Summarized from the Utica Sunday Tribune, July 7, 1918 and Utica Daily Press, July 2, 1918: Mrs. Cornelia Barnum one of the oldest resident of the city died Monday afternoon July 1, at the home of her son, Fred E. Barnum, Utica, NY…She was born in Utica, NY on May 28, 1831, a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Christian of this city. In 1851 she was united in marriage to George Barnum a well known musician and band master who died 28 years ago. Survived by two sons, Fred E. and George Barnum, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.