"Barnum, Thomas … settled in Fairfield, and before 1678 sold his land there to Alexander Bryan; rem. to Norwalk, and was a founder of Danbury. Est. of Thomas Sr., of Danbury, who d. 26 Dec. 1695. Inv. 3 Jan. 1695/6, signed by Sarah Barnum. Son Thomas to Administer with Thomas Pickett of Danbury. Five sons and 5 daus. The widow had a prenuptial agreement."