REMARKS: (1)Some researchers have this John as son of William Matlack who stayed in New Jersey. But, it is know that William’s John was born 1683 and married first Hannah Horner, and married second Mary Lee. William Matlack of New Jersey was born about 1648 Christened in June 1650 in Cropwell Bishop, England. He came to America in 1677 aboard the ship “The Kent”. Now by looking at this John is older than William so there is no way that he could be son of William as some have stated.
(2)In the St Peters Parish book the name of the lady he married in 1701 was left blank. However, some people seem to think it was Margaret (last name unknown). But I have saw where someone thinks it was a Kent.
(3)The death dates of John Maddox and Margaret Maddox are being used for this couple. At that time the spelling MEDLOCK pronounced does not sound like MADDOX. Why would we presume that this is their death date?
(4)Only one Medlock was on Rent Rolls in 1704. I would say that this is John Medlock Jr. Who did not have a son John until 1712. This would then make him John Sr. at this time
NOTE: (1) Came to America 1675. He came on “The Griffin” which left from Port of London. The Griffin had Quakers on board, about half settled in Salem Co, NJ and others went to VA.
(2)It is suggested that John came over as indentured servant with a son, John. His wife remained in England for sometime... I do not know where I got this but as far as I know it has not been proven one way or other.
(3)I have also seen that he married Anne Moore about 1680 in New Kent Co., VA. (Sherill de Carrico).
(4)We know he was in New Kent County as early as 1689…. From Brenda 3/1/03.... Published by "The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia" Parish Record Series, No. 3.... 1689 “It is ordered by this present vestry in obedience to an order of New Kent County Court, bearing date ye 28 day of February 1689, ye date vestry doe putt their parishes into precincts & appoint a time for ye prosessioning and Remarking ye bounds of each man's land.The several persons named in Companys y't were ordered to prosession & to Remark ye bounds of each man's land: Jno Medlook”
BIRTH: Abt 1638, John Matlock Christening: 9 Sep 1638, Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham, England (probably St. Giles where his parents married)
NOTE: Abstract from "Register of St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, VA, 1684-1786":
(1)Pg 21, Jno Medlock listed St. Peter's Parish along with Jam Moor;
(2)Pg 373, George Son of John medlock Ju& baptiz ye. 8 June 1701;
(3)Pg 374, William Son of Jno medlock baptiz the 19 July 1702.
(4)Pg 374, Thomas Son of Jno medlock Ju& baptiz the 21 nov& 1703;
(5)Pg 413, Jno medlock and (blank) married the 27 aprill 1701;
(6)Pg 437, Anne wife of Jno medlock dyed the 23 march 1699/700.
*Listed as Ju& and Jno. Only 2 children with father as Jno Ju&; George and Thomas. Jno who had William in 1702 is listed without the Ju&.
(7)"Vestry Book of St Paul's Parish" John Matlock and some neighbors were made one precinct. Jno Matlock and Robt Horsley were appointed Overseer 24 Sep 1711.
Known child of John and Anne is:
…2 John MEDLOCK Jr. was born in Virginia. He died after 1734 in Hanover County, Virginia. His spouse is UNKNOWN.
NOTE: It is presumed that Hester WATSON was his wife. But there is no proof of this to this fact. In William Watson's will it states Hester Medlock. Did not state that she was John Medlock's wife.
Known child of John and Unknown is:
… 2 William MATLOCK was born about 1702 in New Kent County, Virginia and was Christened on 19 July 1702 in St Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia.
Creation date August 2003
Move to this site 3 August 2005
Willam MEDLOCK
