When Joseph STOCKTON was born on May 10, 1697, in New Jersey, his father, Richard "The Builder" Stockton (1665-1709), was 37 and his mother, Susanna (Witham), was 28. He married Elizabeth Doughty in 1726. He died on March 15, 1770, in Princeton, New Jersey, at the age of 72.
Joseph Stockton is an Uncle to Richard Stockton "The Signer" of the Declaration of Independence. Richard "The Signers" father, John Stockton (1701-1758), and this Joseph Stockton (1697-1709), are brothers. Joseph & John are sons of Richard "The Builder" Stockton.
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Event: [25 June 1709] Legatee, Father's will - Richard Stockton
Source: Swartz, Glen - Swartz-NY, Brown-PA - Swartz, Glen: Swartz-NY, Brown-PA - Rootsweb.com, GlSwartz a aol.com
In his will, dated 25 Jun 1709, Richard Stockton divided his estate in the following manner: to the third son, Joseph, 500 acres.
Event: [18 July 1719] Witness - Brother's wedding
source: Chesterfield Friends MM Marriage Records 1686-1800
Joseph Stockton's presence was recorded at the marriage of his brother Samuel to Amy Doughty at Chesterfield Friends Monthly Meeting on the 18th of the 4th month in 1719.
Will: [April 1768] , Somerset, NJ
Source: Will Book, Liber 14
Apr 1768 - Will of Joseph Stockton of Somerset Co., farmer; to wife Elizabeth, firewood, which is to be cut by my son John. Eldest son, Daniel, 5 shillings; son John 130 acres where I live and 10 acres of woodland, and he is to pay to my wife $100. Wife Elizabeth the rest of my home tract, or 300 acre tract. If my wife dies without a will, then her estate to go to my daughters Amey Stockton, Elizabeth Nicholson, Mary Anderson and Sarah Stockton. Executor: my wife and my son Daniel Stockton. Witnesses: Thomas Stockton, Christopher Doughty, Samuel Stockton. Proved 11 Apr 1770. (Will Bk, Liber 14)
Occupation: Will Book, Liber 14
Joseph Stockton m. Elizabeth Doughty, daughter of Jacob Doughty and his wife Amy Whitehead. Joseph Stockton and his wife Elizabeth Doughty had 9 children; Daniel, Joseph, Doughty, Samuel, John, Amy, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah. Sarah married Richard Stockton, son of Joseph Stockton and his wife Mary Farnsworth.
Source: American Biographical Archive. London, NY: KG Saur, 1986-1990 Microfiche 1544, frame 260-261
Joseph Stockton is an Uncle to Richard Stockton "The Signer" of the Declaration of Independence. Richard "The Signers" father, John Stockton (1701-1758), and this Joseph Stockton (1697-1709), are brothers. Joseph & John are sons of Richard "The Builder" Stockton.
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Event: [25 June 1709] Legatee, Father's will - Richard Stockton
Source: Swartz, Glen - Swartz-NY, Brown-PA - Swartz, Glen: Swartz-NY, Brown-PA - Rootsweb.com, GlSwartz a aol.com
In his will, dated 25 Jun 1709, Richard Stockton divided his estate in the following manner: to the third son, Joseph, 500 acres.
Event: [18 July 1719] Witness - Brother's wedding
source: Chesterfield Friends MM Marriage Records 1686-1800
Joseph Stockton's presence was recorded at the marriage of his brother Samuel to Amy Doughty at Chesterfield Friends Monthly Meeting on the 18th of the 4th month in 1719.
Will: [April 1768] , Somerset, NJ
Source: Will Book, Liber 14
Apr 1768 - Will of Joseph Stockton of Somerset Co., farmer; to wife Elizabeth, firewood, which is to be cut by my son John. Eldest son, Daniel, 5 shillings; son John 130 acres where I live and 10 acres of woodland, and he is to pay to my wife $100. Wife Elizabeth the rest of my home tract, or 300 acre tract. If my wife dies without a will, then her estate to go to my daughters Amey Stockton, Elizabeth Nicholson, Mary Anderson and Sarah Stockton. Executor: my wife and my son Daniel Stockton. Witnesses: Thomas Stockton, Christopher Doughty, Samuel Stockton. Proved 11 Apr 1770. (Will Bk, Liber 14)
Occupation: Will Book, Liber 14
Joseph Stockton m. Elizabeth Doughty, daughter of Jacob Doughty and his wife Amy Whitehead. Joseph Stockton and his wife Elizabeth Doughty had 9 children; Daniel, Joseph, Doughty, Samuel, John, Amy, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah. Sarah married Richard Stockton, son of Joseph Stockton and his wife Mary Farnsworth.
Source: American Biographical Archive. London, NY: KG Saur, 1986-1990 Microfiche 1544, frame 260-261
When Joseph STOCKTON was born on May 10, 1697, in New Jersey, his father, Richard "The Builder" Stockton (1665-1709), was 37 and his mother, Susanna (Witham), was 28. He married Elizabeth Doughty in 1726. He died on March 15, 1770, in Princeton, New Jersey, at the age of 72.
Joseph Stockton is an Uncle to Richard Stockton "The Signer" of the Declaration of Independence. Richard "The Signers" father, John Stockton (1701-1758), and this Joseph Stockton (1697-1709), are brothers. Joseph & John are sons of Richard "The Builder" Stockton.
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Event: [25 June 1709] Legatee, Father's will - Richard Stockton
Source: Swartz, Glen - Swartz-NY, Brown-PA - Swartz, Glen: Swartz-NY, Brown-PA - Rootsweb.com, GlSwartz a aol.com
In his will, dated 25 Jun 1709, Richard Stockton divided his estate in the following manner: to the third son, Joseph, 500 acres.
Event: [18 July 1719] Witness - Brother's wedding
source: Chesterfield Friends MM Marriage Records 1686-1800
Joseph Stockton's presence was recorded at the marriage of his brother Samuel to Amy Doughty at Chesterfield Friends Monthly Meeting on the 18th of the 4th month in 1719.
Will: [April 1768] , Somerset, NJ
Source: Will Book, Liber 14
Apr 1768 - Will of Joseph Stockton of Somerset Co., farmer; to wife Elizabeth, firewood, which is to be cut by my son John. Eldest son, Daniel, 5 shillings; son John 130 acres where I live and 10 acres of woodland, and he is to pay to my wife $100. Wife Elizabeth the rest of my home tract, or 300 acre tract. If my wife dies without a will, then her estate to go to my daughters Amey Stockton, Elizabeth Nicholson, Mary Anderson and Sarah Stockton. Executor: my wife and my son Daniel Stockton. Witnesses: Thomas Stockton, Christopher Doughty, Samuel Stockton. Proved 11 Apr 1770. (Will Bk, Liber 14)
Occupation: Will Book, Liber 14
Joseph Stockton m. Elizabeth Doughty, daughter of Jacob Doughty and his wife Amy Whitehead. Joseph Stockton and his wife Elizabeth Doughty had 9 children; Daniel, Joseph, Doughty, Samuel, John, Amy, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah. Sarah married Richard Stockton, son of Joseph Stockton and his wife Mary Farnsworth.
Source: American Biographical Archive. London, NY: KG Saur, 1986-1990 Microfiche 1544, frame 260-261
Joseph Stockton is an Uncle to Richard Stockton "The Signer" of the Declaration of Independence. Richard "The Signers" father, John Stockton (1701-1758), and this Joseph Stockton (1697-1709), are brothers. Joseph & John are sons of Richard "The Builder" Stockton.
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Event: [25 June 1709] Legatee, Father's will - Richard Stockton
Source: Swartz, Glen - Swartz-NY, Brown-PA - Swartz, Glen: Swartz-NY, Brown-PA - Rootsweb.com, GlSwartz a aol.com
In his will, dated 25 Jun 1709, Richard Stockton divided his estate in the following manner: to the third son, Joseph, 500 acres.
Event: [18 July 1719] Witness - Brother's wedding
source: Chesterfield Friends MM Marriage Records 1686-1800
Joseph Stockton's presence was recorded at the marriage of his brother Samuel to Amy Doughty at Chesterfield Friends Monthly Meeting on the 18th of the 4th month in 1719.
Will: [April 1768] , Somerset, NJ
Source: Will Book, Liber 14
Apr 1768 - Will of Joseph Stockton of Somerset Co., farmer; to wife Elizabeth, firewood, which is to be cut by my son John. Eldest son, Daniel, 5 shillings; son John 130 acres where I live and 10 acres of woodland, and he is to pay to my wife $100. Wife Elizabeth the rest of my home tract, or 300 acre tract. If my wife dies without a will, then her estate to go to my daughters Amey Stockton, Elizabeth Nicholson, Mary Anderson and Sarah Stockton. Executor: my wife and my son Daniel Stockton. Witnesses: Thomas Stockton, Christopher Doughty, Samuel Stockton. Proved 11 Apr 1770. (Will Bk, Liber 14)
Occupation: Will Book, Liber 14
Joseph Stockton m. Elizabeth Doughty, daughter of Jacob Doughty and his wife Amy Whitehead. Joseph Stockton and his wife Elizabeth Doughty had 9 children; Daniel, Joseph, Doughty, Samuel, John, Amy, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah. Sarah married Richard Stockton, son of Joseph Stockton and his wife Mary Farnsworth.
Source: American Biographical Archive. London, NY: KG Saur, 1986-1990 Microfiche 1544, frame 260-261
