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PAUL G. MATLOCK - From Centennial History of Arkansas: Chicago, S.J. Clarker Pub. Co. 1922 pp 1006:

One of the foremost attorneys in Fordyce is PAUL G. MATLOCK who is a native of this state, his birth having occurred near Tulip on 30 June 1871. The paternal ancestors carne to America prior to the Revolutionary War, locating in Virginia, and many of them participated in that war and in the War of 1812,

The father, GEORGE D. MATLOCK (I have been told his middle name was Gray. JNA), was a native of Massachusetts (should be Mississippi. JNA) and removed to Arkansas, locating near Tulip in 1847. He was one of the first settlers in this section of the state and throughout his life followed farming, achieving gratifying success in that connection. Upon the outbreak of the Civil War he was elected captain of a Texas company but due to a broken leg caused by a falling tree, he was unable to remain in active service and consequently went into the quartermaster department. His demise occurred near Tulip in June, 1903, when seventy years of age. At Winchester, Tenn., was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Matlock to Miss Sue Simmons, a daughter of George and May Simmons. She is still living, aged 82 years. To this union six children were born, five boys and one girl, Paul G. being the second in order of birth.

PAUL G. MATLOCK received his preliminary education in the public schools of Winchester, Tenn., and later enrolled as a student in Cumberland College at Lebanon, that state. He was graduated from that institution in 1898 with the LLB degree and later in the same year commenced the practice of his chosen profession in Princeton, Dallas Co., Ark. He built up a large general practice there, remaining until 1908. On 1 Dec. 1910 he came to Fordyce. He has since practiced here and has built up an extensive and lucrative patronage, being recognized as one of the representative members of his profession in Fordyce. In 1900 Mr. Matlock was elected to the state senate, serving in the sessions of 1901-1903. From 1908 to 1910 he was prosecuting attorney of the 10th judicial dist., comprising 6 counties.

On the 8th of Feb. 1901 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Matlock to Miss Beulah May Davis, a daughter of John F. and Emily Davis, prominent residents of Murfreesboro. Her ancestors came to this country at an early day and settled in Virginia. They fought gallantly in the Rev. War, some of the family being members of General Washington's bodyguard. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Matlock two children have been born: Emily Sue who is 15 and Charlotte, 10. The family is Methodist. Fraternally he is a Mason, a member of Roberta Lodge. He is always interested in civic affairs. The above is from the family of Wm. and Mary E. of Franklin Co., Tn. and DeSota Co., Miss.

PARIS C., b. 21 Oct. 1841, d. 7 June, 1917. Married Margaret Elizabeth Paul, b. 13 Oct. 1856, d. 15 Aug. 19Z3. Had two sons: James Henry, b. 5 Mar. 1884, d. 1 Feb. 1956, m. (1) Nellie Smith (2) Marjorie Himble and Charles, b. 8 Sept. 1878, d. 6 Mar. 1956, m. Maude Thornton. (Sent by Thomas Matlock, Rushville, Ind.)

PHILIP N., was born in Davidson Co., Tn. Jan. 9, 1844, son of Simpson and Maria (Shumate) Matlock, both of whom were natives of Davidson Co., Tn. Sirrpson was the youngest of ten children born to William and Mary (Simpson) Matlock. William was the son of Nicholas of Caswell Co., N.C. William was a soldier of the Revolution. He came to Davidson Co. in 1789. Dr. Philip N. married Mary J. Jetton and to this union were born six children three of whom were Philip E., and Preson C. and Presley (twins). After serving the South in the Civil War, he began the practice of medicine after graduating from Nashville College. Practiced in Obion Co., Tn.

PISEK MEDLOCK, b. ca 1839 in Tn. Shown in 1870 census of Nacogdoches County, Tx. Wife was Lavicy. Children shown on this census: Joseph b. ca 1858; Saray b. ca 1862; Celia (Smith's wife was Celia Hooper); Jack b. ca 1865; Margarett b. ca 1866 and Rosa b. ca 1868. All birthplaces for children Texas. I do not find this family in 1860 or 1870 in Nacogdoches Co. In 1869 this county a Thon-.as Iv. edlock married in Nacogdoches and in 1873 A.A.Medlock married Frank White in Nacogdoches. I find Thomas Medlock in 1870 living in the same community as my gr. gr. grandfather Lewis J. Matlock leading me to believe these Medlocks were of the West Tn. group and kin to my own line. I find deeds in the courthouse concerning the son of this Thomas Medlock as late as 1900. None of my folks, however, have ever heard of this man.

PLEASANT, b. ca. 1827 Tn. Shown in Hays Co., Tx. 1880 census. Wife Mary, b. ca 1833 Mo. Children shown: Laura b. ca 1863; Alfred b. ca 1875 and Oscar b. 1880. From Mrs. Tell E. Matlock, Jr. of Austin Tx. I have received the following information: "My husband's greatgrandfather was Pleasant M. Matlock and his wife's name was Mary Ann. According to her application for a Confederate Veteran's pension they were married in Barry Co., Mo."(Editor's note: Celia "Elly" Hooper Matlock, wife of Smith - see above paragraph- left Perry Co. Tn. after 1850 and was in Barry Co., Mo. in 1855).

PLEASANT, shown 1850 Perry Co., Tn. as: Pleasant Matlock 21; Milly or Milton 18; Wm. 16; Martha 14. Next door under Wm. Young and wife Mary 35 is listed Celia Matlock 53, b. Tn. Smith had died in 1846. It seems a little strange that Celia would not be listed in the same house as her unmarried children, but..... This is probably the same Pleasant listed in paragraph above.

PLEASANT, listed on the Confederate Roster of Tennessee as being in A Co. Ilth Inf. Pvt. There is also a P.M. listed as a Pvt. B. Co. 24th SS Bn. but also listed in this Bn. are Edward and Luke from Dickson so I think he is one listed below. A Pleasant is listed in the Mo. list of Confederate veterans.

PLEASANT, listed in household of Edward and Sarah in 1860 Humphreys Co. Tn. Married 23 July 1871 same county to Mary Jane Bass.

PLEES, (one person sent this Alex) shown 1880 Newton Co. Mo. b. ca 1844 Tenn. Father and mother both born Tn. - wife Mary. Children shown: Charity b. ca. 1872 (one person sent this Charlie) - I think Charity and named for Charity Choate Matlock; Benjamin b. ca 1875 Tn.; Lulu b. ca 1877 Mo. and Pearl b. 1880 Mo. (one person sent male). If anyone has this particular reading, please send.

PLEAS, son of Frank Matlock and wife Ida. Initials for Pleas were W.P.

Pleas, born Oct. 26, 1896. Grandson of Pleasant in Hays Co., Tx. Cecil, no children, Died 1970 and buried Eureka, California. (Info sent by Mrs. Tell E. Matlock Jr.)

PRESTON, (Another favorite Matlock name). Shown in household of Charles and Mary 1850 census of Lee Co., Va. As 6 years old.

PRESTON MEDLOCK, according to the history of Maries Co. Mo. left Mo. about 1885 and moved to Washington State. It was mentioned that he had 11 children most of whom lived in Western or Northwestern states and 3 sons in Canada. Everything being almost identical with PRESTON HALE MATLOCK I feel sure these are one and the same. Preston Hale, son of James Ransom was born 1832 Washington Co.,Tn. Married 1854 Maries Co., Mo. Kerlista Ann Larrick, died 1890 Colfax, Washington. They had 11 children; John Henry, Thomas Buckingham, Barbara Jane, Jas. Preston, Robert Edwin Lee, Sarah Elizabeth, Manly Ransom, Wm. Alfred, Geo. Albert, Mary Effa and Margaret Kerlista.

 

THE DESCENDANTS OF PRESTON HALE MATLOCK - TN

The foregoing data obtained from History of Maries County, Missouri by King and Iva Matlock Johnson through correspondence. Her father was John Edwin Clausin Matlock who crossed the plains from Missouri in 1870 and was in Washington Territory when the Preston Hale Matlock family arrived. Other sources from Trek Across the Plains, Missouri to Washington Territory, 1874/5, written by Barbara Jane (Matlock) MacRae (dau. of Preston and Kerlista), and from many descendants of Preston and Kerlista, also two Matlock Bibles.

[1] PRESTON HALE MATLOCK b. 7 Dec. 1832 Washington Co. Tn., d. 6 May 1890 Colfax, Washington bd. Steptoe, Washington, md. 1st. 27 July 1854 Maries Co., Mo. Kerlista Ann Larrick b. 20 Sept. 1833 Hickman Co., Ky. d. 15 March, 1882 Colfax Wash. bd. Steptoe, Wash. dau. of Manley and Sarah Elizabeth (Huffman) Larrick. md. 2nd. 2 July 1888 Colfax, Wash. Dora J. Bassett.

Children of Preston and Kerlista Matlock:

[1.1] John Henry Matlock b. 19 Aug. 1855 Mo. d. 12 March 1926 Champion, Alberta Canada md. 1st 4 July 1881 Colfax, Washington Clara Benson. 1 daughter died infancy. md. 2nd. 10 June 1885 Colfax, Wash. Mayse L. Gaines. No issue. md. 3rd. 1 March 1889 Nora E. Matlock (dau. of Jesse Haile Matlock, bro. of Melba Wood's ancestor, John). Had two children Jesse and John Chalmer.

[1.2] Thomas Buckingham Matlock b. 5 Feb. 1857 Rolla, Mo. d. 29 July 1929 Spokane, Wash. md. lst. 24 Feb 1885 Colfax, Wash. Gretta Swegle, b. 9 Nov. 1868 Salem, Oregon, d. 17 May 1910 Pullman, Wash. Three Children: Charles Roy, Alice Belle, Ray Matthias. md. 2nd. Mrs. Emma Clark. No. issue.

[1.3] Barbara Jane Matlock b. 20 Feb. 1859 Maries Co., Mo. d. 20 Sept. 1943 Portland, Oregon md. 22 Feb. 1880 Whitman Co. Wash. Ronald McRae, b. 15 Sept. 1845 Roshire, Scotland, d. 25 March 1915 Freewater, Oregon. Four children: Alexander Hale, James Ronald, twins - Jennie and Jessie.

[1.4] James Preston Matlock b. 26 July 1861 Vienna, Mo. d. 23 Nov. 1931 Debold, Alberta, Can. md. 6 Dec. 1887 Colfax, Wash. Maud Izora Hunton, b. 24 May 1872 Minneapolis, d. ca 1970 Spokane, Washington (dau. of Willington David Hunton of Bangor or Milford, Me. and Anna Prentiss of Maine). Had five children: Clyde Mitchel, Mabel Kerlista, Anna May, Wade Amisy and Albert Morris.

[1.5] Robert Edwin Lee Matlock b, 23 Mar. 1864 Maries Co., Mo. d. 21 Mar, 1936 Post Falls. Ida. md. lst 11 May 1890 Thornton, Wash. Gracie B. Bassett b. 22 Aug. 1871, d. 29 Dec. 1896. Four children: Beulah Gracie, Harold Robert, Cecil Howard and Ewald Dinsmore.

[1.6] Sarah Elizabeth Matlock b. 30 Nov. 1866 Mo d. 21 Jan. 1925 Vulcan, Alberta, Can. md. 23 Dec. 1882 (eloped) Palouse River Co. , Wash. John A. Smith, b. 28 Feb. 1858 Iowa, d. 3 April 1932 (?) Black Diamond, Can. Six children: Alma M., Charles, John Delbert, Georgia Alfred, Harry Hale and Leniol.

[1.7] Manley Ransom Matlock b. 11 Apr. 1869 Mo. d. 12 Apr. 1933 md. Jane Crider, b. 1885, d. 5 Apr. 1965 High River, Can. Seven children: Milson and Ira twins, Golden, Hazel, Harry, Martin and Orrin.

[1.8] George Albert Matlock b. 12 May 1871 Maries Co., Mo. d. 23 Apr. 1941 unmarried (he was twin to William below)

[1.9] William Alfred Matlock b. 12 May 1871 d. 15 Feb. 1964 Wenatchee, Wash. md. 16 Dec. 1894 Colfax, Wash. Ida Bell Walling, b. 19 Dec. 1873 Kamiak, Wash., d. 7 Oct. 1964 Wenatchee, Wash. Two children: Retha and Alfred Reasor Hale. Twin to George above.

[1.10] Mary Effa Matlock b. 23 Nov. 1873 Maries Co., Mo. d. 23 Nov. 1930 San Francisco, Ca. md. lst 3 Jan. 1890 Colfax, Wash. William Coy Montgomery, b. 3 Apr. 1863 Tn., d. 3 Aug. 1931 Spokane, Wash. One child Audrey Hale Montgomery.

[1.11] Margaret Kerlista Matlock b. 7 Oct. 1877 Palouse, Wash. d. 10 June 1941 md. 24 Nov. 1895 Whitman Co., Wash. Federick Rogers. One child: Wanda Rogers.

[2] JOHN EDWIN CLAUSIN MATLOCK (Bro. to Preston Hale Matlock) b. 21 May 1836 Mo. d. 18 May 1921 Polouse Co., Wash. md. 22 Jan. 1863 Vienna, Mo. Mary Ann Davis (was lst cousin to Kerlista Ann Larrick Matlock. Their mothers were sisters). John and Mary Matlock and their first three children left Mo. for Washington Territory in 1870.

Their children:

[2.1] James Ransom b. 8 Apr. 1864 Mo. d. 2 Sept. 1921 Champion Can.
[2.2] Henry Preston b. 12 Feb. 1867 Mo. d. 12 May 1936 Colfax, Wash.
[2.3] John Harrison b. 24 June 1870 Mo. (diptheria) d. 6 Jan. 1882 Colfax, Wash.
[2.4] Mary Ida b. 12 Feb. 1873 Colfax, Wash. (diptheria) d. 4 Jan. 1882
[2.5] Maggie May b. 22 Jan. 1876 " (diptheria) d. 1 Jan. 1882
[2.6] Malven Marvin b. 21 Sept. 1879 "(diptheria) d. 28 Dec. 1881
[2.7] Minnie Catherine b. 31 Mar. 1882 "d. 17 Apr. 1952 Spokane, Wash.
[2.8] Alvin Arven b. 27 Aug. 1884 Colfax, Wash. d. 6 Dec. 1942 Spokane, Wash.
[2.9] Myrtle Iva b. 14 March 1889 Colfax, Wash.

GENERATION TWO

Children of [1.1] John Henry (son of Preston Hale Matlock and Kerlista Anne Larrick MATLOCK) and Nora Elizabeth Matlock (dau. of Jesse Haile Matlock, bro. of Melba Wood's ancestor, John)

[1.1.1] Jessie Matlock b. 7 Mar. 1893 Oaksdale, Wash. d. 10 Mar. 1920 Champion, Can. md. 13 Sept. 1911 Colfax, Wash. Ethel Esther Johnston, b. 2 Aug. 1893 Moscow, Idaho. Two children: Sylvia and John Henry David.

[1.1.2] John Chalmer Matlock b.17 July 1898 St. John, Wash. md. 11 May,1918 Carmanquay, Alberta: Can. Laura Mae Labbec, b. 26 May, 1898 Ft. Kent, Me. Five children: Stanley Carade, Mildred, Jess Henry, Joseph Chalmer and Ione Elizabeth.

Children of [1.2] Thomas Buckingham and Greta Swegle Matlock

[1.2.1] Charles Roy Matlock b. 22 Apr. 1886 Whitman Co., Wash. d. 17 May, 1910 Pullman,Wash.

[1.2.2] Alice Belle Matlock b. 25 Mar. 1889 Whitman Co., Wash. d. 10 July 1957 Lewiston, Idaho md. 25 Oct. 1910 Pullman, Wash. George Phelda Barkhuff. Three children: Margaret Louise, Floyd Houston, Marian Elizabeth.

[1.2.3] Ray Matthias Matlock b. 21 Nov. 1891 Steptoe, Wash. d. 2 May 1957, Portland, Ore. md. , 23 June 1914 Sandpoint, Ida. Ruby Ella Budd, b. 19 Aug. 1894 Wheeler, Wis., d. 23 July 1971 Coupeville, Wash. Two children: William Budd Matlock, b. 19 May 1916 and Leon Thomas Matlock, b. 19 March 1919.

Children of [1.3] Barbara Jane Matlock and Ronald McRae

[1.3.1] Alexander Hale McRae b. 18 Nov. 1880 Whitman Co. Wn. d. 4 Jan. 1882 Whiman Co. Wn.

1.3.2] Jarnes Ronald McRae b. 24 Feb. 1865 Whitman Co. Wn. d. 16 June 1958 Portland, Ore. md. 26 Oct. 1911 Portland, Ore. Bessie Barner, b. 3 Oct. 1885 San Joaquin, Ca. d. 26 Dec. 1956 Oregon City, Ore. No issue.

[1.3.3] Jennie McRae b. 26 July 1890 Whitman Co. Wash. d. 12 Aug. 1944 Portland, Ore. md. 30 Nov. 1915 Portland, Ore. Clarence B. Brooke, b. 19 Feb. 1894 Portland, Ore. Deceased. One child: McRae Boone Brooke b. 22 Sept. 1918 Seattle, Wash.

[1.3.4] Jessie McRae b. 26 July 1890 Whitman Co.Wash. md. 12 Apr. 1923 Portland, Ore. Edward Trout Melvin, No issue.

Children of [1.4] James Preston and Maud Izora Hunton Matlock

[1.4.1] Clyde Mitchel  b. 18 Mar. 1889 Colfax, Wash. d. 17 Jan. 1959 Debolt, Canada md. 17 March 1916 Champion Alberta Canada Eva Colwell, b. 18 Aug 1893, deceased. Three children: Preston, Izora and Mabel. Note: Eva's sister, Myrtle Colwell md. Frank Matlock, brother of Nora Eliz. (Matlock) Matlock.

[1.4.2] Mabel Kerlista Matlock b. 31 Mar. 1890 Wicona, Wis. md. Sept. 1907 Arthur Ebbert, b. 4 Sept. 1887, d. 1 Sept. 1964 Canada. Two children: Harold Chester Ebbert and Gordon James Ebbert.

[1.4.3] Wade Amisy  Matlock b. 29 Mar. 1895 Ritzville, Wash. nid. 16 Nov. 1926 Lethbridge, Alberta Can. Elizabeth Ann Smith, b. 11 May 1904 White Prairie Ontario. Nine children: James Hunton, Rosalie May, Lola Maud, Arthur Wade, Doris Gail, George Thomas Lincoln, Robert Wheeler, Leo Dwight and Claudie Thalis.

[1.4.4] Albert Morris  Matlock b. 7 Apr. 1897 Colfax, Wash, d. 10 Mar. 1957 Wana, Alberta, Canada. md. 20 Dec. 1919 Champion Alberta Can. Laura Belle Crider, b. 27 July 1897 St. John, Wash. Four children: Barbara Maxine, Donald Morris, Dean Angus, Eula Pauline and Harold Carson.

Children of [1.5] Robert Edwin Lee and Gracie B. Bassett Matlock (wife #1)

[1.5.1] Beulah Gracie Matlock b. 13 Oct. 1891 md. Harry Stout. One child: Robert Stout d. 1931 auto accident.

[1.5.2] Harold Robert Matlock b. 31 Mar. 1894 d. Nov. 1963 md., Ada McDougall. Three children: Wilbur, Marie and Gerald.

[1.5.3] Cecil Howard Matlock b. 18 Feb. 1896 d. Nov. 1964 Vulcan, Alberta Can. md. Emma Muhle. Four children: Harris, Lucille, _ and _.

[1.5.4] Ewald Dinsmore Matlock b. 20 Dec. 1897 Colfax, Wash. d. 19 Dec. 1972 Wash. md. 11 Aug. 1920 Edmonton, Alberta Can. Mabel J. Lyons, b. 17 May 1894. Four children: Constance Irene, Wilma Gracie, Philip Somerton and Shirley Mildred.

Children of [1.5] Robert Edwin Lee and Margaret Stout Matlock (2nd wife)

[1.5.5] Robert Golden Matlock b. 25 Mar. 1907 d. 18 May 1965 Auto accident md. Victoria Anderson. One child- Golden Ronald.

[1.5.6] Clifton Hale Matlock md. Edna Morris. One child: Michael Hale.

[1.5.7] Lemoine Matlock had one child, Clifton Lloyd by first marriage. md. 2nd. Francis D. Stout. Two children: Mark Ellery Stout and Laurie Lemoine Stout.

Children of [1.6] Sarah Elizabeth Matlock and John A. Smith

[1.5.1] Alma M. Smith b. 17 Dec. 1883 Washington d. 18 Feb. 1967 Black Diarnond, Can. md. Herman A. Schwenn. No issue.

[1.6.2] Charles Smith b. 7 Oct. 1885 St. John, Wash. deceased - no date. md. Mary Spanke. Four children: Theresia E. Ethel, Thomas F. and Madeline.

[1.6.3] John Delbert Smith b. 28 Feb. 1888 Washington d. 10 Feb. 1922 Calgary, Can. md. Ida Plumb. Two children: Robert Alvey, and Bernice Evelyn.

[1.6.4] Georgia Alfred Smith b. 1896 Washington d. 1965 ? md. Phillip Arnold Hendley. Three children: Frances Alma, Elizabeth Arnold and Harold Philip.

[1.6.5] Harry Hale Smith b. 9 June 1896 Washington md. Gracie Plumb. Four children: Merle Jean, Virgil A., Jack H. and Verna

Children of [1.7] Manley Ransom and Jane Crider Matlock

1. Millson Matlock b. 1893 Oaksdale, Wash, d. Aug. 1967 Black Diamond, Can. md. Hazel Eaton. Five children,

2. Golden Matlock b. 1893 Oaksdale, Wash. d. 1896 Oaksdale, Wash. (diptheria) Note: he and Ira were twins.

3. Ira Matlock b. 1893 Oaksdale d. 1896 (diptheria) Note: he and Golden were twins.

4. Hazel Matlock d. Champion, Can. (flu epidemic) md. Jud Barragar. Two children.

5. Harry Matlock d. 1964. md. Winnie Howerton No. issue.

6. Martin Matlock md. _ Finnel. Three children.

7. Orrin Matlock md. Ivy R. Rhodes. Four children.

Children of [1.9] William Alfred and Ida Bell Walling Matlock

1. Retha Matlock (Mrs. Jack Kremer) still lives in Seattle, Wash. No children. (NOTE: now deceased; data was published originally in the 70's)

2. Alfred Reasor Hale Matlock died 1955. md. Nona May Thomas. Had one child: Cyril Douglass

Child of [1.10] Mary Effa Matlock and William Coy Montgomery

1. Audrey Hale Montgomery md. Rae B. Carter and had two children: Jay Montgomery Carter and Roger Dean Carter.

Child of [1.11] Margaret Kerlista Matlock and Frederick Rogers

1. Wanda Rogers died 1935 Clarkston, Wash. Md. William Hains and had two children: _ Hains and James Hains.

PRESTON, Son James and Mary Ann Langley Matlock was born Ca. 1858 in Tn. He is shown on the 1870 census of Barry Co. Mo. In his father's household and in 1880 with wife Linda and two children: Maud and John. These people are descendants of Jason Matlock, Jr. of Polk County, Tn. A brother to Preston came to Texas along with his father, James. A grandson of James' lives here in the same town with the editor

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