A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
The name Bengiman F. Barnum engraved on his gravestone appears to be an error, since several sources refer to him as Benjamin Franklin Barnum.
He married (1st) Mary Ann Campbell and (2nd) Ida Alice Emrick.
From the "Western Sentinel", Etna, Siskiyou County, California - 9 Nov 1921: Died in Yreka; age 73; native of Missouri; survived by wife, 5 children, 4 brother, 3 sisters.
Benjamin Franklin Barnum was named after Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), one of the most well-known Founding Fathers of the United States, a leading author, politician, printer, scientist, philosopher, publisher, inventor, civic activist and diplomat.
In the 1880 US Census for 60th Enumeration District, Lake County, Oregon the family of Benjamin F. Barnum was enumeratecd as follows;
Dwelling #121; Family #154
Barnum, Benjamin F.; W; M; 33; Married; Farmer; b. Missouri; Both parents b. New York
Barnum, Polly A., W; F; 25; Wife; Married; Keeping house; b. Iowa; Father b. Kentucky; Mother b. Pennsylvania
Barnum, Alfred; W; M; Son; Single; 6; b. California; Father b. Missouri; Mother b. Iowa
Barnum, Ira; W: M; 4; Son; Single; b. California; Father b. Missouri; Mother b. Iowa
Barnum, Eli; W; M; 1; Son; Single; b. Oregon; Father b. Missouri; Mother b. Iowa
Barnum, Clara; W; F; 25; Sister; Single; School teacher; b. Missouri; Both parents b. New York
In the 1900 US Census for District 35, Thomas Creek, Lake County, Oregon the family of Benjamin F. Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #39; Family #39
Barnum, B. Franklin; Head; W; M; b. October 1846; 53: Married 3 years; b. Missouri, Both parents b. New York; Farmer; Can read, write and speak English; Owns farm home free of mortgage
Barnum, Ida; Wife; W; F; b. December 1871; 28; Married 3 years; Mother of no children; b. Oregon; Father b. Missouri; Mother b. Indiana; Can read, write and speak English
Barnum, Wildie; Daughter; W; F; b. December 1887; 12; Single; b. Oregon, father b. Missouri; Mother b. Iowa; At school; Attended school 6 months within the year; Can read, write and speak English
Barnum, Carl; Son; W; M; b. November 1893; 6; Single; b. Oregon, father b. Missouri; Mother b. Iowa; At school; Attended school 6 months within the year; Can read, write and speak English
In the 1910 US Census for Callahan Township, Siskiyou County, California the family of Benjamin F. Barnum was enumerated as follows;
Dwelling #17; Family #18
Barnum, Benjamin F.; Head; M; W; 63; 2nd marriage; b. Missouri; Both parents b. New York; CAn speak English; Farmer; Home farm; Works for own account; Can read and write; Owns farm home free of mortgage; Farm Schedule 4
Barnum, Ida Alice; Wife; F; W; 39; 1st marriage; b. Oregon; Father b. Iowa; Mothe b. Indiana; Can speak English; No occupation; Can read and write
Barnum, Carl; Son; M; W; 16; Single; b. Oregon; Father b. Missouri; Mother b. Iowa; Can speak English; No occupation; Can read and write; Attended school within the year
In the 1920 US Census for Callahan Township, Siskiyou County, California the family of Benjamin F. Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #88; Family #89
Barnum, Benjaman F. [sic]; Head; Owns home free of mortgage; M; W; 72; Married; Can read and write; b. Missouri; Both parents b. New York; Can speak English; Farmer; Truck farm; Works for own account; Farm Schedule 44
Barnum, Ida A.; Wife; M [sic]; W; 48; Married; Can read and write; b. Oregon; Father b. Iowa; Mother b. Indiana; Can speak English; No occupation
Lakeview IOOF Cemetery, Lakeview, Lake, Oregon; Established 1879; Location: T29S R20E, Section 10 East of Willamette Meridian. Operated by: Lake County Cemetery Maintenance District. CM-0263.
Name of Deceased Date Block Lot
Barnum, Anna 1-22-1895 52 2
Barnum, Child of B.F. ? 52 1
Barnum, Child of B.F. ? 52 1
Barnum, Ele 12-07-1910 52 3
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