Genealogy Record For
Howard Locke - (Virginia Stickel's Brother-in-Law's Father)
(Howard) Joshua Howard Locke (1834-06/26/1890)
  • Spouse: Matilda C Mercer/Messer (Locke) (OCT 1837 - 1928) B:Smithfield, Jefferson Co/Wetzel Co, West Virginia, D:Clarke Co., Virginia, Burial with husband at Green Hill Cemetery)
  • Children:
    1. Daughter: Ida Leach Locke (Broy) (08/27/1858-02/09/1948)
    2. Son: John William Locke (1860-05/20/1902)
    3. Daughter: (Sarah) Sally Howard Locke (Broy) (11/08/1862-06/20/1959)
    4. Son: Charles H Locke (27 APR 1866 - 21 OCT 1930) B:Clarke Co, Virginia, D:Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, Burial: Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville, Virginia, Married Sarah Ellen Moreland on 30 DEC 1890 in Clarke County, Virginia and they had 5 children)
    5. Son: Dallas J Locke (1 JAN 1870 - 9 OCT 1894) D:Summit Point, Jefferson Co., West Virginia - Age 24 (Train Accident))
    6. Daughter: Susan Catherine Locke (Ballenger) (11 OCT 1875 - 11 JUL 1951) B:Clarke Co, Virginia, D:Media Farm, Charles Town, West Virginia, Burial: 14 JUL 1951 Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, West Virginia, Married Allie Wishes Ballenger on 20 MAY 1902 in Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia and they had 6 children)
    7. Daughter: Rosa Berle Locke (Crim) (MAY 1878 - 1929) B&D:Clarke Co, Virginia, Burial: Green Hill Cemetery, Clarke Co, Virginia, Married Samuel Anthony Crim on 27 OCT 1897 in Clarke County, Virginia and they had 9 children)
    8. Son: Edward Lippitt Locke (05/23/1880-11/28/1961)
  • Parents
    1. Father: John B Locke (02/01/1800-1860)
    2. Mother: Ann E Bacon (ABT 1802 - AFT 1860)
  • Siblings
    1. Brother: John William Locke (27 DEC 1829 - 12 FEB 1903)
    2. Sister: Sarah Catherine Locke (Abt. 1830 - ?)
    3. Brother: Franklin Hawkins Locke (06/01/1836 Est.-01/19/1903)
    4. Sister: Lucy A. Locke (1838 - ?)
Howard's Personal Information
Born in Frederick County, Virginia (VA), USA in 1834
Military Service: Civil War - Company: A - Unit: 6 Virginia Cavalry. - Rank - Induction: Private - Rank - Discharge: Private - Allegiance: Confederate
Died in Berryville, Clark Co., Virginia (VA), USA on Thursday, June 26, 1890 (Age 56)
Cemetery: Green Hill Cemetery in Berryville, Clark Co., Virginia (VA), USA
Marriage to:
    Matilda C Mercer/Messer (Locke) (OCT 1837 - 1928) B:Smithfield, Jefferson Co/Wetzel Co, West Virginia, D:Clarke Co., Virginia, Burial with husband at Green Hill Cemetery) on Thursday, April 8, 1858 (Age 24)
     - in Washington Co., Maryland (MD), USA
Comments: Age 27 - 1860 Census - Living in Berryville, Clarke Co., Virginia, Household Members (Name - Age): Howard Lock - 27, Matilda Lock - 21, Ida L Lock - 2

Age 37 - 1870 Census - Living in Mount Pleasant, Frederick Co., Maryland, Household Members (Name - Age): Howard Lock - 36, Matilda Lock - 32, Ida Lock - 11, John Lock - 10, Sallie Lock - 8, Charles Lock - 5, Dall J Lock - 6/12

Age 47 - 1880 Census - Living in Battletown, Clarke Co., Virginia , Household Members (Name - Age): Howard Lock - 45, Matilda Lock - 43, Ida Lock - 21, John W. Lock - 19, Sarah H. Lock - 18, Charles H. Lock - 15, Dal. J. Lock - 10, Catherine Lock - 5, Rose Lock - 3, Edward L. Lock - 1m

Jim Lock's Genealogy Database states the following "He apparently went by his middle name because a lot of his children's obituaries say daughter of Howard Locke. His grand-daughter (who is now deceased) said that Joshua and Matilda were married in the middle of the Harper's Ferry bridge that washed away in the 1930's. Maryland claims the Potomac River so that is why they were married in Maryland. Joshua and Matilda's marriage certificate is #285 at the Washington county court house in Maryland. The certificate reads Joshua H Locke and Matilda Mercer were married April 8, 1858. Also, in the 1850 census for Jefferson County, in the 28th district, enumerated on the 28th day of August 1850, it shows Joshua H Locke, age 17, in the household of his parents John and Ann Locke."

Note: Joshua and Matilda were said to have had 8 children. Most of the records found refer to Howard J Locke instead of Joshua H Locke. Family History Center records a Matilda Mercier (instead of Mercer). Howard can be found in Clarke county, VA in the 1860 census. He is 27 years old, Matilda is 21 and Ida L. is 2.
Source: Susan Pratt - Alexander + Pratt Family Tree and
Sealock Family Records by Joan Hacket and
Find a Grave entry for Joshua Howard "Howard" Locke and
Find a Grave entry for Matilda C Mercer Locke - Spouse
Family Lines: Howard is listed in the following family line report: Locke
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