Obituary for Washington Barnum, Shaytown, Eaton County, Michigan

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Newspaper source unknown, Scrapbook 1928-1932, Vermontville Library,
Vermontville Michigan
WASHINGTON BARNUM
        Washington Barnum, only son of Lewis and Harriet Edgel Barnum, was born on
the Barnum homestead at Shaytown, Eaton County, Michigan, June 5, 1849, and
departed from this life at his home near Sunfield January 17, 1931, at the
age of 81 years, 7 months and 12 days.
        He was united in marriage to Ann Eliza Bale of Vermontville, February 1,
1869 at Sunfield.
        They cleared the land and built a home near Shaytown where he resided
until the death of his mother. He moved to his present home May 12, 1897
where he resided until his death excepting five years in Vermontville.
        Early in life he became a member of the church at Shaytown, and gave it
his loyal support ever after.
        He leaves the aged wife, one sister, Mrs Nettie Bale of Shaytown, four
foster sons, Wm. Of Vermontville, Bert of Monroe, Fay of Mulliken, Benjamin
of Sunfield, one foster daughter, Mrs Ena Myers of Grand Rapids, eighteen
grandchildren, also many other relatives and a host of friends.
        Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 2:oo o'clock, Rev
Thompson officiated. Burial in the Welsh cemetery.
        Sad and sudden was the call
        Of our loved one, loved by all:
        Our loss was great, the shock severe
        We little thought, his death so near.
        We know not why, we cannot tell,
        But Jesus knows and all is well.
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