John & Edward Tuck of Halifax County Virginia and Some if their Decendants John Tuck (Bennett ?)was born about 1730 either in England or in one of the Coastal Counties of Virginia From the Tide water section, probably that part of King & Queen County which later became KING Williamson CO., he came about 1750 to Halifax Co. There in 1757 he was married to Mary Powell, daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Powell who was born 12 August 1733 in Bristol Parish, King George Co. and died 23 May 1828 in Halifax Co. She left a condsiderable Estate which was administrated by her son Richard Tuck. Edward Powell's will , probated 16 Sept. 1773 names his wife, Elizabeth; his sons -William, David, Mark and Luke:daughters Mary, wife of John Tuck, and Jane, wife of Moore Medlock. This was the only time the Matlocks were mentioned. Bobbie