In the 1850 US Census for Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut the family of Samuel Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #203; Family #224
Samuel Barnum, 52, M, Shoemaker, Real property $800, b. Connecticut
Harriett Barnum, 51, F, b. Connecticut
Catherine Barnum, 22, F, b. Connecticut
Lewis S. Barnum, 20, M, Seaman, b. Connecticut
Samuel H. Barnum, 13, M, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year
Harriet R. Barnum, 9, F, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year
William N. [sic] Barnum, 7, M, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year