In the 1850 US Census for Burns, Shiawassee County, Michigan the family of Abijah P. Barnum was emumerated as follows:
Dwelling #70; Family #70
Abijah P. Barnum, 30, M, Farmer, Real property $300, b. New York
Deborah S. Barnum, 32, F, b. New York
Clarinda E. Barnum, 5, F, b. Michigan
Urana E. Barnum, 3, F, b. Michigan
Elizabeth M. Barnum, 1, F, b. Michigan
The family of Abijah's father was living next door.