Eder
Barnum
Born in Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut
Ancestors 
Son of Philo Barnum
and Irena (Taylor) Barnum
Brother of
Irena (Barnum) Benedict [half], Almon Barnum [half], Minerva (Barnum) Drew [half], Philo Fairchild Barnum Sr. [half], Mary H. Barnum [half], Phineas Taylor Barnum, Mary (Barnum) Amerman, Cordelia (Barnum) Benedict and Almirah Barnum
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 41
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 25 Jul 2017
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Biography
The "Genealogical Record of the Barnum Family...." lists his given name as Elder.
On 28 February 1849 Eder Barnum applied for a US Passport, stating that he was born in Danbury, Connecticut and was 35 years of age. He was decribed as follows: Age: 35; Stature: 5ft 7-1/2in; Forehead: Medium; Eyes: Blue; Nose: Short; Mouth: Small; Chin: Full; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Dark; Face: Round. His older brother Phineas Taylor "P.T." Barnum signed as witness.
He died unmarried.
Sources
- Cutter, William Richard, ed., New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial; a Record of the Achievements of Her People in the Making of Commonwealths and the Founding of a Nation, 4 volumes. (New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1911).
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