A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
Loren J. Haskins started in the soap business in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. In 1888 he moved with his older brother, Laroy Asa Haskins, to Sioux City, Iowa where they founded Haskins Bros Soap Co. They sold the soap business in 1908. In 1910 Loren purchased and expanded the Sergeant Bluff Iowa Brick Works, which he sold in 1914 to the Sioux City Brick and Tile company, which was still in business and run by a family member in 2003. Loren was an active and generous business influence on Morningside College and on the Grace Methodist Church of Sioux City. He also served for many years on the Sioux City school board. In 1920, after a long life of business and civic adventure, he acquired extensive interests in land near Harrold, South Dakota, and moved there to become a rancher. In 1930 he moved to Des Moines, Iowa where he re-entered the brick business. He retired in November, 1935 and returned to Sioux City, where he died three years later.
[BARNUM 01-27-01.GED] Loren Jeduthum Haskins was Born January 14, 1860 in Haney Valley, Wisconsin, the youngest of three sons in a family that also included five daughters. Loren J. and Sabra Amanda Barnum were married in Barnum, Wisconsin on February 14, 1885. Barnum was named for Sabra's father, Edward Seth Barnum (1825-1899). Loren J. and Sabra had five daughters and two sons. Loren J. started in the soap business in Praire du Chein, Wisconsin. In 1888 Loren J. and his older brother Laroy Asa, came from Prairie du Chein to Sious City, Iowa, where they founded Haskins Bros. Soap Co. They sold the soap business in 1908. In 1910 Loren J. purchased and expanded the Sergenant Bluff, Iowa brick works, which he sold in 1914 to the Sioux City Brick & Tile Co. Loren J. was an active and generous business influence on Morningside College and on the Grace Methodist Church of Sioux City. He also served for many years on the Sioux City school Board. In 1920, after a long life of business and civic adventure in Sioux City, he acquired extensive interests near Harrold, South Dakota and moved there to become a rancher. In 1930 he moved to Des Moines, Iowa where he re-entered the brick business. He retired in November, 1935 and returned to Sioux City, where he died February 28, 1938. SOURCES 1) Haskins Family Bible 2) Research by Nelson, Jennifer Haskins 3) A Barnum Haskins Review.
He was buried in Graceland Cemetery.
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