Ruby BARNUM

Female 1875 - 1934  (59 years)


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  1. 1.  Ruby BARNUM was born on 25 Jan 1875 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 16 Apr 1934 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Ruby is the daughter of Mariah Van Horn & Theodore Barnum.
    . History of Berrien Co., Civil War: Theodore A. Barnum, discharged at end of service, August 22, 1864.

    . Ruby married 1898 Nov 24 to John Adam Miller,1874-1914, (their child Donald G Miller) & then Ruby Barnum Miller marred2, on 1919 Aug 31 to Frank Osborne, b. 1871, Michigan, age 48.

    . 1927 Nov 18 - The Twelve Corners Literary club met with Mrs Ruby Osborn on Britain road yesterday afternoon, & after a business session, made garments for the receiving home of Michigan children's Aid society in St. Joseph. Assisted by Mrs Thos. Muldoon, the hostess serves refreshments.
    . 1929 Mar 22 - 12 Corners Literary society enjoyed a 2 course birthday dinner. Mrs Ruby Osborn won second awards.

    . 1930 Aug 11, Obituary of her mother, Mrs T A Barnum
    Coloma. Mrs T A Barnum, 87, a life long resident of Berrien country, died at her home west of Colma, nee the Stanley School Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. Her death is reported to have been due to head injuries & a broken hip sustained 3 weeks ago when she was struck by an automobile while crossing the road near her residence.
    Mrs Barnum is survived by 3 dau & one son: Der Spencer Barnum of Lansing; Mrs Thomas Muldoon, at home; Mrs Fran Osborn of Benton harbor, & Mrs Milo Weaver of Gull Lake, 6 grandchildren & a host of other relatives. Her husband passed away several years ago. the deceased has lived nearly 50 years in the same home where she died. She was prominent locally & practically all of her life had been a amber of the methodist Protestant church her. Burial in Coloma cemetery.

    . 1930 Oct 31 - Golden wedding anniversary celebration of Mr Mrs J Frank Osborn held this afternoon at their home in Attica, Ind. Those from this city who motored to Attica this morning to participate are son & wife Mr Mrs Earl Osborne & dau of 669 Ogden Ave. Mrs Mrs J Frank Osborn have visited in this city many times & are quite well known here.

    . 1934 Aug 21 - Obituary: Last rites for the late Mrs John Osborn, who died Saturday night, were conducted this afternoon at the Millar Lucker home. Burial Crystal Springs Cemetery.
    Ref: News Palladium, Benton Harbor. - - -

    Birth:
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    Died:
    Married. Aged 59.

    Ruby married Charles Francis FRANK OSBORN on 31 Aug 1919 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan. Charles (son of John OSBORN and Juditha A LAWRENCE) was born on 12 Jul 1871 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; died on 17 Apr 1936 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Pearl Grange Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Harry OSBORN was born est 1901 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan.

Generation: 2