A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
Some records show his given name as Phineus. His birth was registered April 19th 1896. He was a soldier during WWI. Regimental document #888351, describes him as 6 ft 1-1/2 in, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, black hair, enlisted 19 Apr 1916 at Tisdale Sk, found medically unfit and discharged 13 Oct 1916.
Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1909 about Phineas Taylor Barnum. Name: Phineas Taylor Barnum; Date of Birth: 2 Feb 1896; Gender: Male; Birth County: Parry Sound; Father's Name: John Henry Barnum; Mother's Name: Mary Kathrine Aaig; Roll Number: MS929_133.
Canadian Soldiers of World War I, 1914-1918
In 1917 a patent was issued in his name for the homestead that had belonged to his father. He stated that he was single, gave his occupation as farmer and his age as 21 years. The house was given a value of $1,000, a 30x40 stable $1,500 and a hen house and blacksmith house at $300. In asking to have his own homestead canceled, he stated "That on account of the sickness and age of my parents I have been unable to leave to complete the last month of my resident duties. All but one month of my resident duties were completed on the homestead and all buildings and breaking were completed which improvements were worth at the time I left at least two hundred Dollars. I believe the buildings have since been stolen."
He took over the homestead originally allotted to his Uncle Malcolm Barnum, NE 1/4 sec 22, twp 47, range 45, Ridgedale, Sk, exchange granted 9 Mar 1917. (homestead papers #95364A).
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