Benjamin P. STOCKTON

Benjamin P. STOCKTON[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

Male Abt 1776 - 1849  (73 years)

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  • Name Benjamin P. STOCKTON 
    Birth Abt 1776  Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Gender Male 
    Possessions 5 Feb 1795  Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    land from sheriff sale of David Stockton 
    Possessions 7 Feb 1795  Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Residence 5 Feb 1798  Union, South Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Residence 1800  Union District, South Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    TaxRoll 1807  Franklin, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Residence 1820  Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1830  Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 1840  Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Will 16 Mar 1846  Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Death 7 May 1849  Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Probate Mar 1850  Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Address:
    estate distribution 
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    _UID C62308572FE94814BEBDA2425258AB65D53F 
    Burial Commerce, Jackson, Georgia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Address:
    Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery 
    Person ID I9115  Stockton
    Last Modified 28 Jul 2023 

    Father David STOCKTON,   b. Abt 1750, Albemarle, Virginia, British America Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 2 Apr 1793, Union, South Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 43 years) 
    Mother Margaret HADEN,   b. 1 Jan 1755, Albemarle, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Nov 1818, Giles, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1770  Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F76  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Eliza LILE 
    Family ID F1798  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 

    Family 2 Elizabeth SMITH,   b. Abt 1775, Henry, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1850, Independence, Arkansas, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 76 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1797  York, South Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Divorce 1816  Giles, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 14
    Children 
     1. David STOCKTON,   b. Abt 1798, Union, South Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     2. Douglas Hayden STOCKTON,   b. 24 Jul 1800, Union, South Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Apr 1836, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 35 years)
     3. William Hall STOCKTON,   b. Abt 1802   d. 4 Oct 1821, Lawrence, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 19 years)
     4. Josiah Smith STOCKTON,   b. 15 Apr 1804, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1883, Hopkins, Texas, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     5. Margaret Lee STOCKTON,   b. Abt 1806, Clarke, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     6. Lucinda STOCKTON,   b. Abt 1808   d. Bef 1860 (Age < 51 years)
     7. Vines Smith STOCKTON,   b. 1814, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 6 Jul 1860, Giles, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 46 years)
    Family ID F58  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 

    Family 3 Sarah WILLIAMS,   b. 1784, South Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1887 (Age 103 years) 
    Marriage 18 Jun 1810  Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 8
    Children 
     1. Virginia Adeline STOCKTON
     2. Elizabeth STOCKTON,   b. 27 Jan 1808, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jul 1887, Douglas, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
     3. Benjamin F. STOCKTON,   b. 1812, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1840 (Age 28 years)
     4. James M. STOCKTON,   b. 1814, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Oct 1883, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)
     5. Martha STOCKTON,   b. 16 Jun 1815, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1856 (Age 40 years)
     6. Margaret STOCKTON,   b. 1817, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     7. Sarah McDuffie STOCKTON,   b. 1818, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     8. Thirsey Ann STOCKTON,   b. 22 Nov 1821, Jackson, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Aug 1896, Douglas, Georgia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
    Family ID F59  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 

  • Notes 
    • 1800 Union Dist, SC pg 615
      1820 & 1830 in Jackson Co, GA

      Benjamin Stockton was married to a woman whose name is unknown prior to 1797. He was divorced from the first wife in Giles Co, TN perhaps about 1812.

      Benjamin left his family when the youngest, Vine, was still at home and went to Georgia.

      The notes contain this phrase,"Res. Will--Jackson Co. Ga".

      Benjamin Stockton Will 16 March 1846 (Edited Version)

      Georgia } In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Stockton of the county & state
      Jackson County } aforesaid do this day make this my last Will & Testament. To wit: My sole I will to God, my body I wish to be buried in a Christian like manor, all the rest of my estate I leave as follows:
      To my first wife Elizabeth Stockton, I leave one Dollar and to her children one Dollar to each child and no more of my estate.
      To Eliza Lile, I leave one Dollar & no more.
      To my Son James M. Stockton, I to him leave all my land on the south side of the main road leading by my Dwelling being the land whereon I now live & a Negro boy by the name of Thomas.
      To my Daughter Thursey (Thursa) Ann Stockton, I leave all my land on the north side of the road being a part of the same tract that I have given to my son James & one Negro girl named Susan & a good young horse of common quality.
      To Elizabeth Blair and to Margaret Gilman & to Martha Kidd & to Sarah McDuffie Martin & my wife Sarah Stockton, I leave jointly to them as follows: Jude a Negro women, Fill a Negro man, Hannah a women, Isaae a boy & all my stock to be divided equally among them. If they can?t agree, it is to be legally sold & the money equally divided & it is further provided that the money on the property that may come to my wife Sarah Stockton at my death shall be divided amongst the children that I have had by her at her desire first giving to Virginia Adeline Stockton one hundred dollars and it is further provided that my Wife Sarah Stockton is to have her support of the land that I now live on & all the house hold & kitchen furniture to do as she thinks proper with & it is further provided that if Hannah should have any child or children, such child or children is to be equally divided amongst James M. Stockton, Margaret Gilman, Elizabeth Blair, Martha Kidd, Sarah McDuffie Martin & Thursey (Thursa) Ann Stockton by consent or sale as they may think fit and it is further provided that I have one Lot of Land No. 713 in 4 District of the first Section when drawn now Lumpkin County & should I have any money by me or notes or accounts for money the above Lot of Land & money is to be equally divided amongst the last named children and I do hereby appoint James M. Stockton & Thomas J. Kidd my executors to this my last Will & Testament to carry the same into effect at my death.
      Declaring all former Will void & of nun(sp) effect
      Signed, sealed & acknowledged
      in presence of: Given under my hand & seal 16th March 1846
      his
      Joshua X Wilson Benjamin Stockton (seal)
      mark
      Moses Brian
      Perry Bowen

      -- MERGED NOTE ------------

      1800 Union Dist, SC pg 615
      1820 & 1830 in Jackson Co, GA

      Benjamin Stockton was married to a woman whose name is unknown prior to 1797. He was divorced from the first wife in Giles Co, TN perhaps about 1812.

      Benjamin left his family when the youngest, Vine, was still at home and went to Georgia.

      The notes contain this phrase,"Res. Will--Jackson Co. Ga".

      Benjamin Stockton Will 16 March 1846 (Edited Version)

      Georgia } In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Stockton of the county & state
      Jackson County } aforesaid do this day make this my last Will & Testament. To wit: My sole I will to God, my body I wish to be buried in a Christian like manor, all the rest of my estate I leave as follows:
      To my first wife Elizabeth Stockton, I leave one Dollar and to her children one Dollar to each child and no more of my estate.
      To Eliza Lile, I leave one Dollar & no more.
      To my Son James M. Stockton, I to him leave all my land on the south side of the main road leading by my Dwelling being the land whereon I now live & a Negro boy by the name of Thomas.
      To my Daughter Thursey (Thursa) Ann Stockton, I leave all my land on the north side of the road being a part of the same tract that I have given to my son James & one Negro girl named Susan & a good young horse of common quality.
      To Elizabeth Blair and to Margaret Gilman & to Martha Kidd & to Sarah McDuffie Martin & my wife Sarah Stockton, I leave jointly to them as follows: Jude a Negro women, Fill a Negro man, Hannah a women, Isaae a boy & all my stock to be divided equally among them. If they can?t agree, it is to be legally sold & the money equally divided & it is further provided that the money on the property that may come to my wife Sarah Stockton at my death shall be divided amongst the children that I have had by her at her desire first giving to Virginia Adeline Stockton one hundred dollars and it is further provided that my Wife Sarah Stockton is to have her support of the land that I now live on & all the house hold & kitchen furniture to do as she thinks proper with & it is further provided that if Hannah should have any child or children, such child or children is to be equally divided amongst James M. Stockton, Margaret Gilman, Elizabeth Blair, Martha Kidd, Sarah McDuffie Martin & Thursey (Thursa) Ann Stockton by consent or sale as they may think fit and it is further provided that I have one Lot of Land No. 713 in 4 District of the first Section when drawn now Lumpkin County & should I have any money by me or notes or accounts for money the above Lot of Land & money is to be equally divided amongst the last named children and I do hereby appoint James M. Stockton & Thomas J. Kidd my executors to this my last Will & Testament to carry the same into effect at my death.
      Declaring all former Will void & of nun(sp) effect
      Signed, sealed & acknowledged
      in presence of: Given under my hand & seal 16th March 1846
      his
      Joshua X Wilson Benjamin Stockton (seal)
      mark
      Moses Brian
      Perry Bowen

  • Sources 
    1. [S258] Completed Family Group Sheet, Guy Stockton Perry.

    2. [S109] 1820 United States Federal Census, Beryamen Stockton; Jackson County, Georgia.
      1820 United States Federal Census - Benjamin P Stockton
      1820 United States Federal Census - Benjamin P Stockton
      1820 U S Census; Census Place: Jackson, Georgia; Page: 287; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 222


    3. [S129] 1830 United States Federal Census, Benjn Stockton; Jackson County, Georgia.
      1830 United States Federal Census - Benjamin P Stockton
      1830 United States Federal Census - Benjamin P Stockton
      1830; Census Place: Jackson, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 18; Page: 337; Family History Library Film: 0007038


    4. [S135] 1840 United States Federal Census, Benjamin Stockton; Jackson County, Georgia.
      1840 United States Federal Census - Benjamin P Stockton
      1840 United States Federal Census - Benjamin P Stockton
      Year: 1840; Census Place: Jackson, Georgia; Roll: 44; Page: 37; Image: 81; Family History Library Film: 0007045


    5. [S126] 1800 United States Federal Census, Benj Stockden; Union District, South Carolina.
      1800 United States Federal Census - Benjamin P Stockton
      1800 United States Federal Census - Benjamin P Stockton
      Year: 1800; Census Place: Union District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 239; Image: 473; Family History Library Film: 181425


    6. [S21] Cemetery, Oconee Baptist Church Cemetery, Commerce, Jackson, Georgia.
      findagrave.com, February 2015

    7. [S127] Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890.
      Record for Benjamin Stockton

    8. [S146] Georgia Marriages to 1850.
      Record for Benjamin Stockton

    9. [S5] County Court Record, Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 13 page 861-863.
      RowanNCDB13 p 861
      RowanNCDB13 p 861
      RowanNCDB13 p 862
      RowanNCDB13 p 862
      RowanNCDB13 p 863
      RowanNCDB13 p 863


    10. [S5] County Court Record, Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 13 page 976-978.
      Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 13 page 976.jpg
      Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 13 page 976.jpg
      Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 13 page 977.jpg
      Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 13 page 977.jpg
      Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 13 page 978.jpg
      Rowan County, North Carolina Deed Book 13 page 978.jpg


    11. [S5] County Court Record, Jackson County, Georgia Will Book page 316-317, will of Benjamin Stockton.
      Benjamin Stockton Will (1)
      Benjamin Stockton Will (1)
      Benjamin Stockton Will
      Benjamin Stockton Will


    12. [S5] County Court Record, Jackson County, Georgia Probate.
      Benjamin Stockton estate sale & distribution
      Benjamin Stockon Estate Distribution 1850
      Benjamin Stockon Estate Distribution 1850
      Benjamin Stockton Estate Sale 1849
      Benjamin Stockton Estate Sale 1849
      Benjamin Stockton Jackson Co, GA probate
      Benjamin Stockton Jackson Co, GA probate
      Benjamin Stockton negroes
      Benjamin Stockton negroes


    13. [S258] Completed Family Group Sheet, James Evan Stockton.

    14. [S5] County Court Record.
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 380.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 380.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 381-382.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 381-382.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 403-404.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 403-404.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 328.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 328.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 329.jpg
      Giles County, Tennessee Court Minute Book 1810-1816 page 329.jpg