Frances Stockton

Frances (nee unknown) Stockton, wife of Thomas Stockton, Sr., of Pennsylvania

In 1743 Thomas Stockton and Frances were witnesses to a will, and in 1752 "Thomas Stockton & wife, Frances" are shown on a deed. The will of Thomas Stockton, Sr., does not mention a wife, so it appears that Frances preceded Thomas in death.

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Children of Frances (nee unknown) and Thomas Stockton, Sr.
Isabella (Stockton) Nelson (1734-1816) married John Nelson
Robert Stockton (1737-1821) married Mary McKennie
Margaret (Stockton) Johnston married Mr. Johnston
John Stockton (c.1742-1808)
Thomas Stockton, Jr.
Mary (nee Stockton) Bard
Thomas Stockton born about 1743
David Stockton (1745-1807)
Elizabeth (Stockton) Waddell (1759-1808) married William Waddell

Will of Thomas Stockton
In the name of God, Amen. October the Nineteenth, one thousand seven hundred and Ninety-four. I, Thomas Stockton, in Township of Peters, county of Franklin, and Province of Pennsylvania, 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 throb the Death and Suffering of Jesus Christ at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again & 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 Wordly 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 what is due of it only the interest to my son John Stockton, his heirs and Assigns, and further that fifty Pound 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 fifty Pound which was due in the year 1787 I bequeath as followeth, I first Allow my funeral charges occurring theron, to be paid out of it, and the remainder as followeth, I do bequeath ten Pounds out of it to my son Robert Stockton, and fifteen Pounds unto my Daughter Isabella Neilson, and ten Pounds to my Daughter Mary Bard, and ten Pounds to my Daughter Margaret Johnston, and five Pounds to my son Thomas Stockton. I further do order & appoint my son-in-law William Waddell to be My Whole & Sole Executor of this my Last Will & Testament revoking Disanuling & Disallowing all former Wills & Testaments whatsoever made or commended by me before the Day and year Written above.

P.S. I do Allow my bed and clothes to my Daughter Elizabeth Waddell except my Curtains; I do give to my Daughter Isabella Neilson. And further I do bequeath to my Grandson Thomas Stockton my Great Coat & Straight Coat & my breaches to my son John Stockton. As Witness My hand and Seal the Day and year above Written. Thomas Stockton (seal)

Sealed, Signed and Delivered in the presence of us.
Thomas Waddell
William Waddell

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Frances (nee unknown) Stockton is NOT the same as Margaret (nee Fleming) and I see no evidence that Margaret (nee Fleming) existed. It appears that the two first cousins George Stockton and George Stockton have been conflated.

George Stockton, a son of Frances and Thomas Stockton, Sr., died before October 20, 1777, probably in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. His brother, Robert Stockton (1737-1821), became the administrator of his estate. George Stockton, who died in 1777, is often confused with his cousin Maj. George Stockton (c.1742-1818), a son of Sarah (nee Keith or Boyle) and Robert Stockton (____-1783) and a grandson of Isabel (nee unknown) and Robert Stockton (c.1680-1748). Major George Stockton was a half-brother of Colonel John Fleming. Their mother was Sarah (nee Keith or Boyle) Fleming Stockton. This is probably why some researchers incorrectly think that the mother of George Stockton, who died in 1777, was a Fleming.

Jerry J. Stockton, June 30, 2022.