1774 Joseph Stokes Esq was taxed in Chester Twp, Burlington County, for 130 acres of land and 7 cattle and horses. [1]
1783 Joseph was named as brother-in-law in the will of Barzillai Coat, husband of Joseph's sister Elizabeth.
1784 In his will, Samuel Stokes granted land to son Joseph Stokes. Samuel had purchased land in Chester Twp from James and Elizabeth Dunlap on May 21. [2]
1796 Joseph Stokes and wife Abigail sold land to John Schanck. Joseph had inherited the land from his father, Samuel Stokes. [3]
[1] Burlington County Ratables 1778-1822 (Viewable only at FamilySearch libraries), [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[2] Burlington County, New Jersey Deeds (1785-1901), I-334, mentions this transaction, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[3] Burlington County, New Jersey Deeds (1785-1901), I-334, mentions this transaction, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].