From an unidentified contemporary newspaper: Ray Barnum is Dead after Long Illness Here. Ray Barnum, 105 Jackson St, died early last evening at the age of 39 after a long illness. He is mourned by his wife and two children, Minnie and James, and his
father and three brothers. Mr Barnum was a carpenter and worked at his trade
here for a number of years. He had a wide acquaintance and many friends. The funeral will take place from Prospect Church near New Bloomfield.