In the 1850 US Census for Freedon, Portage County, Ohio the family of George E. Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #731; Family #777
George E. Barnum, 38, M, Farmer, Real property $720, b. Massachusetts
Matilda Barnum, 35, F, b. Massachusetts
Aurelia Barnum, 14, F, b. Massachusetts, Attended school within the year
Emily Barnum, 9, F. b. Massachusetts, Attended school within the year
Milo Barnum, 5, M, b. Massachusetts, Attended school within the year