Matthew Locke | |
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| Born | 1730 Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | September 7, 1801 (aged 70–71) Salisbury, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | North Carolina militia |
| Years of service | 1775-1783 |
| Rank | Brigadier General (Pro Tempore) |
| Unit | Rowan County Regiment of the North Carolina militia |
| Commands | Rowan County Regiment, Salisbury District Brigade |
| Battles / wars | |
| Spouse(s) | 1) Mary Brandon, 2) Elizabeth Towers Gostelow |
| Relations | Francis Locke, Sr., Francis Locke, Jr. |
Matthew Locke (1730 – September 7, 1801) was a general during the American Revolutionary War, a wagon driver, and a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1793 and 1799.