A history of the Yoakum, Yocom, Yocum, Families. H. C. Smith, M

Mary Yocum

30 Apr 1908: born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-7 p15).

30 Mar 1940: married Frances Gibbons.

Possibly Jesse B. or Jesse Gordon.

18 Apr 1913: born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-13 p11).

3 Jan 1931: married Hugh Wallace.
Catherine Yocum (daughter of Jesse Budd and Lora A. (Garrigus) Yocum)

22 Jan 1915: born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-13 p17).

21 Aug 1937: married Elmer West.
Marion G. Yocum (son of Jesse Budd and Lora A. (Garrigus) Yocum)

9 Feb 1917: born Clay County, Indiana.

2 July 1938: married Ruth Annis (Martin) Darby (1917-1975; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana).

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ca 1816: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

16 Mar 1855: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, John McCullough or John Write.

before 1884: died.

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Isom David Yocum (son of William and Sarah (Stewart) Yocum)

1/30 May 1818: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

1832: came to Clay County, Indiana, year of the Black Hawk War.

3 Jan 1835: U.S. to Isom David Yocum, Clay County, Indiana, SE¼ NW¼ S9 T12N R7W.

12 Jan 1837: U.S. to Isom David Yocum, Clay County, Indiana, NW¼ SE¼ S34 T13N R7W. Certificate #17527 $50 40A, Clay County, Indiana, Bk E p231. Possibly R6W.

15 Nov 1839: Isom and William Yocum witnessed a deed from Susannah Willoughby of Vigo County, Indiana, to Berryman James Jones. Clay County, Indiana, Bk D p522.

7 Jan 1840: Isom and Jesse B. Yocum witnessed a deed from Daniel and Elizabeth Wools to James Lesenter, all of Clay County, Indiana. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p460.

May 1841: married Clay County, Indiana, Mary Jane Wilson (15 Oct 1821 Indiana-24 Jan 1894 Clay County, Indiana, age 73 years; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana) daughter of Francis and Margaret (Downing) Wilson. Mary's sister, Sarah, married Daniels Webster Yocum.

1841: daughter Sarah E. born.

1 July 1842: deed from Isom D. Yocom to Thomas Harvey School ?Committee $83 5 years NW¼ SW¼ S34 T13N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Bk E p300.

14 Jan 1843: son John W. born Clay County, Indiana; died 27 July 1865; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

18 Dec 1843: deed from Isom D. and Mary Yocom to William B. Townsend $250 40A SE¼ NW¼ S9 T12N R7W. Witnesses: John S. Yocom and Malinda Wilson. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk F p2.

18 Feb 1845: daughter Malinda Susan born.

9 July 1847: Isom witnessed a deed of Elisha J. Toler to William G__vin. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk G p397.

no date: Isom witnessed a deed of Francis B. Yocom, Jr. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk G p702.

14 Sept 1847: son William Francis born.

1849: son Matthew R. born.

1850: census Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, Indiana; Isom D., age 32, farmer, value of real estate $500, born Kentucky; Mary, age 28, born Indiana; Sarah, age 9, born Indiana; John, age 7, born Indiana; Malinda, age 5, born Indiana; William, age 3, born Indiana; Matthew, age 3/4, born Indiana; Elizabeth Wilson, age 17 (Mary Jane's sister).

1854: daughter Margaret S. born.

15 Dec 1854: deed from State of Indiana to Isom D. Yocum (Board of Comm. of the sinking fund) $240 NE¼ SE¼ and SW¼ SE¼ S34 T13N R7W. All equity was released by John S. Yocom who in Jan 1837 had a loan of $240 from the sinking fund and who did not pay interest 1845, 46, 47, 48, 49. On 8 Dec 1849 was sold at public auction. Clay County, Indiana, Bk N p32.

12 Feb 1855: deed from Isom D. and Mary Yocom to Mary Yocom, wife of Francis B. Yocom, $400 40A off SE¼ S34 T13N R7W being SW 40A of said ¼. Clay County, Indiana, Bk M p483.

23 Oct 1855: William Downing of Clay County, Indiana, and James Downing, of Henry County, Indiana, to Isom D. Yocum of Clay County, Indiana, 14A for $220 SE + SW¼ S34 T13N R7W being part of the farm belonging to heirs of James Downing, deceased. Deed Bk M p195.

2 Jan 1856: deed from Isom D. and Mary Yocom to Joseph B. Robison $400 30A, part of SE¼ S34 T13N R7W on NE side of said quarter (Bowling Green Road to Rockville area). Clay County, Indiana, Bk M p278.

5 Apr 1856: deed from Mark and Mary Billetter to Isom D. Yocum $450 40A W½ NW¼ S35 T13N R7W. Witnesses: Hiram Fortner and Jesse Combs. Clay County, Indiana, Bk N p35.

23 Apr 1856: deed from Isom D. and Mary Yocom to John Combs $750 50A NW¼ SE¼ 40A, also all that part that lies adjacent without the center of the Bowling Green and Rockville State Rd. which is a part of NE¼ SE¼ S34 T13N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Bk M p665.

25 Oct 1856: Jesse and Malinda Downing of Henry County, Indiana, to Isom Yocum of Clay County, Indiana, for $100 the undivided 11th part of 40A SE¼ NE¼ S34 T13N R7W and S part of W½ NE¼ S34 T10N R7W, beginning at an agreed corner between John S. Yocum, John Downing and Francis B. Yocum. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk N p35.

13 Nov 1856: John and Mary Downing of Grant County, Indiana, to Isom Yocum undivided 11th for $110.

14 Nov 1856: Jonathan S. and Nancy Murphy to Isom Yocum of Wabash County, Indiana, $110 1/11. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk N p39.

30 Jan 1856: Thomas J. and Eliza Jane Hadden of Clay County, Indiana, $100 undivided 1/11. Clay County, Indiana, Bk N p39.

Dec 1856: Francis and Elizabeth of Henry County, Indiana, to Isom Yocum of Clay County, Indiana 1/11 part. Deed Bk N p36.

1856: William H. and Polly Wyatt of Madison County, Indiana, to Isom D. Yocum for $170, undivided 11th. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk N p38.

3 Feb 1857: deed from Isom D. and Mary Yocom to Thomas R. Mark $600 40A SW¼ NW¼ S35 T13N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Bk N p433.

1857: son Isom David born.

14 May 1859: Isom D. Yocom J.P. Clay County, Indiana, Bk O p149.

18 Jan 1860: deed from Gilmore Connely and Jesse Connely W½ NE¼ S9 T12N R7W, also part of Williamstown when a tanyard is erected. Also two corner lots on the south side of the Cumberland Road, adjacent the alley by the seminary lots at the west end of town, and four more lots. Clay County, Indiana, Bk P p284.

1860: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; Jesse D., age 42, farmer, value of real estate $3000, value of personal estate $800; Mary, age 38, born Kentucky; Sarah E., age 18, domestic, born Indiana; John W., age 17, farm labor, born Indiana; Malinda S., age 15, domestic, born Indiana; William F., age 12, born Indiana; Mathew, age 10, born Indiana; Margaret S., age 6, born Indiana; Isom D., age 3, born Indiana.

7 Oct 1861: daughter Nancy Florence born.

22 Mar 1862: deed from Isom D. Yocum to Mary Yocum, wife of Francis B. Yocum $1100, part of NE¼ S34 T13N R7W. The deed mentions land of John S. Yocum, John Downing estate, J. J. Biggs, for her own use with exception: the 1/11th part of said boundary and also the 9th of 1/11th part belongs to estate of James Downing, Sr., deceased, and owned by his grandchildren. Clay County, Indiana, Bk 2 p545.

10 Nov 1862: deed from Isom D. and Mary Yocum to Samuel W. Weaver $900 40A SW¼ NE¼ S9 T12N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Bk 2 p561.

1863: daughter Emily born.

27 Feb 1866: deed from Isom D. and Mary Yocum to Francis B. Yocum $925 40A SE¼ NE¼ S34 T13N R7W, except 1/11 th part and near 2A now owned by Mary Yocom on the west side of this tract. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk W p137.

1866: daughter Rachel born.

2 Mar 1867: deed from Isom D. and Mary Yocum to Joseph Hostetler $800 40A NE¼ NE¼ S8 T12N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk X p186.

22 Aug 1869: died, age 51 years, 3 months, 22 days; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

Nov 1869: William F. Yocom, administrator of Isom's estate, filed letters. Clay County, Indiana.

Mar 1870: land sale, bond posted $1800, NE 40A S8 T12N R7W.

May 1870: letters approved.

July 1870: case continued.

1870: census Centrepoint, Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; Mary, age 48, value of personal estate $300, born Indiana; William F., age 22, works on farm, born Indiana; Mathew, age 20, works on farm, born Indiana; Margaret, age 16, born Indiana; Isom, age 13, born Indiana; Florence, age 9, born Indiana; Emily, age 7, born Indiana; Rachel, age 4, born Indiana.

Nov 1870: new appraisement filed.

Mar 1871: petition to settle insolvent estate, liens to be paid, land to be transferred, trust continued.

July 1871: proof offered of petition for insolvent sale, trust continued.

Mar 1872: credits Mary Yocom, widow, case completed. Clay County, Indiana.

1880: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; Mary, age 58, keeping boarders, born Indiana, parents born Kentucky; Maggie, age 26, milliner, born Indiana, parents born Kentucky; Isom, age 23, railroad employee, born Indiana; Emma, age 17, born Indiana; Yeida, born Indiana.

Francis was an ordained minister.

A History of Clay County, Indiana, William Travis, vol. 1, Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, 1909, p173-174 has a very interesting account of the Bee Ridge community, which is where the Yocoms and Downings lived.

Isom is a Kentucky surname.

John W. Yocum
Sarah E. Yocum (daughter of Isom David and Mary (Wilson) Yocum)

1841: born Clay County, Indiana.

21 Jan 1862: married Clay County, Indiana, Martin Adams (Bk 2 p46). igi

no date: daughter Emma born.

no date: m/2 George Rice.

Five children.

Emma Yocum
Malinda Susan Yocum (daughter of Isom David and Mary (Wilson) Yocum)

18 Feb 1845: born Clay County, Indiana.

21 Jan 1862: married Clay County, Indiana, Marion Garrigus (7 Dec 1836 Parke County, Indiana-30 Nov 1896) (Bk 2 p47) son of Stephen M. and Mary (Adams) Garrigus and brother to Abigail Garrigus, who married Jesse Combs. He was the grandson of Jeptha Garrigus, Representative from Parke County to Indiana. Marion's father died 11 July 1838, when he was age 32. After his father's death, the family moved to Vigo County and then to Clay County. Marion was a farmer and a township assessor. Marion had in his possession a very old book, an extract from John Wesley's journal, published in 1806. igi

24 Mar 1863: son Stephen M. Garrigus born Clay County, Indiana; died 9 Nov 1871 Clay County, Indiana.

25 Aug 1864: son Isom D. Garrigus born Clay County, Indiana; died 6 Sept 1866 Clay County, Indiana.

19 July 1867: son William M. Garrigus born Clay County, Indiana; married Agnes McDonald; died Apr 1918. Children:

1. Dorothy Garrigus; unmarried.

2. Jean Garrigus; unmarried.

27 May 1869: daughter Mary E. Garrigus born Clay County, Indiana; married Isaac Easter (18 Apr 1866-_______); died Feb 1908. Four children:

9 Aug 1872: son Lawrence Garrigus born Clay County, Indiana; married Ora May West.

28/31 Oct 1875: son Charles “Charley” Garrigus born Clay County, Indiana; died 12 Dec 1875 Clay County, Indiana.

6 Sept 1877: son Zenis Garrigus born Clay County, Indiana; married Effie Crabb. Four children.

15 July 1880: daughter Lora A. Garrigus born Clay County, Indiana; died 13 Nov 1960); married 3 July 1907 to Jesse Budd Yocum (12 Dec 1861 Clay County, Indiana-21 May 1918 Clay County, Indiana). Children (more information listed under Jesse Budd Yocum):

1. Jesse G. Yocum born 30 Apr 1908.

2. Mary Yocum born 5 Mar 1911.

3. Ethel Yocum born 18 Apr 1913.

4. Catherine Yocum born 22 Jan 1915.

5. Marion G. Yocum born 9 Jan 1917.

20 Jan 1884: died, age 38 years, 11 months, 2 days; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

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14 Sept 1847: born Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, Indiana.

1865: began teaching school, at age 18 (he taught for at least 15 years).

1870: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; William, age 23, on farm, born Indiana, lived with mother, Mary Yocum.

1872: began reading law.

1874: admitted to the bar and practiced law at Staunton until 1890.

19 Mar 1874: married Staunton, Clay County, Indiana, to Mary Jane “Jennie” Reeder (19 Mar 1853 Centerpoint, Clay County, Indiana-18 Jan 1917 Brazil, Clay County, Indiana) (Bk 3 p500). William and Jennie were married on her 21st birthday. Her parents were both born in Indiana. In the 1900 census, she was listed as the mother of eight, seven living.

16 Oct 1874: son Clarence Lilbert born.

2 Dec 1875: son Henry “Harry” Crawford born.

1875-1876: served as deputy sheriff in Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana, under J. B. Yocom, his uncle.

18 Dec 1877: son Roswell Dale born.

6 Oct 1879: daughter Maude D. born.

1880: census Stanton, Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; William, age 33, lawyer, born Indiana, parents born Kentucky; Jennie, age 26, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; R. L., age 5, son, born Indiana; Harry C., age 4, born Indiana; Roswell D., age 2, born Indiana; Maud D., age 8/12, born Oct, born Indiana.

30 Apr 1883: daughter Bessie Pearl born.

Apr 1885: son Frederick W. born Indiana, age 15 in 1900 census; died young.

28 Dec 1886: son Eugene F. born.

1890: moved to Brazil, Clay County, Indiana.

1890-1891: served as Deputy County Auditor, under his brother Matthew R. Yocum.

3 Dec 1891: daughter Nellie M. born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-1 p34), age 8 in 1900 census; died young.

13 July 1892: died, age 45, Moweaqua, Illinois, while visiting; buried Clay County, Indiana, age 44 years, 9 months, and 29 days.

Maude D. Yocum; Frederick W. Yocum; Nellie M. Yocum

They possibly had a son named William F., Jr.

William taught in local and Illinois schools for 10 or 12 years. He later practiced law in Staunton, Indiana, where he was principal of its schools and was married there. His wife was an assistant teacher there. “Mr. Yocum was a man of good native ability and liberal acquirements much above the average as an instructor and disciplinarian.” (“History of Clay County, Indiana” by William Travis. He was a member of Staunton lodge, A.F. and A.M., and acted as its master. He was a Democrat.
Clarence Lilbert “Bert” Yocum (son of William Francis and Mary Jane (Reeder) Yocum)

16 Oct 1874: born Staunton, Clay County, Indiana.

1890: began teaching school.

1892: began working for the Baldwin Music Company, which he continued for six years.

1898: worked for the Brazil Steam Laundry.

1900: census Brazil Township, Clay County, Indiana. At age 25, he was living with his widowed mother and listed his occupation as musician.

1901: worked as an agent for the Prudential Insurance Company.

9 Apr 1902: became the local superintendent of the Brazil Prudential office.

16 Sept 1906: married Clay County, Indiana, Catherine Stewart (Kate S. Stewart) (Bk 13 p483) (9 June 1882 near Morgan's Crossing, Clay County, Indiana-_______) daughter of James and Anna (Wimsey) Stewart. Her father was a coalminer and a native of Newburg, Kentucky, and her mother of Brazil, Indiana. Her birth date was given as 10 Oct 1890 in the marriage record.

2 Aug 1907: son William Francis born Clay County, Indiana (Bk CH-3 p23).

28 Feb 1910: daughter Anna May born Clay County, Indiana (Bk CH-4 p39).

ca 1938: died.

William Francis Yocum; Anna May Yocum

Bert was a member of the Brazil Concert Band and was a Democrat. He worked in the insurance business.

2 Dec 1875: born Indiana.

1900: census Brazil Township, Clay County, Indiana. At age 24, he was living with his widowed mother and listed his occupation as musician, unemployed.

17 Dec 1908: died, age 33, Clay County, Indiana.

Harry was married, but childless.
Roswell Dale “Ross” Yocum (son of William Francis and Mary Jane (Reeder) Yocum)

18 Dec 1877: born Clay County, Indiana.

1900: census Brazil Township, Clay County, Indiana. At age 22, he was living with his widowed mother and listed his occupation as salesman, carbinating, reas.

28 June 1903: married Clay County, Indiana, Mabel J. Mulberger (Bk 11 p497), daughter of Abel J. Mulberger (possibly Mulbarger).

1 Apr 1905: twin son Gilbert Gale born Clay County, Indiana (Bk Ch-3 p5); died 2 Apr 1905.

1 Apr 1905: twin son Lilbert Dale born Clay County, Indiana (Bk Ch-3 p5); died 15 Apr 1905.

25 Apr 1907: daughter born Clay County, Indiana (Bk Ch-3 p22).

2 Nov 1911: ?child Landon born; died ca 1927.

9 Sept 1933: died.

Gilbert Gale Yocum; Lilbert Dale Yocum; Landon Yocum

Landon was possibly a child of Ross and Mabel.
Bessie Pearl Yocum (daughter of William Francis and Mary Jane (Reeder) Yocum)

30 Apr 1883: born Clay County, Indiana.

18 Aug 1908: married Clay County, Indiana, Ernest C. House (Bk 15 p22) (17 July 1883-_______).

Bessie is listed as “Bessie O.” on her marriage record.

28 Dec 1886: born Clay County, Indiana.

7 Oct 1913: married Clay County, Indiana, to Ruby Dinkel (12 Aug 1889-________) (Bk 17 p457) daughter of Albert and Emma (Montgomery) Dinkel.

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1849: born Clay County, Indiana.

15 Apr 1874: married Clay County, Indiana, Elizabeth Williams (1851-1920 Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana) (Bk 3 p534). igi

no date: daughter Charlotte Bronte born; died infant 1 July 1880; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

no date: daughter Winifred born; died 8 June 1884; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

23 Feb 1884: child born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-1 p134); died infant.

8 Aug 1887: child born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-1 p140); died infant.

27 Jan 1894: died, Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, age 42 (Clay County, Indiana, Death Bk Ch-7 p33); buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

Matthew was Auditor of Clay County, Indiana.
Margaret “Maggie” Yocum (daughter of Isom David and Mary (Wilson) Yocum)

1854: born Clay County, Indiana.

1880: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana, Maggie, age 26, was a milliner, living with her widowed mother and three younger siblings.

6 Oct 1880: married Clay County, Indiana, George A. Hardin (Bk 5 p189).

no date: daughter Audrey Hardin born; married _______ Lappin.

no date: daughter Beatrice Hardin born; unmarried.

no date: daughter Marie Hardin born; married Clarence Lee. Two children.

27 Jan 1892: died Brazil, Clay County, Indiana.

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Isom David Yocum (son of Isom David and Mary (Wilson) Yocum)

Jan 1857: born Clay County, Indiana.

1880: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana, Isom, age 23, was a railroad employee, living with his widowed mother and three siblings.

1 Feb 1899: married Cora Lee (Poe) Roberts (25 Sept 1868-_______) (Bk 10 p248) widow of Edward Roberts. She m/3 Clay County, Indiana, 24 Sept 1914 to Gotlieb Schaurwecker (9 Nov 1857-_______) (Bk 18 p156). Cora's father was born in Tennessee and her mother was born in Iowa.

16 Apr 1900: daughter Mary Evaleen born.

1900: census Staunton Township, Clay County, Indiana. Cora stated that she was the mother of five, four living.

17 July 1908: son Marvin born; unmarried.

7 Nov 1911: died Staunton, Clay County, Indiana, age 54 years (Bk H-13 p79).

Marvin Yocum

Isom David was a coal miner. Isom is a Kentucky surname.

16 Apr 1900: born Clay County, Indiana.

1 Apr 1917: married Clay County, Indiana, Gustav A. Mohr (15 Feb 1895-_______) (Bk 19 p486).

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7 Oct 1861: born Clay County, Indiana.

20 Oct 1878: married Clay County, Indiana, to William Dayton Webster (17 Oct 1856-13 May 1946) (Bk 4 p478).

no date: son Ora Webster born. One child.

no date: daughter Bertha Webster born; married Ernest Carrico. Three children.

no date: daughter Edith Webster born; married James Erlich.

11 May 1895: died (possibly died 1 Mar 1894).
Emily “Emma” Yocum (daughter of Isom David and Mary (Wilson) Yocum)

1863: born Clay County, Indiana.

29 May 1894: married Clay County, Indiana, or Henderson County, Kentucky, to Mathew W. Yocum (11 Apr 1860-_______) son of David V. and Elizabeth (Wilson) Yocum.
Rachel L. Yocum (daughter of Isom David and Mary (Wilson) Yocum)

1866: born Clay County, Indiana.

17 May 1894: married Clay County, Indiana, George J. Kitzing (Bk 9 p9).

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1816: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

no date: married William Townsend.

28 June 1851: died Clay County, Indiana, age 35 years.

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Jonathan Yocum (son of William and Polly (_______) Yocum)

ca 1780/81: born probably Botetourt County, Virginia.

no date: married Elizabeth _______ (ca 1790 Virginia-_______) (lived with grandson, Jonathan, in the 1850 Clay County, Indiana, census).

ca 1802: son Sam born.

1804: son Joseph born.

1810: Montgomery County, Kentucky, census: with two sons under ten years of age.

1825: daughter Matilda born.

1830: son John born.

no date: probably left for Indiana with his elder brother William and family. They located in Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana.

6 Aug 1831: power of attorney from Job and Henrietta Combs to Jonathan Yocum, all of Montgomery County, Indiana, to execute a warranty deed to John Ivans and James McCullough for 1/5 part of a tract of land formerly owned by Nathan Williams, deceased, on the waters of Green Briar Creek, Montgomery County, Kentucky. Montgomery County, Kentucky, Deed Bk 15 p323.

8 Dec 1836: U.S. to Jonathan Yocum, Clay County, Indiana, NW¼ NW¼ S15 T13N R7W.

5 Sept 1838: U.S. to Jonathan Yocum, Clay County, Indiana, NW¼ NW¼ S26 T13N R7W, Certificate #16939. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk K p335.

7 Sept 1838: Trustee of Church of Christ, Posey Township. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p77.

9 June 1838: witnessed deed with John S. Yocom from Stephen and Ruth Crabb to James Dungan, all of Clay County, Indiana. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p31.

13 Feb 1840: witnessed deed from Elijah and Katherine Wools to George Yocom. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p566.

11 Apr 1840: witnessed deed of John A. and Manervy Hensley to James Hensley. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p750.

1840: census Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana; 1 male age 5-10 (1830-1835), 1 male age 10-15 (1825-1830), 1 male age 15-20 (1820-1825), 1 male age 50-60 (1780-1790); 1 female age 10-15 (1825-1830), 1 female age 40-50 (1790-1800).

9 Oct 1840: deed from Jonathan and Elizabeth Yocom to James Yocom $5 2¼A E¼ of a lot lying in NW corner NE¼ SW¼ S31 T12N R6W. Witnesses: John S. Yocom and Samuel Yocom. Clay County, Indiana, Bk D p613.

12 Mar 1841: deed from Jonathan and Elizabeth Yocom to Henry Yocom $25 15A and 20 poles, S part of SW¼ SW¼ S31 T13N R6W. Witnesses: John S. Yocom and Michael Burk. Clay County, Indiana, Bk E p88.

21 July 1841: trustees appointed to build a school and meeting house on NE corner E½ SE¼ S3 T12N R7W to William Kennedy, Jonathan Yocom, John Trump, John Fortner. Witnesses: John S. Yocom and Sarah J. Yocom. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk E p343.