Reunion of Slocum family set for October

The Slocums of New Jersey will hold their annual family reunion from 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Attendees can bring records and share valuable information with other family members.

The Slocums were early settlers of Long Branch in 1668. Two Slocum brothers, John and Nathaniel, of Rhode Island Colony, were among five men claiming property rights in 1668. Landing at a place near what is now Broadway, the Native Americans offered the men a challenge of a wresting match. John Slocum was selected to wrestle and won the match, so the settlers claimed their ground.

A Dutch lunch will be available from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and a buffet that ends at noon will also be available. Reservations are not required.

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