John STOCK

                   A FGS found in file provides sealing date to Susan Mary Thompson; 8 Jan 1905, which was done as described below after John Stock's death.  The file also gives DOB of Mary as 19 May 1824, Ramsgate, Kent, England. (comment by FJR Oct 18, 2002)

NOTE:
   Ord work has been done several times.
   1993: FGS (Ephraim Stock's Gen Book) found this note:  Susan Mary Thompson was sealed to John Stock at    the instance of J. W. Edwin Stock, Jun. 8, 1905- Louisa E. Stock, proxy (record of John Wm Edwin Stock).
   Birth Place:  Recorded differently on some FGS.  Such as:  Cape of Good Hope; Bathurst, Cape Colony; Near    Grahamstown, Cape Colony all in South Africa.  Bathurst is near Grahamstown and both are in the Cape Colony    province of South Africa.
** Marriage Date:  TIB file and as a result some FGS record John Stock and Jane Adams marriage date as occuring in 1842.  This is in error.  The Adams family left England and while on the ocean to South Africa Jane had a baby (illegitemate- it is reported that she had been engaged to a Mr. Dewey/ Newey). This child, Mary Ann was born 27 Sep 1842.  It is therefore impossible for Jane and John to have been married in Feb 1842.  [A note found in J-Stock file gave Marriage date as March 4, 1844 with a note to check- no resolution indicated.][Annie Jane Cottle Stock's Journal- has marriage: 13 Feb 1944.
     [Mary Ann is regarded by all to be part of John Stock/Jane Adams family and she is shown as the first child on many FGS; however, in this record she is shown on a seperate FGS with her mother - technically this is the     correct way to show Mary Ann.  Mary Ann is sealed to John Stock and Jane.]

   14 Feb 1855, Baptized by Leonard P. Smith (South Africa).
   14 Feb 1855, Confirmed by Leonard P. Smith (South Africa).
   1861, Ordained a Seventy (Salt Lake City).  62nd Quorum ofSeventy.

Historical Note: (Annie Jane Cottle Stock)
   The first Elders that visited the Stock family in So. Africa were Lenard I.  Smith & Jesse Haven (1854). (These Elders converted the Stocks and Shirleys.)
    Ordained an Elder by Jesse Haven: 25 Nov 1855.
    Migrated from Africa to Utah- Nephi Johnsen's Company 1 Oct 1860.
    Ordained Bishop of Fish Haven Ward.  1882-1893
    At his release was Ordained a Patriarch by Apostle Francis M. Lyman, 7 Aug 1893.
    Was sent to South Africa on a mission 19 Apr 1862 by Brigham Younng, Heber C. Kimbal, & Daniel H. Wells. He has sat in the Queen's chair,stood up in a whale's mouth and belly, was on mission 16 months.  In early days he used to set broken arms and legs.  He was called to settle Bear Lake in 1864.

Historical note: (LaPriel's note) John born at Bathurst, So Africa, came to Utah 4 Oct 1860, Wm Budge Co.  Missionary to So Africa 1862-64, Bishop of Fish Haven Ward 1882-1893; Patriarch, Appointed postmaster (3 Dec 1867 he executed bond and took oath of office) 1868-1893; carpenter, farmer.

NOTE on back of FGS in family file:
   John Stock went out as a tanners apprentice.  He learned much.  His master was Dutch and very strict.  Food was scarce.  John rose to be a man of wealth.  He became superintendant of many tanneries.  He had whaling vessels that sailed off the Cape.  He bred race horses.  Sent his children to college.  Baptized a Mormon in 1853 (5) he was soon President of Branch.  He was very generous with his means.
    He fitted out a ship to sent to Utah.  He sent his sister, too.  She got in a hand cart co. and died on the way over.
    John Stock and family came to Utah in 1860.  Had endowments.  Called to Bear Lake to settle.  Was Bishop for years.  Was Patriarch when he died.  Was known as Father of the Ward.  He had a grey horse and rode around the town.  He took care of people.
    He sacrificed all his wealth for the gospel.  Soon after he arrived in Utah, the Church sent him back to Africa on a mission and he was to settle his affairs there.  On the way he stopped at England.  His cousin, Mary Thompson who married Lord John Russel, showed him a royal time.  He sat in the chair of Queen Victoria.
    He left for Africa.  The ship sprung a leak.  The Captain said they would not get to shore on time.  Stock assured him they would.  Captain said he would give Stock a silk hat if they arrived in schedueled time.  The arrived in time and John Stock won a silk stove pipe hat.
    The three missionaries from Salt Lake to convert the Stock family, Jesse Haven, William H. Walker, Leonard I. Smith.  They brought gospel to Stock family in South Africa, Port Elizabeth in 1853 (54).  John Stock was first to join Church.  Ebenezer Richardson and Samuel Brooks were next two missionaries to come to South Africa.
     On Oct 25, 1855 there was a special conference, held at Port Elizabeth, So.  Africa under the direction of Elder Lenard I. Smith.  Elder Smith was called to be the president of a company of Saints coming to Utah, and Elder John Stock was appointed to succeed Elder Smith as President of the Branch of the Church in Port Elizabaeth, Oct. 25, 1855 with Elders Slaughter and Allison as 1st and 2nd Counselors.  John Stock owned considerable property at Port Elizabeth.  March 28, 1863 they expected to sail for New York, but were delayed 30 days.  On April 30, 1863 the ship "Henry Ellis" with Captain Phillips sailed for New York with 32 saints on board - including John Stock and Family. (Record of South African Mission).  NOTE:  This date is in error as the Stock family were in Salt Lake City in 1860 and then John Stock came back to S-Africa on a mission in 1861.

A more detailed account of the Stock, Gilson, Adams families in South Africa is found in "Joseph Pierce Stock and Annie Jane Cottle and their Pioneer Ancestors and Descendants" by F. John Roberts yr 2000.  Descedants of John Stock are contained in F. John Roberts PAF file "Cousins"

Sources:
    FGS in John STock Family File.
    TIB provided marriage, bapt, end and "SS" dates.
    Birth & birth place, bapt dates, death dates and place: Fish Haven, Id 1907-1908  F 0007,169 pg 1,16 - Jun 1994 by FJR.
    Mar date, place & spouces name: History of Bear Lake Pioneers pgs 788.
    Endowment Date: Endowment House living GS 183,404
    Sealing Date:  (Wife #1) Computer File Index (CFI)
    Ord dates have been checked by Gen Soc.

NOTES:
    Ord work has been done several times.
    1993:  FGS (Ephraim Stock's Gen Book) found this note:  Susan Mary Thompson was sealed to John Stock at the       instance of J. W. Edwin Stock, Jun. 8, 1905- Louisa E. Stock, Proxy (record of John Wm Edwin Stock).
    Birth Place:  Recorded differently on some FGS; such as: Cape of Good Hope; Bathurst, Cape Colony; Near           Grahamstown, Cape Colony - all in South Africa.  Bathurst is near Grahamstown and both are in the Cape       Colony province of South Africa.
    Marriage Date: TIB file and as a result some FGS record John Stock and Jane Adams marriage date as occuring in       1842.  THIS IS IN ERROR.  The Adams family left England and while on the ocean to South Africa Jane had a       baby (illegitemate- it was reported that she had been engaged to a Mr. Dewey).  This child, Mary Ann, was       born 27 Sep 1842.  It is therefore impossible for Jane and John to have been married in Feb 1842.  [A note       found in J-Stock File gave marriage date as March 4, 1844 with a note to check- no resolution indicated.]
     [Mary Ann is regarded by all to be part of John Stock/Jane Adams family and she is shown as the first child on       many FGS; however, in this record she is shown on a seperate FGS with her moterh - technically this is the
       correct way to show Mary Ann.  Mary Ann is sealed to John Stock and Jane.]
    14 Feb 1855, Baptized by Leonard P. Smith (South Africa)
    14 Feb 1855, Confirmed by Leonard P. Smith (South Africa)
    1861, Ordained a Seventy (Salt Lake City)

Historical note:
    (Mother's note) John born at Bathurst, Bambia, So Africa,  came to Utah 4 Oct 1860, Wm Budge   Co.    Missionary to So Africa 1862-64,
    Bishop of Fish Haven Ward 1882-1893; Patriarch,
   Appointed postmaster (3 Dec   1867 he executed bond and took oath of office)
   1868-1893; carpenter, farmer.

NOTE on back of FGS in Family File:
    On Oct 25, 1855 there was a special conference, held at Port Elizabeth, So. Africa under the direction of Elder Lenard I. Smith.  Elder Smith was called to be the president of a company of Saints coming to Utah, and Elder   John Stock was appointed to succeed Elder Smith as president of the branch of the Church in Port Elizabeth, Oct 25, 1855 with Elders Salughter and Allison as 1st and 2nd Counselors.  John Stock owned considerable property    at Port Elizabeth.  March 28, 1863 they expected to sail for New York, but were delayed 30 days.  On April 30, 1863 the ship "Henry Ellis" with Captain Phillips sailed for New York with 32 saints on board - including John Stock and Family.  (Record of South African Mission).  NOTE:  The date   is in in error as the Stock family were in Salt Lake City in 1860 and then    John Stock came back to S-Africa on a mission, 1861.