A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
From an unnamed contemporary newspaper: Pioneer Lady Passes. Mrs. Mary Ann Barnum, relict of the late Eli Barnum, and a pioneer resident of this county, died in Callahan on July 8.
Mrs. Barnum was born in New York, July 4, 1827, and was consequently agrd 91 years and 4 days. She crossed the plains in 1859, coming direct to Siskiyou county, where she has made her home ever since. Throughout her long life she made hundreds of friends by whom she was admired for the many sterling qualities which made up her character.
She was the mother of twelve children, eight of whom survive her. These are<. Sons: B. T. Barnum of Callahan, F. M. Barnum, Merrill, Oregon; M.F. Barnum, Etna Mills; W. S. Barnum, Santa Rosa; A. L. Barnum, Callahan; daughters: Mrs. Rosie B. Hayden and Mrs. Luella Hayden, both of Callahan, and Mrs. Clara Phelps of Bray.
The funeral was held Wednesday and was largely attended by the many friends of the deceased, the interment being made in Etna.
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