BIRTH: Chr: 19 Jul 1702, St Peter's Parish, New Kent Co, VA; son of John Medlock.
MARRIAGE: (1)Have seen wives as: Elizabeth Unknown (could be Witt, Moore, or Sevier. I'm not sure of either. I know that Catharine is on deeds in Goochland Co, 1735 - 1744. Who is the Catharine? (2)Elizabeth is on the deed in 1762 Bedford Co, VA? Is this a second wife or was her name Catharine Elizabeth?
NOTES:
(1)Some researchers are saying that his mother was Margaret Kent. But it has been proven by the Mattox family that Margaret Kent married John Mattox in one of the New England states, and that they both died in New Kent County, VA. Some of Our Matlock reserachers are also using their death dates. Gotta be careful how we assume things when facts are present.
(2)There is a William Matlock in Halifax Co, VA in 1755. Is he the one that was in New Kent Co, Goochland Co, Halifax Co, then finally in Bedford Co? He appeared in these counties at different times. He is not found appearing at the same time in other counties.
(3)William Matlock of Goochland Co, is on deeds with his wife, Catharine relinq her right of dower. This property was sold in 1744. Found in Goochland Co, John Maddox and wife Elizabeth sold their property in 1741 living adjacent to William Medlock. (could John Maddox be be Matlock). Could this be William's brother or father?
(4)William Matlock is the only Matlock to appear in Halifax Co, except Moore Matlock in 1755. Moore and William are there about the same time. Is this Moore's father or brother?
(5) William Matlock in Goochland Co.... About the same time period John Matlock in Louisa Co., this surname of Matlock/Medlock is found in Goochland Co.-- one William Matlock patenting land on Byrd Creek ca. 1743. William Matlock, 190 acs NL in Goochland Co., N side James Riv., W side of the Little Byrd, adj. Joseph Bellenger, Arthur Hopkins & Robert Horsley; 3 Oct 1734, p. 348. 1 pd. (C&P, V. 4, p. 59-60)..... Later, in the patent of John Douglas, Albemarle Co., the name of William Matlock is mentioned. Douglas's land was on both sides of Rockfish Creek. Refer to Pat. Bk 31-733.
VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF GENEALOGY
[Some information from Mary Jean Matlock Zimmerman and others] Thanks
A William Matlock and his wife Katherine appear in Goochland Co. court orders ca. 1736.
(1) 1747--Albermarle Co. 9 July 1747 - Wm Medlock 395A (tax list).: Deed book 2 P. 105 24 Mar. 1759 David MATLOCK witness.....Deed book 2 P. 224 100 Apr. 1760 Matt Tucker to Jer Wade for 35 lbs. 378A Hardway Branches adj Grantor Wm MATLOCK, Jas Sheppard, Court house Rd..... P. 339 13 Nov 1760 Adj. Wm MATLOCK. Survey in county 1768: Isom MATLOCK 350A;... Deed book 1 P. 340 1 Aug 1751: Edwd Moody to Benj MATLOCK for 5 lbs 50A Cunningham Creek.
(2) Virginia Gazette - 30 Nov 1769---Bedford County near Stovalls Ferry - 3 Sept. 1769: The enscriber intends to sell right of a tract of land in Charles City Co. on ---river five miles below St. Bridge, now held by one Stubenfield. Any person that inclines to purchase may know the terms and have good title granted on applying to Catherine MATLOCK who will also sell her third of ---hundred acres of land, in Albermarle. NOTE: Is this Catherine Matlock a daughter or wife of William?
(3) p32 dat 20 Sep 1751 25th YoR, Lewis Burwell to Henry Lacey con 40 Shill. re 400a Albemarle Co. on the Brs. of Shepherd's Cr. of Hardware Riv. loc -69886 100688 F127 L0 P255 pt A) on Charles Bonds near the Road at Pointers ln N65E; 47P; Charles Bond, from near the Road pt B) a white Oak ln N; 62P; pt C) a white Oak ln N35E;118P; pt D) Pointers ln N40W; 60P; pt E) Pointers ln N40E; 60P; pt F) a Pine ln S50E; 280P; pt G) Pointers ln S24W; 236P; ptH) a white Oak lc N60W; 256P; end type patent This land was surveyed for William Medlock between June 1746 & June 1747 by Joshua Fry Gent. Surveyor for Albemarle County entered in Court 9 July 1747. ID FV# ref VPB 31 p101-102 dat 9 June 1752 25th YoR, Robert Dinwiddie to John Cox [to William Mattocks/Matlock] con 40 Shill. re 395a Albemarle Co. on the Brs. Of Rockfish Cr. & the South Branches of Hardware River loc -66654 99760 F127 L0 P255 pt A) at James Sheperd's Corner atPointers ln N24E; 200P; pt B) Pointers ln S70E; 162P; pt C) a Pine ln S24W; 252P; pt D) Pointers in John Douglas's Line and onhis Line N34W 3"P ln n34w; 3.5p; John Douglas pt E) Douglas's lower white Oak thence on his Line ln S35W; 138P; pt F)Pointers ln W; 140P; pt G) Sheperds Line lc N24E; 186P; Sheperd end typ patent.
(4) 31 p733-734 dat 10 Sep1755 frm Robert Dinwiddie to John Douglas con 25 Shill. re 400a Albemarle Co. on both Sides of Rock Fish Cr. loc -65396 100737 F127 L0 P255 pt A) at a white Oak on the N side of Rock fish Creek at William Matlocks corner & running thence anew Line ln S35W; 240P; pt B) a pine ln S15E; 86P; pt C) a white Oak ln E; 116P; cross Rock fish Cr. pt D) pointers ln N65E;38P; Robert Walton pt E) pointers ln N25W; 100P; Abraham Childers pt F) a pine ln n72.5e; 280p; pt G) pointers ln N30W; 200P; cross Rock fish Cr. pt H) Pointers lc S60W; 172P; end
CENSUS: (1)Reconstructed Census "VA in 1740" Matlock, William: 038,040 Goochland. (038)Goochland Order Book 4, 1735-1741; (040)Goochland Wills & Deeds 1736-1742..
(2)Not on the reconstructed census for 1760.
DEED: GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
"Goochland Co VA Wills and Deeds" by Dr Weisiger
(1) Deed Bk 3, pg 125. Deed made 25 Mar 1738. William Matlock of St. James Parish to William Witt of same, 15 pd, 100 acres on north side of North Fork of James River, bounded by the river, Ballenger's Creek. Wit: Arthur Hopkins, Daniel ____Fore [sic], John Ca___ [must be damage to this page in the original book] Rec. 16 May 1738.
(2)Goochland Co, VA..William Matlock of Goochland Co, to Richard Mullins of same, for 30 lbs, land of Bird Creek on north side of James River, being the plantation where said Matlock now lives, 95 acres, bounded by Robert Horsly, Robert Broos; being part of 190 acres granted to said Matlock 3 Oct1734; with all houses, etc, Wit: Fergus Ree, Thomas Robinson, Charles Lewis, Arthur Hopkins. Signed: William Matlock, Catherine (+) Matlock. Recorded 18 July 1738. Catherine, wife of Matlock, relinquished her right of dower.
(3)Goochland Co, VA Deeds, pg 38 22 Jan 1734 Martin King of St. James Parish, Goochland Co, to William Medlock of same, for 10 lbs, 200 acres on north side of North Fork of James River, part of a patent dated 26 June 1731. Wit: Robt. Payne, Jno. Webb, James Daniel. Signed: Martin (+) King. Recorded 22 Jan 1734. Mary, wife of Martin, relinquished her right of dower.
"Cavaliers & Pioneers" by Hudgins
(1)Goochland Co, VA; William Matlock, 190 acs NL on N side of James River W side of the Little Byrd, adj Joseph Bellenger, Arthur Hopkins & Robert Horsely; 3 Oct 1734, pg 348, 1 pd pg 70..
(2)Goochland Co, VA; William Matlock, 400 acs on the N side of the Fluvanna River, down the S side of Hardware Riv, adj Tindall, William Chamberlayne and Hugh Morris; 25 Nov 1743, pg 658, 2 pds.
(3)Goochland Co, VA; William Matlock, 400 acs among branches of the Byrd Creek, adj John Cole dec'd & Thomas Massie dec'd, 1 Mar 1743/44, pg 22, 2 pd.
(4)Goochland Co, Deeds 1741-1745 pg 456, 20 Nov 1744. From William Matlock of Goochland to Richard Brown of Goochland for 14 pd a tract of land in Goochland Co on N side of James River on branch of Byrd Cr bounded by H Nash, A Hopkins, Tho Massie, about 200 acres. Signed William Matlock, Catharine (T her mark) Matlock. Wit: T Sanders, J Graves, J Fortune. Recorded 20 Nov 1744. Catharine, the wife of William relinquished her right of dower to the conveyed lands.
(5)Deeds 1741-1745" pg 458 or 58, 20 Nov 1744. From William Matlock of Goochland to Henry Nash.. 20 Nov 1744. From William of Goochland to Henry Nash. William Matlock Grantor and William Witt (d1754) Grantee 200 acres on north side of fluvanna River, and on both sides of Ballenger Creek....
(6)p101-102 dat 9 June 1752 Robert Dinwiddie to John Cox [to William Mattocks/Matlock] con 40 Shill. re 395a Albemarle Co. on the Brs. Of Rockfish Cr. the South Branches of Hardware River at James Sheperd's Corner at John Douglas's lower white Oak thence on.
(7) p733-734 dat 10 Sep1755 frm Robert Dinwiddie to John Douglas con 25 Shill. re 400a Albemarle Co. on both Sides of Rock Fish Cr. at a white Oak on the N side of Rock fish Creek at William Matlocks corne.
(8) Deed book 2 P. 224 100 Apr. 1760 Matt Tucker to Jer Wade for 35 lbs. 378A Hardway Branches adj Grantor WM MATLOCK, Jas Sheppard, Court house Rd. P. 339 13 Nove 1760 Adj. WM MATLOCK... (12)Bedford Co, VA, Deed Bk 2, pg 25-26. Indenture 22 June 1762 between William Matlock to James Walker, for the sum of 40 pds & current money of VA for 168 acres being in Bedford Co, on both sides Wades Branch (a West Branch of Stone Wall Creek). Adj to Moses Williams line. Includes Houses, Orchards, gardens, fences, woods and water courses. Sig: William Matlock (seal) Wit: Robert Walker, Patrick Hannes, Clement Scott. Elizabeth his wife relinquished her right of Dower. (Salt Lake City film #1940776).
BEDFORD COUNTY VIRGINIA LAND GRANTS:
[Some deeds from Mike Smeltzer - Thanks Mike]
Virginia Land Patents and Grants #35 1762-1764 Vol 1 and 2 1761 - Borders in Masse Williams land - Wm Matlock 168 Acres
George the third sum of Twenty Shillings of good and lawful Money for our Use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia Do Give Grant and Confirm unto William Matlock One Certain Tract or Parcel of Land Containing One hundred and sixty eight Acre lying and being in the County of Bedford on both sides of Waden Branch (a West branch of stonewall Creek) ..Witness our Trusty and Welbeloved Francis Fauquier Esquire our Lieutenant Governmer and a Commander in Chief of our said Colony
and Dominion at Williamsbourgh Under the Seal of our said Colony the fourteenth Day of February One thousand seven hundred and sixty one. In the first year of our Reign Exam
Fran: Faquier
1763 Willm Matlock 155 Acres Form Page 1
George the Third ..Sum of Twenty Shillings of good and Lawful Money for our Use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We haveGiven Granted and confirmed and by these presents for us our Heirs and Successors Do Give Grant and Confirm Unto William Matlock one Certain Tract or Parcel of Land Containing one hundred and fifty- five Acres Lying and being in the County of Bedford on both sides of Stone Wall Creek . Witness our Trusty and Welbeloved Francis Fauquier Esq. our Lieut. Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh Under the Seal of our said Colony the seventh Day of July one thousand seven hundred and Sixty three, In the Third year of
our Reign Fran. Fauquier
1764 - Boarders on Kitchen, Stephen Channaull and Stovalls land Wm Matlock
232 Acres Form Page 1
George the Third .Sum of Twenty five Shillings of Good and Lawful Money for our Use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have Given Granted and Confirmed and by these presents for us our Heirs & Successors Do Give Grant and Confirmunto William Matlock one certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing two hundres and thrity two Acres lying and being in the County of Bedford Witness our Trusty and welbeloved Francis Fauquier Esq. our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the seal of our said Colony the twenty seventh
day of June one thousand seven hundred and sixty four In the fourth year of our Reign Exam?
Fran Fauquier
COURT:
(1)Goochland Co. Orders 1735-1737, Order Bk 4, pg 136, 18 Nov 1735. William Matlock ack his deed to Robert Bruce OR. Then Katherine, wife of the said William, relinquishes her right of dower to the land conveyed. OR (ordered to be recorded)..
HALIFAX COUNTY, VA COURT ORDER 1755-1758
(1)Plea bk 2, pg 5. Wilson vs Shurley. The deft did not appear. On the motion of plt's atty ruled that the order of the last court be confirmed and that plt recover against said deft and William Matlock who was returned security for his appearance, the sum of 18 pd 2 shillings and 2 pence. But this judgemnt is to be discharged by the payment of 6 pd 3 shillings 8 pence, with interest from 5 Dec 1750 until 21 Mar 1755. pg 7.
(2)Plea Bk 2, pg 76. Mathew Jordan, Plt vs William Matlock, deft. In Deft. Dismissed, the sheriff having returned the deft no inhabitant of this Colony. 18 June Court 1756 pg 154.
(3)Plea Bk 2, pg 77. Cornelius Rowe, plt vs William Matlock, deft. In Case. The plt not furthur prosecuting, suit dismissed. 18 Jun 1756 Court pg 157.
(4)Plea Bk 2, pg 122. William Matlock, plt vs Cornelius Rowe, deft. In Case. The plt not furthur prosecuting, suit dismissed. 17 Nov 1757 Court, pg 242.
(5)Plea Bk 2,pg 127. James Terry, late Sheriff, plt vs Daniel, Collings, Farris, Prewett and William Matlock, defts. In Debt. Dillard undertakes for deft Farris that in case he is cast in the plea aforesaid, he will pay court costs or render his body to the prison. 18 Nov 1758 Court, pg 250.
(6)Plea Bk 2, pg 133. James Terry late Sheriff of Halifax Co, plt vs Daniel, Cooling, William Matlock, Farris, deft. In Debt. Dillard undertakes for the deft that in case he is cast in the plea aforesaid, he will pay court costs or render his body to the prison. 16 Mar 1758 Court, pg 263.
WILL: have will and inventory in Bedford Co, VA on this site:
http://www.oocities.org/ba0442001/VAWILLS.html
Known children William and Catharine:
... 2 David MATLOCK LINK BELOW
2 Moore MATLOCK Sr. LINK BELOW
2 John MATLOCK was born about 1734 in Halifax County, Virginia. He married Judith WITT on 22 December 1756 in Goochland County, Virginia.
NOTE: (1)In Virginia they were living next to her father on the Dan River and they show on tax list in 1762.
(2)In Douglas Register shown baptizing 2 sons- John and Jessie & 1 daughter Juda.
DEED: Bedford County, VA..Deed Book D, pg 119-120....9 Dec 1768...Pleasant Moreman & Charles Moreman Jr of Bedford Co, to James Barrett of Amelia Co. A3200 curr money; 400 A bounded by the lands of Chas Smith, Wm Hudson, dec'd, Nathl Anderson & Jno Medlock. Pleasnt Moreman, Charles Moreman, Wit: robt Anderson, Christr Johnson, John Venable. 9 Jan 1769 proved by the oaths of the witnesses.
Known children of John and Judith:
3 John MATLOCK
3 Jessie MATLOCK
3 Juda MATLOCK
2 Littleberry MATLOCK LINK BELOW
2 Elizabeth 'Eliza' MATLOCK was born about 1742 in Halifax County, Virginia.
Note: This court abstract from Brenda... Thanks!
COURT: [Goochland Co., Va. Loose Papers (Old transfer, V.S.L. Box 2)]
Matlock vs Ballew Narrd. 1745.
July Judgement
We find for the Plaintiffs one Shilling Robert Hughes foreman Goochland Se William MATLOCK and Catherine his wife & Elizabeth MATLOCK Complain of Thomas Ballew and Jane his Wife for that the said Thomas and Jane on the XXV day of May in the year of our Lord MDCCXLIII on the said Catherine an Asst. made & her did beat wound & sirl entreat &c To the Damage of the Plt. Twenty pounds and thereof they bring Suit &c. Matlock &c vs Mem Thos BALLEW May the 21 day 1743 Thomas Ballew an assault maid by Jeane Ballew the wife assaulted My wife Katherine and Daughter Eliza by blows with a tobacco Stick Thos Ballew not issued 1744. July No ____ not guilty joynd. William MATLOCK March Court 1745. May Court
Known children of William and Elizabeth:
2 Nathaniel MATLOCK was born about 1748.
CENSUS: (1)1787 VA, Bedford Co #206; Nathan Matlock; 00026 (non-tithable) 2 horses or mares, 6 cattle.
(2)1830 KY,Livingston Co, pg 15, Nathaniel Metlock, 00000000001-0000010001
NOTE: I'm not sure where I got this or what it is. But looks like tax information.
1799 VA, Dinwiddie County, Nathan Mattocks, 0001000024
1799 VA, Dinwiddie County, Wilson Mattocks, 1001000012
Maybe son.
...... 3 Wilson MATLOCK
2 Vallentine MATLOCK was born before 1750 in Bedford County, Virginia. He died about 1825 in Wayne County, Kentucky. Vallentine married Mary SHREWSBURY about 1776.
CENSUS: (1)1787 VA, Bedford Co #205; Valentine Matlock; 00067, 6 horses or mares, 7 cattle.
NOTE: (1)This line not proven was shared by another researcher years ago.
(2)Mattox family claim this Valentine and Mary...But will leave it here.
Known children of Valentine and Mary:
3 Nancy Ann MATLOCK
3 Mary Jane MATLOCK
3 William A. MATLOCK
3 Nathaniel MATLOCK
3 Emily MATLOCK
3 Matilda MATLOCK
... 2 William MATLOCK LINK BELOW
Creation June 2003
Updated May 2006
Move to this site August 2005
Moore MATLOCK Sr
John MATLOCK
Littleberry MATLOCK
William MATLOCK Sr
