Notes for Jesse Stockton

Notes for Jesse Stockton

National Archives record #15305. 20 Apr., 1871, Jesse Stockton, aged 89 years, resident of Clinton Co., KY, declares that he is married; that his wife's name is Rebecca Smith, to whom he was married at Cumberland Co., KY before the War of 1812. Jesse served in Capt. Edward Williams' Co., Kentucky Militia, from 20 Nov., 1814 to 20 May, 1815 (182 days). He was in the battle of New Orleans. U.S. Army service Information from Carole Black; Chandler, AZ and National Archives.

Cumberland Co., KY Deed Book F, pg. 34:
This indenture made this 30th day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty five between John Christian, John Stockton, Rachel Jones, of the County of Overton and State of Tennessee, Michael Stockton, Thomas Stockton, Daniel Stockton, John Irwin, Samuel C. Stockton, and Davis Stockton of the County of Cumberland and State of Kentucky all heirs of John Stockton deceased of the one part and Jesse Stockton one of the heirs of said John Stockton deceased of the other part. Witnesseth that for in consideration of the sum of three hundred and fifty ($350.00) dollars to them in hand paid, the said John Christian, John Stockton, Rachel Jones, Michael Stockton, Thomas Stockton, Daniel Stockton, John Irwin, Samuel C. Stockton, and Davis Stockton heirs as aforesaid, doth by these presents, grant, bargain, and sell unto the aforesaid Jesse Stockton, their undivided right and interest in and to two hundred (200) acres of land, lying in Cumberland County aforesaid, on Smith's Creek, which was patented in the name of John Stockton assignee of Samuel S. Green and bounded as followeth .. beginning at a white oak and walnut on the South side of the creek, thence with George Smiths line n 68 degrees w 10 poles to the creek, length of the line 188 poles, to a hickory, dogwood and post oak thence s 22 degrees w 188 poles to a white oak and dogwood thence s 68 degrees e 13 poles to gum and dogwood on Alexander Hart line, thence with his line w 42 degrees e 60 poles to a double poplar, thence n 85 degrees e 36 poles to the creek, whole length of the line 70 poles to a black oak, gum, dogwood and hickory, thence n 9 degrees E 102 poles to the place of beginning. Which tract of parcel of land, with its appurtenances the heirs of John Stockton deceased as aforesaid, doth by these presents warrant and forever defend to Jesse Stockton aforesaid, and his heirs and assigns from all persons whatsoever, claiming under the right of John Stockton deceased, and to vest the whole title of said land in Jesse Stockton and his heirs as an indefeasible inheritance in fee simple. In testimony whereof we have herewith set our hands and seals the date first above written, signed, sealed and delivered and acknowledged in presents of: Signed Rachel Jones; Thomas Stockton; John Stockton; Samuel Stockton; J. Christian; Jno Irwin; Davis Stockton; Daniel Stockton; Witnesses, William Holsapple; Isaac Smith; Robert Owen; John Stockton.