From The Times Record, Troy, N.Y., Thursday, May 24, 1951: Wallace Doane Barnum died today at the Fulgo Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Troy, son of the late Fred W. and Julia Doane Barnum. Mr. Barnum was educated in schools of Troy and later lived for many years in Hartford, Conn. He attended Memorial Presbyterian Church during his residence here. The only survivor is his sister, Mrs. Joseph McQuide of Troy. The funeral will be strictly private.