John Louis Matney - IL >TX 1870-1890
John Louis MATNEY married MAry A MONTROY Kelley, a widow with 3 known sons sometime after the Civil War- they came to Kaufman Co TX circa 1870 & had 2 daughters, Estelle F (who married Thomas H WINGO) & Johnie Louise (who married George Herriman GRAHAM).John & Mary owned a restaurant called "Matney's" on the Kaufman Square for many years.
On Census records John listed his birthplace as IL & TN. He served in the Union Army 12th IL during Civil War -*ANY* info on this man is appreciated- Thank you.