In the 1850 US Census for Conewango, Cattaraugus County, New York the family of Perry Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #37; Family #38
Perry Barnum, 34, M, Millwright, b. New York
Caroline Barnum, 39, F, b. New York
Monroe Barnum, 10, M, b. New York, Attended school within the year
Emily Barnum, 8, F, b. New York, Attended school within the year
Mary Barnum, 6, F, b. New York, Attended school within the year
Harriet Barnum, 4, F, b. New York, Attended school within the year
Frances Barnum, 1, F, b. New York