The Stockton Family Crest

Richard Stockton, the founder of this celebrated New Jersey family, belonged to the Stocktons of Malpas, Co. Chester, England, which counted amongst its distinguished members a Lord Mayor of London (1470). The colonist emigrated to Long Island previous to 1670. He brought with him a considerable fortune, and was able in 1680 to purchase six thousand four hundred acres of land, in one tract, where stands now Princeton, N. J., and its famous college. In 1682-83 the first settlement upon this vast estate was consummated. In 1705, Richard Stockton died, leaving several children, from whom descended Richard Stockton, the signer of the Declaration of Independence, Commodore Stockton, etc., etc. The American Stocktons are recognized by Burke, in his edition of 1884.

Family

Stockton

Motto

Omnia Deo pendent.All things rest on God.

Blazon

A Lion, Rampant, Supporting An Ionic Pillar.

Source

America Hereldica