A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
According to the Pioneeer History of Clarksfield (Ohio), John N. Barnum was born in 1820, and married Catherine Croxford in 1840. They first lived in the old log house on the home farm and then built the house at the Hamlin corners, now owned by John Howard. In 1856 they moved to the village into a house built by Warren Cooley, now owned by Vern Stiles. Mr. Barnum opened a store in the building which stood in the bank south of the Cobb store, which was built by David Stevenson. He afterward became the owner of the Cobb store and carried on business with Dr. Disbro. He afterward carried on the business alone until he retired from active business a few years ago. His children are Emma, Mary and Herbert. A son, Joseph, died some years ago. His wife, Catherine, died in 1886, and a few years afterward he married Elizabeth Norton and they are now living in Clarksfield village.
In the 1850 US Census for Clarksfield Township, Huron, Ohio the family of John Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #302; Family #309
Barnum, John M. [sic]; 29; M; Farmer; real estate $500; b. Ohio
Barnum, Catharine; 26; F; b. Penn.
Barnum, Emma; 8; F; b. Ohio; attended school during previous year
Barnum, Mary; 6; F; b. Ohio; attended school during previous year
Barnum, Joseph; 3; M; b. Ohio
Barnum, Amelia; 1; F; b. Ohio
McCumber, Mary Ann; 14; F; b. Ohio; attended school during previous year
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