Some where along the line and through time I have seen where Royal and Rial were one and the same.. today I typed in Royal Medlock to see what would come up.. I dont think They are the same anymore.. take a look at this: Royal (Rial) Matlock to Nancy Mahan 3 September 1806 Now I have to ask the Question... Did Royal marry Nancy, or did Rial? Perhaps as Mary Jean was asking... Are there 2 different ones we have collected info on? ACTS OF TENNESSEE 1796 - 1830 1807 Madlock Royal 14 104.6 Jailed in the Hamilton district Illinois Land Warrants from the War of 1812: Medlock Royal http://www.yogs.com/il/details/1812.html PEOIRA CO MEDLOCK ROIEL bought 160 ac Nov 9 1818