.1 Moore MATLOCK Sr. was born about 1730 in Goochland County, Virginia to William MEDLOCK and Catharine UNKNOWN. He died April 1812 in Roane County, Tennessee. Moore married Jane POWELL about 1752 in Virginia. Jane was born about 1735 in Prince George County, Virginia to Edward POWELL and Elizabeth RANSOM. May have been born Bristol Parish. She died after 1790. She is not on any deeds in Tennessee saying that she relinquished her dower rights.
NOTES:(1)In my researching it appears that William Matlock born 1702 in New Kent, then later in Goochland, Halifax, Bedford Co, VA is the father of Moore Matlock. Some researchers have that he is son of John Medlock Jr.
(2)He was in Halifax Co, VA before coming to Washington Co, TN. Jane's father Edward named Jane Medlock in his will. His inventory named Moore Medlock as her husband.
(3)Moore Matlock appointed as overseer 16 Oct 1755 "Halifax Order Bk 2 pt 1, pg 69"
(4)William Matlock who died in Bedford County, VA is more than likely the father of Moore father. Because Moore and William appear in Halifax County around the same time. No other Medlock there.
(5)Moore and John wit: a court document together in Louisa Co, VA in 1753. This Moore appears to be the one that was born 1717.
(6)Denise who descends from Littleberry has a daughter listed for Moore and Jane. She has Jane Powell Matlock. I have not found this.
MARRIAGE: Possibly in Halifax or Bedford Co, VA. (abt 1752 need proof of date)
CENSUS:
(1)Reconstructed Census "1760 in VA": Medlock, Moore Halifax 31:36, 31:166. (31)Halifax Co VA Pleas No 3 (court order) 1759-1762.
(2)1782 VA, Halifax Co; (Moore must be in TN) Jane Matlock; 6 white, 1 black.
(3)1784-1787 VA, Halfiax Co; Jane Matlock, 6 white males, 1 black male. Moore Matlock probably in TN.
(2)1790 VA, Halifax Co; Jane Matlock; 6 white males. Moore Matlock in TN.
VOTE: "List of Voters for Election of Burgesses 1764-1769 Halifax Co, VA"
(1)Moore Matlock #67, 2 Dec 1768; for candidate Nataniel Terry;
(2)Moore Matlock #60, 22 Nov 1769; for canidate John Lewis.
TAX: Roane Co, TN appears for only 2 year.
(1)Moore Matlock 1805 listed at number 511. Footnote: Moore Matlock, dec'd by April, 1812. Inv. returned by Jason Matlock, Admr....
(2)Moore Matlock 1812 in Capt Matlock and Walker's Co. (This was more that likely Moore Jr.)
DEEDS IN VIRGINIA:
Note: In some cases I have a copy of the deed.
Abstracts from "Halifax Co, VA Deed Books" by Chiarito.
(1)16 Sep 1761 Robert Harris of Louisa Co. Wit: Tyree Harris, John (IM) Medlock, Moore (X) Medlock. 22 Oct 1751 acknowledged by Robert Harris. NOTE: This is more than likely the Moore Matlock that some say married Elizabeth Ransom born about 1717. Moore that married Jane Powell was in Halifax County, Virginia. Notice: This Moore X was his mark. The Moore in Halifax was most always an M.
(2) Moore (M his mark) Matlock witnessed 3 deeds in Halifax Co, VA: Deed 2 pg 135, Nov 1859; John Barret & John Lewis of Louisa Co VA to Richard Eckholes of Halifax Co, VA. Wit: Richard Estes, Joshua Epes, Moore (M) Matlock, Rec: 20 Mar 1760. Another Deed bk 2, pg 243, 13 Nov 1760; Chas Barret of Louisa Co & John Lewis Jr of same to Richard Estes of Halifax Co for 20 shillings for 200
acres N side of Woolf Trap Cr Wit: Thos Wynne, James Echols, Wm Wynne, Moor (M) Matlock, Rec: 20 Nov 1760. Other Deed Bk 3, pg 132, 27 Sep 1760, Charles Barret & Mary his wife & John Lewis & Catharine his wife to Evan Ragland of same 325 pd, 1500 acres beginning at Banister's corner. Wit: John Tisdale, Rob't Hall Hester, Thos Wynne, Moore (M) Matlock, James Echols, Joshua Epes, Wm Wynn.
(3)Deed Bk 8, pg 107, 21 Sep 1770 from More Matlock of Halifax Co to Burrill Grant of Dinwiddie Co, VA, 50 pd about 200 acres, branches of Woods Creek, bounded by James Bell, Powell, Sizemore, Bell. Signed: More (M his mark) Matlock. Wit: James Daniel, David Grant, John Tuck. Rec: 18 Oct 1770; Jane, wife of said Moore relinquished her right of dower.
(4)Deed Bk 10 pg 167, 20 Feb 1777 from James Echols, planter of Halifax Co, to Moore Matlock of Halifax Co, for 35 pd, 200 acres on the south side of Banister River and bounded by Sizemore's line at Thomas' corner, Northern and Owen. Sig: James Echols. Wit: None. Rec: 20 Feb 1777.
(5)Deed Bk 10, pg 284, 20 Aug 1777 from Moor Matlock to Zachariah Matlock both of Halifax Co, VA; for 1 shilling, one certain tract of land on the South Side of Banister River on little fork of Polecat Cr, about 100 acres bounded by Thomas, Northern, Fontaine. Signed - Moor (MM his mark) Matlock. Wit: Adam Winders, John Borum, William Thomas, Littleberry (+ his mark) Matlock. Rec: 21 Aug 1777.
TENNESSEE DEED ABSTRACTS:
In some cases in Washington, Sullivan, and Jefferson County deeds, I do not think that Moore moved, the county lines changed around him. These Deeds and Bill of Sales can be found on the pages that Brenda and I did.
DEED - WASHINGTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (these are abstracts and in most most cases I have the deeds)
(old deed bk) pg 182- 184 State of NC grant #783 for and consideration of the sum of 50 Shillings for every hundred acres hereby Granted said into our Treasury by Moore Matock Given and granted by these as give and grant unto the said Moore Matlock a Tract of land containing 200 acres lying in our County of
Washington on the Waters of Boons Creek Including Rocky Springs. Adj: George Russells, William Russells, William Beens, John Rider, Jessee Hollan. Paying to us such sums of money Yearly otherwise as our General assembly from time to time. Moore Matlock shall cause this grant to be registered within 12 months from the date otherwise the same Shall be void and of none. Our Great seal to be affexed Wit: R Caswell Esq our Governor Captain General and Comm. Chief at Kingston the 17 Aug 1787. Sig: R Caswell Wit: J Glassgo Secretary. Recorded in the Secretarys Office.
DEED - SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (abstract)
Deed bk E, pg 218-219; Indenture 27 May 1794 between Moore Matlock of Sullivan Co, in the Territory of the United States of America South of the River Ohio and Zachariah Matlock of Washington Co in the Territory aforesaid, for the sum of 60 pds current money of VA. Land situated in Washington Co on the Waters of Boons Creek containing 150 acres. Tract of land surveyed for Moore Matlock Patent Bearing Date 27 Aug 1787. Together with all houses, orchards, gardens, mines, minerals ways, woods, water courses. Sig: Moore Matlock (seal) Wit: Jason Matlock, Moore Matlock Jr, Absolom Matlock. Proven in court May term 1794.
DEEDS - JEFFERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (abstracts)
(1)Deed bk 6, pg 54-55, Indenture 4 May 1796 between Moore Metlock of Jefferson Co, TN to George Nolan of Washington Co, TN. for $50. land lying in Washington Co, on waters of Boons Creek, 25 acres part of land surveyed to More Matlock pattent baring date Agust seventh 1787. Sig: William Holland | Absolom Matlock | Zachariah Metlock. Sig: (M his mark) Moore Matlock (seal), Washington Co, Agust term 1796 this Deed was Duly proven in Cort let it Be Registered.. (9)Book 6, pg 450-451 28 Jan 1799 Sullivan Co; Benjamin Choat of Sullivan Co, to Moore Metlock, for 100 lbs, 100 acres being in Washington Co, TN on watters of Kindricks Creek. Adj. Choat, Richard Coats, John Srader. Sig: Benjamin (x) Choate (seal). Wit: John Hair. Recorded Feb 1799 Session.
(2)Deed Bk ? pg 451- 453 25 Aprile 1798 Petter Moore to Moore Metlock both of Washington Co, TN for sum of 40 lbs for 37 acres on branch of Kindricks Creek, "part of a tract Moore now lives on." Adj. Benjamin Birwell/Birdwell, Benjamin Choate. Sig: Peter Moore. Wit: James Nolan, Anderson Smith, Vinson Smith. Recorded Feb 1799.
(3) Deed bk 6, pg 625-626, 28 Oct 1800, Washington Co, TN; Indenture between Moore Matlock of Washington Co, TN to Charles Morgan of same county. Sold for $100., 100 acres lying on Hendricks Creek. Adj Richard Shoats, John Preter?? Sig: More Matlock. Wit: Isaac White, William Craford.
BILL OF SALES - ROANE COUNTY, TN:
Note: (abstracts - have copies of documents) Originals were typed and are found on the webpages with the census records that Brenda and I did.
(1)Deed bk C-1, pg 485, 12 Mar 1810; Moore Matlock to Jason Matlock both of Roane Co, TN a Negroe named David 30 years of age and a Slave for life time for $450. Sig: Moore (x his mark) Matlock Wit: David Hazlett, Levy Wheatt.
(2)Deed D, pg 40, Roane Co, TN, 16 Aug 1811; Moore Matlock Sen to Moore Matlock Jun of Overton Co, TN Bill of Sale for a negroe boy Charles. Registered Deed Bk D pg 88, 30 Aug 1812.
(3)Deed Bk E, pg 90, Roane Co, TN; 17 Oct 1811, Moore Matlock to Luke Matlock of Humphreys Co, TN; Bill of Sale for Negro Boy. Registered Deed Bk, D pg 90, 1 Sep 1812.
(4)Deed Bk E, pg 91; Roane Co, 17 Oct 1811; Moore Matlock to Absolom Matlock of Warren Co, KY; Bill of Sale for negro woman Roda. Registered Deed Bk D, pg 91, 1 Sep 1812.
(5)Jason admin of Moore's estate July 1812 Term Roane Co, TN. Inventory of Moore Matlock signed Jason Matlock.
ESTATE: (1)Moore Matlock, April Session 1812; Jason Matlock administrator of Moore Matlock. Returned the following Inventory of the dec'd Estate which is ordered to be recorded to wit: 2 slaves, livestock, farming tools, household furniture, many other items. Sworn to 20 April 1812. Sig: Jason Matlock...
(2) Moore Matlock, July Session 1812, returned 13 June 1812 Inventory of Moore Matlock property sold at public sale. Total $426.77. Sworn to in court 20 July 1812. Sig: Jason Matlock
Known children for Moore and Jane are:
… 2 Littleberry MATLOCK LINK BELOW
… 2 Zachariah MATLOCK LINK BELOW
… 2 John MATLOCK was born about 1760 in Halifax County, Virginia. He died about 1820. John married Margaret UNKNOWN about 1792. Margaret was born about 1762.
… 2 Charles MATLOCK was born about 1762 in Halifax County, Virginia. He died on 9 April 1819 in Overton County, Tennessee. Charles married Elizabeth UNKNOWN. Elizabeth was born about 1777 in Virginia.
NOTE: (1)Charles was in Hawkins Co, TN..
(2)List of Voters 8 March 1790, Hawkins Co, TN in "Misc Records WPA" pg 17, Charles Matlock.
(3)Will in Overton Co, TN in 1819.
(4)1807 Overton Co, TN Com. Capt. 30 May 1808 Overton Co, TN. Deed State Grant #3099, 1810 State Grant #1956
(5)Signed petition in Overton Co in 1813.
MILITARY: War 1812: Charles Matlock: Pvt, Capt James Haggard, Mtd Gunmen.
WILL: Charles Matlock: TN, Overton Co; Deed & Will Book F pg 186 - (Abstract)
Will of Charles Matlock of Overton County, Tenn. Wife, Elizabeth, one third of person estate for life. To my children: son Overton, daughter Alia, daughter Melinda, daughter Menervia, daughter Mary Nelson and daughterAnaliza. Wife pregnant with child. Appoints my brother Moore Matlock, executor. April 9 1819, Witness: Jobe Carlock, Adam Winningham, Robert L. Ferril. Proved April 1819.
Known children for Charles and Elizabeth:
(all not proven)
…… 3 Celia 'Alia' MATLOCK was born about 1801 in Tennessee. Celia married Gray FANCHER on 17 August 1817 in Overton County, Tennessee. Gray was born on 12 January 1791 in Stokes, North Carolina. He died on 2 January 1876 in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
…… 3 Mary MATLOCK was born about 1804. Mary married Unknown NELSON.
…… 3 Melinda MATLOCK was born on 10 June 1806 in Tennessee. Melinda married David WAYLEND.
…… 3 Overton MATLOCK was born about 1809 in Overton County, Tennessee.
…… 3 Analiza MATLOCK was born about 1814 in Tennessee. Analiza married Robert HILL.
…… 3 Minerva MATLOCK was born about 1816 in Tennessee.
…… 3 Unknown MATLOCK was born about 1818 in Tennessee.
… 2 Luke MATLOCK Sr. LINK BELOW
… 2 Jason MATLOCK Sr. LINK BELOW
… 2 Moore MATLOCK Jr. LINK BELOW
… 2 Absalom M. MATLOCK Sr. LINK BELOW
… 2 Rial 'Royal' MATLOCK was born about 1786. Rial married Nancy MAHAN on 3 September 1806 in Roane County, Tennessee.
NOTE: (1)Nancy Mahan, probably daughter of Alexander Mahan and Peggy Brashier, in Roane Co. To Wilson Co. Rial and Jason Matlock were arrested for rowdiness in 1804. Paid taxes in Roane County, TN, 1805
MARRIAGE: Rial Matlock to Nancy Mahan, 3 Sep 1806, Roane County, TN.
TAXES: Roane County, TN, 1805; #321 Rial Matlock.
PRISONER: 1807 Royal Madlock - Jailed in the Hamilton district
LANDS: "Petition to the President and Congress by Intruders on Chichkasaw Lands" [WD:AGO, Old Recs., Div.:DS] ....Mississippi Territory, Elk River, Sims'es Settlement....September 5th 1810
Berry Matlock
Reel Matcok
Thanks Terry and Brenda for these notes.
COURT: (1)1811 - 20 March 1811 State of SC vs Rial Matlock
Pendleton District Vagrancy Trials - Loose papers found in box of Depositions. The District in 1811 covered Pickens, Oconee, and Anderson County.
(2)"Letters of the Tennessee Governors Joseph McMinn" 1815 - 1821 (Part 1 )
Cheatham, Anderson 1816 Springfield, TN States that Rial Medlock, convicted of burglary has escaped from the Robertson County jail and requests that a proclamation be issued for his capture.
MILITARY: Rial " died 1836...may have been killed at Alamo"
Souce of this note is unknown.
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Zachariah MATLOCK
Littleberry MATLOCK
Luke MATLOCK Sr
Jason MATLOCK Sr
Moore MATLOCK Jr
Absalom MATLOCK
