Dear Joe and Others, I have to believe that at least part of the name changes were just spelling mistakes caused by poor diction or poor spelling. I have been researching Moses Medlock who was born in SC and moved to AL. I have found him listed variously as Midlock, Madlock and Medlock and have proof that it is the same man. His descendants who are my ancestors retained the Medlock spelling. There may have been some other cause, but I think a lot of it was just due to census takers and others not understanding the name. Just my two cents, Emma in NM

Barbara Please excuse me for switching to this format. The question of name has come up several times and the current effort to record the family census information is underway. When did the different spelling begin and why. If my back track of the Colonel is correct (and I may be wrong) then his line runs back to a the Englishman George and his wife Jane Hall. Of their sons William in America (New Jersey) becomes MATLACK, and John of Virginia is MATLOCK. (Grandson???) George becomes MEDLOCK. And how is Samuel MEDLOCK Of 1750 who married Jane Swearington of 1740 in South Carolina related?? Who is the John MEDLOCK of South Carolina who raised his grandson Garrison Gibson MEDLOCK (B. 19 Apr 1820) in Laurens County, South Carolina and what is their relationship to Newton Jasper MEDLOCK (b. 1831) in Greenville, Laurens County, South Carolina? Are dealing with a regional mispronouncing of the name and colonial bad spelling or are we seeing different families landing on different colonies? Any thoughts?? Best Regards Joe Matlock

I have wondered the same, Is it the sound of the name that changed the spellings? Its just that Wanda and while working on the census for the web site see so many spellings that its getting to the point of where do you draw the line at. We were curious to see how many had there Matlocks become Mattox. Myself mine went back and forth from Matlock/Medlock. Thanks for the Medlock/Midlock. Brenda

Brenda: Good question. I have seen that spelling in Ga and Va in various places. My family - Medlock - has had Midlock listed several times. I think that spelling was a translation error. There seem to be quite a few translation errors. One point in these name changes might be how and who records them. For example in DEEDS that are registered---Does the court clerk copy from the original deed that was written by the lawyers or owners of the land? In PROBATE, the recordings are done by the court clerk--from original written wills? from someone dictating? Some of the court clerks I fear had hand cramps thus they made lots of mistakes. Other times I wonder if the various speaking accents of a particular area made the name sound different, therefore spelled differently. Just some thoughts. MJ in Fl

I was wondering how many of you have ever ran across your MATLOCK name being spelled MATTOX, and if not How many of you think it is the same. There are so many spelling variations of Matlocks that is is unreal.. Brenda

Denise Wilson ..... I have before me the Littleberry pages from Joe Matlock as well as my Littleberry file.... This is what I am coming up with .... please make corrections or additions ++++++++++++++ Moore MATLOCK = Jane POWELL 4th son was ...Luke MATLOCK (probable), b. ca. 1766 m. ??? has a list of 12 (probable) children 1st son ... Littleberry MATLOCK , b. 1786/87 m. Nancy (? PICKENS) or according to Joe MATLOCK Nancy Jane STROTHER 11th son ... Berrry B. MATLOCK, b. 1829 m. Corilla WHORTON .... or according to Joe MATLOCK Corilla J. WHARTON (Bossier Parish, LA) ++++++++++ Moore MATLOCK = Jane POWELL 2nd son ... Littleberry MATLOCK, Sr. b. abt. 1757/58 m. 2nd Nancy LIGHT, dau. of Jacob LIGHT, according to Shawn Zane MATLOCK first 3 children: son, Rial/Royal/Reel MATLOCK m. Nancy MAHAN 2nd child ... Littleberry MATLOCK, Jr., b. 1780 & d. 1850 m. Phebe THARP, dau. of Robert THARP [Denise WILSON's line} Littleberry Franklin MATLOCK = Phebe THARP Littleberry Franklin MATLOCK = Nancy SORRELLS Littleberry Franklin MATLOCK = Della Lue GOODMAN Ovie D. MATLOCK = Mary Louella MCCLURE 3rd child ... Zachariah MATLOCK, b. 1790 m. Sarah TUCKER (Shawn Zane MATLOCK's line] Winnie S. Bailey

Hello everyone, For about a week or so please hold off on emailing me. My wife is in the hospital with an unknown liver problem so now I have even less time than before to work on my genealogy. I'll let you know when I am back. Take care. Respectfully, Shawn Z. Matlock <A HREF="http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~szmatlok/">Matlock Family In America </A> http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~szmatlok/ <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~szmatlok/">That Rogers Bunch</A> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~szmatlok/

>From a set of two volumes: Indian Wars Pension Files 1892-1926 VOL II L - Z Transcribed by Virgil D. WHITE The National Historical Publishing Co. Waynesboro, TN 1987 1. Matlock, Samuel, S-O #1520102 30 Mar 1927 2. Matlock, Caswell J., SC-4840 OR 17 Jun 1903, Srv 2nd OR mtd Vols., d. 1 Apr 1917, Pendleton, OR 3. Matlock, Gabriel, wid. Elizabeth, WC-1347 TN 26 Sep 1892, FL War Srv TN inf, also see Mex War SC-2876 4. Matlock, Issac, wid. Jane, WC-6724 PR 5 Dec 1898, Srv Armbrester's AL Rgt 5. Matlock, Simpson, wid. Maria H., WC-1017 TN 1 Sep 1892, Srv Tn Vols Winiford

I was able to aquire this info on these Matlocks DESOTO CO., MS. CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS: Edmondson Cemetery (Edmiston) Matlock, Henry Eddie 6 Sept 1901--10 Mar 1966 Matlock, Mary 1801--1853 (Consort of James Matlock) Matlock, Charles B. 5 Jan 1891--23 May 1973 Matlock, John H. 8 Nov 1860--23 Dec 1929 Matlock, Hattie Bussey 4 Oct 1860--26 Apr 1965 (w/o John H. Matlock) Matlock, Joseph C. 24 Apr 1850--12 Feb 1918 Matlock, Emma Jane 27 Mar 1859--1 Apr 1937 (There are several MATLOCKs married to the DAVIS family and their graves are here also) Matlock, John H. 17 Feb 1825--26 Feb 1861 Unmarked graves that are known in Edmondson Cemetery: Matlock, Infant d. 1909 New Bethleham Cemetery: Matlock, Ina E. Davis 1887--1920 (w/o J.C. Matlock) 1870 DESOTO CO., MS. FEDERAL CENSUS INDEX: Matlock, John, p. 43 Joseph, p. 351 Susan, p. 26 (there is also a Susan Mattocks, p. 161) 1860 DESOTO CO., MS. FEDERAL CENSUS INDEX: Matlock, E.N. p. 166 Edw. p. 190 J.A. p. 190 S.E. p. 15 1860 DESOTO CO., MS. AGRICULTURAL CENSUS: Matlock, E.N. Acres 70/74; cash valus of farm 2160 Matlock, J.H. acres 120/120; cash value of farm 1920 SLAVE OWNERS IN DESOTO CO., MS. 1860 : Matlock, E.N. p. 118 1 MALE 1 TOTAL Matlock, J.H. p. 128 2 female 2 total 1850 DESOTO CO., MS. FEDERAL CENSUS INDEX: Matlock, Andrew p. 372 N May p. 406 N William p. 414 N CENSUS OF SLAVE OWNERS IN DESOTO CO., MS. 1850 Matlock, Andrew; North Oct 7; 3 males 2 females 5 total Matlock, James M.;North Sep 2; 1 male 2 females 3 total Matlock, John; North Oct 18; 6 males 2 females 8 total Matlock, Mary; North Oct 18; 4 males 5 females 9 total 1840 DESTOTO CO., MS. FEDERAL CENSUS INDEX: Matlock, James M. p. 117 Mary E. p. 117 1890 INDEX TO SHERIFF'S LAND ROLL, TATE CO., MS.: (Tate was once part of Desoto Co., MS.) Matlock, J.C. P. 50; assmt. 26 There was no mention of this surname in either the "Roster of Confederate Veterans" or the "1860 Marshall Co., MS. Federal Census Index".

Posted on: MATLOCK Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/m/a/MATLOCK/queries/45 Surname: MATLOCK, WILDRICK, HAZLETT ------------------------- Allie Edna Wildrick, born 1869, m. George Matlock. They had one daughter. Allie's parents were Mary Catherine Hazlett and Marshall C. Wildrick, who probably lived in Warren County, NJ. Please reply if you have further information about them.

Dear Joe: First question is do you mean Moore Matlock married Ann South or did John Matlock marry Ann South? [email protected] writes: << 1. MOORE6 MATLOCK (MOORE5,) was born 24 May 1712 in New Kent County Virginia, and died 07 August 1785 in Louisa County Kentucky. He married ANNE ELIZABETH SOUTH 1729 in Virginia. She was born 02 March 1712/13 in New Kent County Virginia, and died 17 November 1775 in Louisa County Kentucky. Children of JOHN MATLOCK and ANNE SOUTH are: >> 2. Another Question: Can you tell me what will book or record that gives the children's names for the John Matlock(AnnSouth), referenced above. ie William - his birth and death dates plus his two wives? { I have a will from Louisa Co Va. will book 3 for a John Matlock - written Dec. 18, 1788...lists wife as Ann and son as Zachariah ...and daughter Elizabeth Sheldon with grandchildren John, Agnes and Lucy Shelton. Who would the father be of this John Matlock?} 3. Final Question: George Matlock - died Oct 1800 in Louisa Co. - What information do you have on him? I have just been working on the will books for Louisa Co- and find that the frequently referenced "will" of George Matlock...is just administration of the estate...apparently he died intestate....thus no reference for wife or children. Can you help me on this? Sorry so many questions and hope you don't mind helping me when you get a chance, but please don't answer anymore than I ask because I get so confused with all these Johns, etc. You are just too quick for me sometimes> Question recap: 1. Moore Matlock or John Matlock married Anne South? 2. Records or references for children of John Matlock/Anne South? 3. Who would be the father of the John Matlock with a will dated Dec 1788? 4. What information do you have on the family (wife/children) of the George Matlock who died in October 1800 in Louisa Co, Va? Thanks for your help. Mary Jean in Florida >>

James and LInda I think this is family you are looking for but which George and Johh? Joe Matlock 1. MOORE6 MATLOCK (MOORE5,) was born 24 May 1712 in New Kent County Virginia, and died 07 August 1785 in Louisa County Kentucky. He married ANNE ELIZABETH SOUTH 1729 in Virginia. She was born 02 March 1712/13 in New Kent County Virginia, and died 17 November 1775 in Louisa County Kentucky. Children of JOHN MATLOCK and ANNE SOUTH are: i. WILLIAM7 MATLOCK, b. 19 July 1734, Virginia; m. (1) HANNAH GRAVES; m. (2) BEULAH RICE. ii. NICHOLAS MATLOCK, b. 24 January 1734/35, Lousia Virginia; d. 03 February 1827, Caswell North Carolina; m. ELIZABETH TERRILL, 1759, North Carolina; b. 1737, Hanover Virginia; d. 03 February 1827, Caswell County Virginia. More About NICHOLAS MATLOCK: Military service: American Revolutionary War PVT iii. ELIZABETH ANNE MATLOCK, b. 03 August 1737, Virginia; d. 1768, North Carolina; m. DAVID SHELTON, 1754, Virginia; b. Bef. 1745, Hanover County, Virginia; d. December 1801, Caswell County, North Carolina. iv. ABISHA JOHN MATLOCK, b. 12 December 1742, Lousia County Virginia; d. 01 September 1838, Rockingham County North Carolina; m. (1) SARAH SALLY MCPHERSON, 1781; m. (2) MARY POLLY SETTLE, 24 November 1792, Guilford County North Carolina; b. 01 August 1764; d. 22 September 1845, Rockingham County North Carolina.. More About ABISHA JOHN MATLOCK: Military service: American Revolutionary War Sergeant 1st NC Continental Rgt. later 4th NC Cont. Regt. Brandywine, Valley Forge, Stoney Point, Guliford Courthouse (Washington's Legion) v. ZACHARIAH MATLOCK, b. 22 February 1759, Louisa County Virginia; d. 18 February 1827, Caldwell County Kentucky; m. LUCY JULIA WASH, 07 December 1780, Goochland County Virginia; b. 18 July 1759, Louisa County Virginia; d. 24 April 1847, Caldwell County Kentucky. More About ZACHARIAH MATLOCK: Military service: American Revolutionary War PVT Virginia State Line Battle of Brandywine. >>> "James and Linda Marrison" <[email protected]> 09/30/00 03:34PM >>> Who was the father of George, Lucy, Nicholas born Jan 5, 1734/35, Elizabeth, Zachariah, and John? Thank you. Linda ==== MATLOCK Mailing List ==== To Post messages on the list send to : [email protected] It will be sent to all subscribers. For problems on the list write to [email protected]

Hi List....Just returned from reviewing films at the FHL. In this case they were: Louisa Co. Will Books 3, 4 & 5 film # 32193 and #32194 On Page103... Will Book 3.......dated 4 December 1784.....Will of JOHN MATLOCK The will lists the following: Wife - Ann ; Son - Zachariah; Daughter - Elizabeth Sheldon (Dec.d) Grandchildren: John, Agnes and Lucy Shelton. Test: Peter Crawford, Eliz Crawford, Jane Crawford and John Crawford. Please look up this original record...for confirmation. Good Luck: Mary Jean in FL

Who was the father of George, Lucy, Nicholas born Jan 5, 1734/35, Elizabeth, Zachariah, and John? Thank you. Linda

Good Morning! As I prepare this list to send to Shawn for the Matlock Web site, I decided to post it on here for all to see. That way if theres a mistake, or if you want something changed in the way Ive typed it you can let me know before I send it off. Or If Ive over looked someone now is the time to let me know. Brenda WHOS LOOKING FOR WHO? These are Matlock researchers and their Email addresses, if there is a Matlock/Matlack/Medlock Etc. name you see listed, and you find you're interested in, please feel free to Email that person. Bobbieintn @ aol.com. James Dickson Co Tn SmithL03 @ aol.com Isham, John Sr and John Jr Mo and Ark Globob2 @aol.com William Matlock from Madison Co. Illinois. [email protected] Margret and George Matlock Tn/Ark [email protected] Benjmain Matlack-of NJ [email protected] Charles Lee Co Va , Susan and Wesley. [email protected] John of New Kent Co Va , William b 1702 New Kent Co Va Goochland Co/Halifax ,Bedford Co VA, Moore B 1734 Goochland Co Va/ Roane Co Tn, William B 1753/55 Halifax Co Va, Roane Co Tn , Morgon Co Ind [email protected] Charles of SC and GA James of Hancock GA. [email protected] Jesse of Roane Co Tn. [email protected] James Jason and Jason of Roane and Polk Co Tn [email protected] [email protected] Mi1girl @aol.com Adeline, Moore and Moses. Of TN. [email protected] John Of Lee Co Va, Issac Tn/Ala/ Johnson Co Ark Jane Of Ark.. [email protected] Jane Matlock of Ark. [email protected] Smith Matlock of Tn Epanske @aol.com Sylvester Matlock/Medlock Moses, Nancy and Eliza of Ala [email protected] Franklin Medlock Caldwell Co NC [email protected] John Matlock Tn/ Phillips Co Mo. [email protected] Moses Matlock TN Grainger and Lincoln Co /Lawrence and Franklin Co Ala / McNairy Co TN [email protected] Henry Matlock of McMinn Co TN [email protected] Jasper Matlock IND/Cole Cty ILL [email protected] Mississippi Matlocks and Franklin Co TN Matlocks [email protected] Mary Polly Matlock m Thomas Littleton [email protected] Joab Matlock of Lee Co VA [email protected] Charles L Matlock of Tippah Co MS/ Bossier Parish LA Avonnec @aol.com William C Matlock Franklin Co Ala/ Independence Ark/Jackson Co Ark [email protected] and [email protected] Looking to find proof who Moore Matlock, Jr.'s wife is...is it Susan Smith or Lucy Knight...anyone have a will to prove this info? I have Moore's father as Moore Matlock Sr. who Married Emily Jane Powell. Does anyone have proof who his parents are? I have notes that they are John Matlock III and Anne Elizabeth South. So much disinformation by disgruntled researchers putting others off the trail. Can anyone help?

Good Morning! As I prepare this list to send to Shawn for the Matlock Web site, I decided to post it on here for all to see. That way if theres a mistake, or if you want something changed in the way Ive typed it you can let me know before I send it off. Or If Ive over looked someone now is the time to let me know. Brenda WHOS LOOKING FOR WHO? These are Matlock researchers and their Email addresses, if there is a Matlock/Matlack/Medlock Etc. name you see listed, and you find you're interested in, please feel free to Email that person. Bobbieintn @ aol.com. James Dickson Co Tn SmithL03 @ aol.com Isham, John Sr and John Jr Mo and Ark Globob2 @aol.com William Matlock from Madison Co. Illinois. [email protected] Margret and George Matlock Tn/Ark [email protected] Benjmain Matlack-of NJ [email protected] Charles Lee Co Va , Susan and Wesley. [email protected] John of New Kent Co Va , William b 1702 New Kent Co Va Goochland Co/Halifax ,Bedford Co VA, Moore B 1734 Goochland Co Va/ Roane Co Tn, William B 1753/55 Halifax Co Va, Roane Co Tn , Morgon Co Ind [email protected] Charles of SC and GA James of Hancock GA. [email protected] Jesse of Roane Co Tn. [email protected] James Jason and Jason of Roane and Polk Co Tn [email protected] [email protected] Mi1girl @aol.com Adeline, Moore and Moses. Of TN. [email protected] John Of Lee Co Va, Issac Tn/Ala/ Johnson Co Ark Jane Of Ark.. [email protected] Jane Matlock of Ark. [email protected] Smith Matlock of Tn Epanske @aol.com Sylvester Matlock/Medlock Moses, Nancy and Eliza of Ala [email protected] Franklin Medlock Caldwell Co NC [email protected] John Matlock Tn/ Phillips Co Mo. [email protected] Moses Matlock TN Grainger and Lincoln Co /Lawrence and Franklin Co Ala / McNairy Co TN [email protected] Henry Matlock of McMinn Co TN [email protected] Jasper Matlock IND/Cole Cty ILL [email protected] Mississippi Matlocks and Franklin Co TN Matlocks [email protected] Mary Polly Matlock m Thomas Littleton [email protected] Joab Matlock of Lee Co VA [email protected] Charles L Matlock of Tippah Co MS/ Bossier Parish LA Avonnec @aol.com William C Matlock Franklin Co Ala/ Independence Ark/Jackson Co Ark

You wrote: James Matlock of Franklin Co., Tenn. date and location of his birth is unknown to me, died in Madison Co., Miss. about August 1836. He may have been married more than one time. His wife at the time of his death was Mary....? b. Tenn. Feb. 23, 1793, died in DeSota Co., Miss. May 4, 1858. She is buried in the Edminston Cemetery, on State Line Road, South Haven, Miss. Her son, John H. is buried beside her. DeSota Co. deed records prove that this John H. was a son of this Mary and James. I don't believe this is the wife of James Matlock that died in 1836 in Madison Co., MS. The Mary that is buried in Edminston Cemetery on State Line Road notes on her tombstone the following: ""Consort of James Matlock". In Genealogy parlance, that phase means at the time of her death, the husband was still alive. Therefore if this James Matlock died in 1836 in Madison County. This was not his wife. My thoughts are this Mary was the wife of the other James M. Matlock of Franklin County, TN (the James that was in the gun fight with Forrest). This James M. Matlock remarried a Sarah Rice on Sept. 17, 1848, as recored at the Marshall County Courthouse. Both are buried in Marshall County in the Early Grove Methodist Cemetery. Wording on the Tombstones is as follows: Matlock, S.A. died Nov 20, 1887 age 63 wife of James Matlock. Matlock, James March 17, 1818 - April 29, 1881. This date of b. on James coincides with the date of b of the James in the gun fight and who was the brother of William who died in the 1870s and of Juilian Jefferson who died in the Civil war.

I just called Franklin County; the cemetery records and the county court records are in the TSLA here and maybe I can get there and look it up. I will let you know what I find. Cemetery Record of Franklin County, TN Compiled by the Franklin County Historical Society Winchester, TN Gateway Press, IM Baltimore 1984 Murrell Cemetery Lucy E. Matlock wife of W. H. Matlock Jan. 10, 1824 - Jan. 19, 1904 Mary E. Weaver daughter of L. E. & W. H. Matlock Nov. 20, 1844 - Feb. 14, 1869 W. H. Matlock Lewis son of Lucy & W. H. Matlock May 3, 1854 - Aug, 19, 1875 Lucy daughter of L E. & W. H. Matlock Dec. 31, 1860 - May 7, 1869 Moore son of L. E. & W. H. Matlock Dec. 31, 1864 - Sep. 18, 1865 Winchester City Cemetery Matlock, Henry H. His Wife Jan 1, 1849 Sarah G. Baker June 18, 1923 Sept. 24, 1850 May 28, 1924 Matlock, William F. Nannie Sue Feb. 16, 1877 Dec. 28, 1879 May 13, 1935 Aug. 13, 1939 Talmage, son of H. H. & S. G Matlock Born Dec. 20, 1889 Died Apr. 6, 1912 Lucy S. Matlock July 10, 1887 June 29, 1918 May, Dau of H.H. & S. G. Matlock Born Mar. 1, 1879 Died June 1, 1906 Matlock Wiley N. Florence C. Aug. 25, 1892 Mar. 20, 1893 Dec. 11, 1967 mar. 23, 1979

Thanks Walt That will save me some time out of the office. I checked this info against what Dr. Matlock had in his book and the dates and locations matched. William Huston's absents from the list supports the claim that he is burried on the family farm and the location is not known or now found...If however William is Henry and not Huston then where is he buried??? Again Thanks for the help Joe Matlock >>> <[email protected]> 09/28/00 10:22AM >>> I just called Franklin County; the cemetery records and the county court records are in the TSLA here and maybe I can get there and look it up. I will let you know what I find. Cemetery Record of Franklin County, TN Compiled by the Franklin County Historical Society Winchester, TN Gateway Press, IM Baltimore 1984 Murrell Cemetery Lucy E. Matlock wife of W. H. Matlock Jan. 10, 1824 - Jan. 19, 1904 Mary E. Weaver daughter of L. E. & W. H. Matlock Nov. 20, 1844 - Feb. 14, 1869 W. H. Matlock Lewis son of Lucy & W. H. Matlock May 3, 1854 - Aug, 19, 1875 Lucy daughter of L E. & W. H. Matlock Dec. 31, 1860 - May 7, 1869 Moore son of L. E. & W. H. Matlock Dec. 31, 1864 - Sep. 18, 1865 Winchester City Cemetery Matlock, Henry H. His Wife Jan 1, 1849 Sarah G. Baker June 18, 1923 Sept. 24, 1850 May 28, 1924 Matlock, William F. Nannie Sue Feb. 16, 1877 Dec. 28, 1879 May 13, 1935 Aug. 13, 1939 Talmage, son of H. H. & S. G Matlock Born Dec. 20, 1889 Died Apr. 6, 1912 Lucy S. Matlock July 10, 1887 June 29, 1918 May, Dau of H.H. & S. G. Matlock Born Mar. 1, 1879 Died June 1, 1906 Matlock Wiley N. Florence C. Aug. 25, 1892 Mar. 20, 1893 Dec. 11, 1967 mar. 23, 1979 ==== MATLOCK Mailing List ==== GREAT search engines! http://www.theultimates.com/ (6 engines in one!) http://www.metacrawler.com/ (10 engines in one!) http://www.bc1.com/users/sgl/ (focused on genealogy links)

In regards to Joes question: "However I am still confused on how many family groups went to Mississippi and when. " I know by looking at the census info that as early as 1818 a Newell Matlock was in Adams Co Ms No other Matlocks show up again until 1837 1837 MATLOCK JAMES Madison County MS No Township 1837 MATLOCK JOHN D. Madison County MS 1837 MATTLOCK MARY Madison County MS No Township Listed By 1840 there were Six Families in MS: Desoto, Madison,Noxubee, and Tippah County. If you want the info on these 6, let me know and I will send it to you. In 1841 a Bird Matlock showed up on a tax list in Marshall Co Ms I assume that it may be the Bird Matlock that was in Tn in 1830 that went to Ark by 1850..But I dont know that for a fact... by 1850 there were 27 Families with all spellings Mattox, Mattocks,Mudlocks etc... I can also send you that info if you like as well. Brenda