This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matlock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nAz.2ACEB/494.1.2 Message Board Post: John, On 1840 census Luke had 2 sons age 5-10 1840 TN, Humphreys Co, Hu-234; Luke Matlock Jr; 020001-102001 On the 1850 census these 2 sons are listed as John and William. 1850 TN, Humphreys Co, pg 099 Luke Matlock, 44,m,w,farmer,TN Eleanor, 43,f,w,TN John, 19,m,w,TN William, 15,m,w,TN Ellyann, 13,f,w,TN Edward, 9,m,w,TN Elizabeth, 4,f,w,TN Thomas, 1,m,w, TN Luke Matlock, 84,m,w,SC So really don't think that the Absolom with Jemima is Luke Jr's. But not sure who he belongs too. Wanda