In the 1850 US Census for Somerset, Niagara County, New York the family of Daniel Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwellin #115; Family #117
Daniel Barnum, 53, M, Farmer, Real porperty $2,100, b. Maine
Sarah Barnum, 40, F, b. New York
Caroline W. Barnum, 19, F, b. New York, Attended school within the year
George W. Barnum, 15, M, b. New York, Attended school within the year
Mary E. Barnum, 13, F, b. New York, Attended school within the year
Joseph H. Barnum, 4, M, b. New York