CALDWELL COUNTY   Kentucky:  A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, Kniffin 2nd ed., 1885 Caldwell Co.   J. M. HOWARD was born January 2, 1834, and is the second of eight children born to Franklin and Martha E. Howard.  His grandparents were very early settlers of this region, and lived to a very old age.  Mr. Howard was reared a farmer and has been successful through life. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. He is a present chairman of the board of trustees in his school district.  Mr. Howard enlisted in the Third Kentucky Regiment, Confederate States Army, in July, 1861, and served until March, 1864.  Among some of the battles in which he took part, were Shiloh, where he was wounded in the left arm, and Corinth.  He was married December 22, 1857, to Louisa J. Matlock, daughter of Rev. Thomas W. Matlock, one of the prominent ministers of this section.  She was born April 13, 1842.  This union has been blessed with seven children: Alexis B., Maxius O., Fannie B., Maud E., Hubert G., Mabel V. and Chester M., all of whom are living.   GARRARD COUNTY   Matlock Family Papers 08 Oct 2003 p. 1 Matlock Family Papers, 1936-1946 (.44 cubic feet) Processed by Luiz E. Simonetti , May 2003 Restrictions None.   Biographical Sketch Julian Matlock was born in Lancaster, KY on August 8, 1926. His mother was Virgie Matlock. He joined the US Army on 8 Nov 1944 and was inducted into military service at Camp Atterbury, IN. From there he was sent to California where he joined the 19th Infantry. He fought in the Pacific, first in Mindoro, Philippines, and later in the invasion of the island of Mindanao. In one of the major battles of the Pacific, the 19th Infantry under the 8th Army captured Davao (on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines) on 2 May 1944. On 8 Oct 1945, the 19th Infantry was sent to Japan as part of the 6th Army. In Japan they were sent to Kochi, and after that to the Island of Shikoku. Sgt. Matlock describe in his letters a lot of patrolling in this area. After almost a year in Japan Sgt. Matlock finally came back to the United States. Sgt Matlock died in a fire at the Sheffield Manor hotel in Chicago, IL. The incident became national news.   Scope and Content Note Most of the collection consists of letters sent by Sgt. Julian Matlock to his mother, Miss Virgie Matlock. The letters were sent during WWII. The collection also contains letters sent by friends to Sgt. Matlock. Letters from Ivan Matlock can be found in this collection, he was Sgt. Matlock’s uncle. He also fought in WWII, but in Europe. In folder 14, an original service diary can be found, but it is not filled. In folder 15, oversize, a Japanese flag and two handkerchiefs with newspaper first pages stamped on it can be found.   Donor Information Donated by Jim Rodgers (2001-003). Matlock Family Papers 08 Oct 2003 p. 2   Folder List f.01   Oct 1944-Feb 1945 Correspondence from Julian (June) Matlock to his mother, Miss Virgie Matlock of Lancaster, KY. The letters were sent from Camp Atterbury, IN (near Columbus, IN) and Camp Roberts, CA (near Bradley, CA). In his letters, Matlock states that he wanted to go to the Navy but was drafted into the Army. He shares his first impressions of the Army, which are not very flattering, and talks about the routines of daily life in the Army including the usual complaints about the food, the clothing and the training. He also talks about matters at home like the purchase of an automobile and tobacco farming. This folder contains a color postcard with patriotic red, white & blue V for Victory and USA with stars {Tichnor Bros., Inc. © 1941] mentioning that he was “leaving to where I don’t know”, a photograph of a small boy that appears to have been cut from a larger photograph and an address label for sending home his civilian clothes. (21 letters with 19 envelopes, 1 photograph and 1 post card)   f.02 Mar - Sep 1945 Correspondence from Sgt. Matlock to his mother, Miss Virgie Matlock of Lancaster, KY. The letters were sent from Mindanao, Province of Davao, Philippines, Ft. Ord, CA and Camp Roberts, CA. The letters have some descriptions of the locals and the islands, and he talks about the German surrender in Europe, the possibility of the Russians entering the war against Japan and the fact that he mostly has nothing to do and is not in any danger. (24 letters, 21 envelopes and 1 address change card)   f.03 Nov 1945 -Feb 1946 Correspondence from Sgt. Julian Matlock to his mother, Miss Virgie Matlock of Lancaster, KY. The letters were sent from Japan during the Allied occupation, and they talk about common life in the American bases, and family matters.Include two certificates of souvenir mailing to the U.S.(13 letters with 10 envelopes)   f.04 Jan - Apr 1946 Correspondence from Sgt. Julian Matlock to his mother, Miss Virgie Matlock of Lancaster, KY. The letters were sent from Japan during the Allied occupation, and they talk about common life in the American bases, and family matters. (20 letters with 17 envelopes, and 2 authorizations to mail objects)   f.05 May - Sep 1946 Correspondence from Sgt. Julian Matlock to his mother, Miss Virgie Matlock of Lancaster, KY. The letters were sent from Japan during the Allied occupation, and they talk about common life in the American bases, and family matters. (22 letters with 20 envelopes)   Matlock Family Papers 08 Oct 2003 p. 3 f.06 Dec 1946-Feb 1947 Letters and photographs from friends of Sgt. Matlock to his mother, Miss Virgie Matlock of Lancaster, KY. They are Joseph Miano, Russell Johnson, and Ben Peck. The photographs were taken during the occupation of Japan. The letters were sent after his death. (5 letters and 4 envelopes, 3 photographs)   f.07 Jun 1946-Nov 1944 Letters from Claribel and Cheek, Burdetta Cosby, Arlene Van Winkle, and Esther N. Bruner, from Nicholasville, KY to Sgt. Matlock. (15 letters and 14 envelopes)   f.08 Dec 1944 Greeting Cards sent to Sgt. Matlock from his mother, Miss Virgie Matlock and Arlene Van Winkle. (5 greeting cards and 3 envelopes)   f.09 Dec 1944 Unidentified letters sent by Susie from Circleville, Kansas. Another letter to Bobbei by Joan from Kanko Unzen, Japan; and a poetic letter. (4 letters)   f.10 Dec- Sep 1944 Letters from Virginia Matlock to Ivan Matlock, her husband. One greeting card from Virgie Matlock to her brother Ivan Matlock. Letter sent by Jewel, Ed., and Bonnie to Ivan Matlock. (3 letters, 3 envelopes, and 1 greeting card)   f.11 1945-1946 10 empty envelopes and 5 sympathy cards for the funeral of Sgt. Matlock. The folder also contains one receipt and one greeting card. (5 sympathy cards, 1 greeting card, 12 envelopes and 1 receipt)   f.12 n.d. The folder contain one newspaper article on the death of Sgt. Matlock, one grade report from 1936, a list of names in the 19th Infantry (1st Platoon), and 2 brochures describing the 19th Infantry Regiment.   f.13 n.d. Photographs of Ivan Matlock, Julian Matlock, Ab Matlock, Virgie Matlock , and photographs of friends taken in Japan. (22 photographs)   f.14 Nov 1944 My Service Diary, the diary is not filled. Diary given to soldiers during WWII   f.15 1945-1946 2 commemorative silk handkerchief, both of them are first-page of newspapers   Matlock Family Papers 08 Oct 2003 p. 4 from the period, the main headlines in both of them are “Unconditional surrender by Japs completed at 20-minute ceremony,” a Japanese flag from the same period. Filed oversize. (MD/07/03)   WARREN COUNTY   Warren Co KY Families Pg 159   M J Matlock was born April 26 1837 Warren Co KY. The earliest spelling of the name (Matlock) in England was Matlac, followed by Matloc, Matlok, and Matlock. William Matlock arrived in West New Jersey of the Matlock Family.   The early Matlock families were Quakers. There was a large migration of Quakers from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, to the Carolinas and Virginia. Because of Slave issues, many migrated from the south to the Midwest.   M J Matlock and Sallie Isbell were married May 21 1866 Warren Co KY. Sallie was the daughter of James R and Nellie Whitten Isbell. At the time of marriage M J Matlock owned a store in Auburn, KY. While living there a son was born, Fred Vernon (1867-1922).   At the request of his sister-in-law (Molly Isabel Cox) He moved his family to Salem, Livingston Co KY. This move was made to be near Molly after the death of her husband. Here a son, Jesse Ewing (1871-1873) and a daughter Nellie (1877-1968) were born. M J Matlock resided here until his death (1881) He was survived by his wife and two children, Fred Vernon and Nellie Matlock.   His son became a well known Physician in Salem and Livingston Co. At the death of widow Alma Larue Matlock their estate was left towards the building of a church, now known as Matlock Memorial Christian Church in Salem. Nellie Matlock married J B Croft and went to live in the adjoining county of Crittenden.   While a resident in Salem, M J Matlock was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and Woodman of the World. He was one of the founders of the Christian Church in Salem and served as a clerk of the congregation. He died at the age of forty-four.   The widow of M J Matlock married T W Lowery of Salem. Ollie Thomas and James Herman were sons of this marriage.   Submitted by Robert Croft, daughter of Nellie Matlock Croft and granddaughter of M J and Sallie Isabel Matlock.   History of Kentucky Vol 4 (1922) Pg 375   F V MATLOCK  M D Among the men prominently identified with the medical profession of Livingston County, as well as with the commercial and social life of Salem, who by character and achievement have attainted to notable distinction, the record of Dr.  F V Matlock commands more than passing attention. He commenced his career as a [physician at Salem, in 1907, and such has been his force of character, and natural qualifications, that he has firmly established himself in the confidence of its people, and the grateful affection of his patients.   Doctor Matlock was born at Woodburn, Warren County Kentucky, February 19, 1867, a son of J M Matlock, and a member of one of the old Colonial families of Virginia. J M Matlock was born in 1831, and died in Livingston County Kentucky, in February 1881, to which he had moved in 1869. Prior to the he had been a merchant in Warren County, where he had been reared and married, but after coming to Livingston County he devoted himself to farming in the vicinity of Salem. He was accidentally killed by a falling tree. In politics he was a democrat. Early joining the Christian Church, he continued an active supporter of the local congregation until his death. He never neglected to attend religious services, and carried His faith into every day transactions, living an upright and truly Christian life. He was also a zealous Mason and belonged to Salem Lodge No 81, A F & A M of which he was past master. J M Matlock was married to Miss Sallie Isbell, who was born in Kentucky in 1845. She survives him and lives in Salem. Their Children were as follows: Doctor Matlock, who was the eldest; Jesse who died at age five. Nellie who married J B Croft, lives at Tolum, Crittenden County, Kentucky where her husband is engaged in farming. After the Death of Mr Matlock his widow was married to Thomas W Lowery born in Kentucky in 1837, who is still living although eighty-one years of age. He is a retired farmer of Salem. Mr and Mrs Lowery became the parents of two children: Ollie Lowery, who married Miss Effie Parker is a physician and surgeon of Marion Kentucky; and Herman Lowery, who is a druggist of Toul, Kentucky.   Doctor Matlock attended the rural schools of Livingston County until he was twenty years of age, and then for the next five years he was engaged in farming in Livingston County. In 1892 he went into a mercantile business and conducted it until 1899, and for the subsequent two years followed the carpenter trade, and also followed farming. In the meanwhile he decided to enter a professional life, and in 1903 matriculated at the University of Louisville, and for two years was a student of its medical department, following which he entered the Hospital College of Medicine at Louisville, Kentucky, and was graduated therefrom in July, 1907, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. In that same year he established himself in the practice of his profession at Salem, and since then has built up a very large and valuable connection. His offices are located in his own building on Main Street. In 1912 Doctor Matlock opened a drug store which he has since conducted, it being on one of the best in the county. He owns his residence, one of the finest at Salem, and located on Church Street. In addition to his other interests, Doctor Matlock owns a garage on Main Street, which he conducts as a public one, and which has a large patronage. He is a democrat. In religious faith he is a follower of Alexander Campbell, and belongs to the Christian Church. A Mason he belongs to Salem Lodge, No 81 A F & A M. During the late war Doctor Matlock took an active part in local activities. He offered his service to the Government, but was refused on account of disability, but made himself very useful at home, and worked hard for the success of the drives on behalf of the Red Cross, Liberty Loans and other organizations.   In 1894 Doctor Matlock was married at Paducah, Kentucky to Miss Alma LaRue, a daughter of Dr Marion and Elizabeth (Kidd) LaRue. Doctor LaRue was a physician and surgeon, and pioneer practitioner at Salem, but is now deceased. His widow survives him, although now eight-two years of age, and lives with  ? At Hopkinsville Kentucky. Mrs Matlock devoted practically all of her time to war work during the period when this country was at war, and assisting in raising funds for the Red Cross and other organizations, as well as securing subscriptions Liberty Loans. For three years prior to her marriage Mrs Matlock was engaged in teaching school in Livingston County. Doctor and Mrs Matlock had one daughter who died when eleven months old. A man of the highest integrity, Doctor Matlock has long been engaged in bringing the light into dark place and spreading the gospel of progress, and is most justly numbered among the leaders.     Graphics and page designed by Leona1999 January, 2005 Copyright © The main image is a courtesy of http://dirk.holoweb.net/~liam/pictures/oldbooks/pictures-of-old-books/ Updated May 2008