Varnum, Helen d. 11 Jul 1873 38 yrs. R 43 S 226
Varnum. In New York City, on Friday, July 11, Helen Taylor, wife of Joseph B. Varnum and daughter of Robert L. Taylor.
  Varnum, James Mitchell b. 2 Aug 1786 - d. 11 Sep 1821 35 yrs. R 43 S 221
Varnum. In this city yesterday morning, after a short illness, James M. Varnum, Esq., aged about 36 years. Mr. Varnum was a native of Massachusetts, a son of General Joseph B. Varnum of that state and for several years a clerk in the General Post Office. He was a man of much enterprise and industry, was a most useful citizen and had contributed very largely to the improvement and embellishment of the city. He left a widow and several children to mourn a loss to them irreparable, and which they had but a few days before little reason to anticipate. His friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his late residence, at half past 8 o'clock this morning.
  Varnum, Joseph B. b. 4 Apr 1818 - d. 31 Dec 1874 56 yrs. R 43 S 225
  Varnum, Mary b. 5 Mar 1783 - d. 11 Sep 1847 64 yrs. R 43 S 221
Varnum. In this city on Saturday night last, Mrs. Mary P. Vanum relict of the late Hon. John Varnum (incorrect, should be James M.). Funeral this afternoon (Sept. 13) at half past 3 o'clock from her late residence on 8th street at which the friends of the family are invited to attend.