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

25 Mar 1859: deed from Daniels W. and Sarah to James M. Price $120 for 1 1/3 A taken off SW¼ S36 T13N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk O p397.

14 May 1859: deed from Samuel W. Weaver to Daniels W. Yocom $105 for 1 1/3 A on south side of the National Road in E½ SW¼ S36 T13N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk O p148.

1860: census Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana. Daniels W., age 22, born Indiana; Sarah J., age 24, housekeeper. Value of real estate $1200, personal estate $470. Marion Garrigus, age 23, born Indiana, farmer.

20 Dec 1860: deed from Daniel and Jane Yocum to George Husher $600 40A NW¼ SW¼ S35 T13N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk P p327.

15 June 1861: daughter Flora Alma born.

23 Sept 1861: deed from F. B. and Mary Yocum to Daniel W. Yocum, Clay County, Indiana, $750 NE¼ S34 T13 R7W.

13 May 1864: daughter Rhoda Elizabeth born.

25 Dec 1865: deed from Daniels W. and Sarah J. Yocum to John Robinson $500 for a part of NE¼ NE¼ S34 T13N R7W, near Bowling Green. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk V p459.

1 May 1867: son Francis Hayward born.

7 Aug 1867: deed from Daniel W. and Sarah J. Yocum to Francis B. Yocum $500 24A, land in S34 T13N R7W in a strip on the north side of ____ ____ a part of which is the NW¼ NE¼ and the other NE¼ NW¼. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk X p437.

30 Mar 1869: deed from Daniel W. and Sara Jane Yocum to Mary Brown $1400 40A SW¼ SW¼ S14 T13 R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk 1 p298.

2 Sept 1869: deed from Benjamin V. and Elizabeth Rector to Daniels W. Yocom $1000 40A NW¼ NE¼ S27 T13N R7W, Samuel M. Stewart, J.P. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk 2 p464.

8 Apr 1870: son Oliver Wilson born; died 7 Aug 1871, age 1 year, 4 months; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

1870: census Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, Indiana; Daniels, age 31, born Indiana, farmer, $1200 real estate, $250 personal property, Sarah, age 34; Flora, age 9; Rhoda, age 6; Frances, age 3; Oliver, age 3/12.

14 Feb 1872: deed from Daniels W. and Sarah J. Yocom to Mary Shattuck $1000 40A NW¼ NE¼ S27 T13N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk 7 p146.

27 June 1872: daughter Mary Leatha born; died 24 Aug 1873, age 1 year, 1 month, 27 days; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

23 July 1874: daughter Corettie Valnet born.

18 Mar 1878: daughter Lulu Elva born.

1880: census Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, Indiana; Daniel Yocum, age 42, farmer, born Indiana, father born Kentucky, mother born Virginia; Sarah J., age 44, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; Rhoda E., age 16, born Indiana; Francis M., age 13, born Indiana; Nettie, age 5, born Indiana; Lula E., age 2, born Indiana.

19 Feb 1891: m/2 Clay County, Indiana, to Sarah Ann McMillan (Sept 1835 Ohio-_______) (Bk 8 p20). In 1900 she was the mother of 9 children, 5 living. Her father and mother were both born in Pennsylvania.

1900: census Clay County, Indiana. Daniels listed the birthplace of his parents as unknown. He was a farmer.

26 June 1902: died Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, Indiana, age 64 years (Bk H-17 p10); buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

Oliver Wilson Yocum; Mary Leatha Yocum
Flora Alma Yocum (daughter of Daniels Webster and Sarah Jane (Wilson) Yocum)

15 June 1861: born Clay County, Indiana.

11 Nov 1880: married Clay County, Indiana, William F. Moss (Bk 5 p206) (possibly William T.). igi

no date: son Claude Moss born.

no date: son Ora Moss born.

no date: daughter Faith Moss born.

no date: son Ray Moss born.

9 Sept 1925: died.

13 May 1864: born Clay County, Indiana.

6 Sept 1884: married Clay County, Indiana, Isaac M. Hansel (Bk C-23 p97) (m/2 Parke County, Indiana, to 16 Apr 1896 Martha Yocum, of another Yocum branch).

no date: son Floyd M. Hansel born.

no date: son Homer Hansel born.

no date: son Clarence Hansel born.

24 Jan 1891: died.
Francis Hayward Yocum (son of Daniels Webster and Sarah Jane (Wilson) Yocum)

5 Jan 1867: born Clay County, Indiana.

13 Dec 1905: married St. Louis, Missouri, to Margaret L. King (or Marguerita Hayward-Wilson King) (_______-4 Feb 1925).

2 Jan 1933: m/2 Cole County, Illinois, to Jessie (Guinup) McKay (14 Jan 1879-_______) daughter of Frank R. and Helen (Mahan) Guinup).

2 June 1952: died.
Corettie Valnet Yocum (daughter of Daniels Webster and Sarah Jane (Wilson) Yocum)

23 July 1874: born Clay County, Indiana.

19 Apr 1891: married Clay County, Indiana, William E. Houk (Bk C-24 p15).

11 Oct 1896: m/2 Clay County, Indiana, Edward Morgan (Bk9 p415).

no date: daughter Elva Morgan born.

no date: son Hubert Morgan born.

no date: daughter Margaret Morgan born.

“Cory” or “Nettie”

18 Mar 1878: born Clay County, Indiana.

Unmarried.

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5 Aug 1842: born Clay County, Indiana.

6 Jan 1880: married Mary A. “Mollie” Blakely (July 1859 North Carolina-_______). Both her parents were born in North Carolina.

7 Jan 1885: daughter Montora born.

29 Sept 1886: son Oscar born (married Parke County, Indiana).

29 Sept 1888: child born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-2 p16).

27 Dec 1890: daughter Maude born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-2 p16).

5 Feb 1893: daughter Minnie born.

11 Mar 1895: daughter Blanche P. born.

17 Apr 1897: son James R. born.

Mar 1900: son Paul born Indiana.

1900: census pp360-366 Brazil Township, Clay County, Indiana, Reuben was a coal miner, his parents were both born in Indiana. He said he was born in Apr 1862. Mary said she was the mother of nine, seven living.

Could there be a missing generation?

Oscar Yocum; Maude Yocum; Paul Yocum

7 Jan 1885: born Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-1 p42).

16 Feb 1902: married Clay County, Indiana, to George Descamp (Bk 11 p231).
Minnie Yocum (daughter of Reuben I. and Mollie (Blakeley) Yocum)

5 Feb 1893: born Carbon, Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-3 p4).

1 Mar 1913: married Vigo County, Indiana, Ernest McClelland (22 Nov 1890-_______).

Possibly Mina.

11 Mar 1893: born Parke County, Indiana.

9 Jan 1912: married Vigo County, Indiana, to Silas Davis (12 Mar 1885-_______) (Bk 32 p156).
James R. Yocum (son of Reuben I. and Mollie (Blakeley) Yocum)

17 Apr 1897: born Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana (possibly born Clay County, Indiana).

5 June 1923: married Violet Workman (13 July 1904-_______) daughter of Wilson and Myrtle (Wallace) Workman.

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1850: born.

26 Feb 1867: married Clay County, Indiana, David J. Altman (Bk 2 p396).

before 1884: died.

3 Sept 1850: born.

no date: married S. P. Webster.

3 Aug 1874: died, age 22 years, 10 months, 20 days; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

Hazel Rupert Evans: “Francis B. built a new house. His son Frank, Mildy Brackney's brother, stayed in it to keep a fire going to dry the plaster. He took pneumonia and died.” (Told by Maud Chaney Weaver).

14 Nov 1856: born.

15 May 1873: married Clay County, Indiana, Zimri Brackney (1850-23 Apr 1907, Clay County, Indiana, age 57 years) (Bk 3 p397). igi

no date: son Walter Brackney born.

no date: son Earl Brackney born.

10 Apr 1921: died; buried Bee Ridge Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

“Only survivor in 1909.”

Reference: Armilda's birth and death dates were taken from her tombstone.

Hazel Rupert Evans: “Zimri Brackney, Mildy's husband, could not read or write. Wishing to impress the preacher he was `reading' the newspaper but unfortunately the Reverend noticed that the paper was upside down. He didn't want anyone to know he couldn't write his name and signed a legal document `Strickny' and was teased and called `Mr. Strickny.'” (Told by Emma Rupert). Milroy Brackney never had a name until big enough to choose his own.

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17 Oct 1809: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

14 Sept 1830: deed from Luther C. and Ann (Means) Jeffries to Levi Yocum $2,600 for land on which Ann's father resided, embracing also land in possession of James Means, Jr., A. Dishing, and _______ Gilkey, which is all together except for the Gilkey place. James Means, Sr. owned this property and, after his death, the land was divided into four parts, of which the Jeffries' owned one-fourth. Montgomery County, Kentucky, Deed Bk 24 p5.

24 Mar 1835: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to Lucy Gordon (1814-1884) daughter of Randall and Rachel (Barber) Gordon). igi

1836: daughter Rachel born.

25 June 1837: Levi's brother, William H., died when he got poison in a cup of coffee intended for his brother Levi, by a slave of Levi.

1837: moved to Williamstown, Clay County, Indiana.

1837/38: daughter Sarah Ann born.

18 Jan 1839: witnessed deed with John S. Yocum of George and Rebecca Pinckley to Charles Lisiz. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p157.

12 Mar 1839: witnessed deed with John S. Yocum of George and Rebecca Pinckley to Luther Williams. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p350.

12 June 1839: witnessed deed of Israel and Sarah Ann Compton to John Compton. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p246.

14 Oct 1839: witnessed deed with John S. Yocom of George and Rebecca Pinckley to Nathan Williams, all of Clay County, Indiana. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk D p351.

1840: son Randall Gordon born.

25 Oct 1842: son Jesse David born.

1844: daughter Lucy Jane born.

25 Dec 1844: witnessed deed with William Townsend of Joseph and Jemima Mostetter to Thomas A. Richards. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk F p267.

23 May 1845: witnessed deed with John S. Yocom of Decatur and Mary Hamblin to George McCullough. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk F p384.

1847: returned to Montgomery County, Kentucky.

1847: daughter Mary Elizabeth born.

10 Sept 1847: witnessed deed of Jesse B. Yocom to Joseah Leabo. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk G p396.

1849: son William Townsend born.

1850: daughter Polly Ann born.

?ca 1850: ?m/2 Susan Abel.

10 Mar 1851: son John Francis born.

18 Dec 1852: son Isom Downing born.

4 Dec 1854: daughter Lovie (Leona) born.

26 June 1857: daughter Armilda B. born.

4 June 1860: daughter Linda D. born.

5 Feb 1873: will dated.

20 Oct 1873: died Montgomery County, Kentucky.

Levi was a farmer and trader.
Rachel Yocum (daughter of Levi D. and Lucy (Gordon) Yocum)

1836: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

10 Mar 1855: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to John C. Wright. The igi lists the marriage as 16 Mar 1855 to John Write.

1879: died.

1837/38: born Clay County, Indiana.

no date: married R. A. Culver.
Randall Gordon Yocum (son of Levi D. and Lucy (Gordon) Yocum)

1840: born Clay County, Indiana.

27 Nov 1860: married Clay County, Indiana, by Isom D. Yocum, to Ann Eliza Gifford (Bk 1 p542) (possibly married 21 Nov 1861) daughter of William Howell and Almira (Curtis) Gifford (mother, New York; father, Mason County, Kentucky, 23 Apr 1814, son of Elisha and Ann (Tennis) Gifford. William H. Gifford married Almira Curtis 5 May 1843. They had five children, three living: Joseph C. Gifford, an M.D. in Brazil, Eliza Gifford, and Josephine Gifford). igi

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25 Oct 1842: born Clay County, Indiana.

1865-1873: taught school.

23 Jan 1873: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to Emma B. Young (1850-1897). The igi gives 2 Mar 1871 as the marriage date.

no date: daughter Della M. born.

July 1877: moved to Texas and farmed in Collin County.

Nov 1878: moved to Dennison, Texas, where he was a bookkeeper and grocer until 1898.

1883: son Jesse D. born.

1900: became city secretary of Dennison, Texas.

24 June 1902: m/2 Louisville, Kentucky, to A. A. Tucker.

20 June 1920: died Dennison, Texas.

Jesse attended Mt. Sterling Seminary and Indiana College. He was Deputy Sheriff at the time of his father's death and elected Sheriff at the following election. He held office until January, 1877. There is a record of his estate in Grayson County, Texas.

Jesse D. Yocum
Della M. Yocum (daughter of Jesse David and Emma B. (Young) Yocum)

no date: married Vernon Gee.

Della lived in Oklahoma and made settlement of her father's estate.

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1844: born Clay County, Indiana.

18 Nov 1866: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to W. H. Gatewood (1835-_______). igi
Mary Elizabeth Yocum (daughter of Levi D. and Lucy (Gordon) Yocum)

1847: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

26 Feb 1864: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to Charles F. Walker (1841-_______). igi
William Townsend Yocum (son of Levi D. and Lucy (Gordon) Yocum)

1849: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

Dec 1894: married “Sallie” Harmon.
Polly Ann Yocum (?daughter of Levi D. and Lucy (Gordon) Yocum)

1850: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

2 Mar 1871: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to George Gibson (1840/41-_______). igi

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10 Mar 1851: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

1 Feb 1883: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to Ida May Reid (_________-2 May 1897).

no date: daughter Armilda born.

no date: son John Reid born.

no date: daughter Lena Rivers born.

5 Nov 1889: son Randal Paul born.

no date: daughter Susie born.

no date: son Levi born.

no date: son Chester Howard born.

no date: daughter Ida born.

no date: daughter May born.

13 May 1929: died Chebanse, Illinois.

This part of the family spelled the name “Yokum” or “Yocom.”

Armilda Yocum; John Reid Yocum; Lena Rivers Yocum; Susie Yocum; Levi Yocum; Chester Howard Yocum; Ida Yocum; May Yocum
Randal Paul Yocum (son of John F. and Ida May (Reid) Yocum)

5 Nov 1889: born Eldrado Spring, Missouri.

22 June 1915: married Nevah Leone Seymour (22 June 1891-25 Nov 1918 Saginaw, Michigan).

25 Nov 1916: daughter Frances Irene born.

24 Dec 1944: died University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Frances Yocum (daughter of Randal Paul and Nevah L. (Seymour) Yocum)

25 Nov 1916: born.

no date: married Robert Bessert (8 Dec 1917-_______).

no date: child born.

no date: child born.

no date: child born.

Frances lived at 760 Cedar Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836.

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18 Dec 1852: born Montgomery County, Kentucky. igi

24 Apr 1884: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, Laura Duff (May 1865-22 July 1952) daughter of Alexander and Sallie Ann (Evans) Duff). The igi gives 24 Mar 1884 as the marriage date.

20 Feb 1888: daughter Mary Willie born.

10 Feb 1891: child Ollie Oma born Montgomery County, Kentucky; unmarried. igi

11 Jan 1896: son Charles Duff born.

15 Oct 1934: died Montgomery County, Kentucky.

17 Oct 1934: buried Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

Isom is a Kentucky surname.

Ollie Oma Yocum

20 Feb 1888: born.

29 Nov 1918: married Eric Clair Poplin.
Charles Duff Yocum (son of Isom Downing and Laura (Duff) Yocum)

11 Jan 1896: born Montgomery County, Kentucky. igi

1 Jan 1954: married Lucy Curry (1922-_______).

The igi gives his name as Charlie.

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Lovie (Leona) Yocum (daughter of Levi D. and Lucy (Gordon) Yocum)

4 Dec 1854: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

20 Mar 1877: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to J. A. Van Landingham.

Jan 1931: died.

26 June 1857: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

Unmarried.
Linda D. Yocum (daughter of Levi D. and Lucy (Gordon) Yocum)

4 June 1860: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

Unmarried.

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1812: born Montgomery County, Kentucky.

15 Sept 1832: witnessed deed of Joseph and Mary Ringo to Jacob Goodrich. Clay County, Indiana.

4 Sept 1835: witnessed deed of Lewis and Rachel Fortner to John Hoffman. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk C p75.

30 Jan 1835: U.S. to William Harrison Yocum, Clay County, Indiana, NW¼ NW¼ S9 T12N R7W.

June 1837: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, Mary Brinton.

25 June 1837: died Dick Johnson Township, Clay County, Kentucky, age 25; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

14 Aug 1841: deed from Mary Yocum to William Yocum $26 40A NW¼ NW¼ S9 T12N R7W. Witnesses: Travis Davenport and Francis Dinlavy. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk E p313.

No children; William and Mary were married only two weeks when William got poison in a cup of coffee intended for his brother Levi, by a slave of Levi.

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29 Feb 1814: born Montgomery County, Kentucky. The igi lists 28 Jan 1814 as the birthdate.

1833-1835: shoveled dirt to make the National Road for 62½ cents a day and was able to acquire a farm and home.

26 Oct 1836: deed from U.S. to Jesse B. Yocum, Clay County, Indiana, Certificate #16191 $50 40A at $1.25 per acre, SE¼ NE¼ S34 T13N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk C p256.

13 Jan 1837: between Jesse B. Yocom and Indiana, mortgage $110 SE¼ NE¼ S34 T13N R7W. Witnesses: Jesse McIntire and John S. Yocom. Full payment Feb 1841. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk C p256.

12 May 1846: witnessed deed of William B. and Sarah Townsend to Thomas Peyton (with John S. Yocum). Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk G p408.

19 Oct 1846: deed from Edwin C. and Morning Treat to Jesse B. Yocom $300 80A E½ SW¼ S3 T12N R7W. Witnesses: Thomas J. Haddan and Decature Franklin. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk G p190.

10 Sept 1847: deed from Jesse B. Yocom to Joseah Leabo $375 80A E½ SW¼ S3 T12N R7W. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk G p396.

5 Aug 1850: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; Jesse B. Yocum, age 36, farmer, born Kentucky, living with George and Rachel McCullough and children.

29 Oct 1852: married Montgomery County, Kentucky, to Elizabeth Kinney (1829-_______). igi

no date: divorced.

3 Aug 1853: deed from Jesse B. Yocom to Marion Coal Company of Marion County, Indiana, $1000 40A NW¼ NW¼ S9 T12N R7W. Witnesses: Francis B. Yocom and James Lemaster. Clay County, Indiana, Deed Bk K p200.

1855: m/2 Montgomery County, Kentucky, Rachel M. (Gordon) Lyle (6 Oct 1819 Montgomery County, Kentucky-7 Aug 1910, age 90 years, 10 months, 1 day (Bk H-13 p77); buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana) widow of John Lyle. Rachel's father and mother were born in Kentucky. In the 1900 census, she said she was the mother of seven, two living.

no date: adopted Rachel M. Lyle, born 1851.

Dec 1855: son John F. born Montgomery County, Kentucky. igi

16 Dec 1856: son Levi born Clay County, Indiana; died 29 June 1863; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana. igi

12 Aug 1858: son William Gordon born.

7 Aug 1859: daughter Nancy born Montgomery County, Kentucky. The igi gives her parents as Jesse C. Yocum and Elizabeth Kinney.

1860: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; Jesse B., age 46, farmer, value of real estate $4000, value of personal estate $1400, born Kentucky; Rachel, age 40, born Kentucky; Levi, age 3, born Indiana; William, age 1, born Indiana; Rachel Lyle, age 9, born Indiana.

12 Dec 1861: son Jesse Budd born.

13 Dec 1866: Jesse acknowledged a deed of partition. Clay County, Indiana, Bk X p310.

1870: census Centrepoint, Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; Jesse, age 56, farmer, value of real estate $4800, value of personal estate $685, born Kentucky; Rachel, age 50, born Kentucky; Rachel L., age 19, born Kentucky; William, age 10, born Indiana; Jesse, age 8, born Indiana.

1875-1877: served as sheriff of Clay County, Indiana.

17 Mar 1877: died, age 63 years, 1 month, 19 days; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

4 Apr 1877: Francis B. Yocom, administrator, personal property $508.05, allow sale of personal property at private sale, 1 bay mare, widow has rest.

5 Apr 1877: mare sold for $65.00.

8 June 1877: bond from Francis B. Yocom with Rachel M. Yocom, William Y. Downing, John S. Downing, W. H. Gifford, A. D. Cabbage, securities.

1880: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana; Rachel, age 60, born Kentucky, parents born Virginia; William G., age 20, farmer, born Indiana, parents born Kentucky; Jesse B., age 18, works on farm, born Indiana, parents born Kentucky.

Levi Yocum; Nancy Yocum
Rachel M. Lyle (daughter of Jesse Budd and Rachel M. Gordon (Lyle) Yocum)

1851: born.

no date: married Samuel Potter Webster.

3 Aug 1874: died, 22 years, 10 months, 20 days.

12 Aug 1858: born Clay County, Indiana. igi

Jan 1890: married Parke County, Indiana, to Kate Armstrong.

29 June 1900: son William Earl born; died 12 Nov 1924, killed by inter-urban car.

14 Aug 1937: died Clay County, Indiana.

William Earl Yocum

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Jesse Budd Yocum (son of Jesse Budd and Rachel M. Gordon (Lyle) Yocum)

12 Dec 1861: born Clay County, Indiana. igi

1900: census Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana. Jesse was living with his mother, Rachel. Jesse was 38.

3 July 1907: married Clay County, Indiana, to Lora A. Garrigus (15 July 1880-13 Nov 1960; buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana) (Bk 14 p254) daughter of Marion and Malinda Susan (Yocum) Garrigus.

30 Apr 1908: son Jesse G. born.

5 Mar 1911: daughter Mary born Clay County, Indiana; died 16 Mar 1911 Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana (Bk H-13 p78); buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

18 Apr 1913: daughter Ethel born.

22 Jan 1915: daughter Catherine born.

9 Feb 1917: son Marion G. born.

21 May 1918: died Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana, age 56 years (Bk H-19 p 60); buried Billtown Cemetery, Clay County, Indiana.

Jesse lived at Rt. 2, Brazil, Indiana. He was a farmer.