Slocums of New Jersey Plan 2013 Reunion

Slocums
of New Jersey Plan 2013 Reunion

The
Slocums of New Jersey have planned their annual family reunion for Sunday, Sunday
October 06, 2013  at The Ocean Place
Resort, Long Branch, NJ from 11AM to 4PM. All
interested parties are welcome to attend.

A
Dutch lunch will be available from 11AM to 4PM.  Buffett ends at 1PM but lunch will be
available until 4PM. Bring your records and meet other family members with whom
you can share valuable information.

The
Slocums were early settlers of Long Branch in 1668. Two Slocum brothers, John
and Nathaniel, born in the Rhode Island Colony, were among the five men
claiming property rights in 1668. Landing at a place, “Near the foot of what is
now Broadway,” the Native Americans offered a challenge. A wresting match, and
if the settlers beat their champion, they could have “All the property they
could walk around from sunrise to sunset.” John Slocum was selected to wrestle
and won the match, the results were that the settlers could claim their ground.

John
Slocum married a widow from Rhode Island Colony, but had no children. His
younger brother, Nathaniel, married another Rhode Island bride and sired the
Slocum family line that still remains in Monmouth County today. Much of the
land that Long Branch is located on was a part of the original Slocum
homestead, including the area of the town hall.

The
Slocums married into many of the early families. Perhaps one of the attendees
can provide that vital link that connects families.

Please
feel free to attend and meet Slocum family members from around the country.
Reservations are not required. If interested, provide your e-mail address to
receive further information. You may also like us on Face Book at Slocum’s
of  New Jersey and Related Families for
details.