William a STOCKTON

                   LOUISE THIESSEN, 60 OLD SETTLERS RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, "KENWORTHYS MARRY"
    pg 180 birth, marriage, death both buried Babb Cem, Guilford, Monroe Co., IA;
    She was a midwife in Monroe Co., IA; had 4 sons in Civil War at the same
     time. In later years lived with her daughter Mary Stewart in Chariton, IA

From Charlotte Powell: Fam Group Sheet notes:  to Iowa 1827, to Indiana, 1848, to Iowa 1851.

From Charlotte Powell:  Letter from Amaretta Stockton to brother James Stockton and wife Elizabeth.
Will send copy of letter upon request.  Lloyd D. Hale, 19905 Bellevue Way,   West Linn,OR  97068; 503-657-9444.

From Charlotte Powell:  1 Jun 1885.  Letter from Amaretta Stockton to brother James Dungan Stockton. Will send copy of letter upon request.  Lloyd D. Hale, 19905 Bellevue Way,   West Linn,OR  97068; 503-657-9444.

Book. KENWORTHYS MARRY by H. Louise White Thiessen, 60 Old settler Rad, Pasdo Robles, CA 93446.
                  

                   CHARLOTTE POWELL,  2422 15TH AVE., FOREST GROVE, OR 97116; 4/90;
3nd Wife, m. 4 NOV 1827;
Charlotte Powell; Portland Oregon Paper; "Any one who can give me any
    information of George Miller or family, late of Mercer Co., IL, will confir a
    great favor on the undersigned by addressing me at Loz Angeles, Calif. William
    Stockton, Loz Angeles, Calif., January 1, 1852"
LOUISE THIESSEN, "KENWORTHYS MARRY", PG 194
                  

                   1880 Census, Heppner, Oregon, states Melinda is from Indiana.

LOUISE THIESSEN, "KENWORTHYS MARRY", 1990, PG 194
MARRIAGE, IGI IND, AUG 1989; BATCH 8025405-14; 12 OCT 1829, MONTGOMERY CO
Dawn Woerner, 8/91; marriage 12 OCT 1829 Montgomery Co, IN
    if marriage correct, she must have been born 1809-1817 = m 17-20 years
CHARLOTTE POWELL, 2422 15TH AVE., FOREST GROVE, OR 97116; family History
     1850 CENTER, CEDAR, IA CENSUS; Clainda, 37, IN, no husband, 6 children

LOUISE THIESSEN, "KENWORTHYS MARRY", 1990, PG 194
MARRIAGE, IGI IND, AUG 1989; BATCH 8025405-14; 12 OCT 1829, MONTGOMERY CO
Dawn Woerner, 8/91; marriage 12 OCT 1829 Montgomery Co, IN
    if marriage correct, she must have been born 1809-1817 = m 17-20 years
CHARLOTTE POWELL, 2422 15TH AVE., FOREST GROVE, OR 97116; family History
     1850 CENTER, CEDAR, IA CENSUS; Clainda, 37, IN, no husband, 6 children



Received from Charlotte Powell in Hillsboro, OR; Sandra M. Hale,  4950 Summit St., West Linn, OR 97068,  503-657-9444, e-mail:  www.grandmahale@comcast.net (9-17-03).

LOUISE THIESSEN, "KENWORTHYS MARRY", 1990, PG 194
MARRIAGE, IGI IND, AUG 1989; BATCH 8025405-14; 12 OCT 1829, MONTGOMERY CO
Dawn Woerner, 8/91; marriage 12 OCT 1829 Montgomery Co, IN
    if marriage correct, she must have been born 1809-1817 = m 17-20 years
CHARLOTTE POWELL, 2422 15TH AVE., FOREST GROVE, OR 97116; family History
     1850 CENTER, CEDAR, IA CENSUS; Clainda, 37, IN, no husband, 6 children
                  

                   THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR.T.C. STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX PG 262, 281;
    resides at the San Gabriel Mission, near Los Angeles, CA; only one child
    known, Helen.
1850 LOS ANGELES CO, CA: William M., 33, IN; Anna Eliza 23, OH, Ellen 4, IA,
    Frances Ann 2, IA, Jose 20 CA, Andres 13 CA
1860 LOS ANGELES CO, CA; William, 45  OH, Helen J. 13 IA, Nancy A 11 IA,
    George 7 CA, Mary A 5 CA, Thomas B. Gurley 25 OH, Althea H. Gurley 22 OH,
    THE STOCKTON FAMILY OF NJ, DR.T.C. STOCKTON, 1911, APPENDIX PG 262, 281;
    resides at the San Gabriel Mission, near Los Angeles, CA; only one child
    known, Helen.
1850 LOS ANGELES CO, CA: William M., 33, IN; Anna Eliza 23, OH, Ellen 4, IA,
    Frances Ann 2, IA, Jose 20 CA, Andres 13 CA
1860 LOS ANGELES CO, CA; William, 45  OH, Helen J. 13 IA, Nancy A 11 IA,
    George 7 CA, Mary A 5 CA, Thomas B. Gurley 25 OH, Althea H. Gurley 22 OH,
    laborer
He ran an ad in Portland, ORE newspaper asking for information of George
    Miller or family, late of Mercer Co, IL. dated 1 JAN 1852; from Charlotte
    Powell.
CHARLOTTE POWELL; Historical Soc. of S. CA, pub. #32, 1950, "James Franklin
    Burns, pioneer, "I settled at San Gabriel Mission and taught public school.
    Many of my then pupils no reside in this city. -- son and two daughters of the
    late Wm. M. Stockton...." (no date on this interview); also has Wm. M. and
    James D. in Cedaar Co., IA, 1840; Wm. M. mentioned in the Estate settlement of
    John Farlow of Il, as being in Cedar Co. (he owed John money); 1850 James D.
    is still in Cedar Co, but Wm is in Los Angeles, CA
Gates - Calif. Ranchos and Farms 630.9794, pg 101 "Well known orchard of W. M.
      Stockton."
Ontario Library - Model Colony Room, McGroarty, J.S.;R979.493 m147 V.L, pg 31
     "at San Gabriel, Wm. M. Stockton , in 1855, had extensive nursery of grape
      vines and choice fruit trees."
"KENWORTHYS MARRY", Louise Thiessen, 1990; pg 194
LINDA SCHAAF, PO BOX 8 HAWTHORNE, NV 89415; MARRIAGE DATE & PLACE; History of
    Cedar Co, IA, p 316-317, 404: "In 1837 Jehu Kenworthy settled on a farm in
    Cass, Cedar, IA. William M. Stockton and James D. Stockton were unmarried men
    and made their homes with Jehu Kenworthy. Jehu Kenworthy is husband of
    Amaretta Stockton, sister to William and James"; "The first criminal trial by
    jury in the county of Cedar, Terr. of Iowa was tried July 15, 1840. William
    Stockden and James Stockden were on the jury."
    DEATH CERTIFICATE: "This certifies that W.M.Stockton, aged 68 years, born in
Ohio, died on the 30th of Sept. 1894 at L.A.County Hospital. Widower, male,
caus. Occupation, Miner. Term of residence in County, 45 years. Interred in

He ran an ad in Portland, ORE newspaper asking for information of George
    Miller or family, late of Mercer Co, IL. dated 1 JAN 1852; from Charlotte
    Powell.
CHARLOTTE POWELL; Historical Soc. of S. CA, pub. #32, 1950, "James Franklin
    Burns, pioneer, "I settled at San Gabriel Mission and taught public school.
    Many of my then pupils no reside in this city. -- son and two daughters of the
    late Wm. M. Stockton...." (no date on this interview); also has Wm. M. and
    James D. in Cedaar Co., IA, 1840; Wm. M. mentioned in the Estate settlement of
    John Farlow of Il, as being in Cedar Co. (he owed John money); 1850 James D.
    is still in Cedar Co, but Wm is in Los Angeles, CA
Gates - Calif. Ranchos and Farms 630.9794, pg 101 "Well known orchard of W. M.
      Stockton."
Ontario Library - Model Colony Room, McGroarty, J.S.;R979.493 m147 V.L, pg 31
     "at San Gabriel, Wm. M. Stockton , in 1855, had extensive nursery of grape
      vines and choice fruit trees."
"KENWORTHYS MARRY", Louise Thiessen, 1990; pg 194
LINDA SCHAAF, PO BOX 8 HAWTHORNE, NV 89415; MARRIAGE DATE & PLACE; History of
    Cedar Co, IA, p 316-317, 404: "In 1837 Jehu Kenworthy settled on a farm in
    Cass, Cedar, IA. William M. Stockton and James D. Stockton were unmarried men
    and made their homes with Jehu Kenworthy. Jehu Kenworthy is husband of
    Amaretta Stockton, sister to William and James"; "The first criminal trial by
    jury in the county of Cedar, Terr. of Iowa was tried July 15, 1840. William
    Stockden and James Stockden were on the jury."
    DEATH CERTIFICATE: "This certifies that W.M.Stockton, aged 68 years, born in
Ohio, died on the 30th of Sept. 1894 at L.A.County Hospital. Widower, male,
caus. Occupation, Miner. Term of residence in County, 45 years. Interred in
Evergreen Cemetery, Burial 2nd OCT 1894
    Mr. Darell Brown, L.A., found the following: "There was no obituary nor death
notice for him in the Los Angeles Times, and no tombstone for him at the
Evergreen Cemetery, although I found where he is buried. Buried in the same
plot as William is Eliza A. Watson (1837-1917)


    Mr. Darell Brown, L.A., found the following: "There was no obituary nor death
notice for him in the Los Angeles Times, and no tombstone for him at the
Evergreen Cemetery, although I found where he is buried. Buried in the same
plot as William is Eliza A. Watson (1837-1917)
                  

                   LOUISE THIESSEN, KENWORTHY MARRY, PG 180; in 1835 the court appointed a
     guardian for him, Henry Lee. Henry was the father of Joel Lee who married
     Forcas Nicholson, d/o Henry Nicholson and Nancy Dungan (sister of his
     mother.) Includes Obit which says he was a "cousin" of Commodore Stockton
     (not true). leaves 3 daughters, 2 sons, 6 grdch, 5 gt grdch.
     gives children as Phillip, Mary, Nelson, Charles and Elizabeth
1850 CEDAR CO., IA; James D. 31, OH; Elizabeth 22, PA; 2 ch & b-i-l Ephraim
      Keagy, 16, PA (Linda Schaaf)
1860 EL MONTE, LOS ANGELES CO., CA; James, 40, OH, farmer, wife 5 ch
1870 ALVISO, SANTA CLARA CO., CA; James, 53, OH, gardner, wife, 6ch
1900 SANTA CLARA CO., CA; 81, May 1819, OH VA IN, m54, 9-5
CHARLOTTE POWELL, 2422 15TH AVE., FOREST GROVE OR 97116
CHARLOTTE POWELL; 12/90; DEATH CERTIFICATE OF JAMES DUNGAN STOCKTON, STATE
     INDEX NO 263, LOCAL REGISTERED NO 85; COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, CA; gives father
     as William Stockton, born KY; mother Rebecca Dungan, born Indiana; died at
     7:30 am 17 SEP 1905 of old age at 86 years, 3 months, 19 days; signed by Mrs.
     J.D.Stockton, 80 N. Crittenden St., San Jose, CA.; buried at Oak Hill Cem. 18
     SEP 1905, San Jose, CA.
MARRIAGE, IGI IOWA, AUG 1989; BATCH 8702906-14; 16 AUG 1846, Cedar Co., IA
LINDA SCHAAF, PO BOX 8, HAWTHORNE, NV 89415; 7/98: "San Jose Daily Mercury,
Monday morning, Sept 15 (should be 18) 1905 - STOCKTON, In San Jose, September
17, 1905 (Sunday), James Dungan Stockton, a native of Ohio, aged 86 years, 3
months and 18 days. Funeral today at 3 o'clock p.m. from the family residence,
80 North Crittenden St., Interment Oak Hill Cemetery."
    "San Jose Daily Mercury - Tuesday Morning (19th Sept 1905) "ANOTHER PIONEER
PASSES AWAY- James Dungan Stockton Dies Sunday at the Age of 86 years.  Crossed
plains in 1859 with party - Was cousin of the Commodore. By the death of James
Dungan Stockton Sunday morning San Jose lost another of the sturdy pioneers who
laid the foundations of city and State. Mr. Stockton was 86 years of age and
had been failing for several years. Within the last three months his decline in
health was marked.
     Mr. Stockton was born in Chillicothe, Cook county, Ohio May 29, 1819. In
1859 he came across the plains with a party of pioneers. The trying journey
across the continent occupied a period of more than six months duration. Mr.
Stockton setttled in Los Angeles, but not being satisfied with that country
removed soon afterward to San Jose, and he had since made this city his home.
During his realy residence in this county he entered into business, but for
many years prior to his death he had been in retirement.
     The funeral was held at the family residence. No. 80 North Crittenden street
at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev.
L.S.Jones, pastor of the South M.E. Church. Interment was at Oak Hill.
     Mr. Stockton was a cousin of Commodore Stockton. (not true) He is survived
    by a widow, three daughters, 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and 5 gt grandchildren."
1850 cedar Co. IA; Jas D. 30, farmer $900RE OH; Elizabeth 22 PA, Philip K 2, IA
    Rebecca O 1, IA; Ephraim Keagy 16 farmer, PA
1860 Los Angeles Co., CA El Monte James 40, $150 RE, OH; Elizabeth 30, PA,
Philip K 12, IA; Nelson 7, Mary B 5, Ann E. 2; charles 2mo, CA
1870 Santa Clara Co., CA; James 53, gardner 2500RE 300 PE OH; Elizabeth 43 PA;
Philip 22, printer IA; Nelson 17 IN; Mary B. 14; Ann E 13; Chalres 10 CA;
Elizabeth 8 CA

LOUISE THIESSEN, KENWORTHY MARRY, PG 180; in 1835 the court appointed a
     guardian for him, Henry Lee. Henry was the father of Joel Lee who married
     Forcas Nicholson, d/o Henry Nicholson and Nancy Dungan (sister of his
     mother.) Includes Obit which says he was a "cousin" of Commodore Stockton
     (not true). leaves 3 daughters, 2 sons, 6 grdch, 5 gt grdch.
     gives children as Phillip, Mary, Nelson, Charles and Elizabeth
1850 CEDAR CO., IA; James D. 31, OH; Elizabeth 22, PA; 2 ch & b-i-l Ephraim
      Keagy, 16, PA (Linda Schaaf)
1860 EL MONTE, LOS ANGELES CO., CA; James, 40, OH, farmer, wife 5 ch
1870 ALVISO, SANTA CLARA CO., CA; James, 53, OH, gardner, wife, 6ch
1900 SANTA CLARA CO., CA; 81, May 1819, OH VA IN, m54, 9-5
CHARLOTTE POWELL, 2422 15TH AVE., FOREST GROVE OR 97116
CHARLOTTE POWELL; 12/90; DEATH CERTIFICATE OF JAMES DUNGAN STOCKTON, STATE
     INDEX NO 263, LOCAL REGISTERED NO 85; COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, CA; gives father
     as William Stockton, born KY; mother Rebecca Dungan, born Indiana; died at
     7:30 am 17 SEP 1905 of old age at 86 years, 3 months, 19 days; signed by Mrs.
     J.D.Stockton, 80 N. Crittenden St., San Jose, CA.; buried at Oak Hill Cem. 18
     SEP 1905, San Jose, CA.
MARRIAGE, IGI IOWA, AUG 1989; BATCH 8702906-14; 16 AUG 1846, Cedar Co., IA
LINDA SCHAAF, PO BOX 8, HAWTHORNE, NV 89415; 7/98: "San Jose Daily Mercury,
Monday morning, Sept 15 (should be 18) 1905 - STOCKTON, In San Jose, September
17, 1905 (Sunday), James Dungan Stockton, a native of Ohio, aged 86 years, 3
months and 18 days. Funeral today at 3 o'clock p.m. from the family residence,
80 North Crittenden St., Interment Oak Hill Cemetery."
    "San Jose Daily Mercury - Tuesday Morning (19th Sept 1905) "ANOTHER PIONEER
PASSES AWAY- James Dungan Stockton Dies Sunday at the Age of 86 years.  Crossed
plains in 1859 with party - Was cousin of the Commodore. By the death of James
Dungan Stockton Sunday morning San Jose lost another of the sturdy pioneers who
laid the foundations of city and State. Mr. Stockton was 86 years of age and
had been failing for several years. Within the last three months his decline in
health was marked.
     Mr. Stockton was born in Chillicothe, Cook county, Ohio May 29, 1819. In
1859 he came across the plains with a party of pioneers. The trying journey
across the continent occupied a period of more than six months duration. Mr.
Stockton setttled in Los Angeles, but not being satisfied with that country
removed soon afterward to San Jose, and he had since made this city his home.
During his realy residence in this county he entered into business, but for
many years prior to his death he had been in retirement.
     The funeral was held at the family residence. No. 80 North Crittenden street
at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev.
L.S.Jones, pastor of the South M.E. Church. Interment was at Oak Hill.
     Mr. Stockton was a cousin of Commodore Stockton. (not true) He is survived
    by a widow, three daughters, 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and 5 gt grandchildren."
1850 cedar Co. IA; Jas D. 30, farmer $900RE OH; Elizabeth 22 PA, Philip K 2, IA
    Rebecca O 1, IA; Ephraim Keagy 16 farmer, PA
1860 Los Angeles Co., CA El Monte James 40, $150 RE, OH; Elizabeth 30, PA,
Philip K 12, IA; Nelson 7, Mary B 5, Ann E. 2; charles 2mo, CA
1870 Santa Clara Co., CA; James 53, gardner 2500RE 300 PE OH; Elizabeth 43 PA;
Philip 22, printer IA; Nelson 17 IN; Mary B. 14; Ann E 13; Chalres 10 CA;
Elizabeth 8 CA

From Charlotte Powell:  Letter from Amaretta Stockton to brother James Stockton and wife Elizabeth.
Will send copy of letter upon request.  Lloyd D. Hale, 19905 Bellevue Way,   West Linn,OR  97068; 503-657-9444.

From Charlotte Powell:  1 Jun 1885.  Letter from Amaretta Stockton to brother James Dungan Stockton. Will send copy of letter upon request.  Lloyd D. Hale, 19905 Bellevue Way,   West Linn,OR  97068; 503-657-9444.