Married Rachel Catherine Cunningham December 16, 1869 in Knox County, Missouri.
Child: Sarah (Sallie) Trent Matlick.
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Joseph was a Private in the 39th Regiment Infantry Volunteers enlisting August 10, 1864 in Memphis MO mustered in September 9, 1864 in Hannibal MO under Captain Williams and mustered out March 25, 1865.
Record of Service Card
Civil War, 1861-1865
Box 54
Reel s00863
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Killed By A Falling Tree
Frightful Accident Near Granger
J. T. Matlick, an Old Resident Loses Life
A most distressing accident occurred on the farm of J. T. Matlick one half mile south of Granger on Friday morning, resulting in Mr. Matlick's death.
He lived in Granger and on Friday morning started to the timber in company with Fred Fairchild and Wes Foster, two young men living at Granger. Arriving at the timber at about 8 o'clock in the morning the three commenced their work of getting wood. Foster and Fairchild were sawing down an elm tree, while Mr. Matlick was clearing away the hazle brush at the place where they expected the tree would fall. When the boys discovered that the tree was about ready to fall they called out twice for Mr. Matlick to get out of the way. He made reply, "All right let it come." About that time the tree was falling. He ran in one direction a few steps and seeing he was fenced in, turned and ran in the opposite direction. But it was too late. A limb of the large tree caught the unfortunate man, striking him above the ear and crushing his skull. He was knocked insensible, and was removed to his home where he was given medical attention and all assistance possible was rendered.
The poor man never regained consciousness after he was struck. He died at about one o'clock that evening. It was a sad blow to the wife who survives him and in fact to the entire community, where the deceased had lived for many years.
Mr. Matlick was engaged in the mercantile business at Granger and has been closely identified with the business interests of the town.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 11 o'clock at Black Oak Church north of Granger, and the remains buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. Matlick was near sixty years old, but was a well preserved man for his years. When quite a young man he served for a period in the Federal Army. The deceased was a cousin of the new County Judge for the Eastern District. He was well known to Scotland County people and it is deeply deplored on every hand that he had to suffer such a sad fate.
The deceased was born in Adair County, Missouri, November 24, 1846. He was married December 16, 1869 to Miss Rachel Cunningham. He is survived by six sisters and one brother, neither of whom live in this state except one sister who resides near Fairmont. Mrs. W. B. Evans was a member of the Matlick household from the age of four years until her marriage to Mr. Evans. The funeral which was conducted by Rev. D. J. Little was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends.
Memphis Democrat - Memphis, Missouri - January 26, 1905 ed. - P7, C1
Child: Sarah (Sallie) Trent Matlick.
....
Joseph was a Private in the 39th Regiment Infantry Volunteers enlisting August 10, 1864 in Memphis MO mustered in September 9, 1864 in Hannibal MO under Captain Williams and mustered out March 25, 1865.
Record of Service Card
Civil War, 1861-1865
Box 54
Reel s00863
....
Killed By A Falling Tree
Frightful Accident Near Granger
J. T. Matlick, an Old Resident Loses Life
A most distressing accident occurred on the farm of J. T. Matlick one half mile south of Granger on Friday morning, resulting in Mr. Matlick's death.
He lived in Granger and on Friday morning started to the timber in company with Fred Fairchild and Wes Foster, two young men living at Granger. Arriving at the timber at about 8 o'clock in the morning the three commenced their work of getting wood. Foster and Fairchild were sawing down an elm tree, while Mr. Matlick was clearing away the hazle brush at the place where they expected the tree would fall. When the boys discovered that the tree was about ready to fall they called out twice for Mr. Matlick to get out of the way. He made reply, "All right let it come." About that time the tree was falling. He ran in one direction a few steps and seeing he was fenced in, turned and ran in the opposite direction. But it was too late. A limb of the large tree caught the unfortunate man, striking him above the ear and crushing his skull. He was knocked insensible, and was removed to his home where he was given medical attention and all assistance possible was rendered.
The poor man never regained consciousness after he was struck. He died at about one o'clock that evening. It was a sad blow to the wife who survives him and in fact to the entire community, where the deceased had lived for many years.
Mr. Matlick was engaged in the mercantile business at Granger and has been closely identified with the business interests of the town.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 11 o'clock at Black Oak Church north of Granger, and the remains buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. Matlick was near sixty years old, but was a well preserved man for his years. When quite a young man he served for a period in the Federal Army. The deceased was a cousin of the new County Judge for the Eastern District. He was well known to Scotland County people and it is deeply deplored on every hand that he had to suffer such a sad fate.
The deceased was born in Adair County, Missouri, November 24, 1846. He was married December 16, 1869 to Miss Rachel Cunningham. He is survived by six sisters and one brother, neither of whom live in this state except one sister who resides near Fairmont. Mrs. W. B. Evans was a member of the Matlick household from the age of four years until her marriage to Mr. Evans. The funeral which was conducted by Rev. D. J. Little was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends.
Memphis Democrat - Memphis, Missouri - January 26, 1905 ed. - P7, C1
Married Rachel Catherine Cunningham December 16, 1869 in Knox County, Missouri.
Child: Sarah (Sallie) Trent Matlick.
....
Joseph was a Private in the 39th Regiment Infantry Volunteers enlisting August 10, 1864 in Memphis MO mustered in September 9, 1864 in Hannibal MO under Captain Williams and mustered out March 25, 1865.
Record of Service Card
Civil War, 1861-1865
Box 54
Reel s00863
....
Killed By A Falling Tree
Frightful Accident Near Granger
J. T. Matlick, an Old Resident Loses Life
A most distressing accident occurred on the farm of J. T. Matlick one half mile south of Granger on Friday morning, resulting in Mr. Matlick's death.
He lived in Granger and on Friday morning started to the timber in company with Fred Fairchild and Wes Foster, two young men living at Granger. Arriving at the timber at about 8 o'clock in the morning the three commenced their work of getting wood. Foster and Fairchild were sawing down an elm tree, while Mr. Matlick was clearing away the hazle brush at the place where they expected the tree would fall. When the boys discovered that the tree was about ready to fall they called out twice for Mr. Matlick to get out of the way. He made reply, "All right let it come." About that time the tree was falling. He ran in one direction a few steps and seeing he was fenced in, turned and ran in the opposite direction. But it was too late. A limb of the large tree caught the unfortunate man, striking him above the ear and crushing his skull. He was knocked insensible, and was removed to his home where he was given medical attention and all assistance possible was rendered.
The poor man never regained consciousness after he was struck. He died at about one o'clock that evening. It was a sad blow to the wife who survives him and in fact to the entire community, where the deceased had lived for many years.
Mr. Matlick was engaged in the mercantile business at Granger and has been closely identified with the business interests of the town.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 11 o'clock at Black Oak Church north of Granger, and the remains buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. Matlick was near sixty years old, but was a well preserved man for his years. When quite a young man he served for a period in the Federal Army. The deceased was a cousin of the new County Judge for the Eastern District. He was well known to Scotland County people and it is deeply deplored on every hand that he had to suffer such a sad fate.
The deceased was born in Adair County, Missouri, November 24, 1846. He was married December 16, 1869 to Miss Rachel Cunningham. He is survived by six sisters and one brother, neither of whom live in this state except one sister who resides near Fairmont. Mrs. W. B. Evans was a member of the Matlick household from the age of four years until her marriage to Mr. Evans. The funeral which was conducted by Rev. D. J. Little was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends.
Memphis Democrat - Memphis, Missouri - January 26, 1905 ed. - P7, C1
Child: Sarah (Sallie) Trent Matlick.
....
Joseph was a Private in the 39th Regiment Infantry Volunteers enlisting August 10, 1864 in Memphis MO mustered in September 9, 1864 in Hannibal MO under Captain Williams and mustered out March 25, 1865.
Record of Service Card
Civil War, 1861-1865
Box 54
Reel s00863
....
Killed By A Falling Tree
Frightful Accident Near Granger
J. T. Matlick, an Old Resident Loses Life
A most distressing accident occurred on the farm of J. T. Matlick one half mile south of Granger on Friday morning, resulting in Mr. Matlick's death.
He lived in Granger and on Friday morning started to the timber in company with Fred Fairchild and Wes Foster, two young men living at Granger. Arriving at the timber at about 8 o'clock in the morning the three commenced their work of getting wood. Foster and Fairchild were sawing down an elm tree, while Mr. Matlick was clearing away the hazle brush at the place where they expected the tree would fall. When the boys discovered that the tree was about ready to fall they called out twice for Mr. Matlick to get out of the way. He made reply, "All right let it come." About that time the tree was falling. He ran in one direction a few steps and seeing he was fenced in, turned and ran in the opposite direction. But it was too late. A limb of the large tree caught the unfortunate man, striking him above the ear and crushing his skull. He was knocked insensible, and was removed to his home where he was given medical attention and all assistance possible was rendered.
The poor man never regained consciousness after he was struck. He died at about one o'clock that evening. It was a sad blow to the wife who survives him and in fact to the entire community, where the deceased had lived for many years.
Mr. Matlick was engaged in the mercantile business at Granger and has been closely identified with the business interests of the town.
The funeral was held on Sunday at 11 o'clock at Black Oak Church north of Granger, and the remains buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. Matlick was near sixty years old, but was a well preserved man for his years. When quite a young man he served for a period in the Federal Army. The deceased was a cousin of the new County Judge for the Eastern District. He was well known to Scotland County people and it is deeply deplored on every hand that he had to suffer such a sad fate.
The deceased was born in Adair County, Missouri, November 24, 1846. He was married December 16, 1869 to Miss Rachel Cunningham. He is survived by six sisters and one brother, neither of whom live in this state except one sister who resides near Fairmont. Mrs. W. B. Evans was a member of the Matlick household from the age of four years until her marriage to Mr. Evans. The funeral which was conducted by Rev. D. J. Little was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends.
Memphis Democrat - Memphis, Missouri - January 26, 1905 ed. - P7, C1
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