Good Morning Winiford Dr. JWL Matlock is quite dead. He died several years ago. He was a writer, dentist and Episcopal Priest. We were list similarly in the phone book and I used to get his calls. I have posted some of his information to this list and I guess it does getting confusing. I have no Idea about the "Lane". Other than the Oregon branch I have only one other connection and he stayed in Dickson County, Tennessee. Maybe some body knows- hint hint. I show this Edward's son as Caswell John but born in Benton County where John Caswell of 1786 and his son John Caswell of 1809 are both living. There must be some connection. Here is what I have on Edward of Oregon. I have not tied down his father. thanks for all of your help Joe Matlock Descendants of Edward Lane Matlock Generation No. 1 1. EDWARD LANE1 MATLOCK was born 18 April 1818 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, and died 01 July 1863 in Placerville, Boise Mines, Idaho. He died of pneumonia.. He married SUSANNA CATHERINE FREY 23 June 1836 in Benton County, Tennessee, daughter of JOSEPH FREY. She was born 03 December 1815 in North Carolina, and died 11 May 1896 in Heppner, Oregon. Notes for EDWARD LANE MATLOCK: In 1853 Edward came across the plains making the journey with ox teams. He settled in the Willamette Valley where he took up a homestead a few miles from Eugene, here he raised thoroughbred horses. He went to Boise, and engaged in mining at which place his death occurred. He was a wagon Master, fought in the Rogue River Indian Wars 1855-56. In 1870 Susanna Catherine is living in Lane County, Oregon. Children of EDWARD MATLOCK and SUSANNA FREY are: i. CASWELL JOHN2 MATLOCK, b. May 1836, Benton County, Missouri; d. 02 April 1917, Pendleton Umatilla County, Orgeon; m. MARY ANN BURNETT, 28 October 1860, Willamette Valley, Orgeon; b. November 1843, Illinois. Notes for CASWELL JOHN MATLOCK: In 1870 this family is living in Lane County, Oregon. He is listed as stable keeper. More About CASWELL JOHN MATLOCK: Military service: Indian Wars PVT Enlisted 2nd OR Mtd Vol INF USA ii. JOSEPH DEWITT MATLOCK, b. 08 March 1839, Benton County, Tennessee; d. 23 May 1921, Lane County, Oregon; m. (1) SARAH LOWE DURANT; b. 15 August 1843, Indiana; m. (2) MARY VANDERPOOL; m. (3) ELIZABETH MILLICENT RUTLEDGE, 26 October 1862, Lane County, Oregon; b. 08 November 1844, Illinois; d. 22 August 1864, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; m. (4) LOUISA ELIZABETH RUTLEDGE, 1867, Lane County, Oregon; b. 01 April 1852, Illinois; d. 17 July 1891, Eugene, Oregon. Notes for JOSEPH DEWITT MATLOCK: Member of the Masonic Order Eugene Lodge No 11. He was also Mayor of Eugene and a member of state legislature of Alaska. In 1880 this family is living in Pleasant Hill, Lane County, Oregon. He was listed as farmer in 1880. Which children go with which wife not known. iii. JAMES W. MATLOCK, b. 20 June 1842, Dade County, Missouri.; d. 14 June 1897, Heppner Oregon.; m. ANNA ISABELL COOPER, 21 February 1863, Lane County, Oregon; b. Abt. 1846, Missouri. Notes for JAMES W. MATLOCK: In 1870 this family is living in Lane County, Oregon. In 1880 this family is living in South Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. iv. EDWARD LANE MATLOCK, b. 25 August 1844, Dade County, Missouri; d. 21 June 1899, Heppner, Oregon; m. ELIZA JANE BENNETT, 01 January 1866, Lane County, Oregon; b. 09 September 1846, Illinois; d. 10 October 1892, Heppner, Oregon. Notes for EDWARD LANE MATLOCK: In 1870 this family is living in Lane County, Oregon. Edward was Sheriff of Umatilla County, Oregon in 1880. v. WILLIAM FRANCIS MATLOCK, b. 20 April 1847, Dade County, Missouri; d. 03 August 1914, Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon; m. NANCY ANN SWAGGART, 07 March 1867, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; b. November 1852, Carroll County, Illinois; d. Oregon.;. Notes for WILLIAM FRANCIS MATLOCK: William was Mayor of Pendleton and a state senator. William came to Oregon with his parents in 1853, spent his boy-hood in Eugene, Oregon where he was married and later moved to Umatilla Co. near Athena. He had a large sheep ranch, always keeping about fifteen thousand sheep, which he later drove to Montana and sold in Butte. After nine years he rented out his sheep ranch & moved into Pendleton, so his children could benefit from the town schools. He soon became a leading figure in business circles. Became one of the organizers of the old American National Bank also a stockholder and vice president of the First National Bank. During the mining boom in Alaska Mr. Matlock be-came interested and established supply stores in Skagway, Dawson, and Juneau. He built breweries at Juneau and Skagway, and owned considerable mining property at Nome, which property is still in possession of the estate. He acquired much valuable property in Pendleton, the first Hotel was built with his and others cooperation, and he later owned outright. He owned the opera house block, La Dow block, hotel block, & the block adjoining the Bowman hotel. He was chosen mayor of Pendleton five different times. He represented Umatilla county for two terms in the lower house of the state legislature and for twenty years he served on the board of agriculture as president. Like his father he was fond of thoroughbred race horses and was for many years a familiar figure on the Pacific Coast Turf. It was in 1909, while acting as president of the State Fair Board, that he was taken ill with typhoid fever, the disease leaving him in a crippled condition. In 1870 this family is living in Weston County, Oregon. More About WILLIAM FRANCIS MATLOCK: Military service: MG Oregon National Guard Notes for NANCY ANN SWAGGART: She was born in Carroll Co. Ill. and crossed the plains with her parents in 1853, making the journey with ox teams. Her mother drove the family carriage in which she and her children slept. Her father acquired a homestead of three hundred and twenty acres seven miles out of Eugene. Resided there for several years before removing to Umatilla Co. where he purchased a two hundred sixty acre farm. Her parents died in Pendleton. vi. THOMAS JEFFERSON MATLOCK, b. 04 March 1849, Dade County, Missouri.; d. 02 May 1923, Heppner, Marrow County, Oregon.; m. MARY E. KEENEY LARKIN, 08 February 1871, Lane County, Oregon; b. February 1849, Missouri; d. 14 June 1903, Heppner, Marrow County, Oregon. She drown in the flood.. vii. SARAH MARY ANN MATLOCK, b. Abt. 1853; d. December 1899, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; m. LEE GREEWOOD, 24 October 1868, Lane County, Oregon. viii. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MATLOCK, b. 1858, Missouri; d. 25 October 1876, Heppner Oregon.; m. MARY SWAGGERT, 21 June 1871, Lane County, Oregon. Notes for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MATLOCK: In 1870 he is living in Coos County, Oregon. He is listed as a lumberman.. >>> winiford s bailey <[email protected]> 06/05/01 10:41PM >>> Dear Joe, I am always interested in your charts .... The work you have done is fantastic .... I believe it is the John Caswell Matlocks that came west to Plesant Hll and Eugene, Or. area Edward Lane MATLOCK (same line)..... have you been able to discover if his middle name represents his "LANE " heritage ??? Or the route he took after reaching Oregon ??? There are about 4 of them (trails), the Columbia River, Barlow Trail, Stephen Meek's (later Macy's central OR to Eugene) and Applegate. It has been hinted to me that you are a Doctor, is it true ?? Do we really have a Doctor in the House ???? Super !!! And to think I think i'm busy. Thank you for sharing .... Still Dancing ...... out here in the Golden West Winnie S. Bailey Box 453, Scio, OR 97374