A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
In the 1910 US Census for District 63, Shreveport Precinct 9, Caddo County, Louisiana, Daniel G. Barnum was enumerated with the family of John T. Williamson, as follows:
Dwelling #123; Family #160 (1624 Division Avenue)
Williamson, John T.; Head; Rents non-farm home; M; W; 50; Married; Can read and write; b. Kentucky; Both parents b. Kentucky; Able to speak English, Conductor, Locomotive; Wage earner
Williamson, Susan; Wife; F; W; 48; Married; Can read and write; b. Tennessee; Both parents b. Tennessee; Able to speak English; No trade or occupation
Barnum, Daniel; Roomer; M; W; 36; Married; Can read and write; b. b. Illinois; Father b. Canada-English; Mother b. Illinois; Able to speak English; Engineer; Locomotive; Wage earner
Daniel served in the US Army during WWI, as a private in Company A, 115th Engineers. He was honorably discharged on 10 July 1919.
From the Roster of Men and Women Who Served in The World War From Colorado 1917-1918 Denver County: Given Name: Daniel G.; Surname: Barnum; Rank: Private 1st Cl.; Branch: Engineers; Place: Denver.
US Passport Applications, 1795-1925 about Daniel G. Barnum. Name: Daniel G. Barnum; Birth Date: 19 Apr 1884; Birth Place: Sparta, Illinois; Residence: El Paso, Texas; Passport Issue Date: 28 Aug 1919; Father Name: Daniel P. Barnum; Father's Birth Location: Livingston County, New York; Father's Residence: El Paso, Texas; Passport Includes a Photo: Y; Source: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925 (M1490).
US Passport Applications, 1795-1925 about Daniel G. Barnum. Name: Daniel G. Barnum; Birth Date: 19 Apr 1884; Birth Place: Sparta, Illinois; Passport Issue Date: 14 Jul 1921; Father Name: Daniel P. Barnum; Father's Birth Location: United States; Father's Residence: Tampico, Mexico; Passport Includes a Photo: Y; Source: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925 (M1490).
Daniel G. Barnum died of a carcinoma of the stomach. His death certificate (with his father as informant) states that he was an an oil operator, usual residence Tampico Mexico. His parents were listed as Daniel P. Barnum, born in New York, and Anne F. Dobbins, born Illinois. His passport applications confirm his birthdate. Interment was listed as Roselawn Cemetery, no location given. This was most likely the Roselawn Memorial Park in San Antonio.
From the San Antonio Light, March 26, 1928: Daniel G. Barnum died at a local hospital at 2 AM Monday March 26. Mr. Barnum was an oil operator from Tampico, Mexico and had been in San Antonio for the past 17 days. Survived by his wife Mrs. Maria Barnum of Tampico, father Daniel P. Barnum also of Tampico; one brother Earl T. Barnum of Los Angeles, and one sister Mrs. J. D. McMaster also of Los Angeles. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.
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