Caswell MATLOCK
…3 Caswell John ‘Cas’ MATLOCK was born on 10 November 1786 in Virginia and died on 10 May 1826 in Benton County, Tennessee. He was son of Luke MATLOCK Sr. and UNKNOWN. Caswell married Mary MERRICK.  Mary was born on 10 March 1790. She died on 18 Octobert 1857 in Benton County, Tennessee and was buried in Benton County, Tennessee.

NOTE: (1)Have seen where the below were children listed in an estate settlement of their mother Mary, who left a will in 1851. 

CENSUS: (1)1820 TN, Humphreys Co; Caswell Matlock 2011110-2111
(2)1830  (need)
(3)1840 TN, Bedford County, pg 023; Mary Matlock, 2001-00001001
(4)1850 TN, Bedford Co, pg 14-558; Matlock, John W, 25,m,w,TN; Elizabeth, 24,f,w,TN; William, 2/12,m, w,TN; Mary MATLOCK, 66,f,w,?; Wm KIMBREL, 20, Samuel HAGGARD, 8, Rachel  MERICK, 86.

TOMBSTONE:  Cas Matlock, 10 Nov 1786 - May 10 1826;  Benton Co, TN; broken stone.
Some Matlock's were inside a fenced area. Cas was outside that fence.

MILITARY: Indian Wars;  Pension Files  1892-1926; Matlock, Caswell J., SC-4840 

Known children of Caswell and Mary are: (not proven)

…… 4 Rachel MATLOCK was born about 1800 in Humphreys County, Tennessee.

…… 4 Elizabeth MATLOCK

…… 4 Caswell MATLOCK Jr. was born 27 November 1809 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. He died before 1 September 1845 in Humphreys County.  He married Mary BARNETT before 1830.

CENSUS: (1)1830 TN, Humphreys Co, pg 315; Caswell Matlock, 00011-1001
(2)1840 TN, Bedford Co, pg 23; Mary Matlock, 2001-00001001
Note: Could be Caswell Jr and his family with his mother Mary.

COURT: "County Ct Minutes" No # 174, Humphreys Co, TN
Caswell Matlock Died before Sept 1 1845; When Mansfield C Barnett made a settlement as Admistrator


…… 4 Mary MATLOCK was born 11 July 1811 in Humphreys County, Tennessee.  She died 18 August 1857 in Benton County, Tennessee. She married Mansfield C. BARNETT before 1840 in Tennessee. Mansfield was born about 1812 in Tennessee in Tennessee.  He died about 1863 in Tennessee..

CENSUS: (1)1850 TN, Benton Co, pg 279; (Living with daughter) M C Barnett, 38,w,m,farmer, TN; Mary, 38,w,f,TN; Sam Martin, 17,m,w,TN; Augustus, 8,m,w,TN; George, 9,w,m,TN; William, 5,m,w,TN; Mary, 2,f,w,TN; John MATLOCK, 75,w,m, farmer,TN.

"County Court Minutes, Benton County, TN"
July Term 1842
Personally appeared in open court Priestly Thornton, Guardian of Eliza Harrison Minor heir of Samuel Harrison Deceased and together with W C BARNETT and Reddin Hollowell his securities and entered into and acknowledged their bond in the sum of Two Thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs for the faithful Guardian.

Personally appeared in open court M C  BARNETT Guardian of James Harrison minor heir of Samuel Harrison, Deceased and together with A J BARNETT and Bird B  BARNETT his securities and entered into and acknowledged their bond in the sum of Two thousand four hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs for the faithful performances of the said Guardian.

Personally appeared in open court Mary BARNETT Guardian of Eliza BARNETT and Sam Martin BARNETT, Minor heirs of John BARNETT deceased and together with Bird B BARNETT and A J  BARNETT, her securities and entered into and acknowledged their bond in the sum of Two Thousand five hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs for the faithful performances of said Guardian.

Known children of Mary and Mansifeld are:

……… 5 George BARNETT was born about 1841 in Tennessee.
……… 5 Augustus BARNET was born about 1842 in Tennessee
……… 5 William BARNETT was born about 1845 in Tennessee.
……… 5 Mary BARNETT was born about 1848 in Tennessee.


…… 4 Hannah MATLOCK was born before 1817 in Humphreys County, Tennessee.


…… 4 Bessie MATLOCK was born before 1817 in Humphreys County, Tennessee.


…… 4 Serilda T. MATLOCK. Serilda married James S. WALKER on 6 December 1846 in Benton County, Tennessee.

MARRIAGE: Sarilda T Matlock to James S Walker, 06 Dec 1846; Benton Co, TN.


…… 4 Edward Lane MATLOCK was born on 18 April 1818 in Humphreys County, Tennessee and died on 1 July 1863 in Lane County, Oregon. He married Susannah Catharine ‘Susan’ FREY before 1837.  Susannah was born on 3 December 1815 in Benton County, Tennessee.  She died on 11 May 1896 in Heppner, Oregon.

NOTE: On 3 March 1853 Edward Matlock of Dade County, MO appointed Luke Matlock of Benton County, TN...his attorney to receive all moneys coming to him from the estate of Mary Matlock deceased. MO; Book C pg, 396.

CENSUS: (1)1850 MO, Dade Co, Being 25th Dist, pg 306; Edward L. Matlock, 33,m,w,farmer, TN; Susan, 34,f,w,TN; Caswell, 13,m,w,TN; Joseph, 11,m,w,TN; James, 8,m,w,MO; Edward, 6,m,w,TN; William, 3,m,w,MO; Thomas, 1,m,w,MO; Unnamed, 2/12,m,w,MO. 
(2)1860 OR, Lane Co, Eugene City Precinct, pg 243; E L Matlock, 43,m,w,farmer,v.R/E $3,000, v.pers $3,314,TN; Susanna, 45,m,w,housewife,TN; Caswell, 23,m,w,TN,farmer; Joseph, 21,m, w,TN; James, 18, m,w,farmer,MO; Edward, 15,m,w,MO; Wm, 12,m,w,MO; Thomas, 11,m,w, MO; Benjamin F, 10,m,w,MO; Sarah M, 7,f,w,MO.
(3)1870 OR, Lane Co, Eugene Twp, pg 473; ( Edward had died) S C Matlock, 55,f,w,keeping house,v.R/E $2,000,v.pers $300,TN; Thomas, 21,m,w,none, v.pers $500,MO.
(4)1880 OR, Umatilla Co, Upper Butter Creek, pg 88; (Susannah living with son Thomas) Thomas J. Matlock, head,m,w, 31,M,MO,TN,TN,Farmer; Mary E., wife,f,w,31,M,MO,MO,MO; Susannah MATLOCK, mother,f,w,64,Wd,TN,NC,NC; Susannah E., dau,f,w,8,OR; James L., son,m,w,6,OR; Horace J., son,m, w,4,OR; Benjamn J., son,m,w,1,OR.

Known children of Edward and Susannah are:

……… 5 Caswell J. MATLOCK was born about 1837 in Tennessee and died 2 April 1917 in Umatilla County, Oregon. He married Mary Ann BENNETT on 28 October 1860 in Oregon. She was born November 1843 in Illinois and died 25 September 1908 in Umatilla County, Oregon.

CENSUS: (1)1870 OR, Lane Co, Eugene City, pg 469; C J Matlock, 33,m,w,Stable keeper, v.R/E $2000, v.pers $2000,TN; Mary A., 23,f,w,Keeping house,IL; Lucy J., 6,f,w,OR; Edward L., 4, m,w,OR; Charles D., 2,m,w,OR.
(2)1880 OR, Umatilla County, Pendleton, pg 57; Cass Matlock, head,m,w,45,M,MO,TN,TN, Saloon keeper; Mary, wife,f,w,35,M,IL,IL,IL; Lucy, dau,f,w,16,OR; Edward, son,m,w,14,OR; Dewitt, son,m,w,12,OR; Elsie, dau,f,w,5,OR.

MILITARY: Indian Wars  Pension Files  1892-1926; Matlock, Caswell J., SC-4840 OR 17 Jun 1903, Srv 2nd OR mtd Vols.,  d. 1 Apr 1917, Pendleton, OR

DEATH: Casevell J Matlock, 02 Apr 1917, Umatilla Co, OR; "Oregon Death Index"
DEATH: Mary A Matlock, 25 Sep 1908, Umatilla Co, OR; "Oregon Death Index"

……… 5 Joseph D. MATLOCK was born 8 March 1839 in Benton County, Tennessee and died 23 May 1921 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. He married (1)Elizabeth Millicent RUTLEDGE on 26 October 1862 in Lane County, Oregon.  She was born November 1844 in Illinois and died 22 August 1864 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. He married (2)Louisa RUTLEDGE about 1867 in Lane County, OR.  She was born 1 April 1852 in Illinois and died 17 July 1891 in Oregon.    Both are buied at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lane County.

CENSUS: (1)1870 OR, Lane Co, Pleasant Hill, pg 510; J. D. Matlock, 31,m,w,Farmer,v.R/E $3000,v.pers $1500,MO; Louise, 18,f,w,Keeping house,IL; Edes DeWitt, 6/12,m,w,OR (b Dec); Elizabeth, 6,f,w,OR.
(2)1880 OR, Lane Co, Pleasantville, pg 283; Joseph D. Matlock, head,m,w,41,M,TN,NC,NC, Farmer; Louisa, wife,f,w,28,M,OR,TN,IL; Elizabeth C., dau,f,w,16,OR; Edis D, son,m,w,10,OR; Caswell C., son,m, w,8,OR; Sarah L., dau,f,w,6,OR; Carrie L., dau,f,w,6,OR; Bertha W., dau,f, w,2,OR; Infant, dau,f,w,5/12, OR.

TOMBSTONE: Joseph D. Matlock, 8 Mar 1839 - 23 May 1921; Pleasant Hill Cem, Eugene, Lane Co, OR.
TOMBSTONE: Elizabeth Matlock;       - 22 Aug 1964; Pleasant Hill Cem, Eugen, Lane Co, OR; 19 yrs. 7 mos. 13 days; Wife of J.D.
TOMBSTONE: Louisa Matlock, 1 Apr 1852 - 17 Jul 1891; Pleasant Hill Cem, Eugene, Lane Co, OR.; Wife of J.D.

……… 5 James W. MATLOCK was born 20 June 1842 in Dabe County, Missouri and died 14 June 1897 in Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon.  He married Anna J. COOPER on 21 February 1863 in Lane County, Oregon.  She was born about 1848 in Missouri.

CENSUS: (1)1870 OR, Lane Co, Eugene Twp, pg 474; James Matlock, head,m,w,26,Farmer, v.R/E $4000, v.pers $500,MO; Anna J., 22,f,w,MO; Westley L., 6,m,w,OR; James L., 3,m,w, OR; Mary B., 1,f,w,OR.
(2)1880 OR, Lane County, South Eugene Pct, pg 239; J. W. Matlock, head,m,w,36,M,MO,TN, TN,Dry Good Merchant; A P., wife,f,w,31,M,MO,IL,IL; W L., son,m,w,16,OR; J L., son,m,w, 13, OR; M B., dau,f,w,11,OR; L A., dau,f,w,9,OR; J O, dau,f,w,7,OR.

……… 5 Edward L. MATLOCK was born 25 August 1844 in Dade County, Missouri and died 21 June 1899 in Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon. He married Eliza Jane BENNETT on 1 January 1866 in Lane County, Oregon.  She was born 9 September 1846 in Illinois and died 10 October 1892 in Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon.

CENSUS: (1)1870 OR, Lane Co, Eugene Twp, pg 473; Ed Matlock, 24,m,w,Farmer,v.R/E $400, v.pers $100,MO; Eliza Jane, 23,f,w,Keeping house,IL; Florinda J., 3,f,w,OR; Martha A., 1,f,w, OR.
(2)1880 OR, Umatilla Co, Heppner, pg 79; Edeard L. Matlock, head,m,w,35,M,MO,TN,TN, Saloon keeper; Eliza J., wife,f,w,31,M,IL,TN,TN,(Lun disease); Florinda, dau,f,w,13,OR; Martha, dau,f,w,11,OR; Mary C., dau,f,w,9,OR; Leslie, son,m,w,7,OR; Minnie, dau,f,w,5,OR.

……… 5 William MATLOCK was born 20 April 1847 in Dade County Missouri and died 3 August 1914 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon. He married Louisiana D ‘Anna’ SWAGGART. She was born November 1852 in Illinois and died in Umatilla County, Oregon.

CENSUS: (1)1870 OR, Umatilla Co, Weston Precinct, pg 366; William Matlock, 28,m,w,MO; Louisiana, 21,f,w,IL; Nellie, 5,f,w,OR.
(2)1880 OR, Umatilla Co, Pendleton, pg 56; William Matlock, head,m,w,33,M,MO,US,US,Saloon keeper; Anna, wife,f,w,30,M,IL,IL,IL; Nellie, dau,f,w,12,OR; Wesley, son,m,w,8,OR.

DEATH: William F Matlock, 31 Aug 1914, Umatilla Co; "Oregon Death Index"

……… 5 Thomas J. MATLOCK was born 4 March 1849 in Dade County, Missouri and died 2 May 1923 in Heppner, Umatilla County, Oregon.  He married (1)Mary E. LARKIN on 8 February 1871 in Lane County, Oregon. She was born 1849 in Missouri and died 14 June 1903 in Heppner, Umatilla County, Oregon. He married (2)Ida L. UNKNOWN before 1920. She was born about 1870 in Oregon.

CENSUS: (1) 1870 OR, Lane Co, Eugene, pg 473; ( living with his mother) S C Matlock, 55,f,w, keeping house,v.R/E $2,000,v.pers $300,TN; Thomas, 21,m,w,none, v.pers $500,MO.
(2)1880 OR, Umatilla Co, Upper Butter Creek, pg 88; Thomas J. Matlock, head,m,w, 31,M,MO, TN,TN,Farmer; Mary E., wife,f,w,31,M,MO,MO,MO; Susannah MATLOCK, mother, f,w,64, Wd,TN,NC,NC; Susannah E., dau,f,w,8,OR; James L., son,m,w,6,OR; Horace J., son,m,w,4, OR; Benjamn J., son,m,w,1,OR.
(3)1900 OR, Morrow Co, Heppner, pg 285; Thomas J Matlock, head,m,w,Mar 1849,51,M-29, MO,TN,TN; Mary, wife,f,w,Feb 1849,51,M-29,7-6,MO,MO,MD; Elizabeth, dau,f,w,May 1872, 28,S,OR; Ben F., son,m,w,Apr 1879,21,OR; Vera E., dau,f,w,Jan 1885,15,OR; Henrietta, dau,f, w,May 1889,OR.
(4)
(5)1920 OR, Morrow Co, pg 136-4; T J Matlock, head,m,w,71,M,MO,NC,NC,Farmer; Ida L., wife,f,w,50, M,OR,IN,IA

……… 5 Benjamin F. MATLOCK was born about 1850 in Dade County, Missouri. He died 25 October 1876 in Coos County, Oregon.

CENSUS: (1)1870 OR, Coos Co, Empire City, pg 232; (Enumerated with Henry Smith-Lumberman) Henry Smith, 24,m,w,MI,Lumberman; B. F. MATLOCK, 20,m,w,MO,Lumberman. v.pers $200; James CRABTREE, 21,m,w,MO.

……… 5 Sarah M. MATLOCK was born about 1853 in Dade County, Missouri.


…… 4 John W. MATLOCK was born 21 October 1823 in Tennessee and died 5 April 1891 in Benton County, Tennessee.  He married Elizabeth B. FLOWERS on 18 October 1848 in Benton County, Tennessee.  She was born 28 July 1827 in Tennessee and died 13 Apr 1895 in Benton County, Tennessee. Both are buried in Matlock Cemetery in Benton County.

MARRIAGE: John W Matlock to E B Flowers ,18 Oct 1848; Benton Co, TN.

CENSUS: (1)1850 TN, Benton Co,  pg 279; John W Matlock, 25,m,w,farmer,TN; Elizabeth, 24,f, w,TN; William, 2/12,w,m,TN; Maria MATLOCK, 60,f,w,VA; William Kimbrel, 20,m,w,TN; Samuel Haggard, 8,m,w,TN; Rachael MERRICK, 86,f,w,VA.
(2)1860 TN, Benton Co, District 1, pg 285; J W Metlock, 37,m,w,TN; Elizabeth, 32,f,w,TN; William, 10,m,w, TN; Mary 8,f,w,TN; Sarayann, 6,f,w,TN; Caswell, 1,m,w,TN
(3)1870 TN, Benton Co, 11th District, Camden P.O, pg 441; John W, 47,m,w,farmer,v.R/E $4000,v.pers $1200,TN; Elizabeth, 43,f,w,TN; Mary, 17,f,w,TN; Sarah, 15,f,w,TN; Green, 11,m,w,TN; Tennessee, 9,f,w, TN; Elizabeth, 7,f,w,TN; James, 4,m,w,TN; Ellen, 2,f,w,TN; Jake MATLOCK, 30,m,w,works on farm,TN; Andrew MATLOCK, 17,m,w,works on farm,TN.
(4)1880 TN, Benton Co, District 1, pg 415C; John W Matlock, head,m,w,57,M,TN,TN,TN, Farmer; Elizabeth, wife,f,w,52,M,TN,TN,TN,Keeping house; Elizabeth, dau,f,w,18,TN; James, son,m,w,14,TN, Farm hand; Ruellen, dau,f,w,12,TN; Frank JONES, hired man, 30,m,b,S,TN, TN,TN,Farm hand.

TOMBSTONE: John H/W Matlock, 21 Oct 1823 - 05 Apr 1891; Matlock Cem, Benton Co, TN; Mason
TOMBSTONE: Elizabeth Matlock, 28 Jul 1827 - 13 Apr 1895; Matlock Cem, Benton Co, TN; 67yr, 8mo, 15da.

Known child of John and Elizabeth are:

……… 5 William Lane MATLOCK was born on 21 March 1850 in Benton County, Tennessee and died on 5 January 1913 in Benton County, Tennessee. He married Nancy Ann ALEXANDER about 1867 in Tennessee. She was born on 14 October 1847 in Tennessee and died on 18 November 1910 in Benton County, Tennessee. Both were buried at Matlock Cemetery in Benton County, Tennessee.

CENSUS: (1)1880 TN, Benton Co, District 1, pg 1-19; W L Matlock, head,m,w,30,M,TN,TN,TN, Farmer; Nancy A., wife,f,w,32,M,TN,TN,TN; William L., son,m,w,10,TN; Cornelius, son,m,w, 8,TN; Arlena, dau,f,w,6,TN; Infant, dau,f,w,5/12 (b. Nov),TN.
(2)1900 TN,  Benton Co, TN District 1, pg 191; William Matlock, head,w,m,Mar 1850,M-33,TN, TN,TN,farmer; Nancy A, wife,w,f,Oct 1847,52,M-33,0-5,TN,TN,TN; Nancy A, dau,w,f,Nov 1879,20,S,TN; Elizabeth F, dau,w,f,Apr 1885,15,TN.
(3)1910 TN, Benton County, pg 1-8; William L Matlock, head,m,w,60,M-42,TN,TN,TN,Farmer; Nancy, wife,f,w,62,M-42,9/4,TN,NC,US; Clifford MATLOCK, nephew,m,w,18,TN,TN,TN.

TOMBSTONE: W L Matlock, 21 Mar 1850 - 5 Jan 1913; Matlock Cem, Benton Co, TN; s/s Nancy Ann.
TOMBSTONE: Nancy Ann Matlock, 14 Oct 1847 - 18 Nov 1910, Matlock Cem, Benton Co, TN; s/s W. L.; w/o W. L. Matlock.

……… 5 Mary R. MATLOCK
was born on 21 June 1852 in Benton County, Tennessee and died on 5 April 1910 in Benton County, Tennessee. She married Jacob PEBBLES.

……… 5 Sarah Ann MATLOCK was born on 18 May 1855 in Benton County, Tennessee.

……… 5 Caswell Green MATLOCK was born on 1 April 1859 in Benton County, Tennessee. Caswell married Eliza Louisa WOOD about 1878 in Tennessee. Eliza was born in August 1859 in Tennessee.

CENSUS: (1)1880 TN, Benton Co, District 1, pg 1-12; Calvin G Matlock, head,m,w,20,M,TN, TN,TN, Farmer; (should be Caswell); Eliza, wife,f,w,20,M,TN,TN,TN; Green W., son,m,w,1, TN.
(2)1900 TN, Benton Co, District 1, pg 190; Cas G Matlock, head,m,w,Apr 1859,41,M-22,TN,TN, TN, Farmer; Eliza, wife,f,w,Aug 1859,40,M-22,11-7,TN,TN,TN; Lester, son,m,w,Aug 1882,17, TN; Lucy V., dau,f,w,Jul 1885,14,TN; Sallie L., dau,f,w,Nov 1888,11,TN; Ned V., son,m,w,Jan 1895,5,TN; James C WHITE, cousin,m,w,1844,54,S,TN,TN,TN,Farmer; Della P MATLOCK, dau,f,w,May 1892,7,TN.
(3)1910 TN, Humphreys Co, District 2, pg 95B; Cass G Matlock, head,m,w,52,M-31,TN,TN,TN, Carpenter; Louisa, wife,f,w,51,M-31,10-5,TN,TN,TN; Levi T, son,m,w,27,S,TN, Muscle Digger River; Ned, son,m,w,15,TN,Muscle Digger River.

……… 5 West Tennessee MATLOCK was born on 7 November 1861 in Eagle Creek, Benton County, Tennessee and died about 1939 in Camden, Benton County, Tennessee. She married Henry Louis CRAIG on 18 March 1880 in Benton County, Tennessee.

……… 5 Elizabeth MATLOCK was born on 27 March 1863 in Benton County, Tennessee.

……… 5 James W. MATLOCK was born in April 1866 in Benton County, Tennessee. He married (1)Mollie MCDANIEL, daughter of Unknown MCDANIEL and Martha UNKNOWN, on 26 Deccember 1897 in Benton County, Tennessee. The marriage ended in divorce. Mollie was born in July 1876 in Tennessee. He married (2)Malissa L. UNKNOWN before 1887 in Tennessee. Malissa was born in January 1862 in Tennessee. He married (3)Janie UNKNOWN about 1907 in Benton County, Tennessee. Janie was born about 1898 in Illinois.

CENSUS: (1)1900 TN, Benton Co, District 1, pg 190; Robert McDaniel, head,m,w,Jun 1878,21,S, TN,TN, TN,Farmer; Martha, Mother,f,w,Sep 1840,59,Wd,TN,TN,TN; Ines, sister,f,w,Oct 1866, 33,S,TN; Mollie MATLOCK, sister,f,w,July 1876,23,M-14,TN,TN,TN.

CENSUS: (1)1900 TN,  Benton Co, District 1, pg 188; James W Matlock, head,w,m,Apr 1866, 34,M-13,TN,TN,TN,farmer; Malissa L, wife,w,f,June 1862,38,M-13,5-5,TN,TN,TN; Harvey L, son,w,m,Mar 1888, 12,TN; Erving N, son,w,m,Dec 1890,TN; James C, son,w,m,Feb 1892,TN; Eunice, dau,w,f,Sept 1894,TN; Thomas D, son,w,m,Aug 1897,TN.
(2)1910 TN, Benton Co, pg 10-8; James Matlock, head,m,w,44,M3-3,TN,TN,TN,Carpenter; Janie, wife,f, w,21,M-3,2-2,IL,IL,IL; Eunice, dau,f,w,15,TN,TN,IL; Thomas, son,m,w,12,TN, TN,IL; Allina,dau,f,w,2, TN,TN,IL; Elbert, son,m,w,8/12,TN,TN,IL.

……… 5 RuEllen MATLOCK was born about 1868 in Benton County, Tennessee.

……… 5 Frona MATLOCK was born in December 1878 in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
Frona married
Samuel HAGGARD about 1900 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Samuel was born about 1873.





                                                        
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