In the 1850 US Census for Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut the family of Stephen Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #49; Family #59
Stephen Barnum, 57, M, Comb maker, Real property $1,000, b. Connecticut
Charlotte Barnum, 52, F, b. Connecticut
Emily A. Barnum, 30, F, b. Connecticut
Horatio, 27, M, Hatter, b. Connecticut
William T. Barnum, 25, M, No occupation, b. Connecticut
Ann M. Barnum, 17, F, b. Connecticut
Charlotte A. Barnum, 15, F, b. Connecticut
Helen A. Barnum, 12, F, b. Connecticut, Attended school wthin the year