YOCUM
My Great Great Grandfather, Peter YOCUM was born in Hunterdon County (so I was told) New Jersey. My Great Grandfather's death certificate only states that his father, Peter YOCUM was born in New Jersey. I can find no death certificate or grave for him in Ohio where he lived, and raised my Great Grandfather Nathan Yocum.

Here's what I can document: Peter YOCUM was born in 1822 in New Jersey. He married Mary Elanore REDMAN on August 10th, 1843 in Falls Township, Muskingum County, Ohio. In the 1850 Census he was 28 years old, living in Muskingum County, Ohio with his wife Mary who was 23 years old, my Great Grandfather Nathan who was 4 years old, an infant named Lovary YOCUM, a relative named Balis REDMAN, 48 years old (maybe Mary's father), and another relativean 8 year old named Joseph REDMAN (maybe Mary's brother ?) Peter YOCUM was listed as being a potter, born in New Jersey. Mary was listed as being born in New Jersey. Balis was born in Virginia, and Joseph was born in Ohio.

If anyone has any information regarding Peter YOCUM, Mary Elanore (REDMAN) YOCUM, Lovary YOCUM, or Balis REDMAN, please contact me.

Contact: Rhonda YOCOM Gryspos
(Date posted: 1 February 1998)