.2 Luke MATLOCK Sr. was born about 1766 in Halifax County, Virginia to Moore MATLOCK Sr. and Jane POWELL. He died after 1860 in Barry County, Missouri. He married UNKNOWN.
NOTE: (1)Lived in Halifax Co, VA; Washington Co, TN; Dickson Co, TN; Humphreys Co, TN.
(2) Moore Matlock sold to Luke Matlock of Humphreys Co, TN a certain negroe boy named Isaac this 17 October 1811. This said negroe, I am priviledged to keep until my death. Luke is to pay William Holland $150.00 for said negro after my death..
(3) It have been presumed for years, on my part, that Luke Sr was married to Charity Choate, daughter of Edward Chaote... This has not been proven. This is more than like the Charity Choate that married Luke's son Benjamin. Further reserach is needed.
CENSUS: (1)1820 TN, Dickson Co, pg 10; Luke Medlock, 121201-10201
(2)1830 TN, Dickson Co, pg 339, Luke Medlock Sr, 000010001-00010001
(3)1840 TN, Humphreys Co, Hu-234; Luke Matlock Sr, 0200000001- 0000100001
(4)1850 TN, Humphreys Co, Hu-96-118; Living with son Luke) Luke Matlock, 44,m,w,Farmer,TN; Eleanor, 43,f,w,TN; John, son,m,w,19,TN; Ellyann, 13,f,w,TN; Edward, 9,m,w,TN; Elizabeth, 4,f,w,TN; Thomas, 1,m,w,TN; Luke MATLOCK Sr., 84,m,w,SC.
(5)1860 MO, Barry Co, Shoal Creek, pg 901; (Living with his daughter Anna); Wm. R. Sooter, 57,m, w,farmer,v.R/E $800,v/pers $2000,TN; Anna Sooter, 57,f,w,domestic,TN; Monro J, 16,m,w, farmer, MO, B. F. SOOTER, 21,m,farmer,v.pers $200,TN; Mary, 1,f,w,MO; Luke MATLOCK, 94,m,w, family farm,VA; Jemima MATLOCK, 47,f,w,domestic,TN; Abslum MATLOCK, 14,m,w,TN; Elisha SOOTER 27,m,w,famer labor, v. pers $100,MO.
TAX: (1)Luke Matlock, Sullivan Co, TN 1796.
(2) Luke Matlock Sullivan Co, TN, 1797.
(3)Luke Matlock, Humhreys Co, TN 1812
Known children Luke and Charity (these are not proven):
3 Smith MATLOCK LINK BELOW
3 Caswell John MATLOCK LINK BELOW
3 Littleberry MATLOCK LINK BELOW
3 Benjamin MATLOCK LINK BELOW
3 Charles B. MATLOCK was born about 1795 in Tennessee.
3 Newell W MATLOCK was born about 1805 in Tennessee. He died before 1840 in Limestone County, Alabama. He married Nancy UNKNOWN.
CENSUS: (1)1830 AL, Limestone Co, pg 45; Newell W. Matlock; 20001001-10001
(2)1840 AL, Limestone, pg 138; Nancy Medlock, 002-110101
Known children of Newell and Nancy:
4 Nelson Ach MATLOCK was born 30 August 1822 in Limestone County, Alabama. He married Sarah UNKNOWN about 1844.
CENSUS: (1)1850 AL, Limestone Co, District 3, pg 66; Nelson Ach Matlock, 28,m,w,NC, Farmer; Sarah, 27,f,w,AL; James, 5,m,w,MS; Isaac Ach, 3,m,w,MS; Thomas, 1,m,w,AL; Margaret MOORE, 18,f,w,AL.
Known children for Newell and Nancy are:
5 James MATLOCK was born about 1845 in Mississippi.
5 Isaac Ach MATLOCK was born about 1847 in Mississippi.
5 Thomas MATLOCK was born about 1849 in Limestone County, Alabama.
4 Jasper Sevier MATLOCK was born in 25 September1825 in Limestone County, Alabama and died in October 1887 in Lincoln County, Tennessee. He married Martha Adaline 'Addie' HEFLIN on 9 November 1851 in Limestone County, Alabama. Martha was born April 1833 in Alabama and died on 11 August 1918 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
MARRIAGE: Jasper S Medlock to Martha A Heflin, 9 Nov 1851, Limestone Co, AL.
CENSUS: (1)1850 AL, Limestone , District 3, pg 57; William Hallbier, 73,m,w,VA,farmer; Kasa, 68,m,w,68,VA,Farmer; Lucy PITTS, 40,f,w,VA; Laura, 20,f,w,VA; Jasper MOTLOCK, 22,m,w, AL,Farmer.
(2)1860 TN, Lincoln Co, District18, page 148; Jasper Matlock, 33,m,w,farmer, v.pers $75,AL; Martha, 28,f, w,AL; Mary, 7,f,w,AL; Lafayette, 6,m,w,AL; Martha, 2,f,w,TN; Sarah, 8/12,f,w, TN.
(3)1870 TN, Lincoln Co, District 18, Pleasant Plains PO, pg 424; J S Mattock, 45,m,w,farmer, v.pers $300,AL; Adaline, 39,f,w,AL; A L, 13,m,w,AL; Martha, 13,f,w,AL, Sarah, 10,f,w,AL; E A, 9,f,w,TN; M A, 6,f,w,TN; A W, 4,m,w,TN; Adelia, 1,f,w,TN.
(4)1880 TN, Giles Co, TN, District 1, pg 99-9; J S Mattock, head,m,w,54,M,AL,TN,TN,farmer; Martha, wife,f, w,48,M,AL,NC,TN; Samantha, dau,f,w,22,S,TN; Sarah, dau,f,w,19,S,TN; Matilda, dau,f,w,17,TN; Augusta, son,m,w,14, TN; Delia, dau,f,w,11,TN; Francis, dau,f,w,6, TN.
(5) 1900 TN, Lincoln Co, District 17, pg 211; Living with daughter..Jim Scott, head,m,w,Feb 1844,56,M,28, KY,KY,KY,Farmer; Samantha, wife,f,w,Oct 1857,42,M-28,7-6,TN,TN,TN; Roy, son,m,w,Apr 1885,15,TN, Farm laborer, Belton, son,m,w,Jun 1880,9,TN; Adline MADLOCK, mother/law,f,w,Apr 1832,68,Wd,1-1, TN,TN,TN.
(6)1910 TN, Lincoln Co, pg 84-1; Jasper dec'd; Addie living with son. A White Matlock, head,m,w,44,S,TN, AL,AL, farmer; Addie, Mother,f,w,72,WD 10-6,AL,NC,KY.
Known children of Jasper and Adaline are:
5 Mary Emaline MATLOCK was born about 1853 in Alabama. She married Wiley Frederick CARPENTER.
5 Asbury Lafayette MATLOCK was born January 1854 in Alabama. He married Mary F. FURGUSON on 21 December 1875 in Lincoln County, Tennessee. She was born November 1853 in Tennessee.
MARRIAGE: A. L. Matlock to Mary Furguson, 21 Dec 1875; Lincoln Co, TN.
CENSUS: (1)1880 AL, Madison Co, Beat 10, pg 196-5; A L Matlock, head,m,w,25,M,TN,AL,AL, Blacksmith; Mary F., wife,f,w,22,M,TN,SC,GA; Minnie, dau,f,w,3,AL; Ada L., dau,f,w,11/12,AL.
(2)1900 TN, Lincoln Co, District 12, pg 155; Asberry Matlock, head,m,w,Jan 1854,46,M-25,TN,AL,TN, farmer; Mary K, wife,f,w,Nov 1853,46,M 6-6,TN,SC,SC; Leona A, dau,f,w,Feb 1880,20,S,AL; Walter D, son,w, m,Dec 1882,17,TN; Benjamin L, son,m,w,Oct 1885,14,TN; Launa L, dau,f,w,May 1888,12,TN; Evea F, dau,f,w, Nov 1893, 6,TN.
(3)1910 TN, Lincoln Co, 78-5; Asbury L Matlock, head,m,w,58,M-34,TN,AL,TN,farmer; Mary, wife,f,w, 58,M 7/6,TN,SC,SC; Lavina, dau,f,w,21,S,TN; Ada L, dau,f,w,30,S,AL,school teacher; Eva F, dau,w,f,16, TN.
(4)1920 TN, Lincoln Co, pg 79-5; Asberry L Matlock, head,m,w,65,M,TN,TN,TN,Farmer; Mary, wife,f,w,66,M,TN,SC,SC; Leona, dau,f,w,30,TN,Teacher-Private school; Vessie, dau,f,w,25,S,TN,Nurse- Private family.
WILL (Witnessed a will)
"Wills & Inventories of Lincoln Co, TN" 1810-1921 by Helen C & Timothy R Marsh
Will Book 5, pg 13
Will of A L Anderson and E C Anderson. Remainder of John Anderson. Our grandson to be made equal with my two sons in the event that he lives in the yard with his grandmother and myself until both of our deaths. Signed 29 Apr 1894. Witnesses: W Hamilton and A L Matlock. Proven 20 Mar 1896.
(2)Witnessed Will.
"Wills & Inventories of Lincoln Co, TN" 1810-1921 by Helen C & Timothy R Marsh
Will book 5, pg 182
Will of Henry C Gault, Sr. Wife Elizabeth Gault, real estate, 50 acres of woodland. Samuel B Gault, William A Gault, Henry C Gault, Davis E Gault, and Mary Emma Gault now the wife of Telies Jobe, equally division the woodland 3 acres. Martha Gault married John Tate to be made equal with the rest of my children less $100.00 and that John W Gault be made equal less $200.00. Sallie A Gault who married Alonzo Tate, deceased and now wife of a Mr. Smith and her children by Alonzo Tate to have an equal share. Executores: H C Garrett ad Davis E. Gault. Singed 1901. Witnesses: A L Matlock and J A Rowel. Probated 6 Jan 1902.
5 Martha Samanta MATLOCK was born October 1857 in Tennessee. She married Jim SCOTT. He was born February 1844 in Kentucky.
CENSUS: 1900 TN, Lincoln Co, District 17, pg 211; .Jim Scott, head,m,w,Feb 1844,56,M-28, KY,KY,KY,Farmer; Samantha, wife,f,w,Oct 1857,42,M-28,7-6,TN,TN,TN; Roy, son,m,w,Apr 1885,15,TN, Farm laborer, Belton, son,m,w,Jun 1880,9,TN; Adline MADLOCK, mother/law,f,w,Apr 1832,68,Wd,1-1,TN, TN,TN.
5 Sarah MATLOCK was born about 1859 in Tennessee.
5 E. A. MATLOCK was born about 1861 in Tennessee.
5 Matilda A. MATLOCK was born about 1864 in Tennessee.
5 Augusta White MATLOCK was born 24 February 1866 in Tennessee.
5 Adelia MATLOCK was born about 1869 in Tennessee.
5 Frances V. Fanny MATLOCK was born February 1876 in Tennessee. She married Charles S Charlie GATLIN about 1898. He was born August 1873 in Tennessee.
MARRIAGE: F. V. Matlock (f) to S. C. Gatlin, 12 Jul 1898; Lincoln Co, TN.
CENSUS: (1)1900 AL, Limestone Co, Sand Springs, pg 60; Charlie Gatlin, head,m,w,Aug 1873,26,M-2, TN,TN,TN,Farmer; Fanny, wife,f,w,Feb 1876,24,M-2,1-1,TN,TN,TN; Trundle, dau,f,w,Apr 1900,1/12,AL; Martha MATLOCK, mother/law,f,w,Apr 1833,67,Wd,3-2,TN,SC,SC.
4 Eliza Emaline Ann MATLOCK was born 4 November 1829 in Limestone County, Alabama and died 27 March 1910 in Limestone County, Alabama. She married Laban Charles BROCK on 17 December 1844 in Limestone County, Alabama. He was born 21 October 1824 in South Carolina and died about 1859 in Limestone County, Alabama.
4 Tabitha MATLOCK was born about 1829 in Limestone County, Alabama.
4 Christina Jane 'Kittie' MATLOCK was born about 1838. She died about 1916. She married Andrew Jackson 'Fate' MATLOCK. He was born about 1837. He died about 1863.
CENSUS: (1)1850 TN, Hardin Co, District 11, pg 233; Moses Bailey, 55,m,w,Farmer,SC; Mary, 48,f,w,VA; Andrew J., 16,m,w,Laborer,TN.
(2)1860 TN, Giles Co, pg 145-175; Andrew J Matlock 24, Christian 20, Martha E, 3; Mina G 11/1, Tabitha 30.
3 Anna MATLOCK was born about 1803 in Tennessee.She married William R. SOOTER. William was born about 1803 in Tennessee.
CENSUS: (1)1860 MO, Barry Co, Shoal Creek, pg 901; Living with his daughter Anna; Wm. R. Sooter, 57,m,w, farmer,v.R/E $800, v/pers $2000,TN; Anna Sooter, 57,f,w,domestic,TN; Monro J, 16,m,w, farmer,MO, B. F. Sooter, 21,m,farmer,v.pers $200,TN; Mary, 1,f,w,MO; Luke MATLOCK, 94,m,w,family farmer,VA; Jomima MATLOCK, 47,f,w,domestic,TN; Abslum MATLOCK, 14,m,w,TN; Elisha Scooter 27,m,w,famer labor, v. pers $100,MO.
Known children Anna and William are:
4 William SOOTER was born about 1832 in Tennessee. He married Margaret RUSSELL on 1 September 1854 in Barry County, Missouri. After the death of William she married James H. CRATNEY.
MARRIAGE: William Sooter to Margaret Russel, 01 Sep 1854; Barry Co, MO.
CENSUS: 1880 MO, Barry Co, Shoal Creek Creek District 6, pg 255D; James H. Cratney, head, m,w,55,M,TN,VA,(blank)Farmer; Margaret T, wife,f,w,41,M, Keeping house,MO,KY,KY; George W, son,m,w, 13,MO,TN,MO; Matilda J, dau,f,w,10,MO,TN,MO; James C, son,m,w,8, MO,TN,MO; Margaret E, dau,f, w,6,MO,TN,MO; William J, son,m,w,1,MO,TN,MO; General P SOOTER, step/son,m,w,18,MO,MO,MO; Tabitha A SOOTER, step/dau,f,w,14,MO,MO,MO; Benjamin F SOOTER, step/son,m,w,14,AR,MO, MO.
Known children of William and Margaret are:
5 General P. SOOTER was born about 1862 in Missouri.
5 Tabitha A. SOOTER was born about 1866 in Missouri.
5 Benjamin F. SOOTER was born about 1866 in Missouri.
4 Elisha SOOTER was born about 1833 in Missouri.
4 Edward Marion SOOTER was born 25 November 1834 in Carroll County, Missouri and died 15 February 1865 in Barryville, Carroll County, Missouir. He married Martha Elizabeth MATLOCK on 7 June 1857 in Barry County, Missouri. She was born April 1843 in Tennessee and died 25 March 1909 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California.
MARRIAGE: Edward M. Sooter to Martha Matlock, 07 Jun 1857; Barry Co, MO.
CENSUS: (1)1860 MO, Barry Co, Shoal Creek, pg 901; E. M. Sooter 25,m,w,Farmer,v.R/E $300,v.pers $400,TN; Martha, 18,f,w,Domestic,TN; Sarah J., 1,f,w,MO.
MILITARY: 8TH MO inf, CSA.
Known children of Edward and Martha are:
5 Sarah J. SOOTER was born June 1859 in Barry County, Missouri. She married Smith M. JONES before 1877. He was born June 1851 in Arkansas.
CENSUS: (1)1900 AR, Carroll Co, Prairie, pg 262; Smith M Jones, head,m,w,Jun 1851,48,M-25, AR,TN,TN,Farmer; Sarah, wife,f,w,Jun 1859,40,M-25,8-7,MO,MO,TN; Maud, dau,f,w,Feb 1878,22,S,AR; Fleetwood M, son,m,w,Mar 1880,20,S,AR; Chancy C., son,m,w,Apr 1882,18, AR; Daniel O, son,m,w, Nov 1884,15,AR; Bruce, son,m,w,Dec 1893,6,AR; Vance, son,m,w,Dec 1895,4,AR.
(2)1910 AR, Carroll Co, Prairie, pg 182; Smith M. Jones, head,m,w,58,M-34,AR,TN,NC,Farmer; Sarah E., wife,f,w,57,M-34,8-7,MO,MO,TN; Bruce, son,m,w,16,AR; Vance, son,m,w,14,AR.
... 5 Eli Moore SOOTER was born October 1861 in Missouri. He married Millie J. UNKNOWN before 1890.
CENSUS: (1)1900 AR, Carroll Co, Yocum, pg 280; Eli M Sooter, head,m,w,Oct 1861,39,M-10, MO,TN,TN,Farmer; Millie J, wife,f,w,Apr 1871,29,M-10,5-5,MO,MO,MO; Gracie M, dau,f,w, Jan 1891,9,MO; truman W., son,m,w,May 1893,7,MO; Marion H., son,m,w,Oct 1895,4,MO; Bertha, dau,f,w, Oct 1897,2,MO; Gladys, dau,f,w,Dec 1899,5/12,AR.
(2)1910 AR, Carroll Co, Yocum, pg 209; Eli M Sooter, head,m,w,49,M-20,MO,TN,TN,Faarmer; Mollie, J, wife,f,w,39,M-20,9-9,MO,MO,TN; Grace M, dau,f,w,19,MO; Truman, son,m,w,16, MO; Marion H, son,m,w,14; Bertha, dau,f,w,12,AR; Gladys, dau,f,w,10,AR; Audie, son,m,w,8, AR; Florance,f,w,6,AR; Opal, dau,f,w,4,AR; Eda, dau,f,w,2,AR.
5 Mary Ellen SOOTER was born July 1865 in Missouri. She married Grant C. COOPER before 1897. Grant was born 7 Mar 1864 in Kansas.
CENSUS: (1)1880 MO, Barry Co, Sugar Creek District 6, pg 334C; Martha Sooter, head,f,w,37, Wd,TN, TN,TN,Keeping house; Mose or More, son,m,w,19,MO,TN,TN,Works on farm; Ellen, dau,f,w14,MO, TN,TN
(2)1900 CA, San Bernardino Co, San Bernardino, pg 24; Grant Cooper, head,m,w,Mar 1864,36, M-3,KS, (Unknown),Miner; Ellen, wife,f,w,Jul 1865,34,M-3,1-1,MO,MO,TN; Jessica, dau,f,w, Jul 1897,2,CA.
(3)1910 CA, San Bernardino Co, San Bernardino, pg 96; Grant Cooper, head,m,w,43,M-14,MO, NC,NC,Transfer man; Ellen, wife,f,w,42,M-14,2-2,MO,MO,TN; Jessie, dau,f,w,12,CA; Raymond, son,m,w,6,CA.
4 Martha SOOTER was born about 1837 in Tennessee. She married James M. STURDY on 21 August 1854 in Barry County, Missouri.
MARRIAGE: Martha An Sooter to James M. Sturdy, 21 Aug 1854; Barry Co, MO.
4 Benjamin F. SOOTER was born about 1839 in Tennessee. He married (1)Amy JOURDON on 10 September 1857 in Barry County, Missouri. He married (2)Margaret SMITH on 21 February 1861 in Barry County, Missouri.
MARRIAGE: (1)Benjamin F. Sooter to Amy Jourdon, 10 Sep 1857; Barry Co, MO...(2)B. F. Sooter to Margaret Smith, 21 Feb 1861; Barry Co, MO.
Known child of Benjamin and Amy is:
5 Mary SOOTER was born about 1859 in Barry County, Missouri.
4 Monroe J. SOOTER was born about 1844 in Missouri. He married Dolly M. STEPHENS on 13 February 1873 in Lawrence County, Missouri.
MARRIAGE: Monroe J. Sooter to Dolley M. Stephens, 13 Feb 1873; Lawrence Co, MO.
3 Luke MATLOCK Jr. LINK BELOW
3 Jemmia MATLOCK was born about 1812 in Tennessee.
NOTE: This Jemmia has been a mystery for me for sometime. But I will put some thoughts here . Remember that this is only thoughts. Is Jemmia a daughter or daughter-in- law of Luke?
Are these children illigimate? Or is she a widow of Luke Srs son.
CENSUS: (1)1850 TN, Dickson Co,pg 337-223; Jemima Matlock 40,f,w,TN; E D 18,m,w,TN; Absalom 4,m,w,TN.
(3)1860 MO, Barry Co, Shoal Creek, pg 901; Living with her sister or sister-in-law Anna; Wm. R. Sooter, 57,m,w, farmer,v.R/E $800, v/pers $2000,TN; Anna Sooter, 57,f,w,domestic,TN; Monro J, 16,m,w, farmer,MO, B. F. Sooter, 21,m,farmer,v.pers $200,TN; Mary, 1,f,w,MO; Luke MATLOCK, 94,m,w,family farmer,VA; Jomima MATLOCK, 47,f,w,domestic,TN; Abslum MATLOCK, 14,m,w,TN; Elisha Scooter 27,m,w,famer labor, v. pers $100,MO.
(4)1870 MO, Dade Co, Marion, pg 38; Luke Simpson, 41,m,w,TN,Stock dealer,v.R/E $800, v.pers $1,085; Elizabeth, 66,f,w,TN;Keeping house,v.R/E $600,v.pers $1,851; Jemima MATLOCK, 56,f,w,TN; Joseph SWAIN, 41,m,w,IL,Stock dealer,v.pers $910.
(5)1880 MO, Dade Co, Smith, pg 145D; Luke Metlock, head,m,w,62,S,TN,TN,VA,Farmer; Sarah, sister,f,w,55,S,TN,TN,VA; Keeping house; Jeminiah, Aunt,f,w,68,S,TN,VA,VA,Helps in house; Elizabeth SIMPSON, sister,f,w,57,Wd,TN,TN,VA,Helps in house.
NOTE: Jemima Matlock is with Luke Sr and his daughter Ann in Barry County, MO in 1860.
Known children of Jemmia and her partner:
5 Edward D. MATLOCK was born about 1832 in Tennessee.
5 Absolom MATLOCK was born about 1846 in Dickson County, Tennessee.
Creation date July 2003
Last update 6 March 2004
Move to this site 7 August 2005
Caswell Cas MATLOCK
Littleberry MATLOCK
Benjamin MATLOCK
Luke MATLOCK Jr
