A History of Masonry in Madison County, Kentucky 1812-1913, compiled 
and written by Robert R. Burnam, 1914, p. 85.

MATT H. STOCKTON was the son of Edward D. Stockton and Mary Curtis.  He was 
born in Winchester, Kentucky, August 12, 1850, and died in Richmond April 
12, 1891.  He received his education at the schools of his native County 
and at the Kentucky Military Institute.  The latter just after the close of 
the war, under the superintendency of Col. Allen, ranked very high.  The 
training was both military and literary.  After completing his course at 
the Institute Mr. Stockton came to Richmond and began his business life 
with James P. Herndon in the drug business and continued in the same 
business until his death.  He was made a Mason March 13, 1874, passed 
April, 1874, and raised May 26, 1874.  Received the Capitular degrees in 
1875 and was Knighted August, 1875.  Was elected Master of his Lodge 
December, 1879, serving one year, having previously served as both Junior 
and Senior Warden.  He was elected Eminent Commander May, 1882.  He was a 
gentle, modest man, beloved by all who knew him.

Stockton Curtis Allen Herndon
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Clark-KY

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