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In 1777, all members of Congress and Washington's Continental Army were required to take the oath of allegiance to the United States. Stockton, as a prisoner of war and taken behind enemy lines, was also required to take the oath. He was called before the Board, took the oath, and was dismissed.
May 6, 2012 · Learn Richard Stockton Facts about his life story in this brief biography that chronicles his history and actions as a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content
Richard Stockton was a lawyer, judge and moderate colonial leader from New Jersey. He was captured and imprisoned by the British in 1776, and died of cancer in 1781.
- Near Princeton, N.J.
- October 1, 1730
Stockton’s great-grandfather was Richard Stockton, 1630-1707, who arrived in New York with his wife Abigail and son Richard II in 1655. He was a descendant of Sir John Stockton (lord mayor of London in 1470) the Lord of Stockton Manor of Malpas Parish in Chester, England.
Sep 13, 2012 · Follow the life of Richard Stockton, delegate to the Continental Congress and one of 56 signers, who bravely proclaimed the original thirteen colonies would break away from British rule to form...
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Jul 4, 2004 · Richard Stockton was a wealthy lawyer and a patron of Princeton University who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was captured and imprisoned by the British in 1776, which contributed to his death in 1781.
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Jul 4, 2016 · Richard Stockton, a New Jersey lawyer, is known as the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence and later recant his signature.
