By Richard Stockton

Birth I was born on October 1, 1730 near Princeton, NJ. Family My family was very well-known and respected, with considerable wealth. School I studied law at the College of New Jersey, now known as Princeton University.

I went to the College of New Jersey, now known as Princeton University. I went to the College of New Jersey, now known as Princeton University. I graduated, passed the Bar and began to practice law. My legal practice became one of the largest in the colonies.

o I was appointed to the royal council of New Jersey in 1765, and remained a member until the government was reformed. o In 1774 I was appointed Supreme Court Justice of New Jersey. o In 1776 I replaced one of the New Jersey delegates to the Congress and voted for independence.

II was sent on a fact finding mission with the northern army of New Jersey. II was appointed to committees supporting the war effort. My Contributions to the War for Independence

My Trip to Great Britain  In 1766 and 1767, I gave up my professional business in order to travel with my family.  I visited England, Scotland, and Ireland.  Because of my family and reputation I was welcomed and presented at court.  I was consulted on American affairs by many distinguished people.

I was released several years later, badly treated and in very poor condition. Tragically, I never regained my health in the years that followed. I managed to move my family to safety, but I was captured and imprisoned by the British. New Jersey was overrun by the British in November of 1776.

 I lost all of my extensive library, writings, and all of my property during the British Invasion.  I died a pauper on February 28, 1781, in Princeton, New Jersey.

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