4th series, Vol. 2, pg 101 (pewholder in Rocky Springs Church, Letterkenny Twp, Franklin Co. in 1794.) HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CO., PA, PG 751; Says Thomas was born in VA (?); gives Robert's wife as Mary McKennie; moved to Washington Co, PA 1782; children as, Thomas, Col. Robert, Margaret (wife of Col. John Cotton of Meadville, PA), Frances (Mrs. Charles Stewart), Jane (wife of Rev. John Brice), John m. Margaret McCombs), Rev. Joseph m. Esther Clark, and Elizabeth (wife of Rev. James Cunningham of Ohio) CLIFF NEILSON, 3703 MOSS BROOKE CT., FAIRFAX, VA 22031; research shows him as a pew holder in the Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church during John Craighead's ministry. Also shown as pew holders, Thomas Stockton, his father,, William Waddell, husb. of his sister, Elizabeth, John Nelson, husb of sister, Isabella His only documented record in York Co in the 1762 roll for Menallen Twsp and thereafter until 1780. He had a 152 acre, 16 perch and allowances land parcel surveyed, #3656, in Letterkenny Twsp, on 9 MAY 1767. 1776 he witnessed a will of an adjoining land owner, James Jordan (probably the 1st husband of his sister, Mary Stockton). Granted a Letter of Adm. for the estate of his brother, George Stockton of Letterkenny Twsp on 20 OCT 1777. Served active militia duty with Capt. James McConnell's Co., 5th Batt, Cumberland Co on 8 DEC 1776. His brother, George and Nephew Thomas Nelson were on the same roster. He is shown again on active duty JUL 1777, 5th Co, 6th Batt. 30 AUG 1780, appeared as Private in 3rd Co, 4th Batt, Cumberland Co. Militia. On 3 OCT 1785, he received a warrant for land in Franklin Twsp, Washington Co, described as close to the boundary with Buffalo Twsp. Surveyed in OCT 1785, Patented 13 NOV 1786. on the 1790 and 1800 census, but not found on 1810 and 1820. ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON CO., PA; Raymond Martin Bell, 1506 First Avenue N., Coralville, IA, 1997; "Robert Stockton b 19 OCT 1737, d 3 JUN 1821 now North Franklin Twp., Washington Co., PA - buried Washington Cemetery; m. 22 DEC 1761 Mary McKenn(e)y b 25 MAY 1738, d 26 MAY 1818; her brother John McKenney died in Washington Co., 1800; Robert Stockton taxed 1763-81 Letterkenny Twp, now Franklin Co, bought land 9 AUG 1767; elder in Rocky Springs Presbyterian Ch; private 8 DEC 1776 in Associated Battalions under Capt. James McConnell; at Princeton and Monmouth; also in militia 1781; c1782 to Washington Co; 9 children born 1762-77; bought land from Peter Jolley 3 1/2 miles west of Washington, Warrant 338 acres 3 OCT 1785, Survey "Beaver Dam" 28 OCT 1786, Patent 13 NOV 1786; 1793 ruling elder in newly formed First Presbyterian Church; 1798 stone house, 2 1/2 stories, 27 x 27, 6 windows, 21 lights. CLIFF NEILSON, FROM PATRICK TRIMBLE; ptofdawson@hotmail.com; "Interred at Washington Cemetery, Section E, Lot 44/300, near Hanna Circle. The inscription is on a single flat (3' x 5') sandstone that rests over both graves. 'Here reposes the remains of Robert Stockton who departed this life June the 3rd 1821 in the 84th years of his age. In memory of Mary Stockton Consort of Robert Stockton who departed this life May the 26 1818 in the 80th year of her age. We have waited for thy salvation O'Lord He takes my sould e'ar 'm A... And shows me where his glory No chariots of ..... the hear'n by rapture can describe.'
ABRIDGED COMPENDIUM OF AMER. GEN PG 755 Ann Garcia, 2/91; DAR appl. Vol 102, pg 289, gt gt grdau, Jemima Denison Forbes (spells name Mc Kensie (1738-1818) DR T C STOCKTON, 1911 PA ARCHIVES 6TH SERIES, VOL 6, PG 318; She was related to Rev. Francis Makemie, The Pioneer Presbyterian Minister in America. JOAN EWING, 1856 7th Ave., N, Ft. Dodge IA 50501; 10/90; Will of Mary's brother, John McKenney, dated 19 JUN 1800, proved 9 AUG 1800, Washington Co., PA Will Bk 1, pg 406; Executor, bro-in-law, Robert Stockton, Thomas Stockton; Witnesses, Robert Stockton, William McComb, Samuel Way; Heirs, John Stockton and Elizabeth, my nephew; Others, Thomas Stockton received the proceeds of Planatation on Conecoquique Crk, Frederick Co., MD; saddles, etc., all in custody of Mr. John Reed of Pittsburgh. 2 booklets from the Augustan Soc. Torrance CA; "Francis Makemie (c1658-1708)" and "The Daughter of Francis Makemie" both reprinted from the Colonial Genealogist, say Rev. Francis Makemie had only 2 girls. One never married, the other married 3 times, but left no issue. Any Makemie connection with Stockton must be through one of his brothers, Robert or John Makemie. They came to US c1683. In 1684 he was on Matchatank Crk, Accomack Co., VA. Olive Batcher, 2423 Hamilton Dr., Ames, IA 50010, 1/91; says she was the daughter of John and Margaret (Breckinridge) Makemie. John who died in 1766 was related to Rev. Francis Makie. The Rev Makemie had no sons, so relationship must be through his brothers, Robert or John. Cites: Dr. TCStockton; Commemorative Biographical Records of Washington Co., PA, 1893, Chicago, IL, p 444, 751; Fendrick, Virginia S. files at DAR Library; Creigh, Alfred, "History of Washington Co., PA", p 173, 1871, Harrisburg, PA; Crumine, Boyd, "History of Washington Co., PA", p 800, 822-3, 1882 Will of John McCamey, tanner of Letterkenny Twp, 4 MAR 1765, prov. 26 MAY 1766, Cumberland Co., PA Will Book A, pp 143-145; wife Margaret, dau, Mary Stockdale. connection to Margaret Makemie #505 m. Henry Cotton: Margaret supposed to be Henry's 2nd cousin; her desc given as child of Caleb (or Joseph), s/o Francis II, s/o Robert or John, Rev. Francis brothers; There is a generation missing here John, Rev. Francis' nephew, d. 1766, f/o Mary m. Robert Stockton; parents of Margaret Stockton (1764-1832) m John Cotton, parents of Henry (1786-1873) Francis II, Rev. Francis' nephew could NOT be father of Caleb (or Joseph) the father of Margaret Makemie (1784-1861) a generation is missing RICHARD HANSON, 9/98; SOURCES; PROBATE RECORDS; ENGLES NOTES AND QUERIES; b. 25 MAY 1738, Frederick, MD; d. 26 MAY 1818, Washington, PA; d/o John Makemie and Margaret Breckenridge
DR T C STOCKTON, 1911; PG 247, #95; m. Sarah Graham, NOV 27, 1792. With his brother, John, he inherited their father's farm, in Washington Co., PA, and after the death of the latter became its sole owner. He d. 19 JUL 1849. ABRIDGED COMPENDIUM OF AMER. GEN, PG 755 C.C. Neilson, 9/90; Fairfield, VA, "1893 Biographical Hist. of Washington Co." Chambersburg was in Cumberland Co 1752-74 when it became Franklin Co. 1850 WASHINGTON CO., MORTALITY SCHEDULE; Thomas, age 87, b. PA; d. JUL 1850 of dysentery; farmer HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CO., PA, 1893, pg 800; "Settled on the homestead of his father, where he lived till his death." buried Washington Cemetery, Sec. E, Lot 44/300 with parents, spouse, and bro HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CO.,, PA 1893, PG 120; refering to Dr. Thomas C. M. Stockton, "Thomas Stockton (grandfather of subject) was born in NJ, and coming to Washington Co., PA, in early manhood, was married to Miss Sarah Graham of this county. The children form to them were Polly, Sarah (Mrs. Gordon), Robert, Thomas and John." (WE know THOMAS was not born in NJ) HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CO., PA, PG 751; Thomas Stockton inherited the old Stockton place together with his brother John, who afterward died, when Thomas purchased the remainder of the farm. He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Graham, and the children born to them were as follows: Robert, Thomas, John, Mary and Sarah. Mr. Stockton was a Whig in Politics, and in religious belief was for many years a member of the 1st Presb. Church of Washington, in which he was an elder." ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, WM F. CREGAR, 1888, Phila. 101 FAMILY OUTLINES, RAYMOND M. BELL, 1997; b. 19 SEP 1762, d. 19 JUL 1849, m c1794 Sarah (dau of Robert) Graham b 1765, d 23 FEB 1843; (5 children)
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX, PG 247 OTHER CHILDREN; Henry b. 24 NOV 1785, Pigeon Crk, Washington, PA, m. Margaret Makemie 16 FEB 1815, d. 28 MAR 1823; Capt Robert Cotton, b. 2 AUG 1787/88, m. Martha McGinness in 1810, d. 21 MAY 1848, Crawford Co, PA; Col. Hugh Cotton b. 1789, m Mary Smith, d 3 NOV 1861 Meadville, Crawford, PA; Mary Cotton b 1790 m James Davis, Jr. 25 OCT 1811; Joseph Cotton b 11 OCT 1795, m Eliza Beatty 17 FEB 1822, d 12 DEC 1838; Margaret b 14 AUG 1801/2, d 5 JAN 1889; Samuel L. Cotton b 1 NOV 1803, m Martha Naomi Hatch in 1841, d 23 MAY 1882; Thomas Cotton b 15 JAN 1805/6, m Angeline Marie Adams, FEB 1839, d 25 AUG 1899; William Cotton, b 1808, d 8 OCT 1865. Chambersburg was in Lancaster Co. till 1752; Cumberland Co 1752-84 when it became Franklin Co. ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON, PA, Raymond Martin Bell, 1997; Margaret b 28 MAY 1764, m 16 FEB 1786 (Col) John Cotton, Meadville Ruth A. Setterquist, 1318 Shelby Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533; 9/90 from Ann Maruhn Child: John Cotton b. 11 OCT 1793, d. 17 MAR 1846, m 24 AUG 1820, Mary McMaster of Ireland; their child, Henry Stockton Cotton b 25 MAY 1821, d 11 DEC 1899, m. 26 OCT 1843, Mary McKay of PA; gt grandparents of Ruth. Ruth Setterquist, 1318 Shelby Dr., Fairfield, CA 95433 BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH: DAR App Nat #568111 Robert Stockton; DAR Supp App Nat'l #568111 John Cotton (b & d nr Chambersburg, PA) NOTE: prob d in Vernon Twp, Crawford Co, PA BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH-BURIAL: Joslyn's Descendants of Henry Cotton (prob d. in Vernon Twp) BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH: Stockton Family of New Jersey" T. C. Stockton, 1911, Pg 247 BIRTH-MARRIAGE: LDS Archive Sheet for Robert Stockton, b 19 Oct 1737, submitted by Etta May M. Skinner, Nounan, ID NOTE: Chambersburg was in Cumberland Co [now Franklin Co], PA BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH: Pam Jeglinski's "The Stockton Project" (d Chambersburg, PA in this rec) BIRTH-MARRIAGE: "Ancestry of Samuel Stockton White" Wm. F. Cregar, 1888 p 114 BIRTH-MARRIAGE-DEATH-BURIAL: "Descendants of Henry Cotton", Revised by Roger A Johnson, 1994, Pgs 4-6
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON , 1911, APPENDIX, PG 243, pp 263-267 ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, WM.F.CREGAR, 1888, PG 117 DAR LIST OF SPOUSES OF PATRIOTS, 1986 INDEX, VOL III, PG 694; ART. VOL 1, 648 DAR application #127012, Mina Stewart Wright, gt grdau.; from C.C. Neilson, father of Charles, John (1725-1810) served as private in Capt. McCauley's Co., 1st Bat. Cumberland Co., Militia 1781; born Scotland, died Westmorland Co, PA; Charles (759-1840)served as private in Capt. Wm. Guthries Co., Westmorland Co., Militia 1780. Children: John b. 1 DEC 1784 m. Jane Love; Robert b. 18 MAR 1786 m. Rebecca Hutchins; Margaret b. 18 NOV 1787 m. Jesse Welch; Sarah b. 3 NOV 1791 m. Benjamin Love; Charles b. 15 OCT 1793 m. 1. Hannah McLain and 2. Betsey Young; Joseph b. 5 JUL 1795 m. Jane McGuffey; Elizabeth b. 22 APR 1797 m. Samuel Dennison; Frances b. 25 DEC 1798 m. Henry Dennison; Thomas b. 20 JAN 1801 m. Esther Porter in 1822, d. 1875; Samuel C. b. 12 MAY 1804 m. Sarah Scott; James Guthrie b. 4 JUL 1807 m. Margaret Porter and William S. b. 20 MAR 1809, d. young. Chambersburg was in Cumberland Co 1752-84 when it became Franklin Co. Ann Garcia, 12/90; DAR application 78861, Olive passmore Cook; Vol 102, pg 289, #101950, gt gt graddau, Jemima Denison Fobes ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON, PA, Raymond Martin Bell, 1997; Frances b 8 FEB 1766, dead 1821, m Charles Stewart
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911; APPENDIX, PG 243 Chambersburg was in Cumberland Co 1752-84 when it became Franklin Co. ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON, PA, Raymond Martin Bell, 1997; Mary b 3 SEP 1767, dead 1821, ?single
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911. APPENDIX, PG 243, #99; m. Rev. John Brice 12 MAY 1795; lists child, Mary only. Chambersburg was in Cumberland Co. 1752-84 when it became Franklin Co. CHILD, Mary m. M. Dixson Coulter and had one known child, John Brice Coulter b. c 1819 DAR application #50932 - child #2 from C.C. Neilson, Fairfield, VA 9/90 Jane Ann Brice b. 1810, m. Parker Reed on 13 JUN 1838; died 2 OCT 1890, child, Henry Harvey Reed b. 21 JUN 1851, m. Anna Dumont 12 SEP 1878, d. 5 MAR 1937 George Livingston, Wierton, WVA, 10/90; desc of Jane; child Eliza b. 20 JUN 1804, d. 31 JAN 1875, m. Edward Supler 8 FEB 1827; their child Rachel Supler b 2 JUL 1844, d. 1 FEB 1923, Moundsville, WVA, m. Joseph Sutton 3 DEC 1863; their child Daisy E. Sutton b. 6 JUL 1888, d. 188 OCT 1973 Steubenville, OH m. Franklin M. Livingston 22 OCT 1909; grandparents of George Livingston. GEORGE LIVINGSTON, 100 DARBY CT., WEIRTON, WV 26062 Olive Batcher, 1/91; found a marriage of Jane Stockton and James McFarland, 4 FEB 1813 at Upper Concocheague Presbyterian Church, Mercersburg, PA; could Jane have married a 2nd time after the death of Rev. Brice???? ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON, PA, Raymond Martin Bell, 1997; Jane b 9 JAN 1769, d 1 APR 1853, m c1795 (Rev) John Brice b 1760, d 26 AUG 1811, Ohio Co., W Va HOWARD HUMPHREY FILE, OREGON GEN. SOC., Eugene, ORE; note says "A stone in the Presbyterian Cemetery of West Alexander reads 'Jane Stockton Brice, Consort of Reverend John Brice, died April 1, 1853, aged 84 years'"
PAT STOCKTON 620 S. PINTO PLACE, TUCSON, AZ 85748 JOAN EWING 1856 7TH AVENUE N., FT. DODGE, IA 50501; letter from Helen Malony RUTH SETTERQUIST 1318 SHELBY DR., FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, WM.F.CREGAR, 1888, PG 117; "served with distinction in the War of 1812. died in Mississippi." DR. T.C. STOCKTON, 1911, PG 261; pioneer music teacher in western PA. Served in War of 1812 and attained rank of Colonel; married a southern lady. She had a number of slaves whom Col Stockton liberated. His home in PA was in Crawford Co, but he died in Mississippi. JOAN EWING, Ft. Dodge, IA; 10/90; has this Robert as child of Robert and Mary Makemie. Dr. T.C. does not give a wife's name but does give a child Maria who married Mr. Ewing. THIS Robert was in Western PA; the other was in Cumberland Co. Confusion is because Dr. T.C. gave the wife of the other Robert as Miss Gallion ????; Joan's cemetary records give death as 16 MAY 1844 at 72 years 10 months and 17 days; that makes the birth 29 JUL 1771, not 2 JUL, but apparently both Col. Roberts were born in the same year. Ruth Setterquist, sources: 1885 Crawford Co. History, pg 887, says "Was choir director, Alleghany College, 1817 (pg 414. Was installed elder in 1829 Harmonsburg Presb. Church (pg 132), formerly from Washington Co., PA, one of the first settlers of Vernon Twsp, where he lived and died, Col in the War of 1812."; Director of the Meadville Bible Soc. 1815, In French Creek Valley by Reynolds, 1981, pg 132. HAYFIELD TWSP, CRAWFORD CO., PA; PG 887; refering to William L. Stockton, "His paternal grandfather was Robert Stockton, formerly of Washington Co, and one of the first settlers of Vernon Twsp, this county, where he lived and died. He served in the war of 1812 and was the Colonel of his regiment. His children were Robert, Thomas (deceased), Maria, Joseph, John M. (deceased), Martha (deceased), Sarah, David B. and James." ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON, PA, Raymond Martin Bell, 1997; (Col) Robert b 2 JUL 1771, m c1797 --- Gallion; to Meadville, Pa - sons incl: Robert, Joseph, J C
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX, PG 243 Chambersburg was in Cumberland Co. 1752-84 when it became Franklin Co. PER DAWN WOERNER, 19924 VICTORIAN WA, PARKER CO 80134; 7/91; GT GT GT GT GRANDAU. says she was his 3rd wife "Rebecca"; letter of 9/23/91; gives death and marriage CLIFF NEILSON, 3703 MOSS BROOKE CT., FAIRFAX, VA 22031 7/93; BIRTH FOR "ELIZABETH" ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON, PA, 1997, Raymond Martin Bell; Elizabeth b c1777 m (Rev) James Cunningham - to Ohio
THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR T C STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX, PG 247 Chambersburg was in Cumberland Co. 1752-84 when it became Franklin Co. CLIFF NEILSON, 3703 MOSS BROOKE T., FAIRFAX, VA 22031 101 FAMILY OUTLINES, WAHINGTON, PA 1997, Raymond M. Bell, pg 137; John, b 19 SEP 1773, d c1832 Wash Co., m c1812, Margaret (dau of Wm) McCombs; daus, Mary b c1813 m 2 MAY 1833 James Ewins, Rebecca
Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, pg 755 Chambersburg was in Cumberland Co. 1752-84 when it became Franklin Co. DR. STOCKTON, 1911;"...ordained 24 JUN 1801, and appointed first pastor of Presbyterian Church at Meadville, where he resided for 9 years. In 1809, he was appointed principal of the Pittsburg Academy, which afterwards became Western University, and held the position for 11 years. His ministerial services were devoted, from his 1st establishment at Pittsburg, to the soldiers at the garrison, to the building of a church at Alleghany, and to supplying the infant congregation at Pine Creek (Sharpsburg), until 1820, when for the next 9 years he devoted himself to the Alleghany and Pine Crk Congregations. He died of cholera in Baltimore at 54 years old, having been called to visit a son who was sick in that city." (also 893 Bio. Hist. of Washington Co., PA) ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, WM.F.CREGAR, 1888, PG 118; T.C.STOCKTON QUOTED CREGAR WORD FOR WORD. Cregar adds, "He died 29 OCT 1832, while visiting at Baltimore, MD, and was buried in the burial-yard of the First Church at that place. He married 8 MAY 1800, Esther, daughter of David Clark, by whom he had issue." DAR REC. #674, Grddau, Miss Mary Rodman Updike (Mrs. Ely), b. PA; #692 grdau Mrs Clara Lothrop McMurtry; #693, grdau Mrs. Mary Lothrop Painter; #6385, gt grdau Miss Martha C. Stockton; #6386, Mrs Esther Stockton Cook, wife of David Shields Cook; #7096, gt grdau, Miss Josephine Stockton. Joan Ewing, 1/91; HISTORY OF CRAWFORD CO., PA, pg 390; First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Elisha McCurdy, a member of the Presbytery of Ohio, and Rev. Joseph Stockton, a licentiate of the same Prebytery, were the first ordained ministers who preached within the bounds of what is now Crawford Co. in 1799, they were sent out by the Prebytery on a missionary tour, and among other places preached in Meadville. During the mext year Mr. Stockton received an invitation to preach statedly at this place, and in the autumn of 1800 he accordingly, in company with his young wife, left his paaternal home in Washington Co., on horseback, bringing some household goods with them, and in due time reached Meadville. Over this church, in connection with that of Little Sugar Creek, now Cochranton, he was ordained as pastor on 24 JUN 1801. He continued to perform the duties of a Pastor until 27 JUN 1810, when the relation was dissolved by the Presbytery in Erie. he traveled through and preached at different points in Mercer and Erie Counties, and was the first Principal of the Meadville Academy opened in 1805. The first elders of the Meadville Church were John Cotton, Robert Stockton, and Hugh Cotton." HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CO, PA, PG 800, 1893; " Joseph soon after his father's removal to this county, entered Canonsburg Academy and studied theology under Dr. John McMillan. He was licensed to preach 26 JUN 1799. He became one of the consituent members of the Presbytery of Erie. He ws pastor of the church at Meadville in its infancy, and had charge of the academy at that place. Later he was principal of the Pittsburgh Academy for about 10 years till 1820. In 1827 he was one of the instructors in the Western Theological Seminary. The last 3 years of his life were spent with the church of Pine Creek (Sharpsburg). He died at Baltimore, 29 OCT 1832, in his 54th year, having been called to visit a son who was sick in that city." HISTORY OF WASHINGTON CO., PA, PG 444; by Mrs. Mary Lothrop Painter, Joseph's grandau. gives some info on Thomas, his son Robert, and most info on her maternal grandfather, James Clark. ONE HUNDRED ONE FAMILY OUTLINES, WASHINGTON, PA, 1997, Raymond Martin Bell; (Rev) Joseph, b 25 FEB 1770, d 20 OCT 1832, Baltimore, on (b c1815) visit to son - m Esther (dau of David and Hannah) Clark; minister at Meadville and other places ELIZABETH BOOTH, 81627 TERRITORIAL RD., EUGENE, OR 97405; 11/98; has birth 25 FEB 1779 "In Old Pennsylvania Towns", pp 199-201, Mr. Oliver Ormsby Page (no date): "Lafayette arrived in Pittsburgh on Monday, the 13 MAY 1825, and remained here until the following Wed. The general and his suite were lodged at Darlington's Hotel .... Tuesday, Lafayette was entertained at a luncheon by Mrs. Thomas Barlow, at her house, at the NE corner of what is now Stockton Ave and W. Diamond St., in Alleghany (with the adjoining mansion of Benj. Page & that of Rev. Joseph Stockton at the NE corner of what is now Arch St, with the frame meeting house were about the only buildings in the street at that time). ...distinguished guest were Mr & Mrs Benj. Page, Rev. Joseph Stockton & Mrs. Stockton ... Page 204: The Pages, Phillipses & Ormsbys, all related by blood or marriage, made quite a little settlement of their own clan in Alleghany town. They all lived upon what was then called the Second Bank, the descent of the canal forming a natural terrace, one bank rising above the other. This street has since been named for Rev. Joseph Stockton whose house and church were on the Second Bank.
He married Mary Makemie 22 Dec 1761 at Letterkenney, Cumberland, Pennsylvania . Mary Makemie was born at Frederick, Maryland 25 May 1738 daughter of John Makemie and Margaret Breckenridge .
They were the parents of 9
children:
Thomas Stockton
born 19 Sep 1762.
Margaret Stockton
born 28 May 1764.
Frances Stockton
born 8 Feb 1766.
Mary Stockton
born 3 Sep 1767.
Jane Stockton
born 9 Jan 1769.
Robert Stockton, Col
born 2 Jul 1771.
Elizabeth Stockton
born 16 Aug 1772.
John Stockton
born 19 Sep 1773.
Joseph Stockton
born 25 Feb 1775.
Robert Stockton died 3 Jun 1821 at Washington, Pennsylvania .
Mary Makemie died 26 May 1818 at Canton, Washington, Pennsylvania .