A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
From The Niagara Falls Gazette, Friday, August 9, 1935: Seventy members of the Barnum family attended the annual reunion on Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith. Families were represented from Buffalo, Middleport, Detroit, Mich., Barker, Gaines and Lyndonville. The president, Earl Barnum, presided at the business meeting. One death was reported during the year. Mrs. George Smith was the oldest of the Barnum family and Mrs. Effie Barnum of Gaines, the oldest member present. Nancy Parsels, the youngest. The officers for 1935 are: President, Arah C. Barnum; vice president, Earl Barnum; secretary, Mrs. Floyd Smith, re-elected; treasurer, Mrs. Florence Foss, re-elected, all of Lyndonville. On account of rain the company adjourned to the Grange hall, where a picnic supper was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Barnum of Gaines will be hosts for next year.
From the Niagara Falls Gazette, March 22, 1957: Lyndonville - Arah C. Barnum, 86, a retired barber, died at his home on March 21, 1957. He had been in good health until last Saturday. Born September 5, 1870 in Kuckville, NY he was the son of Elisha and Martha Ticknor Barnum. His first wife was Kitty Blake who died in 1928. In 1929, he married Flora Bristol. They celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary on March 13.
Mr. Barnum began his barber's apprenticeship here when he was 16 and had continued in this trade until three years ago when he retired. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Clifford Barnum, Barker and Harold Barnum, Middleport; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Burial in Lynhaven Cemetery.
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