Austin C Barnum's Biography, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan

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AUSTIN C. BARNUM
Austin C Barnum was the son of two of the old pioneers, Henry and Sarah
Barnum of Carlton township, where he was born and spent his entire
life.  He was born August 21, 1847, and passed away May 22, 1929, aged
81 years, - mos., 1 day.  Was married Jan. 1, 1871 to Emma I. Fuller,
daughter of John J and Cordelia Fuller.  He leaves to mourn his devoted
wife and three children, Mrs. Chas E. Wood of Hastings, Mrs. Chas D.
Kiley of Detroit, J. D. Dwight Barnum of Coats Grove, (one child died in
infancy), also four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a sister, Viola
Irland of Plainwell, a half brother, Walter Barnum of Carlton township,
and a host of friends.  The funeral was held at the Coats Grove church
Friday, May 24, 1929, conducted by Rev. Wing of Woodland.  Burial in
Fuller cemetery.

[Obituary from Bull Scrapbook, Hastings Public LIbrary, Hastings, MI]



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