Subsitute for father Robert Stanton who was drafted; b. 22 May 1761 Richmond.
Testimony:
20 Jun 1839 Smith Cottrell of South Kingstown, ae 77 -- John Stanton is cousin to my wife; son of Nathaniel Cottrell of South Kingstown; resided in the George Brown house at Boston Neck where John Stanton was quartered.
25 Jun 1839 Peter Holly of South Kingstown, ae 77, served with John Stanton.
13 Sep 1839 Samuel Clarke of Richmond, ae 68, Justice of Court of Common Pleas.
William Marchant of South Kingstown, ae 64, former Chief Justice of Court of Common Pleas, John Stanton is Deacon in Second Baptist Church.
18 Sep 1834 Ebenezer Smith of South Kingstown, ae 77