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Richard Stockton (1730–1781) was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who, like many signatories, died prematurely due to harsh treatment by the British. He was an attorney by trade, and was born and lived in the colony of New Jersey.
Richard Stockton (1730–1781) was a signer of the [[Declaration of Independence]]. Like many signatories, he died prematurely due to harsh treatment by the British. He was an attorney by trade, and was born and lived in the colony of New Jersey.
Stockton refused to serve as a public official "till I am convinced that by neglecting my own affairs I am doing more acceptable Service to God and Man." But in 1776 Stockton did serve in the Continental Congress.
Stockton refused to serve as a public official "till I am convinced that by neglecting my own affairs I am doing more acceptable Service to God and Man." But in 1776 Stockton did serve in the Continental Congress.