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| Herman Norton Barnum | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1826-12-05)December 5, 1826 near Auburn, New York |
| Died | 1910 Harpoot, Turkey |
| Occupation | Christian missionary |
Herman Norton Barnum (December 5, 1826 – May 19, 1910) was a Christian missionary stationed in Kharpert. In his 1910 obituary by the Andover Theological Seminary, Barnum was called "one of the most competent missionaries sent out from America." During the Hamidian massacres, Barnum's actions prevented a three-story structure from being burned down by Turkish troops while 300 Armenians—including schoolchildren—were inside.
References
- Amherst College (1904). Obituary Record of Graduates of Amherst College for the Academical Year Ending ... Amherst College. pp. 83–.
HERMAN NORTON BARNUM, the son of Daniel T. and Polly A. (Tomlinson) Barnum, was born in Auburn, N.Y., Dec. 5, 1826, and was fitted for college with Rev. C. H. Buckley of Mt. Morris, N. Y. - He studied theology at Andover Seminary, and was graduated there in 1855. He was ordained by the Ontario presbytery at Mt. Morris, N. Y., Sept. 6, 1855, and was home missionary at large in Vermont, 1855–1856. After traveling in Europe and the East, 1857–1858, he was appointed a ...
- Journal of the Society for Armenian Studies. Vol. 6–7. The Society. 1995. pp. 59–.
- ^ Necrology. Andover theological seminary. Alumni association. 1910.