He is listed in the index to Lindley's Military Annals of Tennessee as John G. Stocks, Colonel, 7th Tennessee Cavalry, however, in the text, only his initials are used.

Additionally, all the documents he signed which are found in his compiled service record file use only his initials

Col. J. G. Stocks resigned October 8, 1863

M268: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee