Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records
(Hartford District),
Charles W. Manwaring,
Hartford, 1902,
Vol 3, p 117

Daniel STOCKING, Middletown. Court Record, Page 83 -- 22 Feb 1732-3: Jane STOCKING, widow, & Joseph STOCKING refuse to take Adms., whereupon Adms. is granted to John STOCKING, one of the sons of the deceased, who gave bond with Joseph STOW of Middletown.