Re: Utah Mechams-Joshua's brother
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Re: Mecham - Mecum surname origin
Ross King 1/09/01
I'm also a descendant of LDS Mechams.I'm through Joseph, Joshua's brother.Joseph was born in 1780 and died in 1845 in Nauvoo, IL. From what I understand, Joshua changed the pronunciation from "me-chum" to "me-come".Joseph kept it as "me-chum", but they both dropped the "a" from Meacham. It's my understanding, like yours, that those who joined the LDS Church dropped the "a".I've also heard the "it's me chum" story!It's always fun to find relatives!!Lisa Mecham
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