THE

STOCKMAN FAMILY

NEWSLETTER

P.O. Box 250

Silver City, NM 88062-0250

Table of Contents

Stockman Family Newsletter

Volume 16 Number 2

Reunion 2002

Friday 19 July

Saturday 20 July

Sunday 21 July

The Family of David Stuckman of Pennsylvania

Erven H Stuckman

Thomas Stuckman

Lafayette Stuckman

Susan Stuckman

Daniel Stuckman

Mary Stuckman

Hannah Stuckman

William Stuckman

Erven Stuckman - Biography

Francis Ross Stuckman in the Spanish American War

New Subscribers, etc

James Hardy Stockman 1929 - 2001

Daniel Stockman - Biography

Elias G Stockman - Biography

Samuel Schroll - Biography

Peter Stockman - Biography

Engel Stockman Witness to Will

James Frederick Stockman 1917 - 2002

Editor Speaks

  THE

STOCKMAN FAMILY

  NEWSLETTER

Volume 16, Number 2                               © Lee Stockman                                                  March 2002

Reunion 2002

            19, 20, and 21 July! Yes, those are the dates for the Stockman Family Reunion in Silver City in the year of 2002. This year we meet at a New Host Hotel.

Holiday Inn Express

1103 Superior Street

Silver City 88061

505-538-2525

e-mail mtrum@zianet.com

            No, its not a hard place to find. For those who attended the past reunions, merely find the old Hotel and proceed toward town another 300 feet to Superior Street, next to the Wendies Hamburgers;, look south and you will see the Holiday Inn Express. Mike Trumbull who has provided lodging for all our past reunions has a new home and we are moving there. Mike is providing a meeting room for the reunion on Saturday.

Friday 19 July

            OK gang, lets gather again at Judy and Lee’s home for an informal afternoon, some good food and a lot of great conversation and getting reacquainted. Mary Goetes has promised some of her famous salsa. Judy is trying to figure out how to get an 8 foot long Blimpies sandwich in her little Buick and Susan just smiles when you ask what she is going to cook up for the gathering.

Saturday 20 July

            We gather at the Holiday Inn Express, have the customary auction to fund the reunion and meet the new family members attending for the first time. This year for our evening meal we will car pool three miles east to the Copper Creek Ranch where the family will be treated to an old fashioned chuck wagon supper, some good cowboy entertainment and the family gathering.

Sunday 21 July

            The picnic area at Little Walnut, rain or shine, will see us gather again. As we have promised Mondell in the past, we only guarantee “No Snow”.

            So its time to make your reservations, the Holiday Inn Express is setting aside a block of twenty rooms at their “Great Rate” which includes, double queen or single king bed in each room.

The Family of David Stuckman of Pennsylvania

            David Stuckman was the son of John Stockman who was born in Maryland. John is believed to be a son of Johannes Peter Stockmann, as he moved and lived in the same area as the known sons of Johannes Peter Stockmann the immigrant, however, some who have researched this line list him as a son of Christian Stockman who appears in the 1790 census of Washington County, Maryland. This Christian Stockman is known only from this one census record.

            David Stuckman was born in Fayette County, PA where he grew to manhood and married Ann Walker. At the end of March 1824 David, his wife and infant son, Erven moved to Columbiana County, Ohio where he began clearing land.

            David Stockman (sic) claimed land 15 Aug 1837, through the Chillicothe land Office. He purchased 39.84 acres of land under the act of 24 Apr 1820 by which Congress authorized the sale of land. He died in Columbiana County, OH in 1838. His wife, Ann, raised the children on the farm there and in 1850 the family was enumerated in Columbiana County.

            The family continued to live in Columbiana County for several years.

            The Children of Ann Walker and David Stuckman were: Erven H Stuckman, Thomas Stuckman, Lafayette Stuckman, Susan Stuckman, Daniel Stuckman, Mary Stuckman, and Hannah Stuckman. Mary Stuckman died Young

Erven H Stuckman

            The Eldest Son Erven H Stockman was born in Fayette County, PA and at the age of 6 weeks accompanied his parents on their removal to Columbiana County, OH. Following the death of his father when Erven was 14 yrs old he assumed the duties of looking after the family farm with assistance from his younger brothers. In 1851 he moved to Iowa and then in July of 1853 traveled to California where he remained for two years. He returned to Ohio in 1855 and then moved westward again into Minnesota where he lived for nine years near Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County. He then sold it and spent a year in Iowa before returning to Olmsted County where the bought land and spent the rest of his life. He married Sarah A Ross on 4 Jul 1860. She was born in Sharlotteville, Canada 30 May 1844 the daughter of Francis A Ross and Susannah DeCou. They had five children: Elma S Stuckman, born8 Sep 1861, married Siebert Leonard; Ira W Stuckman born 21 Dec 1863 married Lottie Dunnett; Lily M Stuckman, born 25 Jan 1865 married William Haney; Hervey E Stuckman born 18 Oct 1869 married Clara Sarff and Francis R Stuckman, known as Frank Ross, born 11 Jun 1879 married Leilla May Osborn and they had at least one child named James Stuckman. (See article on page 8 for more on Francis Ross Stuckman)

            They were living in Olmsted County in 1870

In 1880 the family was enumerated in Olmsted County,

            Erven Stuckman died 30 Apr 1892. His obituary was published in the local paper and reads as follows:

                                                                        Obituary

    STUCKMAN - Erven H Stuckman was born in Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania Feb. 12th, 1824, and died at his late home in the town of Orion, Olmsted County, Minn., April 30th, 1892.

    Mr. Stuckman was among the early pioneers of Minnesota. He came to the State in 1856 and settled in Pleasant Grove. In 1860 he united by marriage to Sarah Ross. A few years afterward they moved to Orion, where they since have lived and labored together. Mr Stuckman was a good citizen, an upright man, a kind husband and father. For more than twenty years he has lived a Christian life. His sickness was of short duration; only ten days from the time he took his bed until he passed peacefully away. From the first he said, “I cannot get well,” and talked freely of the great change that soon must take place. With him all was well. His faith in Christ was strong. The words that gave him comfort to the end were such as were found in the 23rd Psalm and in the 14th Chapter of St John. The funeral took place Sunday Morning May 1st. The sermon was preached by the writer from St John, 11th Chapter, 25th Verse. The deceased leaves a wife, three sons, one daughter and one brother to mourn his death. Interment at Marion.

Dear husband and father, art thou dead?

    Does the soil freeze o’er they head?

    Nay! They clay alone is ‘neath the son;

    Thou dost live above with God.

                                            M. D. Hutton.

 Sarah Ross Stuckman died 18 May 1892. They are buried in the cemetery at Marion, Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Thomas Stuckman

            Thomas Stuckman was born 13 May 1826 in Columbiana Co., Ohio. He was living with his mother in 1850 but also, apparently was working for a neighbor, John Charters a family living four households away from Ann Stuckman and he was enumerated with them also. At home with his mother his occupation was recorded as “farmer”, at the Charters family he was listed as “Laborer”. Thomas married Caroline M Fairchild 16 Oct 1859 in Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County, Minnesota

            Thomas Stuckman purchased 160 acres in sections 13 and 24 in Pleasant Grove, Minnesota on 12 Sep 1856 on a land warranty. These were frequently grated for military service but military service for him has not been proven. Thomas Stuckman died 18 Apr 1903.

            Thomas and Caroline had three children:

            Mary Stuckman born ca 1860, married Gilliam Sandborn , died 1941

            Abigail Stuckman born ca 1864, married John Campbell died 1942

            Scott Stuckman born in 1866, married Cora Smith, died in 1843.

            The family was enumerated in the 1880 census of Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Lafayette Stuckman

            Lafayette Stuckman was born 15 Dec 1828 and died 8 Sep 1907. He married Sarah A Keister 25 Dec 1855. She is dau of Henry Keister and Eve LNU. Their children were: Mary Stuckman m FNU Hofas, Lizzie Stuckman m FNU Snyder, and Lossie Stockman who married Orlando T Holloway.

Lafayette Stuckman and his family were enumerated in the 1880 census in Fairfield, Columbiana, Ohio on page 358A of the census

Susan Stuckman

            Susan Stuckman b 18 Mar 1832 in Columbiana Co, OH. She married David Scott, Aug 1852 at Smith’s Ferry, Beaver Co, PA. They returned to Ohio where they lived for many years. Prior to 1880 the family moved to Olmsted Co, Minnesota. She died 1 Oct 1905 in Olmstead Co, Minnesota. Their Children were: George Scott who married Nellie Huffort; David Scott who married Josie LNU; Bird Scott; William Scott who died single; Walter Scott who married Jennie Parkinson; Sadie Scott who married FNU Miller; and Mary Scott who married Henry Snyder.

            This family was enumerated in the 1880 census in Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County, Minnesota on page 351A of the census.

Daniel Stuckman

            Daniel David Stuckman was born in 1834 in Columbiana Co, OH. He married m Mary Havil, 19 Apr 1863 in Columbiana County. Daniel David Stuckman and his family lived in Columbiana County . Their children were: Err Stuckman and Maggie Stuckman.

            In the 1880 census they were enumerated in Fairfield, Columbiana Co, OH Page 352A of the census.

Mary Stuckman

            Mary Stuckman was born ca 1838 and died young.

Hannah Stuckman

            Hannah Stuckman who was born in Pennsylvania in 1827 has been reported as one of the older children of David Stuckman and Ann Walker. She married Thomas Pratt Leonard in Wellsville, Columbiana Co, OH. Their children were:

            Elizabeth Leonard b 3 Oct 1847

             Ellen Louisa Leonard b 30 Apr 1849

             Thomas Leonard b 12 May 1841

             Hannah Leonard b 29 Mar 1853

             Frank Perry Leonard b 24 Dec 1859

             and Mary W Leonard b 3 Aug 1863.

            In the 1880 census, Hannah was a widow living alone in Wellsville, Columbiana Co, and was enumerated on page751B of the census. Although he was living next door son Frank Leonard was enumerated as “son”.

William Stuckman

            William A Stuckman married Nancy Carlile 15 Nov 1849 in Columbiana Co, OH.

Two children are known for this couple:

Erven Stuckman - Biography

            The History of Winona and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota Published 1883 contains the following information on Page 980 about Erven Stuckman. It is from this article that the spelling of his first name is taken. The census records render it in other ways, but this article is considered a better source.

    Erven H Stuckman, farmer. John Stuckman, of German descent, was born in Maryland and moved to Pennsylvania, where was born to him a son, father of this subject, whom he christened David. The latter, on reaching manhood, married Ann Walker, also a native of Pennsylvania, and lived for a time at Connellsville, Fayette County, in that state. Here Erven H Stuckman was born 12 February 1824. When he was but six weeks old his parents removed to Columbiana County, Ohio. This region was then covered with heavy timber and a hard struggle on the part of David Stuckman to subdue the wilderness began. After fourteen years of hardship and toil he was called to his eternal rest. Upon Erven, the eldest child, then fell a heavy responsibility in caring for his widowed mother and her little ones. This he did not shirk, and he remained at home till he was twenty-four years old. After spending two years as a laborer in Indiana and Iowa he set out in July 1853 for California where he remained nearly two years, and returned to Ohio. He again set his face westward in the fall of 1855, and arrived in Pleasant Grove, this county, in November. The next spring he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 23 in that town, where he resided nine years. During the first winter of his residence in Minnesota he bought land, but sold it in a short time. After spending a year in Iowa he bought a farm in May, 1866, in the village of Pleasant Grove, on which he lived eight years. In 1874 he bought his present home in Orion, where he has one hundred and sixty acres of land on sections 5 and 4. He was married July 4, 1860, to Sarah A Ross. She was born in Sharlotteville, Canada, May 30, 1844; her father, Francis A Ross, was born on the Atlantic Ocean, of Scotch parentage, and her mother Susannah DeCou, was on Canadian birth. Mr Stuckman has always been a hard worker, and is still doing most of his farmwork alone. He now has something to show for his industry, and is happily situated on a fine farm property. He never took much part in public affairs, although he has served as town supervisor four years; his political allegiance has always been paid to the Republican Party. In religious faith he is somewhat independent, but sympathizes closely with the Methodist Episcopal Church, as does also Mrs. Stuckman. They have five children, all living at home, born as follows: Elma S, Sept 8, 1861; Ira W, Dec 21, 1863; Lily M, Jan 25 1865; Hervey E, Oct 18, 1868; Francis R, June 11, 1879.

Francis Ross Stuckman in the Spanish American War

            The following article appeared in an Olmsted Co, Minnesota describing the service of Francis Ross Stuckman in the Spanish American War. The name of the newspaper and the date was not included with the clipping.

Will Fight the Spaniards

Another Chatfield Boy in the Navy

Ross Stuckman is a Member of the Crew of the U. S. Battleship New York. Is a First Class Seaman at 19 years of age.

    The News has been permitted to read several interesting letters written by Ross Stuckman to his mother, Mrs. N Marsden, of Chatfield. Mr. Stuckman enlisted as an apprentice in the U. S. Navy three years ago, and is now a first class seaman on board the flagship “New York” of Commodore Schley’s flying Squadron. Some of the letters date back as far as Feb. 13, prior to the blowing up of the Maine in Havana harbor, and the last one was written March 27. The letters are very interesting and demonstrate that the members of Uncle Sam’s navy are following closely the trend of affairs in the present crisis. Mr. Stuckman wrote that the crew regard war as inevitable and are eager for the fray, as there is a strong desire in the hearts of the men to avenge the death of their brave comrades who were lured to their end by Spanish treachery.

    In the communications to his mother, Ross quotes from a letter he received from the bugler on the Maine, written only a short time before the explosion, in which he speaks of the indignities heaped upon them by the Spaniards. The extract reads as follows:

“We have arrived at our destination at last and are having a hard time of it. We cleared our decks for action as we came in and stood by our guns. We were compelled to salute their “rag” as we came in. They have no use for us and we expect trouble at any moment.”

    Mr. Stuckman has two years to serve yet, but expected to have visited his mother and sister in Chatfield next June, but the changed condition will possibly prevent him.

    He is only 19 years of age and is employed in the dynamo room. In the event of war Ross says that the marines have no fear of the outcome.

    Ross says that if trouble comes he will be brave, putting his trust in his Maker, and will have no fear of the outcome. Naturally Mrs. Marsden feels proud of such a son, and proud she ought to be.-//-

            A short follow up article appeared later, again date and newspaper not recorded.

    A letter received in Chatfield this week from Ross Stuckman, a seaman on the U.S. Cruiser New York, dated at key West, stated that all the chests, boxes, spars, boats,(except for two lifeboats) and superfluous articles had been sent ashore. He stated that he crew and boat were thoroughly prepared for a conflict with the Spaniards and were anxious for it to commence.-//-

            A third article dealt with Ross Stuckman’s experiences in the Spanish American War.

    Mrs N Marsden has received a letter from hr son, Ross Stuckman who is with the Atlantic squadron now blockading Charleston harbor with a sham blockade to exercise in drill and sea maneuvering. Mr. Stuckman is on board the flagship New York and was in the severe storm off Cape Hatteras. A young and esteemed friend of his, an apprentice whose acquaintance he made on the training ship was among the unfortunates who were drowned during that storm. He gives a vivid account o the affair and the heroism displayed on the occasion. He thinks it would be impossible to pass the blockade, and that it fully demonstrates the ability of our navy to close a seaport in case of actual hostilities. The writer appears to be enjoying good health and in excellent spirits.

            A fourth article dealt with Ross Stuckman’s experiences in the Spanish American War.

Remembers His Mother

    Last week Mrs. Marsden received a letter from her son, Mr. Francis Ross Stuckman, who is on the flag ship New York at Key West. The letter was accompanied by handsome presents consisting of a set of six pearl napkin rings, made from seashells and handsomely decorated with hand painted designs and a gold pen with beautiful pearl holder. They are Florida souvenirs. Mr Stuckman said in his letter that if the government sent a vessel to intercept the Spanish torpedo flotilla it would be the cruiser New York. The reports from the two Chatfield boys in the navy show that two sailors of our Navy are full of patriotic fervor. They expect war and are prepared to do their duty.

    Mr. Stuckman also says: “I am in the dynamo room now and they say I am picking up fast. I shall try and make a success of it and then I can command a good position when I come home. If I do not get transferred to San Francisco this fall I shall try and go to the summer school one year from September.”

    In another place he says, “We received orders to put on the war paint yesterday and now the ship is a dark gray so you can hardly see her from the water a short distance.” Mr. S. speaks of visiting home if the fare is the same when they return to New York.-//-

Stockman Family Reunion

19, 20, and 21 July

Silver City

New Subscribers, etc

            New Subscriber - David R Mertens, 6427 County Hwy A, Belleville, WI 53508-9727

 David is descended from Charles Stockman immigrant from Germany who settled in Missouri.

            New Subscriber - Teresa Lee Stockman, 2035 Key Street Apt. I, Maumee, Ohio 43537 Descended from Peter Stockman, son of Johannes Peter Stockmann the immigrant.

            New Subscriber - John Stockman, 12380 Havasupi Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308. (John Raymond Stockman, John Freeman Stockman, Hardy Francis Stockman, Henry Stockman, Frederick Stockman and Katherine Disponet of the Texas branch of the family.)

            New Address - Evalyn Watson 2480 St Paul Road Apt 223, Owatonna, MN 55060.

            New Address - Sandy Steele 9137 Sandringham Ct, Stockton, CA 95209, phone (209) 475-1889.

James Hardy Stockman 1929 - 2001

Daniel Stockman - Biography

            Daniel David Stockman was the son of Peter Stockman and Catherine Whetstone. He was described in an article about his father in The Stockman Family Newsletter September 1998 issue. The following biography provides additional information . This Biographical sketch tells us a great deal about the ancestry of this branch of the family. It is taken from the History of Marion County, Ohio, published in 1883 by Leggett, Conway & Co.

DANIEL STOCKMAN, (Waldo Township) farmer, P. 0. Waldo, was born in Stark County, Ohio, February 9, 1819, and is a son of Peter and Catharine (Whetstone) Stockman, of Frederick County, Md., and Bedford County, Penn., respectively. Peter Stockman, Sr., served in the Revolutionary war under Gen. Washington, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He also served in the war of 1812. He and his wife and children crossed the Alleghenies with pack-saddles soon after that war, and settled in Stark County, Ohio. In 1833, they came to Liberty Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, and, some years after, moved to Richland County. They subsequently died in Crawford County, well advanced in years, Mr. Stockman at the age of ninety-six. The subject of our sketch is the youngest but one of a family of twelve children; was reared on a farm and received a common school education. In March 1839, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Peter and Thursie Schultz. He then moved with his wife to Norton, Delaware County, Ohio, and rented a farm of 160 acres for three years. After renting land till 1851, he bought 110 acres in Waldo Township, which he cleared and thoroughly improved. By this marriage there was a family of eight children, six living-Sarah A., Elias G., Thursie M., David S., Henry L. and Francis M. Mrs. Stockman dying in --, our subject took for his second wife, July 9, 1870, Mrs. Hannah E. Paschall, widow of Cyrus Paschall, and a daughter of Isaac and Ann (Smith) Dutton, the former a native of West Virginia, the latter of Pennsylvania. Mr. Dutton came to Marion County, Ohio. About the year 182-, and Mrs. Dutton came with her mother to Prospect Township. Here Mrs. Stockman was born July 4,1829. She was the mother, by her last marriage, of one child-Nettie. Mr. Stockman owns eighty acres of land, under good cultivation. In politics, he is a Democrat.

Elias G Stockman - Biography

            Elias G Stockman was the son of David Daniel Stockman, see the previous article. In the December 1994 issue of The Stockman Family Newsletter a short biography of Elias was printed. It was pieced together from various sources. The following Biography is from the same source as that for his father.

 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP

ELIAS G. STOCKMAN, farmer and fruit dealer; P. O. Norton ; was born in Marlborough Township, Delaware Co., Ohio, Sept. 23, 1841 ; is the son of David and Elizabeth Stockman ; the father is a native of Ohio and the mother was born in Pennsylvania in 1819. Mr. Stockman was a member of Co. K, 66th O. V. I.; enlisted Oct. 19, 1861, and participated in the battles of Romney, Winchester, Port Republic, Fredericksburg, Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, W. Va., Antietam, Md., Harper's Ferry, W. Va., battle of the Wilderness or Chancellorsville ; was wounded May 2, 1863 ; thence to hospital at Washington City; thence to regiment in time to participate in the battle of Gettysburg ; thence to hospital at Washington ; was discharged at the expiration of time, Dec. 19, 1864, being three years one month and twenty-nine days in actual service of his country; he enlisted from Marion Co., under Capt. J. D. Van Deman; was in ten battles and several skirmishes. Mr. Stockman was married to Miss Orra C. Conklin, Aug. 14, 1866 ; she was the daughter of Ezra M. Conklin, and was born June 17, 1848 ; they have four children-Grant E., George E., William F. and Clara E.; all are living. They are both members of the Baptist Church

Samuel Schroll - Biography

            Samuel Schroll married Elizabeth Stockman. Jacob Stuckman, a son of Peter Stockman and Catherine Whetstone, and his wife Mary Bollinger had a large family. A short biographical sketch of his family was printed in the September 1998 Stockman Family Newsletter in which it was reported that his daughter Elizabeth married Samuel Schroll. The following biographical sketch, taken from the same source as the two previous bios provides more information on this family.

  BUCYRUS TOWNSHIP

SAMUEL SHROLL. Bucyrus. Mr. Shroll's parents, John and Elizabeth (Coleman) Shroll, were born, raised and married in

the "Keystone" State. where they resided until 1822, when they moved to Stark Co., Ohio, living there until their coining to this county in 1827. They were the parents of twelve children, eight of whom are now living. In 1834,. the father died of cholera, as did three of his brothers and the wives of two of them who had come to the county at the same time. The twelve children were living at the time of the father's death, and the family endured many hardships and privations before the they found themselves in comfortable circumstances. Samuel Shroll was born in Bucyrus Township Nov. 8, 1828, and. from early boyhood to the present time, has found employment upon a farm. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Stockman July 27, 1855. She was born in Liberty Township, this county. Feb. 19, 1837. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Shroll, viz.: Mary J., Susan E., Martha A. and Lettie M. Mr. Shroll began for himself by working by the month upon a farm. He is in the fullest sense of the word, a self-made man, and one who has the respect and confidence of the entire community. He is a Democrat, but liberal in his views regarding men and religion. He has a nicely improved farm of 70 acres, upon which are good substantial farm buildings.

Peter Stockman - Biography

            Peter Stockman was the eldest son of Jacob Stuckman and Mary Bollinger. He was briefly reported upon in the September 1998 issue of The Stockman Family Newsletter. The following biographic Sketch provides more information on his family. It is taken from the same source as the previous biographies.

PETER STOCKMAN. Bucyrus: was born in Stark Co., Ohio. July 11, 1823. His parents, Jacob and Mary (Bolinger)Stockman, were natives of Pennsylvania. They were married in Stark Co., and were the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are now living. In 1828, they came to Crawford Co. and settled in Liberty Township. The father died in 1867. His wife survives him, and resides with a daughter in Indiana. They were hard-working people, and greatly respected by all who knew them. Peter Stockman was brought up on a farm. He received but a limited education, as his services were required at home in assisting to care for the large family. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Shroll in 1865. She was horn in Baden, Germany, June 8, 1834, and her maiden name was Bickle. Her first marriage was to Mr. Daniel Shroll, one of the early settlers of this county. From her marriage with Mr. Stockman there are six children. viz., George P., Mary A., John W., Margaret M., Aaron A. and Esther H. Mr. Stockman began life as a poor boy, and has, by economy and hard work, made for himself and family a comfortable home. He owns 138 acres of land, the greater part of which is under cultivation. He is a man whom every one respects, and has unbounded confidence in. Politically, he is a Democrat.

Engel Stockman Witness to Will

            In Craven County, South Carolina, William Austin made his will 18 Jun 1777. Craven County is one of those counties in South Carolina that no longer exist. In 1785 Craven and Camden Districts were combined to form the present Chester County. Chester County is north across the Broad River from Newberry County where Engel Stockman owned land and resided during his stay in South Carolina. Among those who witnesses the will was Engel Stockman. Craven County was discontinued in one of the many reorganizations of South Carolina that occurred after the end of the Revolutionary War. The Will is recorded in the Will Book covering the years 1774 to 1779 on page 509.

Craven County, South Carolina

In the name of God Amen.

I William Austin of South Carolina Craven County being of Sound Mind & Memory but knowing the uncertainty of this Life do think proper to make, constitute & ordain this my Last Will & Testament Hereby revoking all other Wills by me heretofore made. Imprimis I my affairs in the hands of Drury Austin, William Newman & Elizabeth Austin my wife. I leave my Estate both real & Special to be Equally divided betwixt my five children Samuel, Bartholomew, Elnde, Thomas & Elizabeth, and I leave my Land to discharge my lawful Debts.

William Austin (seal)

Signed, Sealed, Published and declared in the Presents of us

Ingle Stockman

Mary Daley Elizabeth Austin

James Frederick Stockman 1917 - 2002

Editor Speaks

  Jim Stockman       When I was a kid I attended the Packard School in Tonto Basin, AZ. The first grade was a mysterious and confusing experience. In the two room school house with eight grades and two teachers, the older students helped teach us younger ones. I remember Jim and the three of us first graders, Vivian VanWinkle and Shirley Basset and I sitting in the cool shade of the back porch of the school while Jim worked the flash cards as we labored with the mysteries of addition. We knew each other off and on sometimes seeing each other once or twice a year, and then not at all for probably twenty years. Then we discovered each other again, and a true friendship developed. Jim and Dolores, their great sense of humor, he and Harry Stockman playing guitars at the Madisonville reunion, him bringing Tommy Hinds his cousin on the other side of his family to the Silver City Reunion. They became an important part of family reunions. They loved the family they met and the family loved them. We miss Jim. Dolores says she will be here for the Reunion in July. We can’t wait to see her

          In my early days of family history research, before I even knew that Frederick was an ancestor, I got acquainted with Jim Stockman. I called him “Jim Stockman of Lufkin, Texas” to identify him among the long list of Jim Stockmans I was becoming acquainted with. Jim knew about “those Stockmans up in Nacaogdoches” Henry, Peter and Joseph Anthony and introduced me to them. Jim knew all about Peter Ellis Bean, somehow related to the Williams and probably a great uncle to Mary Naomi Williams who married Hardy Francis Stockman and shared the story with me. We shared information about the “Jasper County Stockmans” and Prentice Pettway Stockman in Louisiana. Jim had visited with them. He introduced me to Abner Stockman in South Carolina a great help in discovering the family history and slowly the family picture became clear.

            All of this by mail and phone, then at last Jim and Onva came to one of the reunions in Texas and a face and mannerisms were associated with the voice that had grown so familiar.

            Our prayers go out to Onva and Dolores every time we think about Jim or Jim and that is often.

Reunion - 19, 20 and 21 July

Silver City New Mexico