I did not have the daughter Anna b. 1803 who married William Sooter in Barry County, Missouri, therefore when Luke (1766) is not shown in Humphreys county in 1860 the death is assumed. More on Sooter later. (I had all of the other named children) There is debate as to Charity Choate and given the family habit of marrying into this family in Dickson county from about this time for about the next 150 years I tend, barring evidence to the contrary, to come down on the side of Charity Choate as the wife of Like of 1766. By the way the Choate and Matlock families are still near neighbors in the county. Several of Luke's sons are in the war of 1812 including James B. Who Luke JR of 1806 marries is also of some question and has been debated before on ths list. My thought are as follows: JEMIMA ELEANOR8 CHOATE (JOHN7, SQUIRE THOMAS6, CHRISTOPHER5, CHRISTOPHER4, CHRISTOPHER3, CHRISTOPHER2, CHRISTOPHER1) was born 1810 in Tennessee. She married LUKE MATLOCK, son of LUKE MATLOCK and CHARITY CHOATE. He was born 1806 in Tennessee. Notes for JEMIMA ELEANOR CHOATE: In 1850 Jemima is living in Dickson County, Tennessee with her children E. D. and Absalom. Notes for LUKE MATLOCK: In 1850 this family is living in Humphreys County, Tennessee. His father Luke is also with them. In 1860 this family is living in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Luke senior is not shown Children of JEMIMA CHOATE and LUKE MATLOCK are: i. JOHN9 MATLOCK, b. 1830. ii. F. D. MATLOCK, b. 1832. iii. WILLIAM C. MATLOCK, b. Abt. 1833, Tennessee; d. 1912; m. MARY ANN POPPY CHOATE, 13 September 1855, Dickson County, Tennessee; b. 1841; d. 1913. In 1860 this family is living in Humphreys County, Tennessee iv. ELLYANN MATLOCK, b. 1838. v. EDWARD MORGAN MATLOCK, b. 28 March 1838; m. MARTHA SARAH TURNER, 10 December 1863, Humphreys County, Tennessee; b. 30 September 1842; d. 26 April 1909. More About EDWARD MORGAN MATLOCK: Military service: War Between the States PVT Enlisted Co. B 24th (Manley's) SharpShooter Bn CSA vi. ABSOLOM MATLOCK, b. Abt. 1846. vii. ELIZABETH MATLOCK, b. 1846. viii. THOMAS MATLOCK, b. Abt. 1848. ix. MARTHA MATLOCK, b. 1850; m. JOHN BEASLEY, 1867. Please note that there son William also married a Choate. Your census iformation for 1860 in Barry County Missouri raises an interesting point. This is, (help me I am wrong) Luke SR of 1766 his son Luke Jr. b. 1806, (and wife Jemima b. 1810 or 1813 and son Abslum b. agt 1846) , daughter Anna 1803 with husband William Sooter and family with Sooter's brother Elisha. As a further suppoort to the Sooter connection in Barry county we have EDWARD MARION SOOTER was born Abt. 1835 in Tennessee. He married MARTHA ELIZABETH MATLOCK 07 June 1857 in Barry County, Missouri, daughter of MOORE MATLOCK and RACHEL DAUGHERTY. She was born 1843 in Tennessee, and died 25 March 1909 in California. She is buried in the San Bernardino City Cemetery.. Who the Edward Lane of 1850 census of Dade county is not the question but where did he come from? He is one of the missing Luke children? He is born in the right place and at the right time. His appointment of Luke as his power of attorney adds weight. OR was he the known son of CHARITY CHOATE1 MATLOCK was born 20 June 1789, and died 20 November 1875 in Dade County, Missouri. She married BENJAMIN MATLOCK, son of LUKE MATLOCK and CHARITY CHOATE. He was born 07 December 1789 in Tennessee, and died 30 April 1843 in Dade County, Missouri. Notes for CHARITY CHOATE MATLOCK: In 1860 she is living in Dade County, Missouri. Also in the household are John Simpson age 8 and Charity age 6 both born in Missouri. More About BENJAMIN MATLOCK: Military service: War of 1812 PVT Cpt Joseph Williams Company 1st Regt West Tennessee Gunmen (Dyer's) Coffee's Brigade at New Orleans 23 Dec 1814, Pensacola 7 Nov 1814 Children of CHARITY MATLOCK and BENJAMIN MATLOCK are: i. MARTHA2 MATLOCK. ii. NANCY MATLOCK, b. January 1816; d. 05 January 1856, Dade County, Missouri. iii. LUKE MATLOCK, b. 07 December 1817; d. 27 December 1900. iv. ELIZABETH MATLOCK, b. 1821; d. 1915; m. WILLIAM SIMPSON. Notes for ELIZABETH MATLOCK: In 1860 Elizabeth and her children with Sarah,Like and their mother Charity are living in Dade Count, Missouri. v. EDWARD MATLOCK, b. Abt. 1822, Humphreys County, Tennessee. vi. SARAH MATLOCK, b. 02 November 1822; d. 23 September 1831. and the appointment was to his brother Luke of 1817. 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, Oregon; m. MARY ANN BURNETT, 28 October 1860, Willamette Valley, Oregon; 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 spouse is 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, Or. 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 racehorses 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 drowns 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.. I believe this is the Edward of 1850 in Humphreys County: EDWARD MILTON NED10 MATLOCK (SMITH9, JOHN WESLEY8, ) was born 1821 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. He married SARAH. She was born Abt. 1823 in Tennessee. Notes for EDWARD MILTON NED MATLOCK: In 1860 this family is living in Humphreys County, Tennessee Notes for SARAH: In 1850 Sarah is listed as head of the household in Carroll County, Tennessee. Ned is living with William and Mary Matlock. Children of EDWARD MATLOCK and SARAH are: i. PLEASANT11 MATLOCK, b. 1843, Tennessee. ii. DOLLY POLLYANN MATLOCK, b. Abt. 1845, Tennessee. iii. SARAH MATLOCK, b. Abt. 1847. iv. SIS MATLOCK, b. 1851, Tennessee. v. BENJAMIN F. MATLOCK, b. 23 December 1854; d. 25 June 1925, Humphreys County, Tennessee; m. ARMANDA MANDY ELIZABETH CHOATE; b. 22 February 1862, Tennessee; d. 18 January 1923. vi. JOHN MATLOCK, b. 1859, Tennessee. The others you listed I will have to dig up as I don't have anything I can lay my hands on. Hope this is of some help Joe Matlock >>> <[email protected]> 02/12/01 10:01AM >>> I show that Luke was born abt 1766 in Probably Halifax Co Va since that is where Moore was at that time.. and He died in Barry Co Mo after 1860.. ( He can be found on the 1860 census age 94 living with his daughter Anna.. Luke More than likely Married Charity Choate...But I believe she died before 1850 Humphrey Co TN.. The Charity Matlock that is showing in 1850 and 1860 I am not sure what her maiden name is yet or which Matlock she married.. You show Benjamin.Perhaps the Benjamin that shows in Davidson Co 1840??? This is what I show so far: Can you fill in the Blanks? LUKE MATLOCK born abt 1766 Halifax Co VA. Luke is thought to be the son of Moore and Jane Powell Matlock. More than likely Luke was named after Jane's brother Luke Powell. Luke's wife name is not proven. Luke's wife died in Humphreys Co TN between 1841-1849 Luke died after 1860 in MO, possibly Barry Co Mo where at the age of 94 Luke was living with his daughter Anna. Taking the 1790 and 1820 Census readings it appears there were at least 11, and maybe more children. With out a 1810 census reading, it is hard to say exactly how many there were. There is much speculation on whose Luke's wife might be, but since the name Edward is in his family, I believe his wife was a Choate. Some believe she was Eleanor and others believe she is Charity. A Charity Matlock was named in Edward Choates will dated in 1829.. 1829 Edward Choate named in his will a daughter Charity Medlock (in Robertson Co., Tenn. Wills, Bonds, Inventories & Sales Books, Volume #7, 1828- 1832, pages 482 - 486 Will of Edward Choate, Sr. - 28 August 1829 per Email from Sherill de Carrico 12 APR 00). Children: 1 Male born 1788-1790 James 2 Male born 1788-1790 Littleberry 3 Male born 1795-1804 Charles B 4 Male born 1795-1804 Benjamin 5 Female born 1802-1804 Anna Born 1803 Married William Sooter 6 Female born 1802-1804 7 Female born 1802-1804 8 Male born 1805-1810 Luke JR born 1806 9 Male born 1805-1810 Edward M 10 Female born 1811-1820 11 Male born 1811-1820 In 1840 there showed 2 males born between 1835-1840 were they children or Grandchildren? 1787 MATLOCK LUKE Washington Co. N. C Tax list 1790 MEADLOCK LUKE Greenville County SC 068 Ninety-Sixth District 1 2 2 1797 MATLOOCK LUKE Sullivan County TN Tax List 17 Oct 1811, Bill of Sale from Moore MATLOCK to Luke MATLOCK of Humphreys Co., TN . . . for a certain Negroe boy named Isaac which said Negroe I am priveledged to keep untill my death . . . .Deed Book D-1, page 90. 1812 MATLOCK LUKE Humphreys County TN 1812 MATLOCK SMITH Humphreys County TN 1812 MALLOCK CASWELL Humphreys County TN 1812 MATLOCK LITTLEBERRY enlisted for service in Dickson Co in 1812 1820 MEDLOCK LUKE Dickson County TN 11 121201-10201 1830 MEDLOCK LUKE SR. Dickson County TN 339 000010001- 00010001 1840 MATLOCK LUKE SR Humphreys County TN 234 0200000001-0000100001 1850 MATLOCK LUKE Humphreys County TN 099 No Township Listed Luke Matlock 44 WM Farmer B TN Eleanor 43 WF TN John 19 WM TN Ellyann 13 WF TN Edward 9 WM TN Elizabeth 4 WF TN Thomas 1 WM TN Luke Matlock Sr 84 WM SC 1860 MATLOCK LUKE Barry County MO 901 Shoal Creek Township Wm. R. Sooter 57 MW TN Farmer Anna 57 FW TN Domestic Monro J. 16 MW MO Farmer B. F. Sooter 21 MW TN Mary 1 FW MO Luke Matlock 94 MW VA Family a farmer Jomima 47 FW TN Domestic Abslum 14 MW TN Elisha Sooter 27 MW MO Farm labor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- IS she the Wife of the William who was in Dickson CO TN in 1840? 1850 MATLOCK JEMIMA Dickson County TN 112 Middle District Jemima Matlock 40 WF B TN E.D 18 WM Farmer TN Absolom 4 WM TN 1850 MATLOCK EDWARD L. Dade County MO 306 Being 25th Dist Edward L.Matlock 33 MW Farmer BTN Susan 34 F W TN Caswell 13 MW TN Joseph 11 MW TN James 8 MW MO Edward 6 MW MO William 3 MW MO Thomas 1 MW MO Unnamed 2/12 MW MO Mo. Book C. page 396, deed records of Benton County, Tenn. shows Edward Matlock of Dade County, Mo. on March 3, 1853 to have appointed Luke Matlock of Benton County, his attorney to receive all moneys coming to him from the estate of Mary Matlock deceased. Am not sure who she married.??? 1850 MATTLOCK CHARITY Dade County MO 304 Being 25th Dist Charity Mattock 55 FW B VA Nancy 32 FW TN Luke 30 MW Labor TN Edwin 28 MW Labor TN Elizabeth 26 FW TN Sarah 23 FW TN 1860 MATLOCK CHARITY Dade County MO 020 Smith Township (This page was bad; could not read) Charity Matlock WM VA John Simpson 8 WM MO Charity 6 WF MO 1850 MATLOCK EDWARD Humphreys County TN 099 No Township Listed Edward Matlock 29 WM Labor B TN Pleasant 7 WM TN Pollyann 5 WF TN Sarah 3 WF TN 1860 MATLOCK PLEASANT Barry County MO 944 Mcdonel Township Pleasant Matlock 29 MW TN Farmer, v.pers $250 Polly A. 22 FW MO Domestic General T. 1 MW MO 1860 MEDLOCK WILLIAM Barry County MO 942 Mcdonel Township William Medlock 26 MW TN Farmer, v.R/E $500, v.pers $400 Elysabeth 25 FW TN Domestic Charles 4 MW MO Mary E. 2 FW MO William 3/12 MW MO ==== MATLOCK Mailing List ==== To find out who has homepages on the Gerards, visit this link http://www.surnameweb.org/ ~ if you have a website, be sure to post an ad letting us all know it on this site; TIP; use multiple spellings!