Obituary of Orle Barnum

Feb. 4, 1939. Orle Barnum (cousin of the circus man) 88, pioneer resident of Noble County, died at 9:15 last night at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Margaret Foster, 1815 Short Street. Death was attributed to the infirmities of old age.

Mr. Barnum’s father settled near Albion 100 years ago. He farmed in the area until 10 years ago, when he came to Ft. Wayne to live. Survivors include eight other grandchildren. His son Clarence preceded him in death 2 years ago. The body will be taken to the Bonhum funeral home at Albion.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tues. at the Bonhum funeral home in Albion with Rev. R. J. Burns officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Interment will be in the Rose Hill cemetery at Albion.

(Mr. Barnum lived north of Albion opposite the Ponderosa)

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