John Stockton (Michigan), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American politician
Date of Birth: 24-Dec-1798
Place of Birth: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 21-Nov-1878
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About John Stockton (Michigan)
- 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.
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