From the Bryan Press, Bryan, Ohio, March 7, 1946: David H. Barnum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Barnum, was born October 25, 1868, in Stryker, Ohio and departed this life on February 15, 1946, at the age of 77 years, three months and 21 days. On March 10, 1892, he was united in marriage with Pearl R. Clark. Of this union two sons were born: Herbert Brooks Barnum and David Clark Barnum.
He was preceded in death by his wife Pearl R. Barnum; one son David Clark Barnum and one grandson Herbert E. Barnum. Surviving are his son, Herbert Brooks and two grandsons, Cloice and Leland, Stryker and many other relatives and friends.