George Washington Putnam

19th century American politician
George W. Putnam
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Richland 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874
Preceded byElihu Bailey (whole county)
Succeeded byPhilip M. Smith
Personal details
Born(1826-03-24)March 24, 1826
Andover, Vermont, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 1899(1899-03-04) (aged 72)
Plymouth, Vermont, U.S.
Resting placeAsh Ridge Cemetery, Sylvan, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Martha Rebecca Brewer
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​
(m. 1850; died 1892)​
  • Sarah Almeda Brewer
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    ​
    (m. 1893⁠–⁠1899)​
    • Children
    • Ossian D. Putnam
    • (died 1852)
    • George Henry Putnam
    • (b. 1853; died 1915)
    • Arthur L. Putnam
    • (b. 1858; died 1938)
    • Fred Ellsworth Putnam
    • (b. 1861; died 1943)
    • Addison Lincoln Putnam
    • (b. 1871; died 1957)
    OccupationFarmer
    Military service
    AllegianceUnited States
    Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
    Union Army
    Years of service1864–1865
    RankSergeant, USV
    Unit1st Reg. Wis. Heavy Artillery
    Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

    George Washington Putnam (March 24, 1826 – March 4, 1899) was an American farmer, livestock dealer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the western half of Richland County during the 1872 and 1873 sessions.

    Biography

    Putnam was born on March 24, 1826, in Andover, Vermont.[1][2] He later attended Black River Academy in Ludlow (village), Vermont. He relocated to Wisconsin in 1856.[1] During the American Civil War, Putnam served with the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery Regiment of the Union Army.[1] He died in Plymouth, Vermont, in 1899.[1]

    Assembly career

    Putnam was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 and 1873 sessions.[3] He was a Republican.

    References

    1. ^ a b c d "Mr. George H. Putnam". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. March 7, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved February 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
    2. ^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 455.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
    3. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 169.

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    Wisconsin State Assembly
    Preceded by
    Elihu Bailey (whole county)
    		 Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Richland 2nd district
    January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874     		Succeeded by
    Philip M. Smith