Richard Stockton
- January 10, 2024
- Lawyer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Richard Stockton |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 1, 1730(1730-10-01) |
| Age | 294 |
| Date Of Death | February 28, 1781 |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New Jersey |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Richard Stockton Biography
| Name | Richard Stockton |
| Birthday | Oct 1 |
| Birth Year | 1730 |
| Home Town | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Parents | John Stockton |
| Children(s) | Richard Stockton, Julia Stockton, Mary Stockton Hunter |
Richard Stockton is one of the most popular and richest Lawyer who was born on October 1, 1730 in New Jersey, United States. He is best remembered for his signature of the United States Declaration of Independence of Independence of 1776. This 18th-century American lawyer, member of Second Continental Congress, and trustee of Princeton University served nearly three decades.
He and his wife were close to the first United States President He and his wife were close friends of first United States President George Washington..
His marriage to Annis Boudinot, a poet, resulted in the birth of sons Richard and Lucius (both attorneys) and daughters Julia, Susan, Mary and Abigail.
Richard Stockton Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Lawyer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Richard Stockton is one of the richest Lawyer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Stockton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He graduated from the College of New Jersey and studied law in Newark. In the middle of 1750s, he was admitted to the bar.
He was a member of a prominent Quaker family.
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Facts & Trivia
Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Lawyer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Richard Stockton celebrates birthday on October 1 of every year.
What happened to Richard Stockton because he signed the Declaration of
Independence?
Judge Richard Stockton was the only signer to be put in irons, starved and imprisoned under brutal conditions by the British four months after signing the Declaration of Independence.
Was Richard Stockton a hero?
In this limited sense, Stockton sacrificed for the American cause; but he was no great hero either. He may, however, have faced harsher treatment than other gentlemen captives since he was a signer.
Was Richard Stockton a Founding Father?
Richard Stockton was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Born in New Jersey to a prominent family, Stockton attended Princeton University and graduated in 1748. After college, Stockton studied law and opened a law practice.
Who recanted signing the Declaration of Independence?
One signer of the Declaration of Independence later recanted. Richard Stockton , a lawyer from Princeton, New Jersey, became the only signer of the Declaration of Independence to recant his support of the revolution.
Who was the oldest and longest surviving signer of the Declaration of
Independence?
Charles Carroll , (born Sept. 19, 1737, Annapolis, Md. [U.S.]—died Nov. 14, 1832, Baltimore, Md., U.S.), American patriot leader, the longest- surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the only Roman Catholic to sign that document.