John MATLOCK
… 3 John MATLOCK was born on 3 November 1755 in Henry County, Virginia. He died before 1830 in Lee County, Virginia.  John married (1) Martha 'Patsy or Patty' COX. Martha was born in March 1764 in Washington County, North Carolina (later became Hawkins County, Tennessee) to John COX and Frances UNKNOWN. She died on 5 May 1845 in Lee County, Virginia.

CENSUS: (1)1820 VA, Lee Co, pg 132; John Matlock, 001201-01001-02
(2)1830 VA, Lee Co, pg 310; Patsey Matlock, 0000100-0000100010
(3)1840 VA, Lee Co, pg 118; Martha Matlock, 00-00000000001001

TAX: (1)1800 John Medlock on Tax List Lee County, VA
(2)1810 John Mattock Sr. Lee County VA Tax List
(3) "Southwest Virginia Tax assessments, 1815; Grayson, Lee, Scott, Russell, Washington, and Wyhte Counties" pg 45, by Mary B. Kegley.
Lee Co, VA Assesment: John MaTLOCK one farm on the north side of Powells River and on Coxes Branch, 100 acres having thereon one dwelling house, two "story," 26 feet by 20 feet, one grist mill on the branch above named, having one pair of stones and one bolting chest, one still house, valued at $350.
(4) “Southwest Virginia Tax assessments, 1815; Grayson, Lee, Scott, Russell, Washington, and Wythe Counties" pg 49, by Mary B. Kegley.
Lee Co, VA Assesment : James Sharp & Jno D. Sharp, one tract of land on the north side of Powells River adjoining the lands of B. Sharp and MATLOCK and Robert Sims, one farm on Coxes Branch and adjoining lands of John MATLOCK

DEED: (1)Lee County, VA; Deed Book 1 1793-1804, pg 88, (Erving to MATLOCK)
John MATLOCK  from Wm Erving.  Indenture 8 Jan 1798 between Wiliam Erving and John MATLOCK, both of Lee Co., VA for 100 pds for acres south of Powells River. Seals affixed William Erving (seal) Elizabeth Erving (seal)
(2)Lee County, VA: Deed Book 2 1805-1812, pg 311; (Jones to MATTOCK)
Indenture 8 Jun 1807 between Frederick Jones and John MATTOCK, both of Lee Co, VA for sum of 400 pds for 340 A on both sides of Glade Creek, waters of Powells River.  Land part of two grants, one dated 21 Sep 1793, other 23 Sep 1796.  To a corner of Joseph  Rogers and the lands of Daniel Dickerson and to corner of John Davis & Charles Everhart's lotts and Daviss's line. Affix their seals: Frederick Jones (seal), Mary Jones (seal) Witness press: Hiram Craig, Francis Irby, John (his - mark) Noe Sr. Lee County June Court 1807. Indenture proven in court by oaths of Hiram Craig, Francis Irby, John Noe Sr., & Mary Jones after being first prively examined and ordered recorded.
(3)Deed Book 2 1805-1812, pg 318; (MATLOCK to Dickinson)
Indenture 28 Aug 1810 between John MATLOCK & Daniel Dickinson, both of Lee Co, VA for the sum of ____ for 340 acres on both sides of Glade Creek, the waters of Powels River.  A corner to land of Joseph Koger & on Mrs. Youngs line and to a corner of John Davis and Charles Everheards otts.  John MATTOCK and Martha, his wife, affix their seals.  John Matlock (seal), Martha (her X mark) Matlock  (seal) Lee Court 23 Aug 1810 Indenture of sale acknowledged by said Matlock and wife, she having been first prively examined as law orders and recorded.
(4)Deed Book 3, 1813-1820, pg 379; (Richardson to MATLOCK)
Indenture 11 Aug 1818 between Thomas Ritcherson and Lucy, his wife, of Lee Co, Virginia and John MATLOCK of same County for sum of $600 for 385 acres in Lee County on trading being a part of 2000 acres granted to Walter and Robert Preston 28 March 1800.  Land to a corner to Lewise's .  Affix their seals Thomas Richardson (seal), LucyRichardson (seal); In pres of: Peter Fulkerson, Jesse Ewing.

BIBLE (John and Patty Matlock)  From Brenda
___________________________ BIRTHS_________________________
James Matlock, b. 9 Apr 1784
John Matlock,  b. 20 Jan 1786 -- (Jr.)
William Matlock, b. 30 Sep 1788
David Matlock, b. 4 Dec 1790
Mary Elizabeth Matlock, 1 Jan 1793
George Matlock, b. 3 Mar 1795
Jacob Matlock, b. Oct 1797
Issac Matlock, b. 6 Mar 1800 ---
Note: Married 3 times  wife, Jane (1850)? Caroline - 19 - James - 32 - Eliz. 21 -- Newton J. - 14 -- Martha J. 13 b. Ark. --(Jas OWENS - m. Eliz. 21)
Issue: Martha J. Matlock (- James Matlock - 32 - m. Mary A Owen's ? 27) --
Issue : M.T. Matlock -3 B. Miss - P.F. Matlock -3- B. Ark. -(Solomon - Owen- 19-b. Ia.
John Owen -21-b. Ia.)
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Benjamin Sharp Matlock, b. 2 Sept 1802
Sallie Matlock, b. 6 Sep 1805
John Hamblin, 2 Jan 1783
Patty Hamblin, b. 29 Ap 1811
Charles Hamblin, b. 16 Aug 1812
William Hamblin, b. 23 Mar 1815
Frank Hamblin, b. 23 Nov 1817
Eliza Hamblin, b. 9 Sep 1821
Milberry Hamblin, b. 6 Jan 1812 
Patsy Vermillion, b. 16 Aug 1811
John Vermillion, b. 21 Jul 1831
William Vermillion, b. 7 Aug 1833
Benjamin Vermillion, b. 8 Oct 1835
Betsy Vermillion, b. 6 Dec 1837
Martha Patsy Vermillion, b. 4 May 1840
Mary L. Brittain, b. 5 Dec 1810
William Caywood, b. 8 Aug 1822
Mary D. (Hamblin), Cayeood b. 12 Jan 1829
John Caywood, b. 7 Nov 1848
Elizabeth Caywood, b. 21 Jan 1850
Nancy Caywood, b. 1 Mar 1851
William Caywood Jr., b. 13 Feb 1853
____________________________MARRIAGES_______________________
George Matlock (no bride listed)
C. B. Brittian and Sara M. Hamblin, 5 Apr 1849
William A. Willis & Nannie Caywood 10 Ap 1869 - Please note the Willis name.
Madison Grahm and Betsy Caywood, 27 May 1869
Wilson Vermillion and Sallie Matlock - 29 Jul 1830
William Caywood and Mary D. Hamblin - 31 Aug 1847
___________________________DEATHS____________________________
William Matlock  - 12 Mar 1814
Fannie Cox - 27 May 1823
Eliza Hamblin - Sep 1826
John Matlock - 14 Feb 1827
Jacob Matlock - 2 Jun 1827
Patsy Matlock - 5 May 1845
Elizabeth Hamblin – 22 Jun 1873
Sallie Vermillion - 14 Apr 1847
Wilson Vermillion - 4 Jul 1847
Benjamin Vermillion - 23 Dec 1847
John Vermillion - 2 Jul 1843
____________________________SLAVES_____________________________
Jain - 26 Apr 1823
Sara - 28 Jan 1839
Andrew - 18 Jan 1842
Mary - 10 May 1844
Caroline - 18 Oct 1864
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WILL:
Hawkins County, TN Will Book I, Page 91
Will of John Cox
Dated: May 16, 1816 Proven: Nov., 1820

In the Name of God, Amen. I, John Cox of the State of Tennessee and County of Hawkins, being of sound sense and memory, though in a declining state of health, do this sixteenth day of May, eighteen hundred and sixteen, make and publish this my last Will and Testament in writing. First. I desire after decease to be buried in a plain and decent manner. Item. I do give the following children one dollar each, (Viz): Patty Matlock, Nancy Sims, Elizabeth Sims, Sally Cocke, Katy Looney, Josiah and Absalom Cox. Item. I do give the balance of my property both real and personal to my son George Cox on condition that he takes good care of his mother and my wife Frances Cox during her life, except my sorrel horse colt. Item. I do give my grandson Russel Cox my sorrel horse colt. Item. I appoint and request my son George Cox to be my Executor of this my last Will and Testament, and do hereby revoke and void every other will or wills by me made. In witness whereof I, the said John Cox Testator, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal, the day and date above written.
John (his x mark)  Cox {seal}
Test  John Howell,  John Laughmiller

Known children of John and Martha:

…… 4 Joab MATLOCK    LINK BELOW

…… 4 James MATLOCK   LINK BELOW

…… 4 John MATLOCK was born on 20 January 1786 in Lee County, Virginia. He died on 14 February 1827 in Lee County, Virginia.

CENSUS: (1)1840 VA, Lee Co, pg 116; John Matlock, 210001-0100

TAX: 1810 MATTOCK JOHN  Lee County VA Tax List

…… 4 William MATLOCK was born on 30 Sep 1788 in Lee County, Virginia. He died on 12 March 1814 in Lee County, Virginia.

TAX: 1810 William Matlock Lee County VA Tax List

…… 4 David MATLOCK was born on 4 December 1790 in Lee County, Virginia. He married but spouse is unknown.

CENSUS: (1)1830 KY, Cumberland Co, pg 125; David Medlock, 011011-121001
(2)1840 KY, Cumberland Co, pg 372; David Matlock, 2001101-0221201
(3)1850 MO, Montgomery Co, Being 61st dist, pg 174; (David living with daughter Syntha) Robert Loyd, 36,m,w,farmer,v.R/E $2,000,VA; Syntha, 37,f,w,KY; Mary, 14,f,w,MO; Francis, 10,m,w,MO; Elizabeth, 8,f, w,MO; John, 5,m,w,MO; Albert, 2,m,w,MO; David MATLOCK, 52,m,w,VA,none; Robert Jarrot, 17,m,w, MO.

……… 5 Robert Matlock was born in Kentucky.

CENSUS: (1)1840 KY, Cumberland Co, pg 368; Robert Mallock, 00001-002

……… 5 Syntha MATLOCK was born about 1813 in Kentucky.  She married Robert LOYD before 1835.  He was born about 1814 in Virginia. 

CENSUS: (1)1850 MO, Montgomery Co, Being 61st dist, pg 174; (David living with daughter Syntha) Robert Loyd, 36,m,w,farmer,v.R/E $2,000,VA; Syntha, 37,f,w,KY; Mary, 14,f,w,MO; Francis, 10,m,w,MO; Elizabeth, 8,f, w,MO; John, 5,m,w,MO; Albert, 2,m,w,MO; David MATLOCK, 52,m,w,VA,none; Robert Jarrot, 17,m,w, MO.

Known children for Syntha and Robert are:

………… 6 Mary LOYD was born about 1836 in Missouri.
………… 6 Francis LOYD was born about 1840 in Missouri.
………… 6 Elizabeth LOYD was born about 1842 in Missouri.
………… 6 John LOYD was born about 1845 in Missouri.
………… 6 Albert LOYD was born about 1848 in Missouri.

…… 4 Mary Elizabeth MATLOCK was born on 1 January 1793 in Lee County, Virginia. She died on 22 June 1873 in Lee County, Virginia.  She  married John HAMBLEN. John was born on 2 January 1783 in Washington County, North Carolina. He died on 21 September 1855.

CENSUS: (1)1830 VA, Lee Co, pg 307; John Hamblen, 0103101-131001
*Also* 1830 VA, Lee Co, pg 307; John Hamblen, 0021001-110101
(2)1840 VA, Lee Co, Western Dist, pg 90; John Hamblen, 00101001-0020001
*Also* 1840 VA, Lee Co, Western Dist, pg 121; John Hamblen, 00011001-00011001
(John Hamblen census taker for all of the above)
(3)1850 VA, Lee Co, Western Dist 31, pg 358; John Hamblen, 67,m,w,VA,Farming,v.R/E $3000; Elizabeth, 57,f,w,TN; William, 37,m,w,VA,Farming; Champ, 18,m,w,VA,Farming; Elizabeth VERMILION, 13,f,w,VA; Martha VERMILION, 10,f,w,VA.
(4)1860 VA, Lee Co, Wesern District, pg 743; Elisabeth Hamblen, 67,f,w,Hawkins Co TN, Housekeeper; Wm, 44,m,w,Lee Co, VA,Farmer,v.R/E $20,000,v.pers $2000; Champ L, 29,m, w, Farmer,Lee Co,VA; John CAWOOD, 11,m,w,Harlin Co, KY; Elisabeth CAWOOD, 10,f,w, Harlin Co, KY; Nancy CAWOOD, 9,f,w,Harlin Co, KY; Wm CAWOOD, 6,m,w,Harlin Co, KY.
(5)1870 VA, Lee Co, Jonesville, pg 254; William Hamblin, 55,m,w,Lee Co, VA,Farmer,v.R/E $4000, v.pers $1000; Elizabeth, 78,f,w,Hawkins Co, TN,Keeping house; William CAWOOD, 17, m,w,Harlan Co,KY,Works on farmer; Lornia BRITTAIN, 13,f,w,Harlan Co, KY; Drucilla BRITTAIN, 11,f,w, Harlan Co, KY; Ellen HAMBLIN, 17f,w,Lee Co, VA,House Keeping.

Known children of Mary Elizabeth and John:

……… 5 Patty HAMBLIN was born 29 April 1811 in Lee County, Virginia.
……… 5 Charles HAMBLIN was born 16 August 1812 in Lee County, Virginia.
……… 5 William HAMBLIN was born 23 March 1815 in Lee County, Virginia.
……… 5 Frank HAMBLIN was born 23 November 1817 in Lee County, Virginia.
……… 5 Eliza HAMBLIN was born 9 September 1821 in Lee County, Virginia.

……… 5 Mary D. HAMBLIN was born 12 January 1829 in Lee County, Virginia.. She married William Caywood on 31 August 1847.

CENSUS: (1)1850 KY, Harlan Co, District 1, pg 27; William Cawood, 38,m,w,KY,Farmer,v.R/E $1100; Mary, 20,f,w,VA; John, 1,m,w,KY; Elizabeth, 7/12,f,w,KY.

……… 5 Champ HAMBLIN was born about 1832

…… 4 George MATLOCK was born on 3 March 1795 in Lee County, Virginia. He died before 1860 in Trimble County, Kentucky.

…… 4 Jacob MATLOCK was born in October 1797 in Lee County, Virginia. He died on 2 June 1827 in Lee County, Virginia.

…… 4 Isaac MATLOCK      LINK BELOW

…… 4 Benjamin Sharp MATLOCK     LINK BELOW

…… 4 Sarah 'Sallie' MATLOCK was born on 16 September 1805 in Lee County, Virginia. She died on 17 April 1847 in Blount County, Tennessee. Sarah married Wilson VERMILLION 29 July 1830. Wilson was born on 29 July 1794 in Caswell County, North Carolina. He died on 4 July 1847 in Lee County, Virginia and was buried in White Shoals, Lee County, Virginia.

NOTE: (1) "Early Settlers of Lee Co, VA &  Adjacent Co” Vol 1, pg 334
Gave Wilson and Sarah’s childrens names and some dates. Also said Wilson had a sister Elizabeth and a brother Jessee Sr.

                                                    
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Joab MATLOCK


James MATLOCK


Isaac MATLOCK


Benjamin Sharp MATLOCK