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Brinkley Matlock 1843–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 October 1843

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 3 March 1887

Death Location: Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Nicholas Matlock

Mother: Hettie Bell

Spouse(s): Sarah Wilkins

Children(s): Nicholas Mattock, John Matlock, Polly Medlock, Martha Matlock

The story of Brinkley Matlock began in 1843 in Tennessee. In 1850, Brinkley Matlock resided in District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Brinkley Matlock resided in District 14, Madison, Tennessee, USA. Brinkley Matlock married Sarah A Wilkins, and had children including John H Matlock, Martha Matlock, Nicholas Mattock, Polly A Medlock. Brinkley Matlock passed away in 1887 in Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Brinkley Matlock began in 1843 in Tennessee.
  • In 1850, Brinkley Matlock resided in District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Brinkley Matlock resided in District 14, Madison, Tennessee, USA.
  • Brinkley Matlock married Sarah A Wilkins, and had children including John H Matlock, Martha Matlock, Nicholas Mattock, Polly A Medlock.
  • Brinkley Matlock passed away in 1887 in Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Matlock
1797–
Birth Location: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
NM
Hettie Bell
1807–
Birth Location: Altstadt, Germany
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Wilkins
1847–1913
Birth Location: Tennessee
SW

Children(s)

Nicholas Mattock
1869–1930
Birth Location: Tennessee
NM
John Matlock
1874–1954
Birth Location: Tennessee
JM
Polly Medlock
1872–1950
Birth Location: Tennessee
PM
Martha Matlock
1868–1948
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Brinkley Matlock's Ancestors

Self
Brinkley Matlock
1843–1887
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Nicholas Matlock
1797–
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Hettie Bell
1807–
Altstadt, Germany
Grandparents
William (Arner) Matlock
1762–1848
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Mary Simpson
1776–1830
Tennessee, USA
Benjamin Bell
1770–1848
, Warren, North Carolina
Katharina Binkli
1791–
of, Attstadt, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Matlock
1735–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Matlock
1712–1785

Brinkley Matlock's Descendants

1.
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Brinkley Matlock (6 October 1843–3 March 1887) m. Sarah (A) Wilkins (abt 1847–17 May 1913)
  1. 1. Nicholas Mattock 1869–1930
  2. 2. John (H) Matlock 1874–1954
  3. 3. Polly (A.) Medlock 1872–1950 m. Noah (Jasper) Downs 1860–1933
    1. 1. Cora Downs 1893–1959
    2. 2. Minnie Downs 1888–1953
    3. 3. Ethel Downs 1890–1961
  4. 4. Martha Matlock 1868–1948 m. Uncle (Dick) Williams 1858–1934 m. Francis (A) Graham 1871–
    1. 1. Ethel (Grace) Williams 1893–1961 m. William (Rob) Fennell 1893–1917 m. David (Richard) Barnett 1877–1929
      1. 1. Foy (Fay) Bowen 1913–1977
      2. 2. Harrel (G) Fennell 1916–
    2. 2. Nellie (F) Ford 1889–1971 m. Walter (Lee) Ford 1883–1958
      1. 1. Robert (Paul) Ford 1913–1978 m. Mildred (E.) Sutton 1915–
      2. 2. Francis (Earl) Ford 1915–1988 m. Bette (Jo) Blivin 1925–
        1. 1. Michael (Joe) Ford 1918–
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Ford 1911–1972
      4. 4. Martha (Nell) Ford 1921–1992
      5. 5. Ava (Ruth) Ford 1926–
      6. 6. Dan Ford 1929–1997
      7. 7. Benjamin (Crouse) Ford 1918–1919
      8. 8. Baby Ford 1920–1920
      9. 9. Willie (Mae) Ford 1907–1985 m. Rowe (Brandon) Ainsworth 1909–1993
        1. 1. Betty Ainsworth 1931–2021 m. William (Edgar Boaze) Jr 1933–2015

Brinkley Matlock's Timeline

6 Records

1843
6 October 1843
Birth of Brinkley Matlock in Tennessee
Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 7
Brinkley Matlock resided here in District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Brinkley Matlock resided here in District 14, Madison, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Madison, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 27
Brinkley Matlock resided here in District 3, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Brinkley Matlock resided here in Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
1887
3 March 1887
Age 44
Death of Brinkley Matlock
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 October 1843
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 327D; Enumeration District: 099
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1528; Page: 235A; Family History Library Film: 553027
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Madison, Tennessee; Page: 169; Family History Library Film: 805263
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 873; Page: 119A
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1930; Roll: 4
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1948; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 14, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 14, Carroll, Tennessee; Roll: 873; Page: 119A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Madison, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Madison, Tennessee; Page: 169; Family History Library Film: 805263

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Nonpopulation Census Schedules for Tennessee, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1528; Page: 235A; Family History Library Film: 553027

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Page: 327D; Enumeration District: 099

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 March 1887
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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