The Stockton Project; including "Orphans". Cutoff date 1920
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ID: I660
Name: Robert Stockton
Given Name: Robert
Surname: Stockton
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1688
Death: FEB 1747 in ,Lancaster,PA
Burial: Pequa Church,Lancaster,PA
Reference Number: RO
Note:
*"The Stockton Family of New Jersey and Other Stocktons", Dr. Thomas Coates Stockton, 1911, Appendix, "The Other Stocktons", p 234: "The Pennsylvania and Virginia Stockton; ... It is not certain that all the Stockton included under this general heading are descended from one ancestor; but the records that have come to hand are given for what they may be worth, and the PROBABILITIES are briefly stated in cases of doubt.
(paraphrased) The record of the PA and VA Stocktons begins with Davis Stockton and Robert Stockton, who were b. about the same time, both settled in Lancaster Co., PA and among whose desc. a tradition of relationship survives. ...The "Virginia Magazine of Hist. & Bio.", states that Davis Stockton came from the north of Ireland; and from the fact that the family of Robert Stockton were Presb. and intermarried with a number of Scotch-Irish families, it seems PROBABLE that he also was Scotch-Irish, and that he and Davis Stockton were brothers.
"Robert and Isabel, were in Nottingham Twsp, Chester Co., PA as early as 1732, and his name appears in tax lists there until 1747. This place is at the extreme SW part of Chester co, adjoining the MD line, and was probably considered as being in MD before the Mason Dixon line. They removed in Sadsbury Twsp, Lancaster Co., PA. The relationship of this Robert to the branch of the family which settled in Goochland Co., VA has been much discussed, but never satisfactorily settled....estimate of Robert's birth..."Which strengthens the probability that they were brothers. (he thanks Mrs. Mary L. Painter, of Allegheny, PA for the records of Robert's descendants)
*CC NEILSON; research shows Robert taxed West Nottingham Twsp 1732-38, but by 1740 he was in Sadsbury Twsp. 1743 survey shows Robert STOCKDEN with 198 acres, Warrant 12d 2m, 1743, survey 26d, 6m, 1743, Patented Nov 19, 1743 to Warrantee A-12-32; near neighbors are William Boyd, Thomas Hayward, Philip Howell, Wm. Clayton, William Webster, Jonas Chamberlin, Andrew Moore, Thomas Downing and John Clemson, "Patent of Robert Stockton, 19 NOV 1743, Warrant Reg. (1733-1912), Lancaster Co., PA Archives and Museum Comm., UNABLE to locate any Church or Cem with name Pequea as part of their title
*Marriage banns, Cecil Co., MD 1634-1777, pg 172
*DAR appl. of Jo Ann Reed Cole, #59382, 4x gt grndaughter
*OLIVE BATCHER, 9/90; "Hill-Wallace Family", 1995; sources 3 DAR applications, Abst. of Wills, Lancaster Co., PA 1721-1820, PA Gen. Soc. Collections, Phila., PA; PA Vital Records 1:324, 1983, Gen. Pub., Baltimore, MD; "Robert witnessed a deed for Thomas Falkner of Sadsbury Twsp in 1745, the only land entry for Robert that I have found."Lancaster Co., Deed Book A:145 BB-1:293-5
*ROBERT'S WILL was filed with Isabels; Will Book A, Vol 1, pg 138, 135, Isabel's Will proved 1 MAR 1748; dated 8 FEB 1747 (old style).
*WILL OF ROBERT, handwritten, unproved: "In the name of God amen anno. Dominoy February the year 1747. I Robert Stockton in the township of Sadsbury County of Lancaster and province of pensylvania being sick and weake in body but yet in perfect mind and memory blessed be god for it calling to mind the mortalety of my body I ordorin this to be my last will and testament first of all I recommend my soule to god that gave it trusting through the death and suffering of Jesus Christ at the general Resurrection I shall receive the same and ever live in glory with my blessed Redeemer my will is that I be Decently buried in the Church yard of Pyque att the discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and as for worldly goods it hath pleased god to in due me with I give them as follows first I will that my funerall Charges and true debts be first paid out of my personal estate (illegible word) Item I give unto my well beloved wife Isabel Stockton 8 pounds (illegible word) out of my real estate and 1/3 part of all my personal estate for her own self to dispose of it as she pleases and when she pleases and (several illegible words) natural life the said then to fall into the hand of my (fold in text, illegible) afterward mentioned (more illegible) I give unto my son Robert (on fold, illegible) item I give unto my son John Stockton 5 pounds out of my real estate Item I give unto my son George Stockton 20 pounds out of my real estate Item I give unto my son in law John Young 5 pounds out of my real estate Item I give unto my son in law William (?)eeth 5 pounds out of my real estate (illegible word) I order that it shall not be in the power of any of these 5 legatees to (sue?) my executors or recover any of these sums until the Expiration of 3 years after my wife's decese (long crease which may contain text) and as for these 7 orphaned grandchildren of mine that it has pleased god to take away both father and mother (illegible word) left to my care as his will makes apare in April last and to sell his real and personal estate to pay his debts I humbly beg that the honorable court would be pleased to nominate the two honest men that I chosen the orphans uncale is Thomas Stockton and David Stockton to gardeen over the said 7 orphan children knowing by experience that there will be but little coming to them when the debts is paid and to take care (several illegible words) said orphans be kept (obliterated area) of in (obliterated area) til they be fit to put to (illegible word and crease which may contain text) and further do order and apoint that those my 2 sons Thomas Stocton and David Stockton to be my whole and sole Executors of this my will testament revoking disalowing and disanuling all former wills and testaments whatsoever made or (illegible word) by me before this and I further order and apoint that these my 2 executors after paying all my just debts and funeral charges (2 illegible words) my real and personal estate only what is bequeathed out of it as witness my hand the day and year above writen. Sealed, Signed, and delivered in the presence of us. ROBERT STOCKTON (seal) proved by Wm. Carr, Thomas Holiday.
*"One Hundred One Family Outlines, Washington Co., PA", Raymond Martin Bell, 1506 First Ave., N., Coralville, PA 1997; Robert Stockton d. 1747 Sadbury Twp, Lancaster Co., PA; wife Isabel; father of Thomas;
Marriage 1 Isabel b: ABT 1688
Married: ABT 1705
Children
Thomas Stockton b: ABT 1709
(female) Stockton b: ABT 1722
David Stockton b: ABT 1715
Robert Stockton b: ABT 1713
Margaret Stockton b: ABT 1717
Jane Stockton b: ABT 1714
John Stockton b: ABT 1717
George Stockton b: 1721
ID: I661
Name: Thomas Stockton
Given Name: Thomas
Surname: Stockton
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1709
Death: 31 MAY 1795 in Mercersburgh,Franklin,PA
Burial: Church Hill Cem,Upper Conocheagu,PA
Reference Number: RO
Note:
*"The Stockton Family of New Jersey and Other Stocktons", Dr. Thomas Coates Stockton, 1911, Appendix "Other Stocktons"; 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 p 4
*DAR application #127012, Nina Stewart; 16201; 509382, JoAnn Reed (Jane Brice)
*DAR #162061 Maude Raymond Gaver; Thomas (1709-1795) member of committee for
confiscation 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."
*"Ancestry of Samuel Stockton White", 1888, Wm. Francis Cregar, 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. ...."
*CCNEILSON: York Co 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.
*York Co Deed 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; Wit. 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.
*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, "Hill-Wallace Family", 1995; cites Dr. TC Stockton; 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
Father: Robert Stockton b: ABT 1688
Mother: Isabel b: ABT 1688
Marriage 1 Margaret Fleming b: ABT 1709
Married: ABT 1730
Children
Isabella Stockton b: ABT 1731 in ,,PA
John Stockton b: ABT 1741 in West Nottingham,Chester,PA
Robert Stockton b: 9 OCT 1737 in West Nottingham,Chester,PA
Margaret Stockton b: 1739 in West Nottingham,Chester,PA
Marriage 2 Frances b: ABT 1722
Married: BEF AUG 1743 in ,,PA
Children
Thomas Stockton b: 1743 in West Nottingham,Chester,PA
Mary Stockton b: 1743 in ,,PA
David Stockton b: ABT 1744 in West Nottingham,Cumberland,PA
Elizabeth Stockton b: 1749 in Sadsbury,Lancaster,PA
George Stockton b: ABT 1750 in Sadsbury,Lancaster,PA
Joseph Stockton b: ABT 1753 in Menallen,York,PA
ID: I671
Name: Isabella Stockton
Given Name: Isabella
Surname: Stockton
Sex: F
Birth: ABT 1731 in ,,PA
Death: 20 OCT 1816 in West Liberty,Ohio,VA
Reference Number: RO
Note:
*"The Stockton Family of New Jersey and Other Stocktons", Dr Thomas Coates Stockton, 1911; Appendix "Other Stocktons"
*CCNeilson 9/90; desc.; children, James m. Elizabeth Waddell; Elizabeth m.
William Waddell; John, Jr, m. Margaret ?; Mary m. John Poak/Poke; Rachel m. John Caldwell; Isabella m. John Martin; Frances m. Joseph Caldwell; Joseph m. Nancy Coleman and Margaret m. William Huston.
*CCNeilson; Isabella is buried in West Liberty Cemetery, the tombstone inscription reads: "In memory of Isabella Nelson who departed this life October 20th 1816, aged 82 years". therefore she was born approx. 1734. There is no further supporting data for her birth. Isabella married John Neilson about 1754, probably at her father's home in Menallen Twsp, York Co., PA. John Neilson was born about 1731. Between 1755 and 1774, they had at least 9 and possibly 11 children. John and 2 of their sons, fought in the Rev. War (which ones?) Isabella and her husband witnessed her uncle David's 1752 will.
They lived in Menallen, York Co, until at least 1762. (taxed); Letterkenny, Cumberland Co., PA in 1763-1797. (became Franklin Co, 1784); 1797 to WVA vicinity of West Liberty, VA (now WVA) about 8 miles from Wheeling.
Isabella died intestate. Her estate settlement identified her 2 living sons, John and James, a dec'd son, Joseph, and husbands of 5 of her 6 daughters, John Caldwell, William Waddell, John Marling, John Poke and William Huston.
*DEED OF SALE, 5 APR 1797, Franklin Co., Deed Book 4, p 239; John Neilson and
his wife Isobel sold 337 acres to Martin Nisle of Lancaster Co, from land that John Patented 18 SEP 1787. Adjoining land owners were James Mitchell, John Stevenson, John Wilson, Alexander Rumix, Robert Stogdon, James Jordan and Samuel Burgess.
*OLIVE BATCHER, 2423 Hamilton Dr., Ames, IA 50014; published "HALL-WALLACE FAMILY", 1995; Cites: Dr. TC Stockton; Fendrick, Virginia S., "American Revolutionary Soldier 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, p 12; Correspondence with Clifford C Neilson and Virginia D.McComas.
*GEDCOM of William DeCoursey; decoursey@earthlink; 17 JUL 2001; no sources
Change Date: 31 JUL 2001 at 01:00:00
Father: Thomas Stockton b: ABT 1709
Mother: Margaret Fleming b: ABT 1709
Marriage 1 John Neilson b: ABT 1732
Children
Isabella Neilson b: ABT 1764 in Letterkenney,Cumberland,PA
Frances Neilson b: ABT 1764 in Letterkenney,Cumberland,PA
Joseph Neilson b: ABT 1772 in Letterkenney,Franklin,PA
Elizabeth Neilson b: 4 APR 1774 in Letterkenny,Cumberland,PA
Thomas Neilson b: ABT 1755 in ,York,PA
John Neilson b: ABT 1756 in Menallen,York,PA
Mary Neilson b: ABT 1758 in Menallen,York,PA
Rachel Neilson b: ABT 1762 in Menallen,York,PA
James Neilson b: ABT 1763 in ,Cumberland,PA
Margaret Neilson b: ABT 1768 in Letterkenney,Franklin,PA
Descendant Register, Generation No. 1
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1. Thomas Stockton (Robert Stockton1) was born ABT 1709, and died 31 MAY 1795 in Mercersburgh,Franklin,PA. He was buried in Church Hill Cem,Upper Conocheagu,PA. He married Margaret Fleming ABT 1730. She was born ABT 1709, and died BEF AUG 1743 in ,Chester,PA. He married Frances BEF AUG 1743 in ,,PA. She was born ABT 1722, and died BEF 1777 in Menallen,York,PA.