Thomas Stockton, Sr.

1. : A110450

Thomas Stockton, Sr., (c.1709-1795), a son of Isabel (nee unknown) and Robert Stockton

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Thomas Stockton, Sr., was a son of Isabel (nee unknown) and Robert Stockton of Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and is thought to have been born about 1709, probably in England. He appears to have lived in or near Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Thomas died of whooping cough at the home of his son-in-law, William Waddell.

Thomas was involved in a land purchase his brother David seems to have made in Albemarle County, Virginia. This land adjoined the land of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761). Y-DNA from descendants of Robert Stockton of Pennsylvania and Davis Stockton of Virginia are an excellent match. It appears that Robert and Davis were at least cousins but could have been brothers.

On August 30, 1743, Thomas Stockton and Frances Stockton were witnesses to the will of John White of West Nottingham, 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. There are no primary source documents that show Thomas' wife as Margaret, or Fleming, or Margaret Fleming. There are two primary source documents that show her as Frances, including "Thomas Stockton & wife, Frances".

Children of Frances (nee unknown) and Thomas Stockton, Sr.
Isabella Stockton (c.1734-1816) married John Nelson, is in 1794 will
Robert Stockton (c.1737-1821) married Mary McKennie, is in 1794 will
Margaret Stockton (c.1739-____) married Mr. Johnston, is in 1794 will
John Stockton (c.1742-1808), is in 1794 will
Thomas Stockton, Jr. (c.1743-1795), is in 1794 will
Capt. David Stockton (c.1745-1807), is in 1794 will
Mary Stockton (c.1747-____) married Bard, is in 1794 will
Elizabeth Stockton (c.1749-1808) married William Waddell, is in 1794 will
George Stockton (c.1750-1777) died before 1794 will

George Stockton died before October 20, 1777, probably in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, when 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), who was a half-brother of Colonel John Fleming. Their mother was Sarah (nee Keith) Fleming Stockton. This is probably why some researchers incorrectly think that the mother of George Stockton, who died in 1777, was a Fleming.

Without proof some researchers show Frances and Thomas Stockton, Sr., were the parents of Joseph Stockton (c.1753-c.1785). Joseph died before the 1794 will of Thomas Stockton, Sr., and is not mentioned in that will. That Joseph was a son of Frances and Thomas Stockton, Sr., is questionable. Please see: Estate of Joseph Stockton, Letters of Administration, April 27, 1787, Will Book C, p. 172.

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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Will of Robert Stockton, Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
probably Will Book A with Isabel Stockton's will

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 Pennsylvania 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 Executrs 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 funeral 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 al l 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 [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 Keeth 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 Stockton 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 [two 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.

Above information from Thomas Stockton (c.1709-1795) at Find a Grave, bio by Jerry J. Stockton

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1743 August 30 Thomas Stockton, Sr., and Frances Stockton were witnesses to the will of John White of West Nottingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. B:148

1747 O.S / 1748 N.S. Will of Robert Stockton, Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

1752 April 23 "Thomas Stockton & wife, Frances" are shown on a deed. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Deed Book BB, Vol. 2, page 293-5, Deed of sale from Thomas Stockton and FRANCES his wife to Adam Hope, 23 April 1752; recorded 24 Dec 1784

1758 October 31 Albemarle County, Virginia, "to Thomas Stocton [sic] of York County, Pennsylvania"

1758 November 17, Will of Robert Moore "I do order and apoint Thomas Stockton . . ."

Albemarle County, Virginia, deed next to Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761)

1794 Will of Thomas Stockton, Franklin County, Pennsylvania

A Patriot of the American Revolution for Pennsylvania. DAR Ancestor # A110450

American Revolutionary Soldiers of Franklin, Pennsylvania. p. 206.

Ancestry of Samuel Stockton White, by William Francis Cregar, 1888

Biographical History of Washington, Pennsylvania. p. 444, 751

History of York, Pennsylvania

The Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church and the Revolution. p. 12

The Stockton Family of New Jersey and Other Stocktons, by Thomas Coates Stockton M.D., 1911

U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Volume: 352; SAR Membership Number: 70375

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• Military service: 8th County, 4th Battalion, York County, Pennsylvania Associators, John Andrew, Colonal - 1778
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