In the 1850 US Census for Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut the family of David H. Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #27; Family #31
David H. Barnum, 50, M,. Laborer, b. Connecticut
Abigail F. Barnum, 40, F, b. Connecticut
Eliza A. Barnum, 14, F, b. Connecticut
Charity R. Barnum, 12, F, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year
Eveline R. Barnum, 10, F, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year
Maria L. Barnum, 8, F, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year
Amanda J. Barnum, 6, F, b. Connecticut, Attended school within the year
Caroline Barnum, 4, F, b. Connecticut