Married Ruth KEENE. Born 24 aug 1776 Bedford Co. Va. Her parents were Israel KEEN & Hannah. He was buried on King CLIFTON'S place about 3 mile from the mouth of Contrary River in Buchanan Co. Va.
According to traditional material, Brooks Matney was Walter and Polly's oldest child. His
parentage has been proven through tax lists. He was born about 1768 and his estate was
appraised in Tazewell Co., VA in April 1828, indicating he died sometime prior to that.
Brooks Matney first appears on the tax list for Washington Co., VA in 1789. He married
"Jennit" Young on December 23, 1794 in Washington Co., VA. The minister who
performed the ceremony was Nicholas Reagan.The children of Brooks and Janett (Young) Matney are: Walter Matney, Mary Matney
Clark, David Matney, Charles Matney, Jinny Matney Jackson, William Matney, Margaret
Matney Jackson, Elizabeth Matney Ratliff, Jefferson Matney, and Nancy Matney Curlee.