![]() ![]() We will never satisfactorily settle disputes about genealogy by arguing about the superiority of two different secondary sources that don't show or describe the original primary-source information they used as a basis for their conclusions. This is one reason why primary sources have been emphasized in the pre-1700 certification quiz. And even when we can figure out who the compiler copied from, who that person copied from, etc., it's often not possible to discern where their information originated, and occasionally the original source turns out to have been fraudulent (see Category: Frauds and Fabrications). Many of the old published genealogies and local histories are highly derivative - that is, they got their information by copying from somebody else. There is nothing wrong with citing books as sources, but the fact that information was published in a book - or even a dozen books - doesn't prove that it's valid. (It doesn't seem to cite any sources.) It doesn't look like a source that would be accepted as proof of this woman's name. The "South Jersey" source you cited above appears to be a local history publication that repeats genealogical information derived from works such as the genealogies mentioned in the text I quoted above. It appears to be a recently added name presented without any evidence it is correct. The Stockton Family of New Jersey and Other Stocktons, by Thomas Coates Stockton, M.D., 1911, "The given name of Richard Stockton's wife was Abigail, but her family name has not been learned." The maiden name of Bloomfield does not appear to be a historic name that has been passed down through the generations. The Stockton Family in England and the United States, by William Francis Cregar, 1888, shows Richard Stockton's wife as Abigail, but does not show a maiden name for her. There does not appear to be any evidence that either of these possible maiden names are correct. Abigail's maiden name is now shown by most researchers as unknown, however, some researchers show her maiden name as Bloomfield and other researchers show her maiden name as Hunt. ![]() The 1694 deed record and Richard "The Emigrant" Stockton's will prove his wife's given name was Abigail, unfortunately, her maiden name is not known. The text of Richard's profile discusses the maiden name of his wife. ![]()
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