Barnum - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Morgan King Barnum

Jtfmadison — 2009-09-02 23:20:44Z

Morgan King Barnum was born in Syracuse, NY according to his passport application and died in Baltimore, Md

Barnums buried in NY

kbrownst — 2009-09-02 14:58:25Z

Barnum graves have been listed on the this page:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=...

Posting for info only I am not related; names include Charles, Anthony, Levi, John and others.

Joshua and Ann Brosius children: NY to Missouri

shelley367 — 2009-08-25 20:03:50Z

Charles Joseph Barnum, son of Joshua Barnum and Ann Brosius, died 1934 Franklin Kansas.
Wife and son died in car accident. Daughter Myrtle died in 2000.
Grandson of Charles J. dies in California 1966.

Charles's brother Ross was called to identify the body of his nephew Edward.

Ross, Alice and Charles (siblings) selling over 250 acres in 1914, MO

Their brother Allen John lived in Sask (Canada) and bought property there.
He was married 4 times.
#1 Sarah Maples (she remarried and died in CA)
#2 Abigail Alice Mundell
# Flora (while in Canada)
#4 Alice Virginia Cain (he was 84 she 78)

Other new info:
Minnie Barnum-Knowles
Wm F Knowles brother George Harold lived and bought property in Sask Canada. He died in Vancover Canada. Wm Francis and his mother Alice come to California to live.

Re: David Barnum of Fairfield, CT, b ca 1718, son of Francis

JudiWatson199 — 2009-08-19 11:49:27Z

Thank you, Gary. I appreciate your help!

Judi

Re: David Barnum of Fairfield, CT, b ca 1718, son of Francis

CemeteryCleaner — 2009-08-19 02:52:26Z

Judi:

May I suggest an article named “Emm3 Fairchild, First Wife of Francis2 Barnum, and the family of her father, Thomas2 Fairchild”, in The American Genealogist (TAG) Whole Number 276, Oct 1994, Vol.69, No.4, at pages 224-30.

Gary Boughton

Looking for family history on P.T. Barnum

akjumper101 — 2009-08-12 19:24:54Z

My name is Meagn Barnum. My great+ Grandpa was P.T. Barnum. I'm really interested in know more about my family history. I am not really sure of names of anyone after my grandpa Earnie. If anyone has any info I would love it!
Megan Barnum

Re: Isaac Barnum

johnson_debbie — 2009-08-09 17:11:06Z

Can you tell me who this Isaac was married to because I am the descendent of Isaac and Joanna Barnum and my great grandfather was Edward or Edwin Barnum.

Looking for grandfather of Harry Gray Barnum Mayville, Mi

StephanieBarnum922 — 2009-08-02 02:23:36Z

Harry Gray Barnum was born in Mayville Michigan in 1889. His father was Georgw W. (Gus) Barnum who was born in Canada in 1856. I have an obituary for George Barnum, but his fathers name did not copy well. I found in a census that his father was born in Pennsylvania.

Re: P.T.Barnum

ChapterGenie — 2009-07-14 01:14:03Z

Hi if you are still out there, i may be able to help with the Taylors/Barnum. My cuz did A beautifyl fam tre book for me....I am on vacay until 7-17-2009
email me ! biffbiff72@yahoo.com

Thomas H. Barnum or Barnham

suzyq271 — 2009-05-27 10:17:35Z

I am looking for information about a Thomas H. Barnham or Barnum that married Lucy Ann Eliza Bradley on 14 Aug 1828 both of Scott County, Kentucky, U.S.A.. In some records he was listed as Branham, not Barnham. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You!

Re: Royce/Barnum/Noble Connection

farmerbear1 — 2009-05-11 20:52:42Z

hi. Lyman Noble married Elizabeth Roice. He was my great-great-great-grandfather. their 10th cjild, Miranda Naranny is my decendant.

David Barnum of Fairfield, CT, b ca 1718, son of Francis

JudiWatson199 — 2009-04-21 23:45:47Z

Hello,

I'm looking for the dates of birth and death, and place of death, for David Barnum, son of Francis Barnum and Deborah Hoyt, per Jacobus, _Families of Old Fairfield_, 1:33.

Since his parents were married in 1712/13, and David married Charity Lake in 1747, David was probably born ca 1718.

David Barnum lived in Kent, Litchfield County for many years, and was there for the 1798 Direct Tax and the 1800 census. I can't find a record of where or when he died, or a probate record for him.

I'd be grateful for any information.

Thanks!
Judi Watson

Re: Descendants of Edgar LeRoy Barnum and Carrie Dunmire

echinacae — 2009-04-20 01:54:36Z

Linda,
I am Ann Dunmire Heinz. I was trolling through the dunmire web page and caught your letter to Elaine/Jennifer. she and I corresponded for some time but i have lost contact with her. I have written to your mother, Ann, by introduction from Mary Ann Stinson. I met Hazel several years ago and really fell in love with the old girl. she came and visited me here in texas once and we were together several times for Dunmire genealogy weekends in Pa. I flew up to Minn. for her 100th birthday a year ago. She was so happy and her mind was strong and filled with memories. I think her having the 100th was the highlight of her light and then she just quit.
I am writing a history of the Dunmire family up until the present.i have done alot of research and think it will be an interesting story.
Please contact me.
Ann
agatha1@flash.net

Re: allen & elizabeth barnum

RobinShawRivard — 2009-04-14 05:53:11Z

Me, again. To be a bit clearer...Allen and Elizabeth Barnum are my Great-Great Grandparents. So, it sounds like, you and I are the same generation. My Great-Grandfather and your Great-Grandmother, are brother and sister. Robin.

Re: allen & elizabeth barnum

RobinShawRivard — 2009-04-14 05:37:08Z

I hope you are still here...somewhere. I have info regarding the Barnums in Burt. My father's, father's, mother (my great-grandmother) Lillian, was married to Colon Barnum. He was a son of Elizabeth and Allen Barnum. I have a few of the other siblings' names. I have a Shaw family tree posted here. Feel free to take a look, and let me know if you have any further info.

Charles William (1851-?) and Mary Nichols Barnum (1855-?) of Lime Rock, Salisbury, CT

davewb07 — 2009-04-03 12:57:52Z

Seeking information about Charles William Barnum (1851-?) and his wife Mary Nichols (1855-?)of Lime Rock, Salisbury, Litchfield, CT. I know Charles' parents were William Henry Barnum (1818-1889) and Charlotte Anne Burrall (1819-1889). My interest in this family is because of Charles William's wife Mary Nichols. Mary was the daughter of George Huntington Nichols/Nicholls (1818-1902) and Julia Louisa Phelps (1818-1892) George Huntington Nichol(l)s was a younger brother of my maternal 3rd great grandmother Ann Eliza Johnson nee Nichols (1813-1894) and author of a Nicholls and related families genealogy. I have visited the George Huntington Nichols family plot in Hoosick Falls, NY. I am looking for information on when William Henry and Mary Nichols Barnum died and where they might be buried. Mary Nichols Barnum likely died between 1910 and 1920 in Lime Rock. Charles William likely died after 1920 in Lime Rock. I stopped yesterday at the cemetery in Limerock and found the grave of Charles William and Mary's infant child,who lived for only three days in May 1882, buried in the William Henry Barnum (WHB) family plot. One side of the WHB monument was very hard to read, so it is possible Charles William and Mary might also be buried here though I think the monument has another son of William Henry, William Milo, noted on the side of the monument I had trouble reading. Any assistance on Charles William and Mary Nichols Barnum will be appreciated.

Re: Grave of William Barnham, Ranworth - coat of arms

pbgollaz — 2009-03-21 23:59:39Z

I have a considerable volume of information about William BARNHAM (1651-1718) on my website at www.barnum.org. Unfortunately, none of it really helps to pinpoint the blazoning of arms that you mentioned.

William was a son of John BARNHAM and Sarah HARTLEY, and himself married four times, to Margaret WYNDHAM, Rebekah MIDDLETON, Rebekah BEACON/BACON and Mary FLOWERDEW. Unfortunately, the blazoning that you mention doesn't match the conventional arms of any of those surnames.

Patrick

Re: Parents/siblings for Sylvia Queal Barnum

SuzanWalter — 2009-03-21 23:36:02Z

Patrick - Delighted to hear from you. I had previously discovered the Barnum website. My query was in hopes that something new might have been uncovered. I have a family letter from the early 1900s that indicates my relative Phebe Queal Terpening had a half-sister Silva. I visited the area where Phebe was born (Summit NY) last year. Did not find much, but did discover that George S. Queal (who I believe was Phebe's father) was married earlier and had two sons. Timeline would indicate that Phebe is child of second wife. Silva or Sylvia could be child of second or third wife. There was definitely a final wife who outlived George. I connected with a descendent of the second son. Would you be interested in what I have on these probable older siblings of Sylvia? - Suzan

Re: Joseph Barnum b. 1796 in CT -- related to PT Barnum?

pbgollaz — 2009-03-21 23:35:36Z

I have your grandfather listed as Joseph Lee BARNUM (1911-1988) and I also have information for several generations of his ancestors. I haven't yet found the connection of this line of descent to the immigrant ancestor Thomas BARNUM (1625-1695), so I can't tell you the exact relationship to P.T. BARNUM. Although P.T. had four daughters, he had no sons, so the members of our family in North America are his distant cousins, not direct descendants. SEE: www.barnum.org

Kind regards,

Patrick

Re: Parents/siblings for Sylvia Queal Barnum

pbgollaz — 2009-03-21 23:16:59Z

Silvia QUALE was my great-great grandmother. Like you, I've not yet been able to completely verify her parentage. I'll be glad to share all the information that I do have, which can be found at www.barnum.org

Kind regards,

Patrick Barnum

Re: Ashbell BARNUM, b. 1848 VT, Search

pbgollaz — 2008-03-11 00:24:12Z

Here's my individual summary for Ashbell BARNUM
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Name: Ashbell BARNUM
Sex: Male
Father: Zachary Norman BARNUM (19 Sep 1809 - )
Mother: Mary A. HALL ( - )

Individual Facts
Birth Oct 1848 Bennington, Bennington, Vermont
Death 1944 (age 96)
Burial Troy, Rensselaer, New York

Marriages/Children
1. Sarah Ann COWEN
Marriage abt 1873 (age 25)
Children Alice BARNUM ( - )
Norman Ashbell BARNUM (1874 - )
James Thomas BARNUM (1876 - 1881)
Margaret BARNUM ( - )
Elizabeth BARNUM ( - )
Susan BARNUM ( - )
Sarah BARNUM ( - )
John BARNUM (1893 - )

Notes (Individual)
Burial: He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

Sources
1. Barnum, Eben Lewis and Fr. Francis Barnum, SJ, Genealogical Record of the Barnum Family, Presenting a Conspectus of the Male Descendants of Thomas Barnum 1625-1695 (Gardner, MA: Meals Printing Co., 1912).

I have 12 generations of his ancestors listed on my website at http://www.barnum.org

Kind regards,

Patrick

Re: Barnum Lineage

pbgollaz — 2007-12-03 01:13:10Z

Hi! Carol,

My primary interest is the same as yours. So far, however, the DNA testing has not progressed beyond my own personal results. I have posted my 45 Y-DNA markers to the websites of DNA Ancestry, Relative Genetics, Ybase and Ysearch but have not yet received a response or query from anyone.

Patrick

Re: Estate of Barna? Barnum

pbgollaz — 2007-10-04 00:07:39Z

I have a BARNUM connection that I believe fits in with your information. Barnabas "Barna" BARNUM b. 7 Mar 1783 Danby, Rutland, Vermont m. Mary HOUSE Jun 1807 Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut. They had six children. Barnabas d. 6 Jun 1830 while engaged in boating on the Mississippi River. A son, William BARNUM b. 1816 Lanesville, Harrison, Indiana and another, Barney Conrad "Barna" BARNUM m. 1842 North Vernon, Jennings, Indiana.

Re: Death of Mrs. Helen R. Barnum in Turkey

pbgollaz — 2007-10-13 14:54:59Z

Hi! Dave, I have her in my genealogy as Helen RANDLE, wife of Rev. Henry Samuel BARNUM (1837-1915), a missionary in Constantinople (Istanbul), and mother of Henry Huntington BARNUM (1877-1939), head of the mathematics department at Robert College in Istanbul. I would certainly be interested in seeing a copy of the document that you mention. Thanks! Patrick

Re: Barnum in 1828 Addison Co VT

pbgollaz — 2007-06-07 22:17:26Z

Cyrus E., Isaac, Job, Lewis and Russell BARNUM were brothers, sons of Corporal Ebenezer BARNUM (1749-1830) while Leman, Almon and James were distant relatives (second cousins once removed) from two different families. At one time all were residents of Barnumtown, Addison County, Vermont.

Re: Joseph Barnum b. 1796 in CT -- related to PT Barnum?

methree — 2008-12-01 20:08:29Z

Try www.barnum.org, Patrick Barnum has a great deal of information on the family. I believe most of the Barnums in this country decend from Thomas Barnum who settled in Connecticut in 1640 at age 15. So most everyone in the American branch of the Barnum family is related in some distant way to P.T. Barnum. All of the Josephs in my husband's line are before 1796. I do show a Joseph Barnum III born 3 Dec 1755 with a death date of Apr 1799 but I have no wife or family for him. His parents were Col. Joseph Barnum II and Keziah Barnum. I do not know her maiden name.

Death of Mrs. Helen R. Barnum in Turkey

davwayell — 2007-10-12 17:19:44Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mrs. Helen R. Barnum, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mrs. Barnum died in Turkey on January 31, 1914.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

BARNUM CT>VT

georgeprovost — 2008-10-23 19:18:59Z

I seek: parentage of Gideon BARNUM. Gideon died 1818 Danby VT. Barnabas BARNUM, son of Gideon, born Danby VT 1775 or 1783 (online confusion). Barbabas' sibling Rhoda b. 1780 here? (Danby VT). Gideon BARNUM believed born Bet. 1716 - 1723, but it's not in V.R. of Danbury CT. Some say Gideon's father is John. Online it looks like Ebenezer (1682-1755). Gideon married 1739, 1757, 1768. I am tracing the 1768 Kent CT marriage with Elizabeth MERRY. Looking for answers.

David Barnum, Kent, CT, 1800 census, age over 45

JudiWatson199 — 2009-01-31 19:38:47Z

Hello,

I'm looking for information about David BARNUM (sometimes spelled Barnam) who was in the 1800 census in Kent, Litchfield County, CT (p. 93) age 45 or older, with a female age 45 or older. This is probably the David Barnum who married Charity LAKE in Kent in 1747. I don't find a gravestone for him in Hale. Where is he buried, and when did he die? Based on the date of his marriage, he was probably a least 73 at the time of the 1800 census.

Is there any proof that the David Barnum Jr. who married Rachel HOYT in 1793 in Kent is his son? I have not been able to find a record of David Jr.'s birth in the Genealogical Publishing Company book of the Barbour records for Kent.

Thanks,
Judi Watson

Grave of William Barnham, Ranworth - coat of arms

ElizabethHart72 — 2008-12-18 15:51:05Z

I wonder whether anyone can help me identify a coat of arms. William Barnham is buried in St. Helen's church, Ranworth. His tombstone reads "Here resteth ye body of William Barnham late of ye city of Norwich gen who died June ye 19th 1718 aged 66 years. Also ye body of Mary ye beloved wife of ye said William Barnham who died ye 17th of August 1720 aged 46 years."
The Barnham coat of arms is impaled with another blazon - a chevron ermine between three fleur de lis. The engraver has not followed the normal convention of shading so it is impossible to know the tincture of this blazon.
His wife was Mary Flowerdew but this does not appear to be the Flowerdew coat of arms. Can anyone help identify this?

Re: Barnum's of Canada

bookworm53 — 2009-03-12 22:22:49Z

I have since found out about Eva's family. Thanks to Patrick Barnum of barnum.org

Estate of Barna? Barnum

Kfurballkell — 2007-10-02 00:13:16Z

I am the INGenWeb Coordinator for Jennings County Indiana and while going through a probate book found the following.

And now at this day comes Mary Barnam Administratrix of the Estate of Barna Barnum deceased and returns into Court the following inventory of the appraisement of the personal property of the said Estate to wit,

Various Household items.

Also the following schedule of the property sold at a public sale of the property of Barna Barnum deceased by Mary Barnum Administratrix of the estate of Barna Barnum deceased on the 1st day of september 1831 with the names of the purchasers and the articles and amounts of said purchase to wit.

There are lists connected to both does anyone have information on this person or this family I could include for researchers who visit the Jennings County site?

Parents/siblings for Sylvia Queal Barnum

SuzanWalter — 2008-11-19 18:37:51Z

I am researching documents verifying parents for Silva/Sylvia Queal/Quail/Quale born in Schoharie County, NY about 1815 and died in Pennsylvania about 1901. Father may be George S. Queal. Have no leads for mother. Sylvia had sister or half-sister Phebe Queal born about 1813 in Summit, Schoharie County, NY. Sylvia married Nathan Burgess Barnum. Phebe married David Terpenning. Phebe is my great-great grandmother.

Re: Barnum Lineage

carlou1225_1 — 2007-12-02 20:06:40Z

I hope this doesn't double post! I have had some problems with that today.
Anyway, Patrick...how is the DNA testing going. I would be interested in finding out if our Thomas connects to Sir Francis.

Carol

Re: Barnum Lineage

carlou1225_1 — 2007-12-02 20:03:12Z

Patrick,
How is your DNA testing going? I would be interested to find out if our Barnums do connect to Sir Francis.
Thanks,
Carol E. Webb

Re: Joseph Barnum b. 1796 in CT -- related to PT Barnum?

wvmom03k — 2008-10-13 23:15:08Z

I just started researching my family tree My father is Herbert Barnum but was later adopted by his step father after his mother Helen Bolanowski remarried. My Grandfather's name is Joseph Barnum. I have his date of death for 1988 he died in Chulavista, CA. I don't talk to my father much cause he always changes the subject when talking about the Barnum side but it has always been told that P.T Barnum is a Great Great Grandfather to me. I am also like you and can't seem to find the connection. I will try one more time to find out more. I am now really insterested in finding out. I hope this information can help you some. Star

Re: Barnum lineage-I have the Barnum geneology

wilcoxr06 — 2008-03-01 01:28:25Z

Hello, my name is Becky and I am also a descendant of Thomas Barnum. I
saw on Roots web that you have a complete family history dating all the
way back to the 1300's. I was wondering if you could please share this
information?! Thank you!

Sincerely,
Rebecca Wilcox
wilcoxr06@yahoo.com

Ashbell BARNUM, b. 1848 VT, Search

wilcoxr06 — 2008-03-01 01:22:08Z

Seeking more information on my great great grandfather ASHBELL BARNUM (b. October 1848 – d. 1944) and his wife Sarah Ann Cowen (b. 1854 – d. 1886). Ashbell was born in Bennington, VT and he is the son of Zachary Norman Barnum (b. 19 September 1809) and Mary A. Hall.

Together, Ashbell and Sarah had six children: Alice, Norman Ashbell (my great grandfather), Margaret, Elizabeth, Susan, and Sarah.

Both Ashbell and Sarah are buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, NY, and Sarah is in section H2.

Any information on Ashbell or Sarah’s parents would also be appreciated.

Rebecca Wilcox
Researching: Barnum, Crow, Wilcox, Van Dyke, Motta, DiPietro, Atwater, and Watrous
Contact: wilcoxr06@yahoo.com

Re: PERRY PEARL BARNUM

yakcamyoj — 2008-12-27 22:21:15Z

Perry and Pearl (Warner)Barnum were my grandparents. They had 2 sons, Kenneth Clare (my father) and Victor Blake. The 2 daughters were Beulah Bell (married Randolph Grubius) and Gertrude Lenore (married Darrell Frolke). They are all gone now, but I am in the process of trying to build the family tree. I would be glad to share what information I have with you and hopefully you can fill in some blanks for me. Thanks.

Joyce MacKay

Verna Edward Barnum

yakcamyoj — 2009-02-10 00:01:19Z

Verna Edward Barnum, b December 23, 1883 in Barry County, Michigan. Parents were Minor M. and Mary Bottorff. I have traced him as far as 1910 when he was dishonorably discharged from the Marine Corps. I can find nothing after that.

Re: PERRY PEARL BARNUM

yakcamyoj — 2009-02-09 23:36:25Z

I have Perry and Pearl Barnum in my family tree. Their children were Beulah Belle, Kenneth Clare, Victor Blake and Gertrude Lenore.

BARNUM Lorena T and Fred B

t42Moore — 2009-01-06 20:45:15Z

BARNUM Lorena T and Fred B

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,787 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Grave of William Barnham, Ranworth - coat of arms

bubbabarnum — 2009-02-25 07:31:21Z

I have not heard of this, but you might contact my father. He has been researching the Barnham/Barnum families most of his life. You can contact him at Barnum.org.

Re: Aaron Barnum and Barnum Family of Stratford, Conn

KathleenBT — 2007-09-27 19:19:35Z

My grandfather, Frank (Francis) P. Barnum was born in Lockport, NY in 1888 - at least that's what he said many years ago. His father was also Francis P. Barnum. My husband and I visited Lockport a few years ago and didn't find any information on him. Do any of you know of any Frank/Francis P. Barnum's in your search from Lockport, NY.

Re: barnums of connecticut relocate to licking county ohio

stevejameson1 — 2008-08-02 19:25:25Z

Christine,

Did you ever get an answer about Joseph Barnum? My great-grandmother Lucy Barnum was the daughter of Augustus, son of Joseph Barnum. Family lore says that she was related to P.T. Barnum but I have been unable to document this.

Lucy Barnum married Frederick William Jameson (no date, sorry). My grandfather, Frank Jameson, was born to Lucy and Frederick in Coal City, IL, in 1893. The family settled in Gays Mills, WI, where Lucy (as well as Fred, Frank, and my father Douglas) are buried.

Any information on Joseph Barnum would be appreciated.

Thanks,

-- Steve Jameson
steve_jameson@verizon.net

Joseph Barnum b. 1796 in CT -- related to PT Barnum?

stevejameson1 — 2008-08-02 19:08:45Z

I have traced my ancestry on my grandmother's side back to Joseph Barnum, born in CT in 1796 and later came to Ohio. Family lore says that our Barnum line is related to the famous PT Barnum, but I can find no connection. Joseph lived in CT around the time P.T. was born (1810), but I can find no records of Joseph's parents. Does anybody have information on his parents or other family?

Thanks,

Steve Jameson
steve_jameson@verizon.net

Re: Aaron Barnum and Barnum Family of Stratford, Conn

CarolynHertz56 — 2007-09-27 15:56:52Z

Hi Diane,
I am Mrs. Dallas Hertz; he is a grandson of Cora Chester Hertz. Are you Olive Ford's daughter? I am also looking for Aaron Barnum of Lockport, NY. My info absolutely agrees with yours except the Samuel Chester. You could possibly be correct, but I proved the line of William Brewster (Mayflower) to Dallas. I have my research of the direct line; the Mayflower Society accepted my research and proof. Are you interested in seeing this info? By the way, the linage comes through Thomas Chester.
There are several of us looking for Aaron Barnum (two of the Pipers' and I) I am anxious to talk to you. My email is Hertz64@aol.com Thanks. Kari (Carolyn)

Re: Charles Barnum

EastNissouri — 2008-12-29 20:57:23Z

We are interested in your William Barnum in East Nissouri with 13 children in 20 years. I am working with others on the East Nissouri history book [s] and do have Barnum in my FTM.
Joyce Groves

Re: Emily, Talmadge, Elijah and Polly Barnum - Franklin County, NY

lees_trees — 2007-08-26 13:36:28Z

As an aside, the NYgenweb pages for the North Bangor Cemetery do list Robert and Emily as buried there in the same plot.

Emily, Talmadge, Elijah and Polly Barnum - Franklin County, NY

lees_trees — 2007-08-26 13:32:53Z

Hello from Winter Park, near Orlando, Florida.

I am working on a connection to the Barnum family with a brick wall of sorts. Most of my Lee family roots are in Franklin County, New York, and as you know, there are many Barnums located in the North Bangor cemetery there.

My Great Great Grandfather’s (Newell F. Lee) grandmother was an Emily Barnum, b. abt 1813-1815 and married in 1836. The following statement I culled from the Franklin County Marriages info on the NYGEN page online

“ Barnum, Emily Oct. 19, 1836 Robert Gibson he was a farmer from Bangor ae 28; she was a cook from Bangor ae 22. Witnesses: Elijah Barnum, Talmage Barnum, Polly Barnum, and Sophronia Parmelee.(Sophronia is a family member of the minister) (she lived 1814-1871 and is buried at North Bangor)”

Although there are several Emilys, Talmages and Elijahs in those parts, I cant deduce who belongs to whom, and figure out who Emily’s parents were, who Polly is (a sister or wife of either gentleman.

Thanks in advance for any assistance you may be able to offer. I suspect the answers are staring me in the face and I just need another cup of coffee!
I would be happy to share any additional information about my tree from Emily’s line.

Chris Lee
Winter Park, Florida