Richard Stout was born in 1604, (other account says 1615) In Nottinghamshire, England, he was the son of John Stout.
Richard ran away from home, because his father was unhappy about a relationship he had with a woman below his standing. Richard joined or was impressed into the British Navy where he served for seven years. At New Amsterdam (now New York City area) he left his ship and through bearing arms became a Netherlands subject.
In 1643 Richard owned a plantation that covered a large section of New (East) Jersey. Richard married Penelope Van Princess in 1644, in Gravesend, New Jersey. At the time of his marriage he was about 40 years old and Penelope was 22. They left New Amsterdam in 1645 and took up their home at Gravesend, Long Island, New York, and became prominent land holders. Their final change was in moving to New Jersey with other settlers and who together founded the village of Middletown. They became important citizens.
In the early days after their move to Middletown, Richard became one of the purchasers of the Monmouth Tract of land embraced between the Raritan and Sandy Point. Richard and Penelope had 10 children, seven boys and three girls.
At the time of their move to Middletown area, there were six families theirs included. They became rich in prosperity and children. Alice, John, Richard, James, Mary, Peter (Our line), Sarah Elizabeth, Jonathan, David, Benjamin.
Penelope's last name was Kent but she married a man names Van Princess. Parents to Richard Stout are John (born, 1580- Nottingham) and Elizabeth Bee (born 1590- London). One record shows Richard as being born in Sherwood Forest...that should interest those of you who have learned about Robin Hood.
Richard died on 23 Oct 1705 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
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