Legislator Details
John K. Yocum
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 31
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/27/1819
City:
County: Montgomery County, PA
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/30/1893
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County:
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Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Jackson, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Maria Ann Johnson 11/26/1846 in Lyndon Township, MI; children: Charles A., Adelia Ann (Howlett), Deo Adelbert and Melvin F.
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer, surveyor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Jacob and Hannah Yocum. He was a pioneer of Chelsea. Served as US Assessor or Commissioner of Internal Revenue in 1863, [for 5 years]. He was appointed US Inspector of Liquors for a 4 county district in 1867. He was county and deputy surveyor for 38 years.
Notable Facts:
Died on Thanksgiving day, November 1893 per Find-a-Grave.com.
MIBiog gives birth place as Montgomery County, PA; 1880 Census says PA. MIDeaths&Bur says New Jersey
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Claims, State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Waterloo
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Districts not yet divided.