Thruman P. Barnum's Obiturary, Carlotn Township, Barry County, Michigan

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TRUMAN P. BARNUM
"History of Allegan & Barry Counties, Michigan," pg 412--In 1843, Truman
P. Barnum came to Carlton, taught school a while, went back to New York,
and in 1844 came again to Carlton.  He,with his half-brother, O.F.
Munion, worked upon Nelson Sprague's farm three years.  He subsequently
occupied land in Woodland, then exchanged it for the saw-mill property
of Levi Herron on section 16, and ultimately settled on the same
section, where he now lives, upon land first improved by Oscar Smith.

[The Hastings Banner, Thurs., July 3, 1913, pg 1, col 5]
DEATH OF TRUMAN P. BARNUM
Truman P. Barnum, one of the oldest pioneers of Carlton township, died
on Monday, aged 89 years, 5 months, 15 days.  Mr. Barnum was born in New
York state on Dec. 15, 1823, and came to Barry county in the early
days.  He was the first male school teacher in the township, having
taught in '43 and '44.  He was promised $10 for his first 3 months
service as teacher, but was compelled to accept a pair of boots as
partial payent.  He was the third postmaster in the township, receiving
his appointment in the late 50's.  He also served as supervisor and
clerk.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 on Thursday morning.

[The Hastings Banner, July 10, 1913, pg 3]
OBITUARY
Truman Perry Barnum was born in the town of Yates, Orleans County, New
York, December 15, 1823, and died at his home in Carlton, Michigan, June
30, 1913, aged 89 years, 6 months and 15 days.

He was the oldest of a family of eight.  He was united in marriage with
Julia Fuller, August 29, 1848, who preceded him to the great beyond,
December 24, 1904.  To this union six children were born, two of whom
died several years ago, Mrs. Eva and Mrs. Mary Yarger.  Mrs. Elma Yarger
and Mrs. Flora Eisenhood, and Horace Barnum and Addie Wilson are left to
mourn their loss in addition to twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-eight
great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister, a host of relatives
and friends.

Mr. Barnum was one of the  pioneers of Carlton, coming here in 1843.  He
remained only a short time, returning to New York.  In 1844 he came
again to Carlton and has since resided Ä





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