Researching John Stockton
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1818 people with the Stockton surname? In that year Stockton was ranked number 1946 for popularity in the UK. |
The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Stockton on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Stockton and the Stockton Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 2979 people with the Stockton surname in the UK? Stockton is now ranked number 1819 for popularity in the UK. |
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| Did you know that there are currently 18229 people with the Stockton surname in the USA? Stockton is ranked number 151 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called John Stockton
John Stockton
John Houston Stockton (born March 26, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player. Regarded as one of the greatest point guards and passers of all time, he spent his entire NBA career (1984–2003) as a point guard for the Utah Jazz, and the team made the playoffs in each of his 19 seasons. In 1997 and 1998, together with his longtime teammate Karl Malone, Stockton led the Jazz to the franchise's only two NBA Finals appearances, both of which were lost to the Chicago Bulls.
Stockton is a ten-time NBA All-Star and a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (in 2009 for his individual career, and in 2010 as a member of the 1992 United States Olympic basketball team). In 1996, he was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. Stockton also holds the NBA records for most career assists and steals by wide margins.
Source: John Stockton, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaJohn Stockton (Michigan soldier)
John Stockton (December 24, 1798 – November 21, 1878) was an American soldier, pioneer, and territorial legislator.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he moved with his family to a farm in Chillicothe, Ohio. During the War of 1812, Stockton served in the United States Army. In 1815, Stockton served as private secretary to Lewis Cass, Governor of Michigan Territory. In 1817, Stockton settled in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Stockton served as clerk, register, and justice of the peace of Macomb County, Michigan. Stockton served in the Michigan Territorial Council from 1824 to 1831 and then 1834 to 1835. He was a Democrat. Stockton also served as postmaster of Mount Clemens, Michigan. Stockton served as an officer of the 8th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment during the American Civil War. Stockton died in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
Source: John Stockton (Michigan soldier), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Stockton
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