A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
In the 1940 US Census for New York City, New York, New York the family of Merrit W. Barnum, Jr. was enumerated as follows:
234 East 19th Street, Family #146
Non-farm dwelling rented for $90 per month
Barnum, Merritt; Head; Male; White; 36; Married; Has completed 4 years of college; b. New York; Residing on April 1, 1935 in Westchester, Westchester, New York; At work on previous regular work day; Radio Supervisor; Radio Station; Wage earner in private work; Income in 1939 $5,000+
Barnum, Florence; Wife; Female; White; 30; Married; Has completed 2 years of college; b. Illinois; Residing on April 1, 1935 in Westchester, Westchester, New York
Barnum, Herbert; Son; Male; White; 7; Single; Attended school during the census year; Has completed 2 years of school; b. New York; Residing on April 1, 1935 in Westchester, Westchester, New York
Barnum, Richard; Son; Male; White; 6; Single; Attended school during the census year; Has completed 1 year of school; b. New York; Residing on April 1, 1935 in Westchester, Westchester, New York
Although he died in Los Angeles, his last known permanent residence was in Stanwood, Snohomish County, Washington. The states of California and Washington both issued death certificates for him.
California Death Index, 1940-1997. Name: Merritt Wright Barnum; Social Security #: 091055961; Sex: Male; Birth Date: 20 Apr 1904; Birthplace: New York; Death Date: 15 Nov 1981; Death Place: Los Angeles; Mother's Maiden Name: Hawley
Washington Death Index, 1940-1996. Name: Merritt W Barnum; Date of Death: 15 Nov 1981; Age: 77; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904; Residence: Island; Gender: Male; SSN: 091-05-5961; Certificate: 090222
Social Security Death Index. Name: Merritt Barnum; SSN: 091-05-5961; Last Residence: 98292 Stanwood, Snohomish, Washington, United States of America; Born: 20 Apr 1904; Died: Nov 1981; State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)
A Research Guide to the Genealogy of the Barnum/Barnam/Barnham Family Worldwide
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