Matilda Stockton Thomas {Matty} · New Jersey Slavery Records

Matilda Stockton Thomas {Matty}

Research Tips: This person of African descent has 1 related event in the database, listed at the bottom of this page.
Identifier: NJS-PER-04840
Given Name: Matilda
Family Name: Thomas
Alternate Name: Stockton; Matty
Sex: Female
Biographical Description: Matilda was a Black woman who lived in Princeton, New Jersey, in the early 19th century and was enslaved by Dr. Ebenezer Stockton. Documents filed in Montgomery Township, Somerset County, indicate that Matilda was manumitted and released from slavery in 1830 (a portion of Princeton was then within the boundaries of Montgomery Township).
Keywords: African descent person
Places: Princeton; Montgomery
Enslaved by: Ebenezer Stockton (1760-1837)
Record Contributor: Kelsey Heflin; Gloria Schulz; Morven Museum & Garden
Linked Events: Primary Participant in:

1830-04-16 Manumission: Matilda Stockton Thomas (Role: Manumitted Person)