Barnum, William Henry b. September 17, 1818 d. April 30, 1889 US Senator from Connecticut (1876 to 1879). Barnum is known for having done much to get Grover Cleveland re-elected as President. Both a Representative and a Senator from Connecticut; born in Boston Corner, Columbia County, New York, September 17, 1818; attended the common schools; apprenticed to the trade of iron founder and subsequently admitted to partnership by his father, Milo Barnum (1790-1860), who was engaged in the iron business at Lime Rock, Connecticut; member, State house of...[Read More] (Bio by: Patrick Barnum) Lime Rock Cemetery, Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
b. September 17, 1818 d. April 30, 1889