Since the inception of "The Stockton DNA Surname Project" in early 2003 we have been
successful in scientifically verifying the following....
Although no written or documented evidence has been found proving a connection between
the Robert Stockton of Pennsylvania and Davis Stockton of Virginia families, Some Stockton researchers have long
thought this may be the case, but without any existing traditional documentation it remained speculation. We now know,
and have scientifically verified through DNA testing, that these two families are indeed related through an earlier
common male ancestor, Robert and Davis were possibly brothers, at the least cousins. Now researchers can take up the task
of determining how they were related and who that common ancestor may be!
Richard "The Emigrant" Stockton (1628 - 1707) of the New Jersey family
line has a much researched family with a rich history, but little is known about his life or family in England,
who were his parents, possible siblings ?. Some Stockton researchers have entertained the idea that The Richard Stockton
and Robert Stockton lines may have been related. We now know, from DNA testing, that the Richard Stockton of New Jersey
family line is a separate and distinct family with no matches to the Robert and Davis lines. We may find answers to
his family line and further ancestors with the inclusion of our English cousins in the "Stockton DNA Project"
April 16, 2004 We have had 2 new project DNA donors
sign on and are awaiting the test results.
January 01, 2004 The
new year brings results from 2 new project members, both DNA donors are from the United Kingdom, we are waiting on the
return of a 3 DNA test kit, also a participant from the UK. The results establish another distinct Stockton line for future
matches and one line that is only a 1 step mutation away from the Richard Stockton of New Jersey family line, this could represent
a match or a very close relationship to our New Jersey Stockon line, we may have found a bridge across the water! With
the participation of other Stockton DNA donors we may yet find additional answers.........to be continued
September 21, 2003 "The Stockton DNA Project has
signed on its 2nd participant from the UK, This Stockton line believes its roots may have originated in Malpas
(the Richard Stockton from New Jersey, USA. line is also thought to have originated in this area)
August 21, 2003 With the results of our
first United Kingdom participate in "The Stockton DNA Project" has now identified 4 distinct and individule Stockton family
lines and 3 unique Haplo groups.
July 14, 2003 "The Stockton DNA Project"
has its first project member from the UK, we now have 13 Stockton DNA project members representing 4 documented
family lines and 3 distinct bloodlines.
June 13, 2003 - "The Stockton DNA Project"
has been contacted by several of our English Stockton Cousins and a few members of "The Stockton Society" inquiring about
inclusion in the project.........Stay tuned! .
