A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
From the History of Taylor County, Iowa, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., a biographical directory of many of its leading citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion, general and local statistics, history of Iowa and the Northwest. (1881). Des Moines: State historical company: Barnum, JQ, Farmer, PO Bedford, was born in Ontario County, New York, where he remained until 21 years of age. Was educated in Canandaigua Academy. He enlisted in Co. C, 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry, serving as a Private 2 years and 8 months, and participating in the Battles of New Market, Piedmont, Lynchburgh, Winchester, Five Forks, Appomattox and Petersburg. After the surrender of Richmond his Regiment was sent to Kentucky, where he performed provost duty until June 17 or fall of 1865, when he was honorably discharged. He returned to his home in the Empire State, remained one year, then came to Taylor county and to his present location.He is now engaged in farming and stock raising, in which he is being eminently successful.
Notes from GAR file: Discharged at Louisville, KY, 9 Aug 1865 (17 Jun 1865). Age: 22 years, 2 months; 5' 9"; light complexion; light hair and blue eyes. Other description: 5' 10"; blue eyes; gray hair; 170 pounds. While on duty at Lynchburg, VA, about July 1864, he was disabled by lameness of the left leg and after Hunter's Raid had an attack of typhoid fever. Treated at Cumberland, MD and Regimental surgeons from 12 Jul 1864 - 16 Jan 1865; returned to duty. "Lameness in the left leg, veins busted and broked and it is crooked and weak". He lived in Bedford, IA for 28 yrs. and Alvin, TX for 27 yrs. "I am so nearly blind that I cannot walk without guiding myself with my cane. My nervous system is so broken down and shakey that my wife must handle my cup of drink or it would be spilled over the table".
In 1893 he either participated in the Oklahoma Land Run or went there immediately afterward. He moved to Texas by 1895 and experienced the 1900 Galveston hurricane, as well as another in 1915.
Gravestone inscription: Soldier rest, thy work is done.
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