In the 1850 US Census for New Milford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania the family of Elijah Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #94; Family #102
Elijah Barnum, 45, M, Farmer, Real property $2,000, b. Vermont
Emeline Barnum, 40, F, b. Pennsylvania
Caroline Barnum, 17, F, b. Pennsylvania, Attended school within the year
Ann Eliza Barnum, 10, F, b. Pennsylvania, Attended school within the year
Harriet E. Barnum, 3, F, b. Pennsylvania
Joth. Henry Wellman, 10, F, b. Pennsylvania