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William L. Matlock 1850–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1850

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 3 Jan 1913

Death Location: Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Jr.

Mother: Elizabeth Flowers

Spouse(s): Mary Alexander, Nancy Matlock

Children(s): William Jr, Cornelius Matlock, Oleana Matlock, Nancy Matlock, Elizabeth Matlock, Polly Warren, Cornleus Matlock, Olena Matlock, Nannie Newsom, Nancy Matlock

In 1850, William L. Matlock entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to John Wesley Matlock Jr And Elizabeth B Flowers. In 1850, William L. Matlock resided in Benton, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, William L. Matlock resided in District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA. William L. Matlock married Mary Alexander, Minie Seets, Nancy Matlock, and had children including Cora Matlock, Cornelius N Matlock, Cornleus Matlock, Elizabeth F Matlock, Lana Matlock, Nancy A Matlock, Nancy Ann Matlock, Nannie Ann Newsom, Oleana Matlock, Olena Matlock, Polly Warren, William Lane Matlock Jr. William L. Matlock passed away in 1913 in Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1850, William L. Matlock entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to John Wesley Matlock Jr And Elizabeth B Flowers.
  • In 1850, William L. Matlock resided in Benton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, William L. Matlock resided in District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA.
  • William L. Matlock married Mary Alexander, Minie Seets, Nancy Matlock, and had children including Cora Matlock, Cornelius N Matlock, Cornleus Matlock, Elizabeth F Matlock, Lana Matlock, Nancy A Matlock, Nancy Ann Matlock, Nannie Ann Newsom, Oleana Matlock, Olena Matlock, Polly Warren, William Lane Matlock Jr.
  • William L. Matlock passed away in 1913 in Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Matlock's Ancestors

Self
William Matlock
1850–1913
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Wesley Matlock Jr.
1823–1891
Sugar Tree, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth (B.) Flowers
1827–1895
Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Matlock's Descendants

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William (L.) Matlock (21 Mar 1850–3 Jan 1913) m. Mary Alexander (14 October 1847–18 November 1910) m. Nancy Matlock (abt 1848–)
  1. 1. William (Lane Matlock) Jr 1868–1930 m. Minnia (A.) Matlock 1872–1949
    1. 1. Wiley (Ivory Omar Fay) Matlock 1914–1987 m. Rosalee Matlock 1916–2005
      1. 1. Philemon Matlock 1942–1942
      2. 2. Tommie (Joe) Matlock 1943–1944
      3. 3. Almeta Matlock 1941–1941
    2. 2. Vollie Matlock 1903–1989
    3. 3. Sadie Wilson 1906–1998 m. John (Eunise) Wilson 1892–
    4. 4. Lucy Matlock 1908–2000
    5. 5. Ila Matlock 1911–1992
    6. 6. Jessie Matlock 1893–1978
    7. 7. Charley Matlock 1896–1981
    8. 8. May Matlock 1899–
    9. 9. Paul Matlock 1910–
    10. 10. Fannie (Mae) Dreaden 1899–1988
    11. 11. Frank Matlock 1912–1912
  2. 2. Cornelius (N) Matlock 1871–1925
  3. 3. Oleana Matlock 1872–1958
  4. 4. Nancy (Ann) Matlock 1879–1906
  5. 5. Elizabeth (F) Matlock 1885–
  6. 6. Polly Warren 1882–1900
  7. 7. Cornleus Matlock 1872–
  8. 8. Olena Matlock 1874–1958
  9. 9. Nannie (Ann) Newsom 1879–1906
  10. 10. Nancy (A) Matlock 1880–

William Matlock's Timeline

6 Records

1850
21 Mar 1850
Birth of William L. Matlock in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
William L. Matlock resided here in Benton, Tennessee, USA
Benton, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 30
William L. Matlock resided here in District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 50
William L. Matlock resided here in Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 60
William L. Matlock resided here in Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1913
3 Jan 1913
Age 63
Death of William L. Matlock in Eagle Creek, Benton, Tennessee, United States
Eagle Creek, Benton, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1850
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Page: 415C; Enumeration District: 001
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241557
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1375503
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_870; Page: 279B; Image: 7
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M432_870; Page: 279B; Image: 7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1244; Page: 415C; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241557

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 1, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1375503

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1913
    Event Place: Eagle Creek, Benton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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