Davis Stockton (c1685-1761)

• Name: Davis Stockton • Surname: Stockton • Given Name: Davis • Sex: M •   Birth: 1685 in Dunshauglin Castle, Meath, Leister, Ireland • Death: 1761 in Amherst, ,Albemarle Co., VA •  Reference Number: D •  _UID: 5E3EF6F128C0A14D9BFE2609431AC9438A5C • Note: Note: The first documented information on the Stocktons is a land deed of 1739 in Goochland County, VA, which later became Albemarle County. Davis Stockton's will was probated in 1762. Date of death from " Albemarle County in Virginia", by Rev. Edgar Woods. It is known that, on 12 March 1739, Davis was in Goochland (Albemarle) County, Virginia, where he obtained a grant of 400 acres adjoining land of Adam Godylouch. (This surname is spelled in numerous ways, including Goudylock.) Since we now know through DNA testing that Davis and Robert Stockton cannot be related to Richard's line, it also means the Judges Thomas and John in Ireland c1660 can't be the parent either. Both of them are from London. Irish records were burned in the 1921 uprising, so we don't have much to go on. Between the Robert Stockton descendants combing PA records, and Richard Stockton descendants doing the same in New England, the only "proof" we've found is that there is NO record for Davis Stockton before or the 1739 Goochland Co., VA land patent. His brother Robert is on the 1732 Lancaster PA Tax list, but no Davis. That's the brick wall. Per "Echos of Their Voices" by Carl R. Baldwin - British rule had become too burdensome for them (Davis & Sarah) as they reached maturity. By 1710, they were living in Chester County, PA. Stockton began to prosper as a farmer, although sites in eastern Pennsylvania for an expanding family were becoming difficult to find. He sold out in Chester County and by 1732 was a resident of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County. There he met Michael Woods, like himself an immigrant from North Ireland. They became fast friends. During their stay in William Penn's colony, Davis and Sarah had seven children - Richard, Ann, Thomas, Hannah, William, Elizabeth and Samuel. Woods heard of virgin land being opened for settlement in Virginia's newly created county of Goochland. he went there to investigate in 1737m, entering Goochland County from the west, through a gentle defile in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Both the pass and the creek that traversed it became known as Woods's Gap. Before returning to Pennsylvania to fetch his family, Woods obtained title to acreage at the confluence of Woods's Gap and the Mechum River, and at the headwaters of Ivy Creek. The Stocktons, and probably other families, joined Woods when he journed back to Goochland County to work his property in 1739. After crossing through Woods's Gap, the Woods family and the Stockton's separated, Woods continuing straight ahead to the land he had staked out. Stockton bore to the left and found his virgin soil along the lower stretches of Ivy Creek, new the modern town of Batesville. For many years residents of the area wondered about the large initials - "D.S." - carved in a tree near Woods's Gap. They apparently were made by the sentimental Stockton to mark the point of parting. In 1739, Stockton obtained title to 400 acres on Ivy Creek and two years later, obviously with his older children in mind, he acquired 800 more at the north and south forks of Mechum River. Goochland County was broken up in 1744. The Woods and Stockton families found themselves living in the newly formed Albemarle County. No Stocktons remain in Albemarle, but they left their name on the land. The north fork of Mechum's River is still called Stockton's Creek. In early times the south fork, on which the Stockton's operated the first mill in that part of Virginia, was called Stockton's Mill Creek. Once a defile in the mountains now know as Israel's Gap was called Stockton's Thoroughfare. Davis Stockton's estate was inventoried on January 2, 1762 Albemarle Co., Virginia as follows: To 9 hogs, a horse and 4 cattle, to a bed and furniture and a tea chest, to a riding coat and a waist coat, to pewter, 2 iron potts, to knives and forks, to a parcell of wooden ware, to two books, to a cow sold, to a churn, to one pound weight of pearls, to a bell and a barrel, to iron ware, to a mare and a colt. Total 36 pounds 0 shillings 9 pence William Grayson, James Coffey, Charles Lambert

!ROB LANGDON; langdon4@earthlink.net ; 2 SEP 2000, message 970; IDENTIFIES DAVIS as Lord Davis Stockton, born Dunshauglin Castle, Northern Ireland, 1686; married Sarah Martha Wooten; had 6 children and emigrated to VA where he died 1769. (Inventory 1762 ?) NOTE; gives no source for this information. Please leave the notes when you down load! That is the most important part. Davis Stockton is said to have come from the north of Ireland and settled, first, in Lancaster county, Pa. and then, in Goochland County (later Albemarle County, Va. ) He was given a patent for 400 acres of land there, adjoining the land of his son-in-law, Adam Godylouch, March 12 ,1739. In a Census of Books in the Colony of Virginia, taken in 1762, he was credited with possession of two books, valued at five shillings. His wife's name was Sarah. He dies in 1769. Source from "Some Descendents of Davis Stockton 1686-1761: A Descendency Revision to Davis Stockton of Virginia" by Chester R. Johnson states that Davis died in 1761, not 1769. His estate was inventoried on January 2, 1762 Albemarle Co., Virginia. • Change Date: 13 Nov 2006 at 16:06:01
 * DAVIS STOCKTON OF VIRGINIA, 1972, Johnson & Smith; many errors, misquotes and assumptions; tried to prove a case for Robert and Davis being sons of Richard and Abigail; THIS IS THE ONLY SOURCE FOR A CONNECTION BETWEEN DAVIS OF VA, ROBERT OF PA AND RICHARD OF NJ.
 * WILL BOOK 2, PG. 114, ALBEMARLE CO., VA: Appraisal of Davis Stockton estate: 8 JAN 1762; 9 hogs, 1 horses, 4 cattle, 1 bed and furniture, 1 chest, 1 riding coat, 1 waistcoat, peuter, 2 iron pots, knives and forks, 2 books, 1 cow, 1 churn, weight of pork, 1 bell, 1 barrel, iron ware, 1 mare and colt; total of 36 pounds, 9 pence. By Wm. Grayson, James Coffey, Chas Lambert.
 * THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NEW JERSEY AND OTHER STOCKTONS, DR. Thomas Coates STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX "Other Stockton", PG 234; "said to have come from the north of Ireland and settled first in Lancaster Co., PA, and then in Goochland Co. (later Albemarle) VA. He was given a patent for 400 acres of land there, adjoining the land of his son-in-law, Adam Godylouch, 12 MAR 1739. In a census of Books in the Colony of VA, taken in 1762, he was credited with the possession of two books, valued at 5 shillings."; begins Appendix with, "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 County, Pa., and among whose descendants a tradition of relationship survives... The VA Magazine of History and Biography states that Davis Stockton came from the north of Ireland; and, from the fact that the family of Robert Stockton were Presbyterians and inter-married with a number of Scotch-Irish families, it SEEMS PROBABLE that he also was Scotch-Irish, and that he and Davis Stockton were brothers." [ lists only Richard, Samuel, William ,Thomas and Hannah]
 * STOCKTON FAMILY REUNION 1957 from D.P. Lattimore, San Juan Capistrano, CA
 * THE WELCHELS IN AMERICA, BY FRANCIS HUGGINS BUG
 * There is absolutely NO PROOF, NO SOURCE, NO DOCUMENTS connecting Davis Stockton to either Robert Stockton of PA (d. 1747) or Richard Stockton of NJ (d. 1707). Both Robert and Richard have been extensively documented in PA and NJ. NO RECORD OF DAVIS STOCKTON HAS BEEN FOUND IN EITHER STATE!
 * NOTE: I have used Rob's information because it is fun to do so, not because I have any documents to prove it is true.
 * We have no definite information on births or marriages of Davis' children. We know his son Richard's children were born 1730-1754 ( he left no minor heirs in 1775 so all were born before or 1754); Davis' daughter Ann (Welchel) had a child in 1752; Son, Samuel was on the VA Colony Census Book in 1762 so had to be 21 years old. Therefore Davis must have married about 1710; if he married at 20, he was born c 1680. We do not know how many children he had, or where he was married, or if Sarah was his first wife. His son-in-laws, Welchel, Whiteside and Goudylock were in the Rev. War.
 * The Whiteside's family History states positively that William Whitesides was born in Ireland ; that he married Elizabeth, daughter of Davis and that their three children were born in Ireland. He came to America c1735, about the same time Davis Stockton appears. It would appear Davis and his sons-in-law came together; therefore, we are wasting our time looking for earlier records in PA or VA.
 * "Sketches of Virginia", W.H. Foote. 1849; "Michael Wood, from Ireland came in the year 1734 and settled at Henderson's quarter near Wood's Gap in Albemarle. Three sons and three sons-in-law came with him and settled near. .." Davis is known to have been with Michael Wood;

Father: Richard Stockton Jr. b: 1650/1654 in Flushing, Queens, NY. Mother: Susannah Witham (Robinson) b: 29 Nov 1668 in Whitby, Yorkshire, Eng.

Marriage 1 Sarah Martha Wooten b: 1669 in Ireland •	Married: ABT 1740

Marriage 2 Sarah Anthony Gudylouch b: 1686 in North Ireland •	Married: ABT. 1706 in Albemarle Co,. Virginia Children 1.	Richard Stockton b: 1710 in Burlington, New Jersey 2.	Ann Stockton b: 1712 in Burlington, New Jersey 3.	Thomas Stockton Sr. b: 1714 in Burlington, New Jersey 4.	Elizabeth Betsy Stockton b: 1715 in Lancaster Co,. Pennsylvania 5.	Hannah Stockton b: 1716 in Burlington, New Jersey 6.	William Stockton b: 1718 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 7.	Samuel Stockton b: 1720 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania or Goochland, Virginia/Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pa. • ID: I4529 •  Name: Richard Stockton • Surname: Stockton • Given Name: Richard • Sex: M •   Birth: 1710 in Burlington, New Jersey • Death: 21 Jul 1775 in Albemarle Co,   Virginia • Burial: Albemarle Co. Va. •  Reference Number: D •  _UID: 61CBFAA8F52488429A74D2FF6965FE9CF821 • Note: Notes for RICHARD STOCKTON: 29 Mar. 1749, Richard annexed 12 Shillings to the Orthodox Reformed Presbyterian Church. Richard Stockton lived at fork of Mechum's River, near the old Black place, in fact, that was a part of his land, he and his wife Agnes having sold 400 acres to Rev. Samuel Black in 1751. Augusta Co., VA Court Records, 20 Nov., 1761, pg. 133-John McMahon and Richard. Stockton (sic), bail for Rob. McMahon, probably John McMahon's brother. On 10 Mar., 1756, Richard patented 200 a. of land on the N. Fork of Mechum's River, Albemarle Co., VA. Patent Book #54, 1756-1762, Pg. 60. His will was dated 21 July 1775 and proved in October 1775. His will read: In the Name of God, Amen. I, Richard Stockton, of Albemarle County and parish of St. Anne’s, being sick of body, but of sound and perfect memory, do constitute this to be my last will and testament. That is to say, I bequeath my soul to the lord that gave it to me, trusting in his mercies that he will preserve it again, and as for my worldly goods, I bequeath as in form and manner following: Unto my son Thomas Stockton, five shillings sterling. Unto my son John Stockton, five shillings sterling. Unto my son Robert Stockton, five shillings sterling. Unto my son David Stockton, five shillings sterling. And to every one of my daughters, five shillings apiece. I bequeath unto my son Richard Stockton my land and Negro Simon, after his mother's death, and all the rest of my goods after my just debts are paid I bequeath unto my well beloved wife and that (they) be at her disposing after my death. I appoint Alexander Black and John Dollings to be my executors. July 21st, 1775 Richard (his X mark) Stockton ( L.S.) John Davis Francis Davis Lucy Davis At Albemarle October Court 1775, the will was presented and proved by the oath of John Davis and Francis Davis, two witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste. John Nicholas, Clerk. Obtained a grant of 400 acres in Albemarle County on 23 July 1754 and other grants later.

Richard Stockton, son of Davis and Sarah Stockton, obtained a grant of 400 acres of land on Goochland (now Albemarle) County, Va. July 23,1745 ,and subsequently of others tract in the same county. He made his will July 21, 1775, and it is proved on October of the same year; showing that he died between the two dates mentioned. A copy of this follows. The name of his wife has not been learned and his daughters names are not given in the will, but have been supplied by correspondents. He appears to have had thirteen children. when the first census of the United States was taken, in 1790, there were five families named Stockton living in Albemarle County, Va. the heads of the families and the number o f persons on each being as follows: Dan...................7 David................2 Jesse................3 John..................7 Thomas.............5

Of these heads of families, Jesse was of Samuel (No. 3), John and Thomas were probably the sons of Richard ( No.2), and Dan and David were probably the sons of either William (No. 4), o r Thomas (No.5).

WILL OF RICHARD STOCKTON

In the name of God, Amen. I, Richard Stockton, of Albemarle County and parish of St. Anne’s, "being sick of body, but of sound and perfect memory, do constitute this to be my last will and appoint it to be my last will and testament. That is to say, I bequeath my Soul to the Lord that gave it to me, trusting in his mercies that he will preserve it again, and as for my worldly goods I bequeath as in form and manner following:

Unto my son Thomas Stockton, five shillings sterling. Unto my son John Stockton, five shillings sterling. Unto my son Robert Stockton, five shillings sterling. Unto my son David Stockton, five shillings sterling. And unto every one of my daughters, five shillings sterling apiece. I bequeath unto my son Richard Stockton my land, and the Negro Simon, and after his mother's death, and all the rest of my goods after my just debts are paid I bequeath unto my well beloved wife and that, (they) be after disposing after my death.

I appoint Alexander Black and John Dollings to be my executors, July 21st, 1775.

Richard (his X Mark) Stockton (L.S .)

John Davis Francis Davis Lucy Davis At Albemarle, October Court, 1775.

This will was presented to Court and proved by the oath of John Davis and Francis Davis, two witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. Teste. John Nicholas, Clerk


 * birth of son, Rev Robert; IGI, 12 DEC 1742, Albemarle Co, VA
 * Marriage of son, Richard and Betsey (Copeland) 4 JAN 1781 (IGI)
 * This family appears to have married later than most; but son, Robert, b 12 DEC 1742, m. 1768, 25 years old; son, Thomas m. 1775; Daughter Nancy married before 1762, as she had a child born t hen; Winnifred had a daughter married before 1790; Jemima b 1753 had children 1777-1788; Elizabeth had a child in 1765; Deborah married in 1751; Mourning appears to be widowed by 1790; and John ha d a son b. 1781. Richard must have been born c 1710 and married c1730.
 * DAVIS STOCKTON OF VIRGINIA, 1972, Johnson and Smith, PG 22, "probably born NJ, will 21 JUL 177 5 Albemarle Co., VA"
 * ALBEMARLE CO., VA DEEDS: 12 MAY 1764; Richard and Agnes Stockton sold 400 acres to David Kink and described as both sides Stockton's Branch of Meacham’s River; begin Davis Stockton corner ... Charles Lynch corner...
 * ANCESTRY OF SAMUEL STOCKTON WHITE, William Francis CREGAR, 1888, PG 115; "Richard Stockton o f the Parish of St. Anne’s, Albemarle Co., VA, obtained a grant of 400 acres in the Co. of Goochland in 1745, and subsequently other grants in Albemarle Co., where he died in 1775, his will being proved in OCT of that year." Cregar lists only Thomas, John, Robert, David and Richard as children
 * THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NEW JERSEY AND OTHER STOCKTONS, DR. Thomas Coates STOCKTON, 1911, Appendix "Other Stocktons", PG 236; "obtained a grant of 400 acres of land in Goochland (now Albemarle) Co., VA, 23 JUL 1745, and subsequently of other tracts in the same county. He made his will 21 JUL 1775, and it was proved in Oct of the same year; showing that he died between the 2 dates. A copy of this will follows. The name of his wife has not been learned and his daughters. names are not given in the will, but have been supplied by correspondents. He appears to have had 13 children."
 * WILL OF RICHARD STOCKTON, dated 21 JUL 1775; prov. OCT term 1775; "In the name of God, Amen, I Richard Stockton of Albemarle County and parish of St. Anne’s, being sick of body, but sound and perfect memory, do constitute this to be my last will and appoint it to be my last will and testament. That is to say, I bequeath to the (Lord) God that gave it him, trusting in hi s mercies that he will preserve it again, and as for my worldly goods, I bequeath in form an d manner following: Unto my son THOMAS STOCKTON, 5 shillings sterling; unto my son JOHN STOCKTON, 5 shillings sterling, Unto my son ROBERT STOCKTON, 5 shillings sterling, Unto my son DAVIS STOCKTON, 5 shillings sterling; and unto every one of my daughters, 5 shillings sterling apiece.  I bequeath unto my son RICHARD STOCKTON my land and the negro Simon, after his mother's death, and all the rest of my goods after my just debts are paid I bequeath unto my well be love d wife and that (they) be at her disposing after my death.  I appoint Alexander Black and John Dolling to be my executors ,21 JUL 1775; Witnesses, John Davis, Francis Davis, Lucy Davis at Albemarle, October Court, 1775; Will Book 2, pg 234"
 * son's name is given as David, and Davis, depending on whose line the author belongs to. Fro m the hand written Will from Hugh Stockton, the name MUST have been DAVIS. All the ending "d"' s in the will have an upswept curve with no down stroke. No minor heirs are named, therefore all children born before 1754.

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Father: Davis Stockton b: 1685 in Dunshauglin Castle, Meath, Leister, Ireland Mother: Sarah Anthony Gudylouch b: 1686 in North Ireland

Marriage 1 Agnes Ann Anthony b: ABT 1711 in St Anne's Albemarle, VA. •	Married: 1729 in Augusta, VA. Children 1.	Deborah Stockton b: 1730 in Albemarle, Augusta Co. VA 2.	Elizabeth Stockton b: 1731 in ,Albemarle, VA 3.	Thomas Stockton Sr. b: ABT. 1735 in ,Albemarle, VA 4.	Nancy Stockton b: ABT. 1739 in ,Albemarle, VA 5.	John Stockton b: BEFORE 1741 in St Anne's Albemarle, VA. 6.

Robert Stockton Rev. b: 12 Dec 1743 in ,Albemarle, Goochland Co. VA ==

7.	Richard Stockton b: ABT. 1745 in ,Albemarle, VA 8.	Davis Stockton b: ABT. 1746 in ,Albemarle, VA 9.	Susannah Mouring Stockton b: ABT. 1747 in ,Albemarle, VA 10. Margaret Stockton b: ABT. 1748 in ,Albemarle, VA 11. Winneford Stockton b: 1749 in ,Albemarle, VA 12. Sarah Stockton b: ABT. 1751 in ,Albemarle, VA 13. Jemima Stockton b: 1753 in ,Albemarle, VA • ID: I707 •  Name: Robert Stockton Rev. •  Surname: Stockton • Given Name: Robert • Suffix: Rev. •  Sex: M •   Birth: 12 Dec 1743 in ,Albemarle, Goochland Co. VA •  Death: 21 Sep 1824 in ,Barren, Ky. or Henry Co Va. • Reference Number: D •  _UID: 48FEB32F14166742AABFFE5F1BD9A32D858B • Note: p. 304, #40, p 554 172 acres on the water's of Smith's River, adjoining his own land (no date) p. 323, #513, p 394 25 FEB 1784, 565 acres on Sycamore Ck, adjoining land of Bartley Folie; p. 323, #526, p 445 27 FEB 1784, 350 acres on the water's of Beard's Ck ,adjoining his own land; p. 323, #527, p 447 286 acres on the waters of Nicholas' Ck, adjoining his own land; p. 348, #1016, p 590 4 MAY 1799, 328 acre on the waters of Leatherwood Ck, adjoining Jesse Crouch's land. Stockton, who is often confused with Quartermaster Robert Stockton of the NJ line because he also served in the Revolution and was taken prisoner in NY
 * THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NEW JERSEY AND OTHER STOCKTONS, Dr. Thomas Coates Stockton, 1911, Appendix "Other Stocktons", pg 244; "Robert Stockton appears to have rem. to Henry Co., Va. He is not shown by the census of 1790 in Albemarle Co.; but in January, 1782, Robert Stockton of Henry Co. was allowed 6 pounds 10 shillings for 650 pounds of beef furnished to Jesse Heard Com' y Prov.; and was also credited with having furnished 2 bushels of corn, 22 diets, pasturage f or 23 days of public cattle, and some bundles of fodder.  This is all that has been learned about him."
 * ANCESTRY.COM; BARREN COUNTY, KY WILLS 1820-1826; Will Book 2, pg 391[abstracted] Dated 11 FE B 1820; Son, Reuben B, 2 youngest sons James P and Joseph B, daughters Rachel Howard, Dolly Thompson, Doshey Garnett, Unity Lee, Catherine Bishop and Prudence Hall, Daughter Fanny Hall dec'd Wife Catherine, Grandson Benjamin Haden, daughter Nancy Robertson; Witnesses George Yates, Alpheus Yates, James A Sherly and John Sherley; probate OCT 1824
 * Historic Families of KY, Thomas Marshall Green, 1889
 * MARRIAGE, IGI; B7934401, 7 SEP 1768, Henry Co, VA (formed 1776)
 * To KY in 1799, bought 200 acres west of Edmonton; Minister of Strawberry Baptist Church; Revolutionary War, prisoner at Brandywine
 * ANCESTRY.COM; KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS; BARREN CO., DB 9:156, 24 JUL 1799; Robert Stockton, 200 a cres on Sinks Beaver Creek
 * USGENWEB; Barren Co., KY; DB AA:124, 18 JUN 1804; Robert Stockton Sr. to Robert Stockton Jr . and Reuben B. Stockton, land near Smoking springs
 * DAR LIST OF PATRIOTS INDEX, VOL III, PG 651; gives death as 21 SEP 1825; CHP-VA (Chaplin; VA)
 * DAR #8549 Mattie Robertson Bernard; served as Chaplin in the Virginia Line; taken prisoner a t Brandywine. born VA; d. Barren Co., KY(1743-1824)
 * 1800 BARREN CO., KY TAX LIST; Robert Sr and Robert Jr, also Newberry, Samuel and Thomas (no T was listed)
 * 1810 BARREN CO., KY; ROBERT 00111-00011-00 #39; also Jesse, Susanna Thomas and Thomas
 * 1820 BARREN CO., KY CENSUS INDEX; ROBERT, Newberry, Susanna and Thomas Sr.
 * 1830 BARREN CO., KY CENSUS INDEX; Only Frances E, Joseph B and Newberry left in Barren Co, al l 3 in Glasgow.
 * ROBERTSON, PURCELL AND RELATED FAMILIES, LAURA PURCELL ROBERTSON, 1926, MO She used J.W. STOCKTON as a source for Richard; "Minutes of the Green River Baptist Assoc.," 1825 RE Rev Robert. ; Also "Virginia Baptist Ministers,” by James B. Taylor, pg 206-208”; Family Records of  Stockton, Garnett, and Eubank Families, 1904 ( J.W. Stockton was referring to Richard Stockton of NJ, not this line.)
 * DAR INDEX OF THE ROLLS OF HONOR (ANCESTOR'S INDEX) INDEX PG 362 -VOL 135, PG 2; INDEX PG 38 1 - VOL 41 PG 253; VOL 50 PG 241; VOL 52 PG 396(gtgrdau, Lila Pendleton Procter); VOL 55 P G 312(gt grdau Carrie Pendleton Procter); VOL 61 PG 108; VOL 68 PG 214; Vol 6, pg 190#8546 1, Mattie Robertson Bernard, gt grndau, gt grddau of Dorothea m Wm. Thompson; VOL 87, pg 122, Mary Elizabeth Grady Kerr, gt grddau
 * DAVIS STOCKTON OF VIRGINIA, 1972, JOHNSON & SMITH, PG 45; shows landholdings per History o f Patrick and Henry Co, VA by Pedigo; "Henry Co Grants or Patents";
 * Ann Garcia 9/91; Stockton History by Ralph Sevier Stockton; uses J.W .Stockton also, and Family Bible of Joseph B. Stockton, Sr., Edmonton, KY; jumps from Mjr. Robert Stockton, NJ to Robe rt father of Rev. Ebenezer straight to Robert m. Katherine Blakey. Gives Robert's birth as 1 NOV 1743, cites Minutes of Green River Baptist Assoc, 1825; "Since our last annual meeting, w e have to record the death of our much beloved brother and father in the Gospel, Elder Robert Stockton.  He lived to the advanced age of eight-one, and was in the ministry more than half a century with his Savior and his God, and we doubt not that through the riches of Sovereign Grace he is now numbered with the redeemed millions in the Kingdom of Glory, while the under shepherds in Christ's Militant Kingdom are dropping off and going into Eternity, let us beseech the Lord to send more laborers into the Vinyard."
 * KENTUCKY BIOGRAPHIES (RG 976.9 B) pg 175, "Rev. Robert Stockton(maternal grandfather), was a native of VA and a KY Pioneer, was a Baptist minister who distinguished himself as such in the Green River country in the early years of the present century. His ancestors were from Scotland".
 * VA BAPTIST MINISTERS 1760-1790, A BIOGRAPHICAL SURVEY, VOL 1; William S. Simpson, Jr. 1990; " Stockton, Robert. Separate. Born 12 DEC 1743 in an area of Goochland Co., VA which later became Albemarle Co., the son of Richard Stockton and Agnes (-). "Received a moderate English education... Brought up to the trade of hatter, by which he acquired a good estate." Moved to Henry Co., about 1769. Reared in the PresbyterianChurch. His Baptist origins are uncertain ... presumably ordained, 1772. Planted Leatherwood Church, Henry Co, 1772;' minister of same 1772-17 98. Moderator 2nd Snow Creek and Pig River Churches 1788-1798. Moderator Strawberry Assoc. Move d to KY 1790; settled in Metcalfe Co. Planted Dripping Springs Church 1798-1816; minister same 1816-1824. Moderator Green River Assoc. Capt red of Pittsylvania Co., militia c1769-1771.  Served as chaplain in the Continental Line during Rev.; captured by British during Battle of Brandywine & imprisoned 1777-1779. Died 21 SEP 1824 in area of Barren Co., which later became Metcalfe Co; buried in family cemetery on his homestead (west from Edmonton onus. 68-State Rt8 0 for 4 miles & turn right at the REV. ROBERT STOCKTON HISTORICAL MARKER. Follow an entrance road about 1 mile. The inscription on his tombstone was still visible in AUG 1986) Marrie  d 7 SEP 1768 Catherine Blakey (1753-1825). Survived by wife, 3 sons, 5 daughters.
 * THIS IS Rev. Robert Stockton of Strawberry Bapt. Church, descendant of Davis
 * ROOTSWEB PAGE: Kenneth Lee Taylor, Manteca, CA; SOURCES:
 * The Name and Family of Blakey, Compiled by The Media Research Bureau of Washington D.C. Photo copied at FHL. (Blakey, Haden, George and Stockton)
 * National Archives unable to locate Revolutionary war pension file.
 * Pioneer Baptist Church Records of South-Central Kentucky and the Upper Cumberland of Tennessee e 1799-1899". C.P. Cawthorn & N. L. Warnellc 1985.p.116-118 "History of Dripping Spring (Sink s of Beaver Creek)".
 * DAR Lineage Books Vol. 68: Mrs. Eugenia Eubank Rogers, #76703.
 * Whitsitt, William H.. "Annals of a Scotch-Irish Family: The Whitsitts of Nashville, Tennessee ". The American Historical Magazine,Jan-Apr-Jul-Oct1904 Reprint 1995 by Friends of Mill Cree k Baptist Church Graveyard.

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Father: Richard Stockton b: 1710 in Burlington, New Jersey Mother: Agnes Ann Anthony b: ABT 1711 in St Anne's Albemarle, VA.

Marriage 1 Catherine Blakey b: 13 Nov 1753 in Albemarle, VA •	Married: 7 Sep 1768 in, Buckingham , VA Children 1.	Rachel Stockton b: 27 Nov 1770 in ,Henry, VA 2.	Robert Stockton b: 6 Aug 1772 in ,Henry, VA 3.	Nancy Stockton b: 26 Apr 1774 in ,Henry, VA 4.	Dorothea Stockton b: 11 Nov 1777 in ,Henry, VA 5.	Theodocia (Docia) Stockton b: 26 Mar 1780 in ,Henry, VA 6.	Unity Stockton b: 13 Mar 1782 in ,Henry, VA 7.	Reuben B Stockton Dr. b: 23 Mar 1785 in ,Henry, VA 8.	Frances Blakey (Fanny) Stockton b: 15 Jun 1787 in ,Henry, VA 9.	Katherine Stockton b: 17 Oct 1789 in ,Henry, VA 10. Prudence Stockton b: 16 Jan 1792 in ,Henry, VA 11. James P Stockton b: 22 Jan 1794 in ,Henry, VA 12. Joseph Blakey Stockton Sr. Dr. b: 24 Jul 1798 in ,Henry, VA • ID: I967 •  Name: Joseph Blakey Stockton Sr. Dr. • Surname: Stockton • Given Name: Joseph Blakey • Suffix: Sr. Dr. •  Sex: M •   Birth: 24 Jul 1798 in ,Henry, VA •  Death: 31 Jul 1870 in Edmonton, Barren, Ky. • Burial: Stockton-Ray Cem, Metcalfe, Ky. • Reference Number: D •  _UID: 2CEB1DACB1F4E2408D8473E4CC34B8A56CBE • Note:
 * DAVIS STOCKTON OF VIRGINIA, 1972, Johnson & Smith, PG 35, 43-45; from KY Cem Rec., Vol. 1, K Y DAR, Stockton-Ray Cemetery 4 mi from Edmonton(copied in 1943) died 31 JUL 1870; wife d. 3 0 MAR 1835 (pg 45 gives 30 MAR 1835 as death date for both wives)
 * AMER. GEN LENDING LIB., FILM SW 16-0028
 * Barren Co, KY Marriages 1799-1842, Vol 1, pg 63 m. 22 AUG 1820
 * ROBERTSON, PURCELL AND REL FAMILIES, LAURA PURCELL ROBERTSON, 1926,MO;doctor and hotel owner; to Barren Co, KY abt 1800; had 8 children, 2 known: lived in Edmonton, KY
 * (Charles McBee, 11/91); KENTUCKY BIOGRAPHIES; (RG 976.9 B) "Dr. Joseph B. Stockton (Maternal grandfather) was a native of VA who removed to Barren county with his parents when he was a mere child and became one of the most prominent physicians and distinguished citizens of his county, serving one term as representative in the legislature, in 1840, and otherwise aiding his people in the capacity of public servant. He died in Barren (now Metcalfe) County in 187 0, ages 72 years."
 * "HISTORY OF METCALFE COUNTY (KY)"; ... When but 2 years old Joseph B. Stockton, Sr., came wit h his parents to Barren County, KY., the almost unbroken wilderness. The family settled in Barren Co., in what is now Metcalfe Co., Here Joseph B., Sr., received a good education for that early time. He was reared on a farm but in early life commenced the study of medicine and practiced that profession in connection with farming until about 1848, when he removed to Edmonton, where he engaged in the hotel business, but also continued his practice until his death in 1870. He had been twice married; our subject's (Joseph B., Jr.) mother was his first wife . He and wife were from early life devoted member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in which he was for many years a ruling elder. He was also a member of the Masonic Fraternity, and twice represented Barren Co., in the Lower House of the State Legislature. His father, Robert Stockton, was born in 1743, came to KY in 1799, and was a Revolutionary veteran, as were also both of his brothers, John and Richard, one of whom, Richard Stockton, was one of the signer s of the Declaration of Independence, and the father of Commodore Stockton, of 1812 fame (*This is error; confused with QM Robert Stockton of NJ. Both served and both taken prisoner). Robert served through the entire struggle of 7 years, and was once taken prisoner by the British .He was one of the early pioneers of Barren County, KY, and was a regularly ordained minister of the Baptist Church for over 50 years. He became one of the largest land owners in the county, owning some 7,000 acres in one body immediately west of Edmonton, and also various other large tracts of land and large numbers of negroes. His death occurred in Barren County, KY in 1824; his son, Joseph B. Stockton, Sr., subject’s father, inherited most of the property; l ate in life, however, he lost most of it by indorsing for his friends.
 * 1830 BARREN CO., KY CENSUS INDEX; JOSEPH B, GLASGOW, #177 also Frances E, and Newberry
 * 1840 BARREN CO., KY CENSUS INDEX; JOSEPH B., E. Barren, #132
 * 1850 BARREN CO., KY SLAVE SCHEDULE, Joseph B., Div. 2, #206
 * 1850 BARREN CO., KY CENSUS INDEX; Joseph B., Div. 2, #427; he is the only Stockton still in Barren Co.
 * 1860 METCALFE CO., KY CENSUS INDEX; Joseph B, Edmunton
 * 1870 METCALFE CO., KY CENSUS INDEX; J.B., Edmunton #42; Reubin, Edmunton#12; Reubin, Edmunton #42; Tony, Edmunton #011

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Father: Robert Stockton Rev. b: 12 Dec 1743 in ,Albemarle, Goochland Co. VA Mother: Catherine Blakey b: 13 Nov 1753 in Albemarle, VA

Marriage 1 Emily Hook b: 10 Apr 1804 in Barren, Ky. •	Married: 22 Aug 1820 in ,Barren, Ky. Children 1.	Robert T Stockton b: ABT. 1821 in ,Barren, Ky. 2.	Martha Stockton b: 1824 in Edmonton, Barren, Ky. 3.	James F Stockton b: ABT. 1825 in Ky. 4.	Marietta Stockton b: ABT. 1832 in ,Barren, Ky. 5.	Joseph Blakey Stockton Jr. b: 20 Feb 1835 in ,Barren, Ky. Marriage 2 Elma Eliza Parish b: 18 Feb 1815 in Cumberland, Ky. •	Married: AFT. 1835 in ,Barren, Ky. Children 1.	John W Stockton b: ABT. 1836 in ,Barren, Ky. 2.	Emily F Stockton b: ABT. 1841 in ,Barren, Ky. 3.	Eleanora R Stockton b: 10 Jun 1845 in Edmonton, Metcalfe, Ky. 4.	Albert H Stockton b: ABT. 1847 in ,Barren, Ky. • ID: I2537 •  Name: Martha Stockton • Surname: Stockton • Given Name: Martha • Sex: F •   Birth: 1824 in Edmonton, Barren, Ky. • Death: 1845 in ,Barren, Ky. • Reference Number: D •  _UID: 89B0F6678967664DAED0C30FAE8BBF981985 • Note:
 * Kentucky Biographies, RG 976.9B; "Martha Stockton Mitchell (mother) was born in Edmonton, Barren County, in 1824, and died in the same county (now Metcalfe) in 1845, when 21 years of age."

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Father: Joseph Blakey Stockton Sr. Dr. b: 24 Jul 1798 in ,Henry, VA Mother: Emily Hook b: 10 Apr 1804 in Barren, Ky.

Marriage 1 James Mitchell •	Married: in ,Metcalfe, Ky. Children 1.	James A Mitchell b: 4 Jul 1843 in Barren, Ky. • ID: I7530 •  Name: James Albert MITCHELL • Sex: M •   Birth: 4 JUL 1843 in Kentucky • Death: 26 MAY 1906 • Note: SOURCES: 1860-80 & 1900 Census

FAMILY: In 1870 James and his wife were living in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY. In 1880 & 1900 James and his second wife and family were living in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY

OCCUPATION: In 1870-80 James was a lawyer

BIOGRAPHY: *Kentucky Biographies (RG 976.9 B); pg 174-175. "James A. Mitchell, Attorney at law of Bowling Green, son of James and Martha (Stockton) Mitchell was born in (now) Metcalfe county, KY, July 4, 1843.... He grew to manhood in his native county, attended Columbia Seminary and went to Center College in 1862, when he joined the Confederate Army under Gen. Morgan. While on the noted Ohio raid in 1863, he was captured and was a prisoner of war at Camp (?), Columbus, OH for 1 month, and at Camp Douglas, Chicago, for 18 months, where he was exchanged. He then went to Richmond, VA, arriving there 28 FEB 1865. After Gen. Lee's surrender, Mr. Mitchell, with the remnant of Gen. Morgan's command, crossed the mountains to Charlotte , NC, where Jefferson Davis and the members of (?)halted in their retreat from Richmond. ... He returned to KY and taught school for one year. In the autumn of 1866, he entered the law department of Washington College , VA , of which Gen. Robert E. Lee was then Pres. There were 22 members in the class o f that year and 21 were ex-confederate soldiers. He was graduated in 1867, and the diploma, which he received, bears the signature of Gen. Lee. Mr. Mitchell began his professional career at Madisonville, KY, remaining there until AUG 1868, when he removed to Bowling Green. He married in 1869 to Sally Barclay, d/o the late Samuel A. Barclay of Bowling Green. She died in 1883, leaving 3 sons and 2 daughters." • Change Date: 28 NOV 2005 at 22:25:13

Father: James MITCHELL b: c. 1816 in Kentucky Mother: Martha STOCKTON b: c. 1824 in Barren Co., KY

Marriage 1 Sarah (Sallie) BARCLAY b: 7 APR 1850 in Kentucky Children 1.	Robert S. MITCHELL b: c. 1870 in Kentucky 2.	Martha Douglas (Mattie) MITCHELL b: 5 APR 1873 in Kentucky 3.	Louise MITCHELL b: c. 1874 in Kentucky 4.	Samuel Barclay MITCHELL b: 31 OCT 1879 in Kentucky 5.	Julius B. MITCHELL b: MAY 1883 in Kentucky

Marriage 2 Carrie B. (?) Mitchell b: OCT 1858 in Kentucky •	Married: c. 1885 Children 1.	Catherine MITCHELL b: FEB 1894 in Kentucky 2.	James A. MITCHELL b: SEP 1897 in Kentucky