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Putnam Family History & Genealogy

8,555 biographies and 47 photos with the Putnam last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Putnam family members.

Putnam Last Name History & Origin

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Name Origin

The English version of Putnam originates from the town of Puttenham England and basically means town by a well

Spellings & Pronunciations

Puttnam, Pootman, Putman

Nationality & Ethnicity

England

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Early Putnams

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Not much is known about Richard. However I did manage to find the following. From his will dated December 12, 1556, and was proved February 26,1556/7 Richard directs that his body be buried in the churchyard at Woughton. Richard is described as of “Woughton on the Green” A history of the Putnam Family in England and America, by Eben Putnam, Salem, Massachusetts USA: The Salem Press Publishing and Printing Co. The Salem Press 1891 Vol.1 He had one child- John Putnam 1518-1573
Orlean received the nickname Pontiac, by he and his mother being kidnapped by indians. You will find the full story in his find a grave Memorial Id# 20390627
I would say Amelia was an extremely brave woman, to be captive and not only saved herself but her sons life as well.
Timy Putnam of Sfsaye Australia was born in 1840 to Timy Putnam and Ruth Dunlop Putnam. Timy Putnam died at age 68 years old in 1908 in Sfsaye.
Maribee Amelia (Putnam) Hain of Buckhorn, Weston County, Wyoming United States was born on March 20, 1840 in Jackson, Jackson County, MI, and died at age 76 years old on April 10, 1916 at Buckhorn, Crook County, Wyoming. Maribee Hain was buried on April 13, 1916 at Hain Family Cemetery in Buckhorn, Weston County, Wyoming.
Fanny Rosa Putnam of Kew Australia was born in 1847, and died at age 86 years old in 1933 in Kew.
Susannah Putnam of Melbourne East Australia was born in 1848, and died at age 66 years old in 1914 in Melbourne East.
Paul R Putnam of United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul R Putnam.
Theo C Putnam of Ottawa County, Michigan United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theo C Putnam.
Leslie R Putnam of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leslie R Putnam.
Aubrey L Putnam of Jones County, Mississippi United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Aubrey L Putnam.
Normal E Putnam of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Normal E Putnam.

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Updated Putnam Biographies

Elizabeth Jordan Putnam was born on December 18, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida United States to Tabitha Dyann Putnam and Jason A Putnam, and has a brother Orion Lee Putnam. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth J (Putnam) .
Tabitha Dyann (Price) Putnam of Lawton, Oklahoma United States was born on September 23, 1990.
Jason Allen Putnam was born on February 12, 1986. He was married to Tabitha Dyann Putnam on September 21, 2014 in Leon County, Florida United States and they later divorced on March 3, 2018. Jason Putnam has children Orion Lee Putnam and Elizabeth J (Putnam). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jason A Putnam.
Orion Lee Putnam of Tallahassee, Florida United States was born on April 25, 2016 in Tallahassee to Tabitha Dyann Putnam and Jason A Putnam. Orion Putnam has a sister Elizabeth J (Putnam). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Orion Lee Putnam.
Tabitha Dyann (Guyear) Putnam of Lawton, Oklahoma United States was born on September 23, 1990.
Paul Albert Putnam
Paul Albert Putnam of Fairfax, Fairfax County, VA was born on June 16, 1903, and died at age 78 years old on May 21, 1982.
In the 1950 federal census, Macy was 15 and living with her parents, Henry (43) and Elizabeth (42) in Lawrence, New York. Also in the household was brother Michael (12). Macy had completed the 10th grade. Father Henry was a broker (stocks). Macy's parents were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson Putnam of Long Island. They introduced her to society at a dinner-dance at the Lawrence Beach club in September of 1952. In 1957, Macy married Jervis Spencer Janney Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Janney, Cincinnati, Ohio. When they married, Jervis was in the US Army and after they were married, he was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. Wedding Announcement In the 1959 City Directory, Macy and Jervis were living in Newton, Massachusetts . Jervis was a student. Macy and Jervis had child Henry Lowe Janney, Jervis Janney III, and actress Alison Janney.
Michael J Putnam Sr. of Ticonderoga, Essex County, NY was born on September 7, 1963, and died at age 31 years old on April 29, 1995.
Delmar B Putnam of Lake Oswego, Clackamas County, Oregon was born on May 11, 1914, and died at age 71 years old in August 1985.
Una E Putnam of Azle, Tarrant County, TX was born on January 28, 1914. Una Putnam was married to Ralph J. Putnam on October 5, 1968 in Tarrant County, TX, and died at age 86 years old on May 14, 2000.
Lewis Thomas Putnam of Deming, Luna County, New Mexico was born on April 26, 1925, and died at age 85 years old on October 9, 2010.
Lewis T Putnam of Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME was born on June 21, 1914, and died at age 91 years old on July 20, 2005.
Volyer C Putnam of Piedmont, Calhoun County, Alabama was born on April 27, 1915, and died at age 70 years old in February 1986.
Lewis M Putnam of Rome, Floyd County, Georgia was born on February 22, 1926, and died at age 54 years old in December 1980.
Lewis A Putnam of Avon, Livingston County, NY was born on March 7, 1913, and died at age 58 years old in July 1971.
William E Putnam of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on March 20, 1917 in British North America or Canada or Labrador or Newfoundland, and died at age 71 years old on August 31, 1988.
William B Putnam of Anaheim, Orange County, CA was born on April 13, 1914, and died at age 81 years old on April 24, 1995.
William G Putnam of Darlington, Lafayette County, Wisconsin was born on April 2, 1901, and died at age 74 years old in February 1976.
William Bryan Putnam of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas was born on May 2, 1950. William Putnam was married to Dorothy G. (Billard) Putnam on December 24, 1969 in Dallas County, TX, and died at age 57 years old on April 9, 2008.
William Travis Putnam of Texas was born on October 6, 1968, and died at age 38 years old on January 10, 2007.

Popular Putnam Biographies

In the 1950 federal census, Macy was 15 and living with her parents, Henry (43) and Elizabeth (42) in Lawrence, New York. Also in the household was brother Michael (12). Macy had completed the 10th grade. Father Henry was a broker (stocks). Macy's parents were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson Putnam of Long Island. They introduced her to society at a dinner-dance at the Lawrence Beach club in September of 1952. In 1957, Macy married Jervis Spencer Janney Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Janney, Cincinnati, Ohio. When they married, Jervis was in the US Army and after they were married, he was stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. Wedding Announcement In the 1959 City Directory, Macy and Jervis were living in Newton, Massachusetts . Jervis was a student. Macy and Jervis had child Henry Lowe Janney, Jervis Janney III, and actress Alison Janney.
Maribee Amelia (Putnam) Hain of Buckhorn, Weston County, Wyoming United States was born on March 20, 1840 in Jackson, Jackson County, MI, and died at age 76 years old on April 10, 1916 at Buckhorn, Crook County, Wyoming. Maribee Hain was buried on April 13, 1916 at Hain Family Cemetery in Buckhorn, Weston County, Wyoming.
Kenneth Wayne Putnam
Kenneth Wayne Putnam was born in 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kenneth Wayne Putnam.
He had a son Kenneth wayne Putnam a twin brother my dad Melvin Roy Putnam
I would say Amelia was an extremely brave woman, to be captive and not only saved herself but her sons life as well.
Grayson Wyatt Putnam of Rock Island, Illinois United States was born on November 19, 2008. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grayson Putnam.
Alice M Putnam of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA was born on December 2, 1926, and died at age 67 years old on January 26, 1994.
Jason Allen Putnam was born on February 12, 1986. He was married to Tabitha Dyann Putnam on September 21, 2014 in Leon County, Florida United States and they later divorced on March 3, 2018. Jason Putnam has children Orion Lee Putnam and Elizabeth J (Putnam). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jason A Putnam.
Orlean received the nickname Pontiac, by he and his mother being kidnapped by indians. You will find the full story in his find a grave Memorial Id# 20390627
Lillian R Putnam
Lillian R Putnam was born in 1857. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillian R Putnam.
Cynthia W Putnam of Greensboro, Guilford County, NC was born on September 6, 1955, and died at age 42 years old on October 28, 1997.
Kenneth H. Putnam Jr
Born at Bethania Hospital in Wichita Falls Tx. to Pandora (Pandy) Ann Davidson Putnam and Kenneth Harold Putnam Sr. January 12th 1972. Raised in Wichita Falls among more than 100 very close and important people in the Davidson/Kestler/Baker/Putnam families. One biological younger brother, Chad Edward Putnam, ‘77. His first cousins Chasity Davidson and Nathan ‘Buba’ Davidson were adopted as brother and sister when they were 2 yrs old and 6 mos old. His family moved often. Living on Brownlee st when he was born. Moved to Central Fwy and then to live among extended family at 407 Swartz st. He spent his formative years on Swartz st. Then moved to Carpenter’s Bluff Tx. In 1980-82. Then moved to the 2 story house on the Hammon Ranch at 12914 Hwy 287 N. where Ken attended Henrietta Jr High school. The family moved again to Sue ln. in Dean Tx. Where he attended Petrolia Jr high and Sr high school. Ken road his 10speed bike every day from Dean to attend WFHS to play football for a 5A district school and earn a scholarship. In 1989, before he graduated, Ken (16) met a runaway 15 yr old girl named Rebecca Lynn Thompson. After dropping out of high school and abandoning a scholarship offer to play tightens at Texas Tech University, Ken and Becky ran away and were married later that year. Becky and Ken separated in 1991 but weren’t legally divorced until 1995. In 1994 Ken met 2 young children named Anthony Scott Kemp (6) and Brandi Nicole Metiz (3). Protecting them from abuse, Ken learned their mom was planning an abortion. Ken convinced their mom to have the baby with the understanding that he would be the father on the birth certificate and take the baby to raise alone. His mom refused to sign the birth papers so Ken named the baby Kenny Jay Putnam. Ken went on to raise the 3 kids for 3 yrs before their mom made it impossible to continue with her drug addiction and abusive tendencies. After kidnapping the 3 kids and abusing them more, their mom was eventually found by Ken and a court placed Anthony and Brandi with their respective fathers and placed Kenny Jay with Ken. After further attempts to kidnap Kenny, Ken moved to Duncan Oklahoma to hide from the crazy atmosphere in Wichita Falls. There he met Angela Lourea Kirk. In 1996 they moved to Wichita Falls and were married. They had 2 children Daniel Barton Putnam and Emily Anne Putnam. Angela became an addict (alcohol, pills and meth) and forced Kenny Jay out of the house and back with his abusive mother at age 12. After 13 years Ken left the home and filed for a divorce. In 2012 Ken started his own business called Putnam Pest Service LLc. In 2013 Ken took his 2 children back from Angela and raised them both alone for a year. In 2014 Ken met Joanne Arnell Kinney on EHarmony. She moved from San Diego Ca. to live with Ken, Daniel & Emily in Iowa Park Tx. She began to fill the role of mother to Daniel and Emily. They moved from Iowa Park to North Padre Island in Corpus Christi Tx. on October 31st 2015. In November 2016 they were married on Whitecap beach on the island. The family moved back to Wichita Falls and ultimately back to Iowa Park. Growing as a family, Daniel turned 18 and went into the USAF and was eventually stationed at Hurlburt AFB in Florida. The 3 remaining family members then moved to Wichita Falls on January 1st 2021. As of 2021 Ken still operates Putnam Pest Service and continues to live a prosperous and happy life serving God and loves his family very much. As of February 2021 Ken has not seen his adopted son Kenny Jay for 5+ years. He loves him and prays for his happiness and safety every day.
Vesta Jean (Latcham) Putnam of Wapello, Iowa United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Vesta Jean (Latcham).
Paula Jean (Putnam) Keller of Davenport, Iowa United States was born on March 30, 1957, and died at age 64 years old on December 12, 2021.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Strider Putnam.
Stephanie Renae Putnam of Rock Island, Illinois United States was born on August 7, 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephanie Putnam.
Morgan Nicole Putnam of Milan, Illinois United States was born on July 8, 1999 in Davenport, IA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Morgan Putnam.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kay Ellen Putnam.
Orion Lee Putnam of Tallahassee, Florida United States was born on April 25, 2016 in Tallahassee to Tabitha Dyann Putnam and Jason A Putnam. Orion Putnam has a sister Elizabeth J (Putnam). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Orion Lee Putnam.
Emmons Putnam of Worcester, Worcester County, MA was born on May 6, 1896, and died at age 86 years old in April 1983.

Putnam Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Putnam family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 7,328 people with the last name Putnam that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

74.0 years

Oldest Putnams

These are the longest-lived members of the Putnam family on AncientFaces.

Roy Francis Putnam of Merritt Island, Brevard County, FL was born on September 27, 1903, and died at age 106 years old on April 18, 2010.
106 years
Ellen A Putnam of Decatur, Dekalb County, GA was born on October 28, 1893, and died at age 105 years old on July 1, 1999.
105 years
Janet Putnam of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida was born on March 10, 1869, and died at age 104 years old in March 1973.
103 years
Mabel Putnam of Madison, Lac Qui Parle County, MN was born on November 8, 1895, and died at age 103 years old on March 27, 1999.
103 years
Blanchek Putnam of Coshocton, Coshocton County, OH was born on April 23, 1905, and died at age 104 years old on May 16, 2009.
104 years
Ada Putnam of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas was born on September 21, 1877, and died at age 103 years old in January 1981.
103 years
Mary B Putnam of Conover, Miami County, OH was born on July 18, 1892, and died at age 103 years old on March 24, 1996.
103 years
Inez R Putnam of Bellflower, Los Angeles County, CA was born on December 26, 1885, and died at age 102 years old in April 1988.
102 years
Fred F Putnam of Lambertville, Monroe County, MI was born on July 30, 1895, and died at age 102 years old on February 21, 1998.
102 years
Molissa Putnam of Oak Lawn, Cook County, Illinois was born on September 15, 1880, and died at age 102 years old in March 1983.
102 years
Faye S Putnam of Alton, Osborne County, KS was born on December 14, 1898, and died at age 102 years old on March 10, 2001.
102 years
Waldo Putnam of California was born on October 14, 1860, and died at age 102 years old in September 1963.
102 years
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i found out through my aunt who researched my family tree a few years back and heard of general israel putnam,i seen the picture of him in the encyclopedia,and heard of his famous saying "dont shoot till you see the whites of their eyes"he also brought in reinforcements to General George Washinton on Breeds Hill,during the revolutionary war.i would like to know more about him if possible.

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