NOTE: (1)To witness a will you have to be about 21 years of age and 18 in some states.
(2)From write up in Roane Co, Library, author unknown "He was listed in Capt Looney's Co VA Militia in Botetourt Co, VA appears in early court records in Washington Co, NC (TN). He may have been the father of Littleberry of Franklin Co, AL and Zachariah of Jackson Co, AL and others".
(3) Some information from Denise (Prince) Wilson.This is her direct line. She has his name as Littleberry Franklin.
(4)Marriage to Mary Ann Light has not been proven.
WILL: Halifax Co. VA Will Book 1, 1773-1783 of Stephen Neal.
Littleberry Witnessed Will of Stephen Neal in Halifax 15 Dec 1775. It was present by Executor & proved by Littleberry Matlock one of the Witnesses. Secuirty: David Powell, William Powell, Edward Powell & William Gent. The Powells are Littleberry's cousins.
DEED: Halifax Co, VA Deed: Book and page unknown:
(1) July 27, 1779. Deed from Moore Matlock of Halifax to Littleberry Matlock of Halifax for 5 shillings, about 100 acres in Halifax on the south side of Bannister River, bounded by Henry Thomas, John Epps, John Borrom, it being part of 400 acres patented to Samuel Bently on Aug. 25, 1750. signed Moore (M his mark) Matlock. Witnesses: William Powell, Sarey S her mark)Kerbey, Martha(M her mark)Kerbey. Recorded Oct. 21, 1779.
(2)Halifax County Deed Book 11, p. 431. Feb. 18, 1780. Deed
from Littleberry Matlock of Halifax to Henry Thomas Sr. of Halifax, for 24 pounds, about 100 acres in Halifax on the south side of Banister River on the branches of Little pole Cat Creek, bounded by Solomon Owen, Henry Thomas, Zachariah Matlock. Signed: Littleberry Matlock.
Witnesses: John Bentley, Geo: (+his mark) Evins, Henry Thomas, Geo. Borum, Adam Winders.
recorded Mar. 16, 1780.
NOTE: (1)Had in my files M A Light, her name was Mary Ann...this is from Denise (Prince) Wilson. This is her direct line.
Known children of LIttleberry and Mary:
3 Charles Brooks MATLOCK was born about 1780.
CENSUS: (1)1830 AL, Franklin Co, pg 027; Charles B. Matlock, 101001-222111
(2)1840 AL, Franklin Co, Russelville, pg 256; C B Metlock; 1010001-0110001
Note: He had wife and children but names are unknown.
COURT: (part of a deposition given for pension of Robert Tharp)
Affidavit of Robert Tharp for Revolutionary War Pension - Franklin Co., AL Declaration
In Order to Obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress Passed June the Seventh 1832.
The State of Alabama
Franklin County
On this the 8 Day of March 1842 personally appeared before me G. M. Hargett-a justice of the
Peace etc,
State of Alabama, Franklin County
We Theopilus Skinner, a clergyman residing in the county and state above and Charles Brooks MATLOCK residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Tharp that we believe him to be near one hundred years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a solider of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Theopilus Skinner
Charles Brooks MATLOCK
And I George F. Hargett a justice of the peace certifies that it appears to him that Theopilus Skinner who has signed the preceding is a clergyman resident in the state and county and that Charles Brooks MATLOCK is a credible person and their statements are true to the best of their knowledge.
George F. Hargett J.P.
3 Littleberry Franklin MATLOCK II was born about 1786 in Virginia. He died about 1844 in Alabama. Littleberry married Phoebe THARP on 25 April 1814 in Wilson County, Tennessee. She was born about 1790 to Robert F. THARP and Mary UNKNOWN. She died about 1860.
CENSUS: (1)1830 AL, Franklin Co, 056 No Township L. Mitlock 112001-121001
(2)1840 AL, Franklin Co, Russelville, pg 262; L. B. Mitlock, 01100001-0112001
(3)1850 AL, Franklin Co, District 6, pg 211; Widow of Littleberry - Phebe Matlock, 60,f,w, farmer,NC; James, 19,m, w,farmer,AL; Nancy, 18,f,w,AL; William, 17,m,w,Farmer,AL; Martina, 15,f,w,AL; Mary THARP, 98,f,w,AL; Goerge PATRICK, m,w,AL
(4)1860 AL, Franklin Co, Eastern Subdivision, pg 651; (Living with son James) J W Matlock, 28, m,w,farmer,v.R/E $150,v.pers $100,AL; Mary E, 26,f,w,AL; John M, 6,m,w,AL; Wm J, 4,m,w, AL; Phebe C, 2, f,w,AL; Phebe MATLOCK, 70,f,w,NC; Rebecca MATLOCK, 26,f,w,AL.
Known children of Littleberry and Phoebe are:
4 John H. MATLOCK was born about 1816 in Tennessee. John married Mahala UNKNOWN before 1839. She was born about 1822 in South Carolina.
4 Robert C. MATLOCK was born about 1817. He died about 1880. Robert married Martha JONES. Martha was born about 1820. She died about 1881.
Known child of Robert and Martha are:
5 Martha MATLOCK was born about 1837 in Franklin County, Alabama.
5 John MATLOCK was born about 1840 in Franklin County, Alabama.
5 Elizabeth P. MATLOCK was born on 10 February 1842 in Franklin County, Alabama. Elizabeth married John Washington BROOKS. John was born about 1835.
5 Margaret Alabama MATLOCK was born about 1844 in Franklin County, Alabama.
5 Mary J. MATLOCK was born about 1846 in Franklin County, Alabama.
5 Robert F. MATLOCK was born about 1850 in Franklin County, Alabama.
4 Littleberry Franklin MATLOCK III was born in March 1825 in Alabama. Littleberry married Nancy SORRELS on 7 August 1844 in Butler County. Nancy was born in February 1820 in Franklin County, Alabama.
Known children of Littleberry and Nancy are:
5 Sally A. MATLOCK was born about 1854 in Franklin County, Alabama.
5 Littleberry Franklin MATLOCK IV was born about 1858 in Franklin County, Alabama. He died on 12 August 1937 in Giles County, Tennessee and was buried in Gibsonville Cemetery. Littleberry married (1)Ophelia ONTWAINE on 12 February 1877 in Colbert County, Alabama. Ophelia was born about 1858. She died about 1904 in Giles County, Tennessee and was buried in Gibsonville Cemetery. Littleberry married (2) Bertha CLIFTON.
5 Andrew Jefferson MATLOCK was born in April 1861 in Tennessee. Andrew married Martha UNKNOWN. Martha was born in May 1861 in Tennessee.
5 Robert C. MATLOCK was born in July 1864 in Tennessee. Robert married Virginia UNKNOWN about 1887 in Tennessee. Virginia was born in November 1864 in Tennessee.
5 Nancy MATLOCK was born about 1867 in Tennessee.
4 James W. MATLOCK was born about 1832 in Franklin County, Alabama. He died about 1910. James married Mary Elizabeth FISHER about 1853. Mary was born about 1834. She died about 1910.
Known children of James and Mary are:
5 John M. MATLOCK was born about 1854. John married Mary Isabell GOODMAN. Mary was born about 1868.
5 William James MATLOCK was born about 1856. William married Mary Elizabeth MONROE.
5 Phebe E. MATLOCK was born about 1858. Phebe married Kane MORRIS.
5 Littleberry Franklin MATLOCK was born about 1863. He died about 1947. Littleberry married Della Lue GOODMAN about 1894 in Colbert County, Alabama. Della was born about 1877. She died about 1964.
5 James W. MATLOCK was born about 1868.
5 Cyintha Evangeline MATLOCK was born about 1872. She died about 1962.
4 Nancy MATLOCK was born about 1833.
4 Rebecca MATLOCK was born about 1834.
NOTE: Still single in 1860 age 26 living with brother James W.
4 William J. MATLOCK was born about 1835. William married Nancy J. UNKNOWN. Nancy was born about 1842 in Alabama.
Known child of William and Nancy is:
5 Priss MATLOCK was born about 1859 in Franklin County, Alabama.
4 Martenia MATLOCK was born about 1836.
3 Zachariah MATLOCK was born on 17 Deccember 1791 in North Carolina. He died on 12 November 1879 in Jackson County, Alabama and was buried in Allison Cemetery in Jackson County. Zachariah married Mary UNKNOWN. Mary was born on 11 November 1790 in North Carolina. She died on 2 November 1877 in Jackson County, Alabama and was buried in Allison Cemetery in Jackson County.
CENSUS: (1)1830 TN, Lincoln Co, pg 238; Zachariah Medlock, 101101-120101
(2)1840 AL, Jackson Co, pg 32; Zachariah Medlak, 00100001-02120001
(3)1850 AL, Jackson Co, District 20, pg 788; Zachariah Melock, 60,w,m,farmer,NC; Mary,58,w, f,NC; Nancy, 26,w,f, AL; T???, 24,w,f,AL; Zachariah, 20,w,m,labor,AL; Emily, 18,w,f,AL; Sarah, 16,w,f,AL.
(4)1860 AL, Jackson Co, Divison 1, pg 410; Zack Matlock, 66,m,w,farmer,SC; Mary, 70,f,w, NC; Emily A. 26, f,w,AL; Sarah M, 22,f,w,AL; Mary ROBERTS, 29,w,f,TN; James A, 17,m,w, AL; Zack R, 14, m,w,AL; Mary A, 11,f,w,AL; Norma MATLOCK, 9,f,w,AL; Maridy MATLOCK, 7,m,w,AL
TOMBSTONE: Z. Matlock 17 Dec 1791 27 Nov 1879; Allison Cem, Jackson Co,AL.
TOMBSTONE: Mary Matlock, 11 Nov 1790 2 Nov 1877; Allison Cem, Jackson Co, AL; w/o Z. Matlock.
Known children of Zachariah and Mary are:
4 Nancy MATLOCK was born about 1824.
4 Jinny MATLOCK was born about 1826 in Alabama.
4 Zachariah MATLOCK was born about 1830 in Alabama.
4 Mary MATLOCK was born about 1831 in Alabama. Mary married Unknown ROBERTS.
4 Emily C. MATLOCK was born 5 March 1833 in Alabama and died 21 January 1904 in Jackson County. Emily married (1)William S. BURCH on 2 September 1866 in Jackson County, Alabama. She married (2)James Lowry ALLISON. James was born 3 December 1797 and died 12 November 1877 in Jackson County, Alabama. Both Emily and James are buried in Allison Cembery in Jackson County.
MARRIAGE: Emily E. Matlock to William S. Burch, 02 Sep 1866, Jackson Co, AL.
TOMBSTONE: Emily C. Allison, 05 Mar 1833 - 21 Jan 1904; Allison Cem, Jackson Co, AL.
TOMBSTONE: J. L. Allison, 03 Dec 1797 - 12 Nov 1877; Allison Cem, Jackson Co, AL.
4 Sarah M. MATLOCK was born about 1834 in Alabama. Sarah married Robert ALLEN on 7 August 1870 in Jackson County, Alabama.
MARRIAGE: Sarah N. Matlock to Robert Allen, 07 Aug 1870, Jackson Co, AL.
Known child of Sarah and Robert is:
5 Celia F. ALLEN was born about 1875 in Jackson County, Alabama.
3 Unknown MATLOCK was born about 1795. Unknown died about 1795.
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