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Previous Legislative Experience of United States Senators by Agnes Wallace Smith, 1912

Previous Legislative Experience of United States Senators by Agnes Wallace Smith, 1912, Page 86

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Richard Stockton was appointed in 1796 to fill out the unexpired term of Frederick Frelinghuysen resigned. He belonged to a family whose interests had been identified with New Jersey from its earliest settlement, His great grandfather upon the recommendation of Gov. William Franklin, was appointed one of the council of the Lords of Trade. Mr. Stockton's father was a member of the Second Continental Congress. 1 Like his great grandfather, Richard Stockton was a gentleman of the law eminent in his profession, of unblemished character and of good estate." 2 He was appointed from a federalist state at a time when the opposition to that party was just beginning to be felt. Having been appointed to fill a vacancy
1. Lossing  - Field book of the Revolution Vol 2 p 24?
2. Pennsylvania Historical Magazine Vol 3 p 191

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85 Richard Stockton was appointed in 1796 to fill out the unexpired term of Frederick Frelinghuysen resigned. He belonged to a family whose interests had been identified with New Jersey from its earliest settlement, His great grandfather upon the recommendation of Gov. William Franklin, was appointed one of the council of the Lords of Trade. Mr. Stockton's father was a member of the Second Continental Congress. 1 Like his great grandfather, Richard Stockton was a gentleman of the law eminent in his profession, of unblemished character and of good estate." 2 He was appointed from a federalist state at a time when the opposition to that party was just beginning to be felt. Having been appointed to fill a vacancy 1. Lossing - Field book of the Revolution Vol 2 p 24? 2. Pennsylvania Historical Magazine Vol 3 p 191