ILLINOIS

CENSUS REPORTS

1870 & 1880

UPDATED JUNE 22, 2011

ILLINOIS 1870 CENSUS

ELIZABETH PUTMAN Burton, Adams County

She is 40 KY, James 28 IL, Jonathan 21 IL, Sarah 17 IL, Albert 16 IL, Leroy 12 IL, Etta 9 IL. Must be something wrong here. Based on the kids, they were here (with a daddy) in 1850 and 1860, but the do not appear in any census reports anywhere in Illinois. There was a Martin Putman here in Burton in the 1860, but there were none of these kids here. He was 35 NY at that time.

JOHN PUTMAN Quincy, Adams County

He is 31 OH, Sarah Ann Stone 25 IL, Eva 7 IL, and Willis 11/12 IL. Part of our Southern Line. His folks are Daniel Putman and Lucinda Colbert from Ohio and now Brown County, Illinois. He’ll be here until he dies in 1917. He runs a grocery store here in Quincy. His dad runs one back in Mount Sterling, Illinois.

RUFUS W. (WILLIAM) PUTNAM Ellington Township, Adams County

He is a son of Henry Putnam and Martha McDonald. He was born here. You can check his lineage back in 1840 and 1850. He is now 35 IL, Melissa Simmons 33 IL, William H. 14 IL, Emma 12 IL, Mary 10 IL, Fanny 8 IL, Anna 6 IL and Edith 5/12 IL.

HOWARD F. PUTNAM Hazelwood, Alexander County

He is 45 NY, a farmer, Elizabeth 27 IL, Flora A. 4 IL and Howard F. Jr. is 2/12 IL. He was possibly the single guy in West Chicago in 1860, listed as Fred, which would be his middle name. He will still be here in 1880.

JOHN PUTMAN Cooperstown, Brown County

He is William and Martha's eldest. He is 37, Polly (Mary Ann Shields) 36, William 19, Henry 17, Lafayette 15, Robert 13, Martha 10, George 8, Eliza 5 and Clayborn 2. Also there is Hannah Keys age 7 months. John's sister, Hannah had married William Keys and died in the childbirth of this Hannah. John and Polly are bringing her up, but she will die in 1884 at age fifteen.

AMBROSE PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

Daniel and Lucinda's son is listed at 36, Margaret Kendrick, his wife, 34 and Catherine 8. Remember there are two Ambrose Putmans in the County, so keep them straight.

DANIEL PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

William and Nancy Ann's son is now 44, Louisa (Perry) 43, Jeremiah 19, Sarilda 17, Theodore 12, Isaiah 14, James (listed as 12 but is 9), Nancy 6.

EDWARD PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

The son of John William Putman. William Edward is listed as 19 IL, a laborer, and his cousin, Lucinda, is 18 IL. They are in the household of her stepfather, Henry Grover, who is listed as 57 KY, a farmer. His wife, Martha, (Martha Ann (Smith) Putman Grover, is 57 KY. Also in the household is Angeline Grover, 18 IL.

ELIJAH PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

He is now 71 and Matilda (Kenton) 67 and all the kids are gone off. Southern Putman Family.

FRANKLIN PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

This is Benjamin Franklin Putman, son of John and Sophia. He is listed 35, Mary 26, Nellie 2 and George 3 months. His wife is a second wife. Elizabeth Coopage died in 1861. Franklin obviously remarried recently, but I do not know Mary's last name. Franklin himself will die in 1872 of wounds he received a few years ago in the Civil War. Mary will marry Thomas Cullen, and she and the two kids will be in Traverse, Nicollet County, Minnesota in 1880. She and Nellie are in Arapahoe County Colorado in 1885.

JAMES PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

He is a son of William and Martha (Smith). He is 32, Sarah Jane McCoy 30, Ellen 8, Jane 5 and Lydia 1.

JOHN PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

He is now 64, Sophia Weaver 58, Marion 24, Edward 17 and Mary Elizabeth 20 are all that are left at home. Marion Zachariah will become a doctor and shortly move to Massachusetts and settle in Groton. He’ll be there from the mid 1870s till he dies in 1915.

JOHN PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

A son of William and Nancy Ann. He is 36, Sarah Gordley is 34, Eva May 17, Charles 14, Elnora 11, Stephen 9 and Warren 3.

MARTHA PUTMAN GROVER Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

Martha Smith has married Henry Grover since William Putman died. She is 57 as is Henry. At home are Lucinda Putman 18 and Edward Putman 19. Also there is Angeline Grover age 16.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Township, Brown County

He is now 70 and Eliza Jane Kendrick his second wife is 49. At home are Laura Jane 28 and Sarah Winifred 15. He lives next door to Henry Grover who had married his daughter Lucinda and after Lucinda died Henry married Martha as shown above.

AMBROSE PUTMAN Pea Ridge Township, Brown County

There are two Ambroses here in the County. This one is Elijah's son is 37, Mary Bond, his wife, 35, Martha Ann 16, William 14 and Joseph 9.

CHARLES PUTMAN Westfield, Bureau County

Charles Calvin Putman is 14 IL, a laborer on the Williamson farm.

HIRAM PUTNAM Dover, Bureau County

He is 32 PA, a farmer, Elizabeth Phillips, his wife, 30 PA, William 11 PA, and Etta M. 8 PA. He is a son of Edson Putnam and Elizabeth Knapp. He was with his brothers in Pine Grove, Warren County Pennsylvania in 1850, and was married with Elizabeth in Farmington, Warren County in 1860. His dad was from Windham County, Vermont. They will be back in Warren County Pennsylvania by 1880. Their son William will be in Scott County Iowa by then.

HENRY PUTNAM Princeton, Bureau County

He is a plasterer, 48 NY, Sarah 30 KY, Frank 14 MI and Georgia 7 IL. They are in Labette County Kansas in 1875, 1880 and longer. No idea who he is though.

LEURINDA PUTNAM McKEE Princeton, Bureau County

The widow of Harvey Putnam who was born in Cobbleskill, New York November 25, 1818and died here January 4, 1863. Leurinda Amelia Dewey is listed as 38 NY. She was born in Oneida County New York May 24, 1838. Her second husband, Alfred McKee, is 48 PA, a farmer. Leurinda's children are: Lillian Ida Putnam 16 NY (born in April 1855 married Irving Washington Gleason about 1884 and died in Washington, New Jersey in 1924), William Herbert Putnam 12 IL (born September 18, 1857 and married Laura Christine Larson March 15, 1895. He died in Superior, Wisconsin in 1949), and Savina Putnam 7 IL (born February 6, 1863, married Samuel Fox December 2, 1882, and died in Washington, New Jersey September 3, 1916). Alfred's children are: Sara 19 IL, Alfred 14 IL, Blanche 13 IL, Albert 7 IL, and Mertice 1 IL.

P. C. (PERMELIA CLEMENTINE) PUTNAM Concord, Bureau County

She is Clementine Lovering, the widow of Harrison Putnam. They were married in 1848 in Croydon, New Hampshire, and have been here in Illinois since 1849. She is now 42 NH, Sarah 20 IL and Frank 14 IL. Harrison died here March 13, 1861.

ABRAM (ABRAHAM) PUTMAN Beardstown, Cass County

He is 20 IL a clerk, and lives in a hotel. There is also a John Putman 20 IL there. They are sons of William Brower Garrison Putman from Schuyler County, NY. Dutch. These guys were at home in 1860 in Schuyler County, Illinois. The folks are still there now. Abraham will marry Emma Holme here September 17, 1879 and will move to Minneapolis. They will be there in 1900.

JOHN PUTMAN Beardstown, Cass County

He is a silversmith, 30 IL and lives in a hotel. Also there is Abram Putman 20 IL. John will be married to Emma Erhardt here by 1880. He is also a son of William Brower Putman and Martha Elkins originally from Montgomery County, New York and then Will County, Illinois.

HENRY PUTNAM Condit Township, Champaign County

He was here in 1860. He is a son of Charles Marsh Putnam, Licking County, Ohio. He is now 37 OH, Phebe Condit his wife 37 OH, Alice C. 12 IL, Julia C. 8 IL, Charles W. 4 IL and John W. 1 IL. He was born in Jersey, Ohio August 13, 1832, and married Phebe Condit there on September 11, 1856. They moved here right after they were married. He will be town clerk. Guess this township was named for some of Phebe’s kinfolk.

LUTHER E. (EDGERTON) PUTNAM Condit Township, Champaign County

He and his brother Henry have both moved here from Rantone, or maybe the townships just changed names. He is now 34 OH, Sarah Jane Martin 29 IN, Levi F. 10 IL, Frank E. 6 IL, Charles M. 4 OH, Helen S. 2 IL and Abby S. 6/12 IL. He is a son of Charles Marsh Putnam from Licking County, Ohio. In 1860 his wife was Ellen Whitefield from Ohio. Sarah Jane Martin is wife number two. Ellen died in 1868, and he married Sarah about 1869.

PETER PUTNAM East Bend Township, Champaign County

He is a farmer 62 NY, Mary Ann 51 NY, and Hattie 15 NY. He is a son Peter Putman and Mary Lepper of Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. He was home in 1850. This is a Dutch family.

JOHN PUTNAM Rosamond, Christian County

John is listed as 57 MA, a farmer. His wife, Flora M. Hawley, is 52 MA. The children still at home are: James 22 MA, a farm laborer, and Mary F. 18 MA, without occupation. He is Eben’s number 2251, a son of John Putnam (977) and Philena Curtis of Hinsdale, Massachusetts. He was born there April 21, 1813. He married Flora Hawley back in Hinsdale July 6, 1837. They were there in the 1840 and 1850 Census. They were here in 1860 and will be through the 1900.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Charleston, Coles County

He is 50 NY, Mary 40 NY, Willis 15 NY and William 14 NY. Can’t find them in 1860 here or in NY.

A. (ASAPH) C. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 36 CDN, a teamster. His wife, Julia Ann Stewart, is 38 CDN. Also in the household are: James Stewart, 18 CDN, a teamster, Albert Stewart, 16 CDN, a cooper, Elizabeth Stewart, 11 CDN, who is at school, William Burshaw, 22 CDN, a cooper, and Louise Burshaw, 20 CDN, perhaps his wife. He is Asaph Ezra son of Joel Stokes Putnam and Lovilla Church from Leeds, Kent County Ontario. He married Julia November 15, 1863. She will die soon and he will be back in Canada and will marry Charlotte Rebecca Booth July 9, 1873.

ALEX PUTTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Alex is listed as 38 IRL, and is a saloon keeper. His wife Jane Shanahan is 38 IRL. The children are: Margaret 9 IL, Winnie 7 IL, Nellie 6 IL, and Lizzie 3 IL. Also in the household is his mother-in-law Winnie Shanahan 71 IRL, plus there is one domestic servant, 8 day laborers, and 1 stone mason, who are all from Ireland as well.

ANNA PUTNAM 3^rd Ward, Chicago, Cook County

She is 28 NY, a housekeeper. She was enumerated in the Alexander Bishop household.

ANNA PUTNAM 8^th Ward, Chicago, Cook County

Anna is listed as 32 NY, and is living alone.

CATHERINE PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Catherine is listed as 18 IL, an actress. She was enumerated with Timothy R. Stubbs. She would be the daughter of Victor Putman from Carroll County. She was there in 1860.

FRANCIS E. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 35 IL, a hack driver. He was enumerated with John Powell, a sailor.

GEORGE PUTMAN 18^th Ward, Chicago, Cook County

George is listed as 25 NY, a railroad baggage master. He was enumerated in a boarding home.

J. C. (JULIUS CAESAR) PUTNAM 10^th Ward, Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 45 VT, a saloon clerk. He is living in a hotel. He is a son of Daniel Putnam and Permelia French. He was at home in Bethel, Vermont in 1850.

JOHN PUTNAM 20^th Ward, Chicago, Cook County

John is listed as 27 IL, a railroad conductor. His wife, Mary, 26 CDN. He is the son of Samuel Porter Putnam and Lydia White from here. He was a porter in 1860, now moving up the corporate ladder. He and Mary are here through 1900 and he is widowed by 1910.

LENA PUTNAM 5^th Ward, Chicago, Cook County

She is listed as 12 NY. She was enumerated with the John C. Burroughs family. John C. Burroughs is 50 NY, the President of Chicago University.

S. K. PUTNAM 5^th Ward, Chicago, Cook County

He is 41 MA, a retired grocer. His wife, Mary Edgerton, is 39 NY. The children are: Julia A. 17 NY, Albert C. 12 MN, and Frank H. 7 MN. They were in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1860 and he only used initials then as well. Mary will be widowed here with the kids in the 1880 Census.

VICTOR PUTNAM 9^th Ward, Chicago, Cook County

Victor is listed as 70 NY, a sexton. His daughter, Carrie, is 36 NY, and is keeping house. In 1850 he was married to Ann in Fulton County New York. She will be here with him in 1880. Think he is a son of John and Catherine Putman from Fulton County. Dutch Family.

W. D. (WOLLCOTT DeFOREST) PUTNAM 17^th Ward, Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 33 MA, occupation illegible. His wife, Elizabeth G. Clark, is 32 ME. Also in the household is: Martha Thornton, 22 NY, servant. He was single in Warren, Jo Davies County in 1860, and married Elizabeth in Cook County February 15, 1862. He is a son of Henry Putnam, and was born in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. They didn’t have children. His brother William H. H. is still in Warren (listed shortly).

WINTHROP PUTNAM 1^st Ward, Chicago, Cook County

He is indexed as Wurthrop 33 MA, a bookkeeper. His wife, Jennie S. Barney, is 29 NY. The children are: Jennie 4 IL, and Florence 6 months, IL. They will be here in 1900 as well. Winthrop Davis Putnam is a son of Edward Putnam (2161) and Roxana Davis. He was born in Southbridge, Mass. September 18, 1837. He won the Medal of Honor in the Civil War for his action at Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 22, 1863. He will die January 15, 1907 and is buried in the Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

LABAN PUTNAM Palatine Township, Cook County

The son of Reuben and Eleanor Putnam, he is 61 VT, and is running a boarding house. His wife, Elvira Jones, is 55 VT. He's been here in Illinois for a great many years.

LYDIA PUTMAN Proviso Township, Cook County

She is Lydia White Bailey the widow of Samuel Porter Putnam who died in 1857. She is 56 VT. The children with her are: Samuel 23 IL, and Harriet 16 IL. They were enumerated with her son-in-law, R. Chamberlain 45 NY, a wholesale stove dealer. His wife and her daughter, Angeline Chamberlain, is 27 NH. Their children are: Orsin? P. 6 IL and Mary L. 3 IL. Lydia was in West Chicago in 1850 and 1860.

JANE PUTMAN Worth Township, Cook County

She is 28 IL. Her children are: Jane 4 IL, and Florence 4 months IL. They are living with the Jacob Barney family. Jacob is 58 MA, a farmer. His wife Elizabeth 56 NH.

EMMA PUTNAM Somonauk, DeKalb County

She has two listings. In one she is 21 NY with a Caster family, and then as 20 NY with a Buckingham Family.

PETER PUTNAM Sycamore, DeKalb County

He is 20 IL working on the Waterman farm. He is William Peter Putman, son of the following Victor and Eliza Putman. He will marry Eva Bridges here November 22, 1877.

VICTOR PUTNAM Sycamore, DeKalb County

He is now 51 NY, a butcher, Eliza (Adeline Eliza Harvey) 45 VT, Eddie (Edward) 10 IL. Also there is Esther Wright 71 VT who might be Eliza’s mom. The family was here in 1865, in Ogle County in 1860, and in Carroll County in 1850. The youngest son David is back in Niagara County, New York now. The son Christopher is in McHenry County. He is a son of Peter Putman of Orleans, Cattaraugus County. He was born there August 22, 1820.

ELIZABETH PUTNAM Barnett Township, DeWitt County

She is 23 IL and lives with a Charles and Mary Smith.

JASON PUTNAM Texas Township, DeWitt County

They were in Scott County in 1850 and 1860 and here in 1865. He is now 46 VT, Dorcas Smith Davis 43 OH, Ellen 18 IL, Alice 15 IL, Clara Belle 10 IL, and William B. (Benjamin) 6 IL. He is a son of Jonas Putnam and Sally Ward of Chester, Vermont. Gave his lineage back in 1850. He will die in Sheldon, Missouri August 29, 1882. He married Dorcas in Scott County April 23, 1857.

JOSEPH PUTMAN Buck Township, Edgar County

He is a son of Isaac Putman from Champaign County, Ohio in 1850. New York Dutch folks. He is 33 OH, Mary 30 OH, Fidelia 4 OH, William H. 2 OH and Jonas H. 6/12 IL.

WHEELER PUTNAM Douglas Township, Effingham County

He is 27 GA, Vida Louisa Ferguson his wife 24 IN, Gideon 4 IN and Lyman Wheeler 7 IL. Nope, not one of our southern folks. He is a son of Gideon and Sarah Putnam from New York. Gideon and his brother Charles were both lawyers and Gideon went to Warren County, Georgia in the 1830s, and was joined by Charles some 5 years later. Wheeler was born in Warren County. Then everyone took off before the Civil War got boiling. Charles went to Iowa, Gideon back to New York I think, and in 1860 Wheeler was in Lawrence County, Indiana. Gideon came from Saratoga County, New York and was a son of Benjamin Risley Putnam and Eunice Morgan. The line goes back to Vermont and then Massachusetts. Wheeler is a telegraph supervisor. Booming new industry.

CHARLES S. (SEWELL) PUTNAM Dix Township, Ford County

Sewell’s son has moved from Bureau County. In fact none of the family is in Bureau County anymore, except Harrison’s widow. Charles is now 45 NY, a farmer, Mary Hugh is 38 NY, Alfred E. 12 IL, Charles F. 11 IL, Sewell E. 8 IL, David E. 7 IL, Cora M. 6 IL, Mary E. 3 IL, and Harvey 1 IL.

CHARLES F. PUTMAN DeKalb, Franklin County

He is 31 NH, Lois 22 IL, Cyrus 4 IL, Lottie 2 IL and an unnamed son 2/12 IL.

JAMES PUTMAN Buckheart Township, Fulton County

James Harvey Putman is a son of George Putman and Charlotte Crosswaite, and is 30 AR, Eliza (a widow Elizabeth Van Buren McBroon) 29 NY. Interesting Elizabeth had been married to Hewitt McBroom. He died and she married James August 1, 1861. They got divorced in 1869. I guess they said “oh heck,” and remarried February 17, 1870. They are here through 1880, then he seems to have remarried as in 1900 he is in Latah County, Idaho with a wife named Ruba E. born in Canada. His brother Benjamin and sister Maria were in Latah County then too. Ruba died near Moscow in 1911 and is buried there. He then married a Margaret and moved over the border to Garfield Washington and died there April 9, 1914. Southern Putman Family.

NATHAN PUTMAN Liverpool Township, Fulton County

He is 29 IN, Susan 23 IL and Robert E. 2 IL.

HARRISON PUTMAN Pleasant Township, Fulton County

He is now 58 and Malinda Fouts 56, Mary 17, Ella 15, Charles 12. He is a son of Hazeal Putman and Isabelle Combs. He was born on December 3, 1811 shortly after the family arrived in Indiana. He was eleven when he came to Fulton County, Illinois. Harrison was named after William Henry Harrison. His father Hazeal had fought under that Harrison a month earlier in the War of 1812. On November 15, 1832 he married Malinda Fouts in Fulton County Malinda was the daughter of David and Mary Fouts (Pfautz as originally spelled) and was born in North Carolina on July 27, 1814. Harrison will spend the rest of his life as a farmer in Fulton County, living in Canton during the last portion of his life. Malinda died in Canton on April 2, 1890 and Harrison died June 17, 1891. Southern Putmans.

JAMES DANIEL PUTMAN Pleasant Township, Fulton County

Reding's son is 51 KY, Diadema Smith is 48 IN and at home are William 19 IA, Robert 16 IA, David 13 IN (probably IA or IL), Mary 9 IL, Martha 7 IL and Charles 2 IL. They were in Iowa, but returned to Illinois after the 'Grasshopper Plague' hit that State. Southern Putman Family.

JANE PUTMAN Pleasant Township, Fulton County

She is 21 IA and a ‘servant’ in the Kelley household. She is probably Harrison’s daughter.

FRANCIS PUTNAM Putman Township, Fulton County

He is 32 IL, Clara E. Sanders, his wife, is 28 IL and they have Flora J. 2 IL. He is a son of Harrison and Malinda. Southern Putman Family.

GEORGE PUTMAN Putman Township, Fulton County

He is 55 IN, Charlotte Crosthwaite is 54, William 18 and Maria 16. Sons Franklin and Joseph are nearby, but live with other families. Franklin is 24, Joseph 29. Southern Putman Family.

MARTIN PUTMAN Putman Township, Fulton County

He is a son of Harrison and Malinda, and was born here. He is 25 IL, his wife Hannah Newton is 20 IL, Kate is 1 IL. Southern Putman Family.

RICHARD PUTMAN Putman Township, Fulton County

He’s not connected with our Southern family. Guess he just liked the name of the township. He is 23 PA, Elizabeth 20 IL and Carrie 1 IL. He wasn’t in the 1850 or 1860 Pennsylvania census, so have no thoughts. They are gone by 1880.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Warsaw, Hancock County

He is 32 NY, a railroad conductor, Angie 24 KY and Frank 5 IL. In 1860, he was listed as a Putman in Peoria, Peoria County. Then he was single, living in a hotel, and was a railroad brakeman. The family will be back in Peoria by 1880, and be there through 1900.

THOMAS PUTMAN Clover, Henry County

He is 35 NY a physician, Phiana Frank, his wife, is 30 PA. He looks to be Parks’ son, as shown at home in 1860 in Vernon, Shiawassee County, Michigan. He just married Phiana here December 9, 1869.

GEORGE PUTMAN Chebanse, Iroquois County

He is 33 IRE, Maria 43 IRE, Patrick 14 IL, Joseph 12 IL, Satchel 6 IL, and Hattie 4 IL. They weren’t listed in 1860 in Illinois. Maybe the name is something other than Putman.

LORENZO PUTMAN Chebanse, Iroquois County

Aha, thought they would get tricky here and index this guy as Alonzo, but best I can figure his name has always be Lorenzo. He’s Dutch. In 1850 he and Olive Northrup his wife were in Johnstown, Fulton County living near his folks Lodowyck Putman and Sarah Miller. He is now 50 NY, Olive 50 NY, Nancy 22 NY, Lewis (the American version of Lodowyck) 16 NY and Sarah 10 NY. They were in Will County in 1865

W. (WILLIAM?) PUTMAN Douglas, Iroquois County

He is 18 NY, an apprentice telegraph operator. He lives in a hotel. He is most likely Lorenzo’s son.

JOSIAH L. (LOCKE) PUTMAN Belmont, Iroquois County

He is 40 NY (VT in 1860, NY again in 1880, but it is Vermont), Calista (Calista Lois Covey) 38 VT. They were in Quincy, Adams County in 1860, and will be in Henry County in 1880, and in Nebraska by 1900. He is a son of John Locke Putnam and Phebe Town from Brattleboro, Vermont. He was born there November 26, 1828 and married Lois there October 1, 1851.

WILLIAM S. PUTMAN Prairie Green Township, Iroquois County

He is 23 NY and works on a farm.

DANIEL PUTNAM Warren, Jo Daviess County

He is now 70 VT, and a retired carpenter. He was here in 1860 and is living with William Putnam. See that listing, it's a bit confusing. Dan, as you found out in 1860, is from Grafton, Vermont a son of Daniel Putnam and Dorcas Bone.

JOHN PUTNAM Warren, Jo Daviess County

He is 27 MA, a merchant, Eliza A. 28 ENG, Augustus (Augustus Lloyd) 4 IL, Charles (Charles Harrison) 3 IL, Walter (Walter DeForrest) 9/12 IL. Also there is a Fred Richards 6 IL, a son of Eliza’s first marriage. He is a son of Henry Putnam (2250) and Eliza Goodrich, and was born in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts September 24, 1843. He was shown at home there in 1850. His brother Wollcott and William Henry Harrison were here in 1860. He married a widow Eliza A. (Sandow) Richards here November 23, 1865. Don’t know what happens next. Elizabeth and Walter are in Kansas City, Missouri in 1880 and I can’t find John or the other two sons in 1880. Charles and his mother Eliza are in Chicago in 1900.

LUCIA (SACIA) PUTNAM Warren, Jo Daviess County

She is 21 NY, Ada 1 IL. She lives with Addie McDonald (her sister) 28 NY. She is Sacia A. McDonald, and married William Henry Harrison Putnam from Mass. here December 26, 1866. It seems that he has died quite recently. Her husband is/was NOT the next guy listed.

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON PUTNAM Warren, Jo Daviess County

He is 23 (28?) NY, a jeweler, Melvina Lynde his wife 22 NY, Ida 3 IL, and Naomi 4/12 IL. Also there is Daniel Putnam 70 VT, a retired carpenter. Interesting. Daniel was here in 1860 and in 1850 was in Otsego County, New York. He is from Grafton, Vermont and his line was given back in 1860. Okay, here we go. This guy is NOT the William Henry Harrison here in 1860. This is Daniel’s son listed as Morancy in 1860. Age, birthplace and occupation are identical. Morancy married Melvina Lynde here April 21, 1867. The other William married Sacia McDonald who is shown above as widowed. Best, but wild, guess is that after William from Mass. died around 1868, Morancy got tired of his name and took William’s name for some reason. Everything fits, but it’s quite confusing. But then they are in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri and he again uses the name Morancy. So more likely the census taker screwed up on this listing. Good luck on this one.

F. PUTNAM Aurora, Kane County

He is listed as 22 NY, a clerk living by himself.

GEORGE PUTMAN Aurora, Kane County

He is 30 NY, Alice M. Guild his wife 23 IL and Mattie 1 IL. He is a son of the following Jeremiah and his first wife Lucretia. He was home with them in Albany County, NY in 1850. He married Alice here July 27, 1867. He will be here in 1880.

J. (JEREMIAH) PUTNAM Aurora, Kane County

The name is Jeremiah Page Putnam. He is a son of Israel Putnam (1773) and Hannah Andrews from Hillsborough County New Hampshire. He was born there in Sutton or Fishersfield May 4, 1805. He is listed as 65 NH, a farmer. His new wife, Nancy Downer, is 47 CND. They were married here June 18, 1863. Their son Jerry is 3 IL. He was married to Lucretia Jones and was in Claremont, New Hampshire in 1840 and West Troy, New York in 1850. They were here in 1860, but I can’t find them Lucretia died here July 18, 1859. He will die August 15, 1872 and Nancy will be widowed here in 1880. Young Jerry will still be with her then.

LUCY PUTNAM Dundee, Kane County

Lucy is listed as 37 NY, a woolen factory worker, living by herself.

RANSOM PUTNAM St. Charles, Kane County

He’s still here and is now 59 VT, Hannah (Anna Sumner) 57 VT, Alonzo 22 IL and Ellen 11 IL. They were here in 1850 and 1860. They will soon move to Ninda, McHenry County and remain there. He will die there in 1891.

REUBEN PUTNAM Kankakee, Kankakee County

‘Old Put’ was here in Otto in 1860. He is now 66 NY and unemployed, Minerva Wilson, his second wife is 44 OH and they now have Reuben 8 IL and a boarder.

ELBRIDGE PUTNAM Essex, Kankakee County

John and Ann’s son from Grafton, Massachusetts was here in 1860, and in Louisville, Kentucky before that. He is now 61 MA, Eunice Knowlton 56 MA, John 19 KY, Abby 17 KY, Charles 13 IL. His son William lives next door. They are here in 1880. The daughter Abigail was born March 24, 1853 in Louisville and will marry Llewellyn Victor Hamilton here on June 4, 1872. She will die in Reddick, Illinois March 1, 1929.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Essex, Kankakee County

He is a son of Elbridge Gerry Putnam and Eunice Knowlton, and in fact lives next door to them. He is now 30 CT, Ella A. Hamilton his wife is 28 NY, Harriet 7 IL, and Bertha 2 IL. Also there is Harriet Hill 48 NY.

AARON L. PUTMAN Altona, Knox County

He is 32 NY, Sarah 27 NY. He is a son of John F. and Elizabeth Putman. They were last in Hartwick, Otsego County, NY. Dutch family. His folks will be out here shortly.

AARON R. (RANDOLPH) PUTNAM Wataga, Knox County

He moved from DeKalb County and is now a teamster. He is 57 ME, Maria G. Burliegh 50 NH. Aaron Randolph Putnam is number 1797, a son of Aaron Putnam (745) and Isa Patrick of Houlton, Maine.

SYBILLA PUTNAM Galesburg, Knox County

She is 23 NY, a domestic, and lives in a rooming house.

ANTHONY PUTNAM Freemont, Lake County

He is 50 VT and has several boarders. He was here with a wife and 4 children in 1860. Everyone is gone but Anthony now, but in 1880 he and Ann Kendall his wife are all back together. She must have taken the kids to Disneyland and was gone at census time. Anthony is a son of Reuben Putnam (2574) and Eleanor Abbott of Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont. He was born there on February 17, 1820. They were in Barnard, Vermont in the 1850 census, and here in Freemont by 1860. He will be here till he dies in 1901.

DANIEL S. (SUMNER) PUTNAM Freemont, Lake County

He’s been here a bunch of years now. He is 64 VT, Julia Ann Austin, his wife, 51 VT, Louisa 29 VT. Also there is Gay Mandana 61 VT who lists herself as a family member, and is Dan’s sister who never married. He is number 2676, a son of Daniel Putnam from Bethel, Vermont. He’s been here a while now.

DENNIS PUTNAM Ela, Lake County

Another of Reuben’s children. He is now 55 VT, Harriet Ann Minor 47 VT, Wallace A. 19 IL, Rush a son 14 IL. Also there is his mother Eleanor Abbott Putnam 84 CT. Young Wallace will marry Emma Olcott in nearby Cook County April 30, 1873.

PERRY PUTNAM Benton, Lake County

He’s been here most of his life. His father Edward has died, but his mother Lydia Melandy is still here. Not really sure of his name. In 1850 it was Terry (probably Perry), in 1860 it was J. E. or probably P. E. At any rate he is now 38 NY, Ruth 33 NY, Edward 7 IL and his mom Lydia 76 NH.

HARRISON PUTNAM Waukegan, Lake County

Edward’s son has been here since the 1840s, but has moved to Waukegan, as did his brother Proctor. Harrison is now listed as 54 IL, but was born in Croydon, New Hampshire, Mary P. Melandy 37 IL (should be NY), Judson E. 14 IL and George W. 11 IL.

PROCTOR PUTNAM Waukegan, Lake County

Been here since the 1840s. He is now 56 NH, Rosella Sargent 47 NH, Orlando P. 25 IL, Jemima M. (Mary in 1860) 23 IL, Emeline L. (Loretta E. in 1860) 21 IL, Rosella J. 19 IL, Ella E. (Ellen J. in 1860) 15 IL, and Randella 11 IL. Proctor will die here in Waukegan April 2, 1892. His son Orlando will be in Kansas in the 1900 census.

ELIZABETH PUTNAM Lukin Township, Lawrence County

She is the widow of Sylvester Putnam. They were in Wabash County before this, she was widowed there in 1850. She is 49 IL, Eber 29 IL, Sylvester 22 IL. Eber’s wife Elizabeth is 26 IL and they have Laura 2 IL. See either 1840 or 1850 for this line. Massachusetts folks. They will all be here in 1880.

ISRAEL PUTMAN Denison Township, Lawrence County

He is 34 IL (the index says IRE, but it’s IL), Frances 33 IN, Rose 14 IL, Louis 3 IL, and Elizabeth 1 IL. Then there is a Frank Putman 84 IN, who would be his father. That entry was hard to read. I have the feeling that the father’s name is Peter and that these folks are from Knox County, Indiana, but I am just not certain. In 1850, Peter had a son Israel age 14 born in IL. The family went from Knox County to Wabash County, Illinois and then returned to Knox County. Just a reasonable guess.

CYRUS PUTNAM Amboy, Lee County

He is 44 MA, a railroad engineer. According to the IGI, he was born in Acton, Massachusetts. That would make him a son of Cyrus Putnam (1710) and Louisa Rand who are still back there. He was in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1850, and single here in 1860.

HENRY PUTNAM Amboy, Lee County

He is 29 VT, Cornelia Chamberlain 21 NY and Jason 1 IL. He is Henry Harrison Putnam, son of Prentiss B. Putnam and Jemima Chase of Windham County, Vermont. Henry was born in Stratton, Vermont August 20, 1840. He married Cornelia Ann Chamberlain here on November 10, 1868. They will be here until 1873, then head to Bedford, Iowa. In 1910, they will be off to Boulder, Colorado where Henry will die in 1911, and then Cornelia will return to Bedford, Iowa and remain there till she dies December 22, 1928.

ABRAM (ABRAHAM) PUTMAN Ashton Township, Lee County

He is Abraham Hanson Putman 52 NY, Harriet 30 NY, John 12 IL, James 10 IL, Catherine 8 IL and Elizabeth (a sister) 75 NY. Abram is a son of John or Johannes Putman and Catherine Hanson of Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. This is a Dutch family, originally in Montgomery County, New York. Abraham and Catherine will be in Ogle County in 1880, and in Kane County by 1900.

VICTOR PUTMAN Ashton Township, Lee County

He is 66 NY, Sarah Ann 56 NY, Ella 18 NY and John 13 IL. He is a son of Victor Putman and Deborah Burns from Oneida County New York. They were here in Lee County in 1860. Sarah is widowed here with a couple of kids in 1880. Dutch folks from Montgomery County New York.

ADNEY PUTNAM Sublette Township, Lee County

He is 26 VT, Emma 23 VT and Minnie 1 VT. He is a son of Prentiss B. Putnam and Jemima Chase of Whittingham, Windham County, Vermont. He was born there May 12, 1844. He married Emma Robinson in Wardsboro, Vermont, and looks like they just arrived here.

AARON PUTNAM Belle Prairie, Livingston County

He was in Avoca Township here in 1850, before that in Peru, Clinton County, New York, and then his folks were from Vermont prior to all this. Aaron is now 49 NY, Sarah Tenney, his wife, 44 NY, Aaron 21 NY, Sarah 19 NY, Josephine 14 IL, John 11 IL, Asa 10 IL, Vicey 7 IL, Laura 5 IL and Isabel 2 IL. The daughter Laura Lavinia was born in 1865 and will die next year in 1871.

ALBERT PUTNAM Belle Prairie, Livingston County

He is not closely related to Aaron even though they live almost next door. He is 26 NY, Frances Varnum 24 CDN, and Hattie 4 IL. Then in the next listing is Franklin Varnum 37 CDN, who is probably Frances’ brother. He is a son of Perley Putnam and his first wife Margaret Ramsey and was born in Lowville, Lewis County New York December 25, 1843. Perley is Eben’s number 2850 a son of Malachi Putnam and Sarah Blount from there. Albert was home there in 1850 and 1860. He and Frances are in Saybrook, McLean County Illinois in 1880 and 1900. Then they are in St. Joseph’s County Michigan in 1910. He will die there April 17, 1912 and Frances will be widowed and back in Saybrook in 1920.

CARLOS (STEPHEN CARLOS) PUTNAM Odell Township, Livingston County

They were in LaSalle County in 1860 so look back there for his line out of Hanover, New Hampshire. In a year or so they will be off to Texas where he will die in 1879. He is now 55 NH, Lavinia Tenney is 44 NH, Clara 18 IN, Owen 16 IN, Jennie 14 IN, Hattie 12 IL, Etta 10 IL, Carlos 8 IL, Terry, a daughter, 6 IL and Nellie 4 IL. His brother Edward George Putnam should be listed here in Odel as well, but wasn’t in the index.

MARY E. PUTMAN Chatsworth, Livingston County

She is 20 IN living with a Polk family. Mariah Polk is 30 IN. Mary is probably a daughter of Stephen Putnam.

AMOS D. (DICKERMAN) PUTNAM Decatur, Macon County

He is 54 NY, Abby (Abigail Crosby) 58 VT, Joseph (Joseph Bangs Crosby Putnam) 23 VT. He was listed as Alms, but the name is Amos. He is a son of Josiah Putnam (1725) and Susan Willard Dickerman of Brattleboro, Vermont, and was born in NY on his folks’ brief trip there. He returned to Brattleboro and set up a dentistry practice. He was there in 1860, and will return to Brattleboro by the 1880 census. He will die in Bennington on November 7, 1895, and will be the oldest dentist in Vermont at age 80.

ELLEN PUTNAM Maroa Township, Macon County

She is 8 IL. I can’t read the name of the family she was with. Very faint.

HIRAM PUTMAN St. Jacob, Madison County

He is 23 TN, Lavinia Noblit his wife is 18 IL, John 1 IL and Elizabeth 8/12 IL. He is a son of Hiram and Harriet Putman from Wilson County, Tennessee. His dad died several years ago, and his mom remarried and the whole gang moved here. He married Lavinia here September 3, 1867. They will be here a while. Southern Putman Family.

GEORGE PUTNAM Edwardsville, Madison County

He is 25 IL and boarding. He is a son of the George Washington Putnam here in 1860. Dad has died back in 1864. His younger brother Richard is here in town also. He is also listed in Montgomery County where he and all his brothers will be in 1880.

R. H. (RICHARD HOCKING) PUTNAM Edwardsville, Madison County

He is 22 IL and boarding. He is a son of George Washington Putnam. They were here in 1860, now only Richard and his brother George are still around. Dad died in 1864, mom died in the late 1840s. He’ll be in Montgomery County as well in 1880 and 1900.

ALFRED PUTNAM Centralia, Marion County

He is 35 MA, Lucretia Carvey 26 NY and Vestie 6 IL. He is a railroad conductor. They were here in 1860, just married. They will be in Chicago in 1880. He is a son of Alfred Putnam and Mary Merrill from Andover, Mass. He was born there November 24, 1834.

BENJAMIN PUTMAN Pennsylvania Township, Mason County

Benjamin is listed as 23 IL, a farm hand. Devain Cates is 23 IL, a farm hand. They were both enumerated in the Richard Allen household. Richard Allen is listed as 32 IN, a farmer. His wife, Margaret, is 28 IL.

JOHN PUTNAM Mason City, Mason County

John is listed as 22 IL (actually is IN), a laborer. His wife, Alice (Mary Alice Fisher), is 19 PA. The children are: Anna 2 IL, and Eddie 5 months IL, born in February. John is a son of James L. Putman (born KY 1805). The family was in Kent County, Indiana in 1850, and Tazewell County, Illinois in 1860, and will be again in 1880. He married Alice here June 6, 1867.

P. S. (SAMUEL PORTER) PUTNAM Havana, Mason County

He is listed as 48 NY, a music teacher. His wife Minerva R. Brock is 32 IL. They were married November 3, 1855 in Tazewell County. The children are: Frank S. 13 IL, and Gerard P. 8 IL. He was in Chicago in 1850 and married to Mary McWilliams. They will be in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska in 1900. Girard will be there as well. He is a son of Samuel Putnam (1752) and Hannah Kimball from Worcester County Massachusetts and then out to Chautauqua County New York where this Sam was born November 9, 1821.

J. D. (JONAS GALUSHA) PUTNAM Metropolis, Massac County

He is 69 VT, his son George 21 PA. They are both millwrights, and live in a rooming house. They were in Tioga County, Pennsylvania in 1850 and 1860. Jonas is a son of Archelaus Putnam (1889) and Phebe Parker of Putney, Vermont. He will head back to Tioga and die there in 1892. His wife Sophie Havens is there and will die there in 1885. The son George Stephenson Putnam will marry Emma Jane Haworth in York County Ontario on October 29, 1878. I don’t find them in 1880 or the Canadian 1881. They are in Buffalo New York in 1900 and 1910.

FRANKLIN MONROE PUTMAN McDonough County

He is a son of Benjamin Franklin Putman from Kentucky. He is 35 KY a carpenter, Susanna Ward is 27 IL, Frank W. 3 IL and Carl 5 months IL. He’ll be off to South Dakota in a while. Southern Putman Family.

ANN PUTMAN McHenry, McHenry County

Ann is 40 VT, a hotel cook. Her daughter, Emma, is 21 VT, a hotel waitress. Her daughter, Hannah 16 IL, is still in school.

CHRISTOPHER PUTNAM Grafton, McHenry County

He is 24 IL and is a laborer. He was with a McLeod family in Lee County in 1860. The son of Victor Putnam from De Kalb County. He’ll be here in 1880 and be married then.

HENRY PUTMAN Algonquin, McHenry County

He is 49 Hanover (GER), a miller. His wife, Emeline, is 40 Hanover. The children are: William 18 IL, Emma? 16 IL, Charles 15 IL, and Henry 9 IL.

ALBRO PUTNAM Normal Township, McLean County

He is 24 MA, a farmhand. He lives with Joseph and Lydia Harley. Lydia is 33 MA, maybe a relative. He is Albro Philander Putnam, a son of David Putnam (2172) of Fitchburg, Mass. He was in Rhode Island in 1850. He’ll be married here in 1880, and will have his daddy here too.

GEORGE PUTNAM Litchfield, Montgomery County

He is 25 IL. His brother William 23 IL lives here too. All these folks were listed with George Putnam of Madison County in 1860. This George works on the railroad. He and his brother Bill will be here in 1880 and 1900.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Litchfield, Montgomery County

He is 23 IL and a clerk in a store. He lives with his brother George 25 IL. Both are sons of the widowed George Washington Putnam who was in Madison County in 1860.

GEORGE PUTNAM Nashua, Ogle County

They were in Lee County in 1860, look back there for who he is. He is now 71 NH, Elizabeth Perkins, his wife, is 61 NH, Augustus 36 NH, Lucius 31 NH, Belle (listed Harriet in 1860) is 21 VT, Charles W. 19 VT. Also there is his eldest son George M. (McIntyre) 33 NH and his wife Emily Jackson is 28 IL and their son Fred 1 IL. George married Emily Ann Jackson here February 21, 1868. The son Augustus was married here with 4 kids in 1865, but his wife Jane and the kids took off somewhere.

SARAH PUTNAM Nashua, Ogle County

She is 58 VT and living with George P (44 NH) and Philena (46 ME) Meeks. She is connected to George somehow. She was near him in Dixon, Lee County in 1860 and moved over here when he did.

JAY L. PUTMAN Flagg Township, Ogle County

He is 40 NY, a druggist, Lucy T. Barnes is 36 NY, Edward 2 IL and also there is his mother Elizabeth M. Putman 60 NY. Jay was single here in 1860. They were married here January 23, 1865. In 1850, Jay was at home with his mom, who was even then a widow, in Canajoharie, Montgomery County. In 1840, there were no Putmans in Canajoharie, but it abuts Root, and there were a zillion there. This is, of course, a Dutch family, and those folks used the Dad’s name as a middle name. The L very easily stands for Lewis or Lodowyck (same name different languages). Lewis Victor in Root, is the right age. I would guess that Jay is a son of Lewis Junior. But just a guess. Lucy is widowed here in 1880, and from 1900 on she and son Jay Edward will be in Rockford, Winnebago County.

MAGGIE PUTMAN Flagg Township, Ogle County

She has two listings. One age 22 NY with a Hurd family, and one age 25 NY with another Hurd family. In the second listing, she has a daughter Adelade Putman 5 IL.

ALLEN PUTNAM Chillicothe, Peoria County

He is 25 OH, a farm laborer. He is Frederick’s son, and has been here since the 1840s. The folks are now missing from here, but his sister, Anabel, is living in a hotel in nearly Hallock.

PARKER PUTNAM Peoria, Peoria County

He was single here in 1860, and is now married. He is 36 NY, Laura Angella Austin his wife 32 VT and Frank 3 IL. They were married in Winnebago County October 2, 1860. He is Parker Trull Putnam a son of Nathan Putnam and Nancy Trull. He was home with them in Erie County, Pennsylvania in 1850. He’s been here since the mid 1850s. He is a stock dealer. They will be here in 1880. He will die and Laura is widowed in Los Angeles in 1900 and is with their son Frank in Hennepin County, Minnesota in 1910.

ANABEL PUTNAM Hallock, Peoria County

She is 17 IL living in a hotel. She, and the above Allen, are kids of the Frederick who was here in 1860, and is gone now.

J. A. (JAMES ALFRED) PUTMAN Elmwood, Peoria County

He is 47 MA, Caroline is 36 OH, Tillie 18 OH, James D. 12 MN (WI in 1860) and Rosetta 10 IL. Also there is a guy J. H. Putman 36 NY, possibly a cousin. Both are listed as Tavern Keepers. He should be James Alfred Putnam a son of George Small Putnam (1750) and Mary Carter from Townsend, Massachusetts. His dad died there in the 1830s and he was with his mom in 1840. Then his mom moved with her then married daughter Rachel into Leominster, and Jim headed to Ohio. He was single in Butler County Ohio in 1850, and then married Caroline there in about 1852. He will die in 1874, and she will be widowed here in 1880.

DANIEL PUTNAM Kinderhook, Pike County

He is 41 NY, Louisa D. Towler his wife is 41 OH, William 12 IL, Charles 8 IL, and Mary 3 IL. They were married in Marion County Missouri April 8, 1856, and were here in 1865. They will be in Marion County, Missouri in 1880.

JOHN PUTMAN Springfield, Sangamon County

He is German. John is 35 BADEN, Elizabeth 24 IL, Barbara 5 IL, Mary 3 IL and Christina 1 IL.

LOUISA PUTNAM Springfield, Sangamon County

She is 25 CT and boarding.

JONATHAN PUTNAM Mechanicsburg Township, Sangamon County

The son of Jeremiah Putnam and Hannah Roe. Jonathan is listed as 58 NY, a farmer. His wife, Franey (Frances Browner), is 50 KY. The children at home are: George 20 IL, Irene 18 IL, Charley 17 IL, Anna 15 IL, Mark 10 IL, and Clay (Henry Clay) 4 IL. Also in the household is: Sarah Cantrell, 16, state of birth illegible. They were in Tazewell County in 1850 and here in 1860. The son Charles will marry Eliza Maude Wingate December 20, 1877. Mark will go out to Kansas in the late 1870s and marry Emma Klienfeld there. They are in Salina Kansas in 1885 and Topeka after that.

SAMUEL PUTNAM Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County

He is 30 NY, Ann Browner 28 IL and Gertrude 5 IL. He is a son of Jeremiah Putnam and Hannah Roe. He was born in Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York in July 1838, He was with his father in Sandford, Broome County, New York in 1860. He headed out here and married Margaret Anna Browner here January 31, 1864 (October 19, 1863 in another source). He’ll be here in 1880 and 1900. Jeremiah’s folks were Aaron Putnam and Olive Osborne of Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut and Danvers, Massachusetts before that.

BROWER PUTMAN Buena Vista Township, Schuyler County

The son of Cornelius Victor. William Brower Garrison Putman is listed as 50 NY, a farmer. His wife Martha Elkins died back in 1864. The children at home are: Gertrude 24 IL, Annie B. 19 IL, Alice 15 IL, Charles 13 IL, James 11 IL, and India (Judith India) 8 IL. This is a Dutch family from Montgomery County, New York.

JOHN PUTMAN Rushville Corporation, Schuyler County

The son of Cornelius Victor Putman. He is 41 NY, a jeweler. His wife, Martha, (Sackett) is 37 OH. The children are: Martha G. 15 IL, Carrie 12 IL, Homer C. 6 IL, Grace E. 2 IL, and Cornelius 5 months IL. Also in the household are: William F. Hart, 18 IL, a jeweler, Caroline Thompson 24 IL, a domestic, and George Rainsey, 20 IL, a laborer. His mom is here in town also, but Cornelius has died. Dutch folks.

DENTRA PUTMAN Rushville Corporation, Schuyler County

Looks like Intra or Dentra. She is listed as 76 NY, a house keeper in the Bagby household. I guess she is Gertrude Van Horne Putman, widow of Cornelius Victor Putman. The age and place are right. John Bagby is 57 KY, a lawyer. His wife, Mary, is 38 MO. The Bagby children at home are: Fannie 18 IL, John S. 17 IL, Albert M. 11 IL, George H. 9 IL, Bath?m B. 4 IL, and Arthur F. 1 IL. Cornelius was part of the Dutch family from Montgomery County, New York. Cornelius’ son John is here in Rushville as well.

JESSE PUTMAN Summerfield, St. Clair County

He is a son of Hiram Putman and Harriet Nowlin, and was born in Wilson County, Tennessee. He was at home in 1860 and will be in Clinton County in 1880. He is now 25 TN, Hattie 28 CDN (listed as Catherine IRE in 1880, but the same ages, so possibly the same gal), William 7 IL, Jesse Jr. 5 IL, and Ella 3 IL. Also there is an Edward Wall 10 IL who would be Hattie's by an earlier marriage. Southern Putman Family.

FRANCIS PUTMAN Fon du lac Township, Tazewell County

He is 50 NY, Caroline Bates his wife 48 KY, George 14 IL, Frank (Jr.?) 12 IL, Sarah 9 IL and Mattie 2 NY. They were not listed here in 1850 or 1860, but are here in 1880.

HAZEAL PUTMAN Washington, Tazewell County

He is a grain dealer 45 IL, Lydia Miller 36 OH, William 19 IL, Charles 11 IL, and Ida 5 IL. He is a son of William Putman and Alla Bridges from Fulton County. He was born on October 21, 1826. He remained in Fulton County Illinois after the rest of the family went to Arkansas. He lived in Buckheart Township on his folks’ original farm. He married Lydia Ann Miller, daughter of John and Elizabeth Miller of Virginia. They were here in the 1850, 1860 and 1865 census.

In 1880 they are in Cedar Rapids, Linn County Iowa. Southern Putman Family.

EDMUND PUTNAM Butler Township, Vermilion County

He is a farmer, 28 NY, and lives alone. He is a son of Orrin Putnam and Sophia Huntington from Batavia, New York.

THOMAS J. PUTNAM Grant Township, Vermilion County

Reuben’s son is still here. He is now 49 IN, Mary Cedars his wife 47 OH, Andrew 21 IN, Emma 19 IN, Campbell 17 IN, Jackson 16 IN, Elizabeth 13 IN, Charles 13 IN, Louisa 10 IL, Mary M. 6 IL and Ruth J. 3 IL. The two eldest sons, William and Polk (James) have moved on since 1860. This family is originally from Vermont.

DAVID PUTMAN Middlefork Township, Vermilion County

Zachariah Putman’s eldest is 21 OH, Irene Bennett 18 IL and his grandmother Nancy Putman 78 widow of Thomas Putman. is with them. He married Susan Irene Bennett here November 11, 1869. Southern Putman Family.

ZACHARIAH PUTMAN Middle Fork Township, Vermilion County

He is 46 OH, Mary 39 OH, Hattie 17 OH, Dorothy 14 OH, Charles 12 IL. Florence 6 IL, George 4 IL, Carrie 3 IL and Edward 1 IL. He is a son of Thomas Putman and Nancy Grover from Champaign County Ohio. With him is John Putman 16, son of Joseph and Elizabeth. Southern Putman Family.

FLORENCE PUTMAN Ross Township, Vermilion County

She is 6 IL and lives with Sarah Mossick who is her grandmother. Sarah Mossick (not this Sarah, but her daughter) is married to John Putman, a son of Thomas and Elizabeth. Flora will still be here in 1880 with her granny. They were all here in 1860 and 1865 though. Southern Putman Family.

JOSEPH PUTMAN Ross Township, Vermilion County

Thomas Putman and Nancy Glover's son. He is 50 OH, Elizabeth Slusser his second wife is 42 OH, Lewis F. 11 OH, Martha 9 OH and Nancy J. 5 OH. Southern Putman Family.

ALFRED D. (DODGE) PUTNAM Mt. Carmel, Wabash County

Eber’s son was born here September 15, 1822. He is now 48 IL, Rebecca McLain is 38 IL, Louisa 16 IL, Lester (Luther in 1860) 12 IL, Alfred 10 IL, Lafayette 8 IL, William 7 IL, David 3 IL and Elton 9/12 IL. He was married here August 16, 1853. He will die here April 4, 1878 and Rebecca on August 20, 1888.

CHESTER PUTNAM Mt. Carmel, Wabash County

Samuel’s son Chesterfield has moved over from Pleasant Hill, Wabash County. He is now 45 IL a wagon maker, Elizabeth Baird, his wife, 44 IN, Samuel 20 IL and Edgar 12 IL.

WILLIAM H. PUTNAM Friendsville, Wabash County

He is 28 IL, Mary (Miriam King) 21 IL, Simeon 3 IL and John 1 IL. He is a son of Eber and Tryphosa Putnam and was born here August 19, 1841.

HENRY G. (GARDINER) PUTNAM Lyndon, Whiteside County

He is 39 NY, Esther Rice his wife 31 IL, Ella 5 IL, Augustus 3 IL and Joseph 2 IL. He is a son of William Garrison Putman and Maria Gardiner from Montgomery County, New York. Dutch family. He was born there November 22, 1831 and married Esther D. Rice here in Lyndon on September 22, 1862. They are here in 1880 and then all in Dallas County Texas in the 1900.

CHARLES PUTNAM Wilmington, Will County

He is 39 NY, a produce dealer, and boarding. He was here with his brother Hollis in 1860. They were sons of Lodowyck Putman of Montgomery County, New York. Dutch family.

HOLLIS PUTNAM Wesley Township, Will County

He was here in 1860. He is a son of Lodowyck Putman from New York, Dutch family. Hollis is 45 NY, Charlotte Lobdell, his wife, 37 CDN, Joseph 15 NY, Charles 11 NY, Jennie 9 IL, George 5 IL and Mattie 3 IL. His eldest son, William, is working on a neighbor’s farm. They will be in Lake Cook County in 1880 and in Chicago in the 1900 census.

MARGARET PUTNAM Channahon Township, Will County

She is 28 NY, George 2 IL, and they are boarding.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Wesley Township, Will County

He is 18 IL and a farm laborer. He is Hollis’ son, and was actually born in NY. Dutch family. His folks are here in Wesley as well. William will be married and in Kendal County in the 1880 census, and in Lee County, Illinois by the 1900.

BENJAMIN F. PUTNAM Burritt, Winnebago County

He is 64 NY, Alma 58 NY, and Marshall 16 MI. He is a son of Uzziel Putnam Junior originally from Windham County, Vermont. Benjamin Franklin was born in Jefferson County, New York. He moved with his family to Cass County, Michigan in the 1830s and married Alma Altha Johnson there in 1835. They were in Cass County in 1850, and I don’t find them listed anywhere in 1860, but they are here by the 1865 State Census.

STEPHEN C. PUTNAM Harrison, Winnebago County

He is now 37 NY, Susan C. 35 IL, Omer J. 12 IL, Ellen M. 9 IL, Emma J. 7 IL and Fred 5 IL. In 1860, he was in Laona with his wife Caroline Wheeler. She has died (I guess), and he has recently married Susan. Also here are two children from Susan’s first marriage. They are Jemima Smith 6 IL and Nettie V. Smith 4 IL. He is a son of John W. Putnam and Minerva Scott from here.

EVA B. & FRANK P. PUTNAM Laona, Winnebago County

Eva is 7 IL, Frank 5 IL. They live with Seymour 27 NY and Hettie 30 WI Barker. In 1865 Marvin Putnam was here with a son and a daughter under 5. He died here March 25, 1866. Hettie Wheeler was married to him and these are the two kids shown in 1865. They are in Freeborn County, Minnesota in 1880. Marvin was a son of John Wellington Putnam and Minerva Scott from New York and then here in Winnebago County. John died here February 22, 1852.

HENRY PUTNAM Laona, Winnebago County

He is 70 NY, Martha 65 CDN. They were here also in 1860 and 1865. He is a son of Abijah Putnam. He is widowed here in 1880. Martha will die here January 6, 1873 and Henry March 20, 1880.

CHARLES S. (SEWELL) PUTMAN Pecatonica, Winnebago County

He is 25 VT, a merchant. His wife Ella Rork his wife is 21 NY. They were married here on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 1867. He lives next door to his folks Henry and Keziah Putman, see that listing. He will be with his folks in 1880 back in New York and be single there in 1880.

HENRY PUTMAN Pecatonica, Winnebago County

He is 49 NY, Keziah Prouty 44 VT, Sylvia A. 33 VT and Elisha 20 NY. Another son, Charles S. Putman 25 VT lives next door. He is a son of Josiah Putnam (1725) and Susan Dickerman of Brattleboro, Vermont and then New York. He was in Montgomery County NY in 1850, Jefferson County NY in 1870 and will be back there in Jefferson County by 1880 and die in Watertown in 1887.

HULDAH PUTNAM Pecatonica, Winnebago County

She is 16 NY and lives with a Kerr family from Scotland.

PERLEY PUTNAM Pecatonica, Winnebago County

He is 58 MA, Hannah 43 NH, Fred P. 29 IL and Benjamin D. 27 IL. I don’t find him earlier, so question the IL birthplace for the kids. He is right next to Henry.

ELIZA PUTNAM Rockford, Winnebago County

She is now 51 NY and still lives with David and Valoria Shedd. Valoria 56 NY is probably her sister.

NANCY PUTNAM Rockford, Winnebago County

She is Nancy Trull, the widow of Nathan Putnam who was here in 1860. She is 63 NH and lives with John and Almira Barnes. Almira is her daughter.

ILLINOIS 1880 CENSUS

This is now the FULL 1880 Census, not just the Soundex report, which only included families with children ten years old or younger.

JOHN PUTMAN Quincy, Adams County

He is listed as 40 OH. His wife, Sarah Ann Stone, is 36 IL. The children are: Mary Eva, 17 IL, Willis S. 10 IL, Sarah E. 5 IL, and Stella Louise 6 months, IL.

RUFUS PUTNAM Ellington, Adams County

He was born here, the son of Henry Putnam. Rufus is listed as 46 IL OH VA. His wife, Melissa Simmons, is 43 IL KY MD. The children at home are: William 24 IL, Emma 22 IL, Fannie 18 IL, Annie 16 IL, and Edith 10 IL. Also in the household is Bailey Wheeler 11 MO, a farm hand. Melissa will die in 1889 and Rufus is widowed here in 1900 through the 1920.

H. (HOWARD) F. PUTNAM Elco, Alexander County

He is listed as 55 NY VT NH. His new wife B. J. Standard is 48 TN TN TN. Their two daughters are: F. A. (Flora Ann) 14 IL, and Mary F. 7 IL. Their stepdaughter, M. Standard, is 17 IL. He was here in 1870 with a wife named Elizabeth, Flora Ann and a young Howard just born. Mary is probably from his first marriage too. B. J. is a second wife, obviously married to a Standard or probably Stoddard guy before marrying Howard. There is a marriage record of H. F. Putnam marrying Ellen Barnett here August 1, 1875. Then he married B. J. (Berzillia) Standard here May 27, 1880. He is a railroad agent.

FRANK PUTMAN Elkhorn Township, Brown County

This is Henry Francis Putman, son of John William Putman. He is 28 IL IL IL, his wife Stene (Virginia Austeen Shackleford) is 28 AR NC NC, and they have Mary 7, James 5, Lucinda 4 and Rufus 2. All the children were born in Illinois.

ROBERT PUTMAN Elkhorn Township, Brown County

He is Robert Alexander Putman, another son of John William Putman. He is 23 IL IL IL, Theodora Ann Mariah Shackleford his wife is 23 AR NC NC and they have Fred 1 IL. Also there is his brother George (see next listing) and his father in law, Arthur Shackleford age 60 born in North Carolina.

GEORGE PUTMAN Elkhorn Township, Brown County

Yet another of John William's sons. He is 20 IL IL IL, and living with his brother Robert (above).

EDWARD PUTMAN Elkhorn Township, Brown County

He is William Edward Putnam, son of John William Putman. He is a farmer 30 IL IL IL, Rebecca Jane Shackleford, his wife, 29 AR, NC, NC, Ida M. 6 IL IL AR, and Martha 3 IL IL AR. Also here is Jane’s brother Rufus Shackleford 20 AR.

ELLA PUTNAM Hershman, Brown County

She is 18 IL IL IL and living with a Baxter family. She is a daughter of James and Sarah Jane Putman from Mount Sterling. She was home there in 1870.

LUCINDA PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Lucinda Colbert is the widow of Daniel Putman. She is now 65 OH KY KY.

AMBROSE PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

This Ambrose is Daniel and Lucinda's son. He is listed is 45 OH KY OH, Margaret Patricia Kendrick. 43 IL VA KY, Katie M. 17 IL OH IL.

FREDERICK PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Frederick Singleton is a son of Simon and Hulda Putman. He is 20 IL IL IL, and living with John and Armanda Harper. He seems to have gone shortly to New Mexico, as it was there he married Mary Elizabeth Whitcomb on October 21, 1891. He then appears in the 1900 and 1910 census of Los Angeles County, California. He was born in April 1860.

JANE PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

She is 18 IL IL OH and lives with her uncle and aunt James and Margaret Grover. She would be the daughter of James and Sarah Jane from here in town. Didn’t get along with her new stepmother I guess.

JOHN PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Son of Zachariah and Winnie, now 74 KY VA VA, Sophia Weaver his wife is 68 OH MD MD, Alvin B. 30 IL, Edward 27 IL and Elizabeth 24 IL.

JAMES M. PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Son of William and Martha, he is 39 IL KY KY, his wife June E. Farley is 25 IL IL OH, Mary 18 IL, Matilda 15 IL, Martha G. 8 IL and Melvina 4 IL. His first wife Sarah Jane McCoy died in 1870, and he married June here in 1871.

ELLA PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Ellen Putman is 18 IL IL IL and a domestic with William Baxter. She is a daughter of James Putman and his first wife Sarah Jane McCoy. She was home here with them in 1870

DANIEL PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

William Putman and Nancy Harper's son is 54 OH KY KY and widowed, Theodore 21 IL, James 18 IL and Nancy Ann 15 IL. His wife, Louisa Perry, had died here April 4, 1877. He will shortly marry Selina Price, a widow. He is the guy who lost his eyesight and was known as 'Blind Dan.'

JOHN G. (GEORGE) PUTMAN Mt. Sterling Brown County

William and Nancy's son is 47 OH KY KY, Sarah Frances Gordley 45 KY KY KY, Eva 26 IL, Charles F. 24 IL, Elnora 21 IL, Stephen 19 IL, Warren 13 IL, Murray 6 IL.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Zachariah and Winnie's son is now 82 KY VA VA and his daughter Jane, 38 OH KY KY, is with him. He is listed as ‘with paralysis.’

DANIEL PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Daniel Webster Putman is a son of William and Martha Putman. He is 39 IL KY KY, Harriet Harper 38 IL KY OH, William J. 15 IL, Anna L. 13 IL, Matilda L. 10 IL, George A. 8 IL, Minerva 6 IL.

MATILDA PUTMAN Pea Ridge, Brown County

Elijah Putman's widow, Matilda Kenton, is 75 OH KY KY. She is living with her daughter Mary Barrows, 37 OH and her husband A. H. Barrows.

AMBROSE PUTMAN Pea Ridge, Brown County

This Ambrose is Elijah and Matilda's son, and is 48 OH KY KY, Mary Bond 46 IL KY KY, Martha 28 IL, William 26 IL and Joseph 20 IL. Joseph will marry Amanda Jane Parker here in November. By 1885 he, Amanda and his brother William are in Marshall County Kansas.

SIMON PUTMAN Missouri Township, Brown County

Simon Kenton is Elijah and Matilda's son is 42 OH KY KY, Huldah Singleton 40 IL VA VA, Edith 17 IL, James M. 6 IL, Francis A. 2 IL and Jesse 4 months IL.

LEURINDA PUTNAM MCKEE Hall Township, Bureau County

The widow of Harvey Putnam. Leurinda A. Dewey is listed as 47 NY. Her second husband, Alfred McKee, is 58 PA, a farmer. The children are: her son, Herbert, 22 IL; Alfred's daughter, Mittse, 10 IL; and Their daughter, Edna 8 IL. Also in the household is Laura Chamberlain, age 1 IL, no relationship is recorded. She will divorce Alfred August 29, 1884.

S. HENRY PUTMAN Manlius, Bureau County

He is listed as 48 OH. His wife, Sarah, is 39 IN. The children at home are: Butler 18 IL, George 13 IL, Eli 11 IL, Anna 8 IL, Henry S. 6 IL, and James R. 2 IL.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Beardstown, Cass County

He is 25 IL IRE IRE, a miller, and lives in a hotel. He is a son of Hollis Putman and Charlotte Lobdell from Will County. His folks have now moved to Chicago. A couple of his cousins were here in Beardstown in 1870, probably why he came.

JOHN PUTMAN Township 28, Cass County

The son of William Brower Garrison Putman from Schuyler County, Illinois. He was single here in 1870 with his brother Abraham. John Elkins Putman is listed as 34 IL NY NY. His wife, Emma Ehrhardt is 28 IL, the parents from Hanover, Germany. Their two sons are: George 6 IL, and Ralph 2 IL. He is a watchmaker. He married Emma here April 20, 1871.

G. W. (GEORGE WILLIAM) PUTNAM Ogden Champaign County

George is listed as 28 MA CT NY. His wife Florinda Calhoun Kirkpatrick is 22 IL OH OH (actually IN OH OH). Their son, Samuel, is 2 IL. His mother Minerva and his brothers live nearby here in Odgen. The info on Florinda comes from a Kirkpatrick genealogy book. He is the eldest son of William Pitt Putnam (#2942) and Minerva Harris. He was born on May 3, 1852. He married Florinda in Vermilion County on April 22, 1878. They will be here through 1910. Florinda will be widowed here in 1920.

MINERVA PUTNAM Ogden, Champaign County

Minerva Harris is listed as 57 NY RI RI. She was married to William Pitt Putnam (2942) who was a son of Silas Putnam (1351) and Sarah Ludden of Sutton, Mass. William was born in Hartford, Connecticut when the family was briefly there. Minerva and William were married in Rochester, New York on April 14, 1850. Her children at home are: Henry 26 MA, Edgar 23 MA, and Fred 17 MA. Also in the household is a grandson, Henry’s son Joseph Henry Putnam 4 IL. Henry had married Ada Isabel Price here September 6, 1875 and divorced her in 1877. The son Joseph Henry was born here August 8, 1876 and will die in Riverside, California September 25, 1967. He will be working for the railroad and will be in Madison County Indiana in 1900, marry Etta Bond there and they will be in Brown County South Dakota in 1910, 1920 and 1930. Minerva will be here in 1900 as well as some of the kids. Can’t find the family in 1860 or 1870. In 1860 probably in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, and they were here in 1870 but not indexed. William died here February 26, 1870.

LUTHER E. PUTNAM Condit, Champaign County

Luther Edgerton is listed as 44 OH OH CT. His second wife, Sarah Jane Martin, is 39 IN KY KY. The children at home are: Lee F. (Francis) 20 IL, Frank E. (Edgerton) 16 IL, Charles M. (Marsh) 14 OH, Helen S. (Sanford) 12 IL, Abby S. (Slocomb) 10 IL, Clara C. (Catherine) 9 IL, and Chester C. (Curtis) 7 IL. Also in the household are: his mother-in-law, Catherine B. Martin, 64 KY, and a boarder, Belle M. Kimball, 21 NE, but no relationship is recorded. He is a son of Charles Marsh Putnam from Licking County Ohio and from Salem, Massachusetts originally. He was here in 1870 as was his brother Henry, listed next.

HENRY PUTNAM Condit, Champaign County

Another of Charles Marsh’s sons. He is 47 OH OH CT, Phebe Condit 47 OH NJ NJ, Alice 22 IL, Julia C. 18 IL, Charles Wickliffe 14 IL, John Willett 11 IL. They were here in 1860 and 1870.

JAMES PUTNAM Rosamond Township, Christian County

He is listed as 32 MA, a farmer. His wife Emma Sarah Paine is 29 IL. The children are: John D. 5 IL, and Minnie M. 1 IL. They were married here October 12, 1871. They are all living in the household of James' folks, John and Flora Putnam below.

JOHN PUTNAM Rosamond, Christian County

He is listed as 67 MA CT CT. His wife Flora M. Hawley is 62 MA CT CT. Also in the household are: Their son, James 32 MA, James' wife, Emma S. Paine 29 IL, James and Emma's two children: John D. 5 IL, and Minie M. 1 IL. Then there is their daughter, Ophelia Read 41 MA. Her husband Eugene Bruce Read, a clergyman, is 43 NY. The Read children are: Kate O. 17 IL, Minnie M. 13 IL, Mabel D. 11 OH, and Maude M. 6 OH.

JESSE PUTMAN Trenton, Clinton County

He is a son of Hiram Putman and Harriett Nowlin up from Wilson County, Tennessee. His brother William is living with them. Another brother Hiram is next door in Madison County. Jesse is 36 TN NC TN, Catherine 38 Ireland. The kids, all listed as being born in Illinois, are William 17, Jesse 15, Ella 11, George 8, Hattie 7, Katey 5 and Gussie 1. Jesse was in St. Clair County, Illinois in 1870. At that time his wife was listed as being born in Canada, but is the same gal age-wise.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Trenton, Clinton County

He is single and a brother of the above Jesse with whom he is living. Bill is 40 TN NC TN. He works in a lumber yard here in town.

CHARLES W. PUTNAM Brighton, Cook County

He is 31 ME ME ME, a foreman in an iron works, Mary E. 30 ME ME ME, and Frank 4 ME. Also here is his mother Eliza Hunt 58 ME ME ME and his sister Mattie E. 28 ME. He is a son of Isaac and Eliza Putnam from Waldo County Maine. She was widowed there in 1860, and all these folks just got out here. Milder winters I guess.

HERBERT PUTNAM Brighton, Cook County

He is 24 ME ME ME, Annie Laura McLaughlin his wife is 22 PA PA PA and they have Margaret 1 FL. Herbert Sumner Putnam is a son of Isaac and Elizabeth from Waldo County Maine. His mom is listed above. I can’t find them in 1900 but he is out in Colorado by 1910 and will be there forever. Annie will die here in 1910.

(BLANK) PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

No first name, and is listed 35 IL ENG ENG.

ABEL A. (ADELBERT) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 33 VT VT VT, Abbie Anna Dudley 30 VT MA MA, and John A. 11 MA VT MA. Also here is a cousin Ralph V. Wade 28 NY NY MA. He is Abel Adelbert Putnam, son of Abel Putnam (3422) and Hannah Harris of Londonderry and then Chester, Vermont. He is a shoe dealer. They were married in Boston April 3, 1867, and there in 1870. They will be here still in 1890 and 1900.

A. M. (ALFRED HENRY) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is still a railroad conductor, 45 MA MA MA, his wife L. J. (Lucretia Carvey) 35 NY NH VT, a daughter V. R. (Vestie) 16 IL, and a niece E. L. Parker 24 MA NH MA. He is a son of Alfred Putnam and Mary Merrill from Andover, Mass. He was born there November 24, 1834. They were in Marion County in 1860 and 1870.

ASAPH PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Asaph is listed as 42 CDN CDN CDN. His wife, Amanda Bonham, is 52 VT VT VT. The only child at home is: Willis 6 IL. Also in the household is their stepson: Lincoln Bonham 20 IL. He married Amanda here on August 8, 1875. I don’t know her maiden name though. He is here in the 1890 Voter Registation.He’ll be in Minnesota in 1900, and will be widowed there in 1920. Not sure of his line.

CHARLES E. (EDWIN) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 50 MA MA MA, Hannah N. Plummer 45 MA MA MA, Ida B. 16 WI. . He is a son of Alfred Putnam and his first wife Mary or Polly Merrill. He was at home in Andover, Mass. in the 1850 census. They were in Richland County Wisconsin in 1860, and I don’t find him in 1870, but Hannah and Ida were back in Lawrence, Mass. with her folks.

CHARLES PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

Charles Knowlton Putnam is son of Elbridge G. Putman from Kankakee County. He is listed as 23 IL MA MA. His wife, Carrie Van Vlech is 23 NY NY NY. The children are: Irene 4 IL, and May 2 IL. They were married in Kankakee County April 12, 1877.

CHARLES PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is 22 IN IN IN and boarding. He is a telegraph operator. He is a son of Zachariah Putman. He was born in Fountain County Indiana and then moved with the family to Vermilion County Illinois where they are now. Southern Putman family.

E. L. PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is a sand dealer, 39 NY NY NY, J. his wife 39 NY, W. C. a son 13 IL.

EDWARD PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 59 IL NY NY and boarding. He is a commercial traveler whatever that is.

GEORGE PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 20 ME VT ME and living with his uncle George Stickney 42 ME ME MA and his family. He is a son of George Quincy Hill Putnam and Sarah Elizabeth Stickney from Dexter, Maine. He is George Harold Stickney Putnam. His folks are divorced, he is here with his wife’s brother, his mom is in Massachusetts and his dad went home to his parents now. George will start using the name Harry S. Putnam now and for the rest of his life. He will get married and then divorced and then be in stark County Ohio in 1900. He will be boarding and sorta living with Lellia Eldret there. Then they will scoot across the border and get married in Essex County Ontario on June 15, 1901. I don’t find them in 1910, but they are in Detroit, Michigan in 1920 and 1930 and probably there in 1910 as well.

GERMAN PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 23 PA GER GER, Kate Shane 27 IRE IRE IRE. They were just married here October 15, 1879. He works in a hotel. No such guy in PA, but there was in New York. He sure looks to be a son of Albert Putnam and Sarah Thompson as shown in 1860 and 1870 in Steuben, Oneida County New York. He is not there now. Gotta be him.

HARMON PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 29 NY NY NY and boarding. Best guess is that he is the son of Harmon H. Putman of Johnstown, Fulton County New York. He was at home in 1870 and listed as Allen age 18, probably his middle name which was common in those days.

H. H. (HENRY HERBERT) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 44 ME MA MA. His wife, Carrie F. Underwood, is 37 IL CT NY. The children are: Annie T. 7 MN, John O. 5 MN, and Ellen 3 IL. He is a son of Sterne Putnam (1804) from Houlton, Maine. They were in Brockway, Minnesota in 1860. Also in the household are Mary E. Whitney, 58 CDN, and one servant. Mary is the mother of Alice Whitney who married his brother Joseph. Herbert and Carrie will be in Florida for the 1900 census.

HORACE T. (THOMAS) PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

Horace is listed as 27 MA MA MA. His wife, Ellen, is 27 MA MA MA. Their son, James M., is 1 IL. Also in the household is his mother, Elizabeth, who is 48 MA MA MA. In 1870, he and his widowed mother were in Springfield, Mass. Didn’t find them earlier, but Elizabeth was married to James M. Putnam, a son of Nathan Putnam from Ludlow, Mass. He died there in 1859. Elizabeth will be back there in 1900. He is a clerk for the railroad.

J. B. (JOHN BEAMAN) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 45 MA MA MA, Julia B. (Mrs. Julia B. Meigs) 45 NY NY NY, and several boarders. He and Julia are corset dealers. They were in Pomfret, Chautauqua County New York in 1870. They will soon move to New York City where he will die in the 1890s and Julia will be there widowed in 1900. They never had any children.

JOHN PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 38 IL NY NY. His wife, Mary, is 39 MI CAN CAN. Their daughter, Blanche, is 3 IL. They are living with Herman A. and Dinah Wyckoff. Dinah 31 IN CAN CAN is Mary’s sister. He is the son of Samuel Porter Putnam and Lydia White Bailey and was born here. They are here in 1900 and he is widowed by 1910.

JOSEPHINE PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Josephine is listed as 36 NY NY NY. Her daughter, Gilfereta, is 2 IL OH NY. Also in the household are: Maud Powers 18 NY, a boarder, and Libbie Fisher 29 CDN, but her relationship is not recorded.

M. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 27 MO MO MO, a waiter and is boarding.

MARY M. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

She is 50 ENG ENG ENG, her daughter Katie is 26 IL ENG ENG. Katie is an actress.

MARY PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Mary Egerton is listed as 49 NY NY NY. Also in the household are: her daughter, Julia Taylor 27 NY NY NY, her son, Albert Putnam 22 MN NY NY, her son, Frank Putnam 18 MN, her daughter May 10 IL, her son-in-law, John H. Taylor 34 IL, his daughter, Anna Taylor 4 IL, her brother, G. H. Egerton 60 NY, and her sister-in-law, Lidia Egerton 59 NY. She is the widow of S. K. Putnam. They were here in 1870 and in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1860. They will all be in Cicero, Cook County in 1900.

MATTIE PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

She is 24 IL MA MA and boarding. Best guess is she belongs to John and Flora Putnam of Christian County. They are the ONLY Massachusetts couple with a daughter close to the age in 1870. She was listed Mary then.

P. (PRENTISS) H. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 40 VT. His wife, Ellen, is 35 NY. Their daughter, Josie, is 10 NY. He will be widowed in 1900, and living with his daughter here in Chicago. He is a son of George Putnam (1182) and Salina Thayer of Springfield, Windsor County Vermont. He and Ellen were in New York City in 1870, and will still be here in 1900. He is in the lumber business.

P. S. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is a mining speculator, 37 MA MA MA and lives in a boarding house

VICTOR C. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is 72 NY NY NY, Ann his wife 66 NY WALES WALES. He is a church janitor. He was here at the church in 1870. He had his daughter Carrie then but no wife. In 1850 he was married to Ann in Fulton County New York. Think he is a son of John and Catherine Putman from Fulton County. Dutch Family.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 28 IL IL OH. His wife, Belle, is 25 OH. The children are: Cora 9 OH, a son, Alto 6 IN, Leo 6 IN, and William 1 IL. They will be here in 1900. He is a son of Hazeal Putman and Lydia Miller from Fulton County. He was with his folks in 1870, then they went to Iowa. He went to Ohio and then back here via Indiana. Southern Putman family.

W. D. (WINTHROP DAVIS) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 43 NY MA NY. His wife Jennie Barney is 40 IL MA NY. The children at home are: Jennie 14 IL, Florence 10 IL, and Mary 4 IL. He is a son of Edward Putnam (2161) and Roxana Davis. He was born in Southbridge, Mass. September 18, 1837. He won the Medal of Honor in the Civil War for his action at Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 22, 1863. He will die January 15, 1907 and is buried in the Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

CHARLES W. PUTNAM Cicero, Cook County

He is listed as 31 ME. His wife, Mary E., is 30 ME. Their son, Frank, is 4 ME. Also in the household are: his mother Eliza Putnam 58 ME, and his sister, Mattie E., 23 ME. He is a son of Isaac and Elizabeth Putnam. He was home in Belfast, Waldo County Maine in the 1850 and 1860. The next listed Herbert is his brother.

HERBERT PUTNAM Cicero, Cook County

Herbert is listed as 24 ME. His wife, Annie, is 22 PA. Their daughter, Margaret, is 1 FL. Another son of Isaac and Elizabeth from Belfast, Maine. He married Annie McGlaughlin in Florida January 16, 1878. Looks like he just got up here to meet his mom and brother. I don’t find him in 1900, but he is in Denver, Colorado in 1920.

SAVINA PUTNAM Evanston, Cook County

She is 17 IL MA MA and at school, maybe at Northwestern University here in town.

FRANK PUTNAM Hyde Park, Cook County

He is Francis Austin Putnam, a son of Benjamin Clayton Putnam and Elvira Dudley of Wenham, Mass. He was born there March 24, 1846. He married Arabella Lunetta Foss in Thornton, New Hampshire July 17, 1873. He is now 33 MA NH MA. His wife, Arabella, is 26 NH NH MA. Their children are: Benjamin C. 5 IL, and Gertrude M. 1 month old IL. Also in the household is Agnes Sterling 34 CDN, a servant. They are in Chicago in 1900.

HOLLIS PUTMAN Lake, Cook County

He is listed as Thomas, but is Hollis Putman, 54 NY NY NY, Charlotte 48 CAN CAN CAN, William 27 CAN, Joseph 25 NY, Charles 21 NY, John 19 IL, George 15 IL, Madie 13 IL. There is a daughter in law Lizzie 20 IL GER GER, but it doesn’t indicate who her husband is. They are in Chicago in 1900. He is a son of Lewis (Lodowyck) Putman from Montgomery County New York. Dutch family.

LABAN PUTNAM Palatine, Cook County

The other son of Reuben and of Eleanor Putnam of Bethel, Vermont. Laban is listed as 72 VT CT CT. His wife, Elvira Jones, is 65 VT MA CT. Also in the household are: their grandson, Frank Whitman, 13 IL NY IL, and a daughter, Anna Montford, 26 IA, and her daughter, Mary Monford, 1 IL.

VICTOR PUTNAM Sycamore, De Kalb County

He was here in 1870, and is now listed as a butcher 52 NY NY NY. His wife Eliza Harvey has died and he has a new wife Viletta Allen 29 NY NY NY, stepdaughters Susan Bennett 7 WI VT NY and Jacob Bennett 9 WI. Also here is his son Edward V. Putman 20 IL. Edward is also listed with his sister Phebe Fox and her husband George Fox here in town.

G. PUTNAM Clintonia, De Witt County

He is 55 NY and boarding. He is a railroad engineer and states he is married.

JASON PUTNAM Texas, De Witt County

He is now 56 VT MA MA, Margaret 55 OH OH OH, William B. 16 IL. Also here is his mother Sarah Ward Putnam 81 MA MA MA. He was married to Dorcas Davis here in 1870. She may have died as Margaret seems new, although the age and birthplace seem to fit Dorcas. Not certain probably the same gal though. He is a son of Jonas Putnam and Sally Ward of Chester, Vermont. They will head to Missouri and he will die there in 2 years.

M. (MICHAEL) PUTMAN Sefton, Fayette County

He is listed as 61 PA. His wife, Mary Jane Workman, is 53 OH. The children at home are: Jane 24 IL, Cordelia 21 IL, and Lehadah 15 IL. Also in the household are: Perry Sanford, 26 IL. His wife, Sarah A., is 24 OH. The Sanford children are: Francis Logan 6 IL, Lydia May 4 IL, and Anna Adlia 2 IL. They were here in 1850. He is a son of Michael Putman and Esther Landis. This is the German family out of Somerset County Pennsylvania that went into Stark and Van Wert Counties in Ohio. They were here back in the 1850 census.

A. PUTMAN Astoria, Fulton County

He is 28 IL -- --, Emma Z. 24 OH PA VT. Beats me, not one of our Southern line that is here as near as I can figure. This guy is a jeweler and is boarding.

ROBERT PUTMAN Buckheart. Fulton County

He is George's son. He is 39 IL IL KY, Philina Murphy is 38 IL, Carrie 13 IL, Delcina 10 IL, Lewis 8 IL, Florence 5 IL, and Mary 3 IL. They were in Iowa in 1870, but this is where he was born.

GEORGE C. PUTMAN Buckheart, Fulton County

Reding's son is 65 IN NC SC, Charlotte Crosswaite is 63 IL KY KY. I believe his middle initial stands for Combs, which was his mother's maiden name.

JAMES PUTMAN Buckheart, Fulton County

George's son is 39 AR IN IL, Eliza (Van Buren) McBroon 38 NY, Luella 11 IL, Lena 7 IL, Agnes 3 IL, Oscar 1 IL.

HARRISON PUTMAN Canton, Fulton County

He is 68 IN NC NC. His wife Malinda Fouts is 65 IN NC NC. He is a son of Hazeal Putman and Isabelle Combs. He was born on December 3, 1811 shortly after the family arrived in Indiana. He was eleven when he came to Fulton County Illinois. Harrison was named after William Henry Harrison. His father Hazeal had fought under that Harrison a month earlier in the War of 1812. On November 15, 1832 he married Malinda Fouts in Fulton County Malinda was the daughter of David and Mary Fouts (Pfautz as originally spelled) and was born in North Carolina on July 27, 1814. Harrison will spend the rest of his life as a farmer in Fulton County living in Canton during the last portion of his life. Malinda died in Canton on April 2, 1890 and Harrison died June 17, 1891. Southern Putmans.

LUCINDA PUTMAN Canton, Fulton County

She is listed as an aunt, 63 NY MD MD, with Joshua Gay. She Lucinda Hedges widow of Joseph Putman. They were married here in Fulton County on December 27, 1838. Joseph died here in 1848, and she and the kids have been in Pickaway County Ohio since then through the 1870 census. Joseph was, I am pretty sure, a son of Hazeal Putman from here in Fulton County.

ALFORD PUTMAN Canton, Fulton County

George and Charlotte's son, he is 44 IL KY TN, Emily Ashworth 40 IL MD MD, Mary E. 22 IL, John M. 17 IL, William J. 14 IL, Eugene 9 IL, Mark 2 IL, Jesse 3 IL.

PHIANNA PUTNAM Farmington, Fulton County

She is 40 PA PA PA, and lives alone.

CARRIE PUTMAN Liverpool, Fulton County

She is 12 IL IL IL and lives with William and Louisa Wilcoxin. They are kin of sorts. She was here in 1870 with her folks Richard and Elizabeth Putman. I think that listing was in error and her folks are Robert and Philena Putman. If so, she is also listed here with them.

JOSEPH PUTMAN Liverpool, Fulton County

He is 50 KY VA MD, Christina Boardner 39 OH PA PA, Charles W. 19 IL. He is Joseph Grover Putman, the youngest son of Daniel Kendrick Putman. He was here in 1860, then ‘overlooked’ in 1870. Next year in 1881, they will go by wagon train to Ellis County Texas and be there the rest of their lives. He is the great grandfather of William Munson Putman of Houston who did so much work on the Putman family over the years.

MARTIN PUTMAN Putman, Fulton County

Harrison's son is 35 IL KY IN, Hannah Newton 30 IL CT OH, Kate 11 IL, Luella 9 IL and May M. IL 5.

FRANCIS PUTMAN Putnam, Fulton County

Harrison's son is 42 IL IN IN, Clara Saunders 39 IL NY NY, Flora 12 IL, Fannie 8 IL, Mary B. 6 IL, and Harrison C. 2 IL. They were married here February 15, 1866.

MINTA, GEORGE & JOHN PUTNAM Putman, Fulton County

Minta M. is 11 IL AR VA, George C. 9 IA AR VA, John H. 5 IL AR VA. They live with their mother Sarah C. 30 VA VA VA and their stepfather Henry Newton 34 IL CT IN. Sarah Catherine Miller is the widow of John Marion Putman. He was a son of George and Charlotte from here. He moved to Freemont County Iowa and died there December 9, 1874. Sarah and the kids then returned to Putman Township where they first were, and married Henry about 1878. The son John Harrison was born posthumously back here in Putman Township.

C. (CHARLES) N. PUTMAN Putman, Fulton County

Charles N. Putman is another of Harrison Putman's. He is 22 IL IN IN, and his new wife Jennie 20 MO GER GER. No kids as of yet. The marriage certificate lists him marrying a widow Mrs. Jennie E. Spenny October 13, 1879, so I don’t know her maiden name yet.

JOHN E. PUTMAN Putman, Fulton County

John Elijah is the last of Harrison's sons is a blacksmith 34 IL IN IN, Eliza J. 28 PA, Ollie M. 8, Mary A. 6 and John H. 3. The kids are all born in IL.

THOMAS PUTNAM Equality, Gallatin County

He is a son of William and Julia who are back in Perry County. His folks will be here with him in 1900 in Gallatin County. Thomas is 24 IL IL IL, Nancy White 22 IL IL IL, and they have William 3 IL. For some reason, he is also listed with his folks. Southern Putmans.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Au Sable, Grundy County

He is 31 ENG ENG ENG and works on a farm.

ROSE PUTNAM Erienna, Grundy County

She is 17 IL a niece of Harry and Mary Jewell.

JOSIAH PUTMAN Annawan, Henry County

He is listed as 51 NY (really VT). His wife, Calista Lois Covey, is 49 VT. Also in the household are a niece: Hattie Covey 20 MN, a nephew: Fred Covey 18 MN, and an adopted daughter: Mary Putman 8 MN. He is a son of John Locke Putnam and Phebe Town from Brattleboro, Vermont. They were in Iroquois County in 1870, and in Illinois since the 1850s. In 1900, they will be in Syracuse, Otoe County Nebraska.

LORENZO PUTMAN Chebanse, Iroquois County

He was here in 1870 and is now 53 NY NY NY, Olive Northrup 53 NY, Louis 23 NY and Sarah 19 NY. He is a son of Lewis Putman and Sarah Miller from Johnstown, New York. Lorenzo will die here in 1889, and only Louis will be here in 1900.

C. W. (CLARENCE WORTHY) PUTNAM Aurora, Kane County

He is 30 NY NY NY. His wife Ella (Sarah De Ella Nash) is 26 IL IL. He was born in Chautauqua County New York, and his been in Michigan where his father, Worthy Putnam, is a judge. He runs a printing business here. They were married January 30, 1872. They will be here in 1900, still running the printing business.

GEORGE PUTNAM Aurora, Kane County

He is listed as 38 NH NH NH. His wife Alice M. Guild is 31 IL VT MA. The children are: Mattie 11 IL, and George 7 IL. Also in the household is George's niece, Elizabeth Snow, 16 IL. He was here in 1870, and his father Jeremiah Putnam was here then. The family was in West Albany, New York in 1850. His stepmother, Nancy, is listed next.

NANCY D. PUTMAN Aurora, Kane County

She is widowed and is 56 CAN VT VT, her son Jerry D. is 12 IL NH CAN. She is Nancy Downer and was married to Jeremiah Putnam here in 1870.

ELLA PUTNAM Elgin, Kane County

She is 27 WI OH OH, and keeping house for a Hosman family.

E. G. (ELBRIDGE GERRY) PUTNAM Essex, Kankakee County

He is 74 MA MA MA and his wife Eunice Knolton is 57 MA MA MA.

JOHN PUTNAM Essex, Kankakee County

The son of Elbridge Gerry Putnam. John Edward Putnam is listed as 29 KY MA MA. His wife, Lucy A. Cornwell, is 23 NY NY NY. Their children are: Harvey 5 IL, Emma 3 IL, and Myrtle 1 IL. Also in the household is his brother-in-law: Seymor Cornwell, 17 NY. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky. See the 1860 listing for Elbridge to see the line. New England folks. He is listed right next to his folks, probably in the same house.

MINERVA PUTMAN Kankakee, Kankakee County

She is Minerva Wilson and now widowed 49 OH VT NY and has her son Reuben 19 IL NY OH with her. She was married to Reuben Putnam here in 1860 and 1870. Reuben junior also has another listing with The Grover family in Aroma, Kankakee County. Young Reuben will marry Josephine Warren here on September 22, 1881. He is here in 1900 but not Josephine.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Plano, Kendall County

William is listed as 26 NY NY CAN. His wife, Catherine, is 29 IRL IRE IRE. The children are: Willie 4 IL, and Charlie 9 months IL. There are five boarders listed also. They will be in Lee County by the 1900. He is a son of Hollis Putman and Charlotte Lobdell. The family was in Will County in 1860 and 1870. Before that they were in Johnstown, Fulton County New York where William was born.

A. (AARON) L. PUTNAM Altona, Knox County

He is 41 NY NY NY, Sarah L. 38 NY NY CT. He is a son of John F. and Elizabeth Putman. They were last in Hartwick, Otsego County NY, and here in 1870. Dutch family.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Galesburg, Knox County

He is 29 IL NY NY, Eva is 27 IL ENG ENG. They are in Lincoln, Nebraska by 1885. He looks like the son of Victor Putnam and Eliza Harvey from Ogle County Illinois in 1860. Not sure though.

OLIVER (ORLEAN) PUTMAN Sparta, Knox County

He is 22 MI -- --, and works on the Wilmot farm. He is a son of Ira J. Putnam and Rosanna Longnecker from Cass County Michigan. He was at home there in 1870. He will marry Nellie Sophia Henderson here on March 11, 1884. They will have 6 kids between 1885 and 1896, most born in Nebraska and the youngest in Texas. Then they got divorced. By 1900 Orlean is in Lacombe, Alberta Canada and Nellie is back here in Henderson, Knox County with the kids. In 1900 she says she is married, 1910 widowed and then admits being divorced in 1920 and 1930. Orlean is in Alberta in the 1906 census as is his widowed father Ira.

EDWARD PUTNAM Benton, Lake County

The son of Perry Putnam. They were here in 1870. Edward is listed as 17 IL WI WI. His mother, Katherine, is 43 WI IRE IRE. I don’t understand this listing. This Katherine is the same age as Perry’s wife, listed Ruth, was in 1870. In that listing the wife’s name was very hard to decipher, it may well have been Kate. His grandmother Lydia (Malandy) Putnam, is 86 NH. His aunt, Lucy Winters, is 82 NY. See listings for his father Perry and grandfather Edward back in 1860 for this line. Young Edward will be here through the 1900 census, right on this farm.

DENNIS PUTNAM Ela, Lake County

Dennis is listed as 60 VT MA CT. His wife, Harriet Minor, is 56 VT MA MA. Also in the household are: their son, Wallace 28 IL; Wallace's wife, Mary (Lyman) Putnam, 24 NY; Wallace and Mary's children, Dennis 2 IL, and Mary H. 1 month IL; and Wallace's mother-in-law, Mary Lyman 47 NY. Wallace had married Emma Olcott April 30, 1873. Something happened and it looks like he married Mary about 1877. By 1900 he is widowed and will be that way in 1910Dennis is a son of Reuben and Eleanor (Abbott) Putnam from Bethel, Vermont. Their son Rush, who is not listed here now, will marry Jennie A. Morris here October 26, 1881 and they are in Cook County in 1900.

WALLACE PUTNAM Ela, Lake County

He is listed as 28 IL. His wife, Mary Emma Olcott, is 24 NY. The children are: Dennis 2 IL, and Mary H. 1 month IL. They are living with his parents, Dennis and Harriet Minor Putnam from Vermont. He married Mary in Cook County on April 30, 1873.

ANTHONY PUTNUM Fremont, Lake County

He is listed as 59 VT -- --. His wife, Ann Kendall, is 51 VT NH MA. The children at home are: Nenah 26 IL, and Willie 9 IL. Also in the household is a Julius Chamberline, 25 VT. Julius is Nenah's future husband. They will get married here July 24, 1881. Anthony is a son of Reuben Putnam (2574) and Eleanor Abbott of Bethel, Windsor County Vermont. He was born there on February 17, 1820. They were in Barnard, Vermont in the 1850 census, and here in Freemont by 1860. He will be here till he dies in 1901. In 1900, he will be widowed here and living with his daughter Nenah and Julius. The son William will be married here in 1900, Fort Bend Texas in 1910 and in Shelby County Iowa in 1925 and 1930, but don’t know where they are in between.

D. S. (DANIEL SUMNER) PUTNAM Fremont, Lake County

Daniel is listed as 65 VT MA VT. His wife, Julia Ann Austin, is 62 VT CT VT. Also in the household are: their son-in-law, George Harden, 40 IL. His wife, their daughter, Julia M. Harden, nee Putnam, 34 VT, and their two grandchildren, May L. Harden, 13 IL, and Julia M. Harden, 9 IA. Daniel moved to Illinois from Bethel, Vermont in the 1840s. He was in Cook County in 1850 and here ever since. He's a son of Daniel Putnam and Permelia French from Bethel, Windsor County Vermont. Daniel is number 2676 in Eben's scheme of things.

ORLANDO PUTNAM Warren, Lake County

He is 36 IL NH NH, Clara E. Cone his wife 27 IL NY OH. He is a farmer. He is a son of the following Proctor Putnam. He married Clara here January 2, 1875. There is a record of him marrying Emma A. Johnson here February 22, 1869, but she doesn’t show with him in the 1870.

PROCTOR PUTNAM Warren, Lake County

He is 65 NH NH NH, Rosilla Sargent 57 NH NH NH. He is a brother of the following Harrison. Been here since the 1840s as well.

HARRISON PUTNAM Waukegan, Lake County

He is 65 NH NH NH, Mary P. Melandy 47 NY NY NY, Judson 24 IL a photographer. A son of Edward Putnam from Croydon, New Hampshire. Been here since the 1840s. Mary will be widowed here in 1900 and Judson will marry Christina Brening here August 24, 1880 and be here as well in 1900.

EBER PUTNAM Christy, Lawrence County

The son of Sylvester Putnam, Eber is listed as 38 IL IL IL. His wife has died as he states he is widowed. He had married Elizabeth King here April 18, 1867. The children at home are: Laura E. 12 IL, Mary E. 10 IL, Ruiah (yes, that's her name in every census) 8 IL, and Ira 7 IL. Also in the household is Eber's mother, Elizabeth 58 IL. He was born in Wabash County Illinois and will remain here in Illinois until his death on March 21, 1922. See 1850 for his lineage. They are originally Massachusetts folks.

BENJAMIN F. PUTNAM Dennison, Lawrence County

He is 39 KY KY VA, a laborer and is boarding. He is a son of Michael Putman and Malinda Long from Greenup County Kentucky. He was home there in 1850. The family moved to Spencer County Indiana and Ben’s dad died there. His mother Malinda Long (living here with him now) had remarried Henry Plackard. They were all there in 1860. Malinda was widowed there in 1870, but don’t know where Benjamin was. He and his mother moved here. Her listing is Melinda Plackard 72 VA VA VA. His dad, Michael, was a son of John Putman and Mary Long from Culpeper County Virginia. John’s dad was Henry Putman from there. Southern Putman family.

JOHN PUTMAN Ashton, Lee County

He is 22 IL NY NY, his sister Ellen is 27 NY, and his mother Sarah is 67 NY NY NY. The father was Victor Putman, and they were all here in 1870. Victor was a son of Victor Putman and Deborah Burns from Oneida County New York. They were here in Lee County in 1860 and 1870. John will be married in Pottawattamie County Iowa in 1885 and then in Stanton County Nebraska in 1900 and then back in Council Bluffs Iowa in 1910 through 1930 when he is widowed there. Dutch folks from Montgomery County New York.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Ashton, Lee County

He is 33 NY NY NY, Elizabeth 35 PA PA PA. Not sure who his folks were. Most likely New York Dutch though.

AARON PUTMAN Belle Prairie, Livingston County

The son of Aaron Putman and Sarah Tenney from here. He was listed here with that family in 1860 and 1870. He is listed as 31 NY NY NY. His wife, Emma Crabtree, is 22 IL KY --. The children are: Flora E. 7 IL, Laura A. 6 IL, Adrian A. 4 IL, and Ella S. 2 IL, Also in the household is Aaron's brother, John S., 22 IL. They were married here August 17, 1871. By 1900 they are in Jefferson County

JOHN S. (STERLING) PUTMAN Belle Prairie, Livingston County

The son of Aaron Putnam and Sarah Tenney. John is listed as 22 IL, the brother of Aaron Putman, with whom he was enumerated. They were here in 1860 and the family was in Clinton County New York in 1850. John was born in February 1858 and will die in McLean County May 19, 1953. He will marry Catherine Schilling on October 5, 1882

OTTO L. PUTNAM Broughton, Livingston County

The son of Edward G. and Mary Putnam. He is listed as 25 IN NH OH. His wife, Evelyn Gallup, is 23 CT CT CT. Evelyn is the daughter of Alfred E. Gallup and Ann Windsor. Their daughter, Irene, is 1 IL. His grandfather was John Adams Putnam and Sarah Heath from Hanover, New Hampshire. The family went to Madison County Ohio where they are found in 1850. John died about 1852 and the kids all went to Illinois. Obviously Edward had a little stopover in Indiana where Otto was born, but the family was all here in Livingston County in the 1860 census. His dad is here in the County as well. They are here 1900 and he is widowed in Chicago in 1910 and 1920.

EDWARD PUTNAM Odell, Livingston County

Still here and is now 57 NH NH NH, Mary Elizabeth 45 OH OH VT, Etta H. 21 IL, Mary E. 19 IL, Elmer E. 17 IL, Carrie B. 15 IL, Anna B. 12 IL. His sister Lavina Putnam 68 NH is with them. He’ll be here still in 1900.

LORENZO PUTNAM Odell, Livingston County

He is 53 NH NH NH and a laborer on the farm of John Lewis. He is a brother of the above Edward. Both are sons of John Adams Putnam and Sarah Heath from Hanover, New Hampshire. He never married, and will be here till he dies in March 1889. He was here with his brother Solomon in 1860 and kinda overlooked in 1870.

AARON PUTNAM Owego, Livingston County

He is now 60 NY NH VT, Sarah Tenney 57 NY NY NY, Asa 19 IL, Louvisa (Vicey in 1870) 16 IL and Bell (Isabell) 11 IL. Been here since the 1840s. He was born back in New York State March 26, 1820. He is a son of Aaron Putnam and Mary Case from Clinton County New York. Sarah was born February 24, 1823 and will die September 2, 1898. Aaron will marry Anna (Larue) Walters on June 12, 1899 and they are in Jefferson County Illinois in 1900. He will die in McLean County Illinois December 15, 1908.

ALLEN PUTMAN Owego, Livingston County

He is 35 OH OH OH and works on the Swygert farm. He is a son of Frederick Putman of Chillicothe. Peoria County. He was home in 1860 and there but on his own in 1870, and now here. His folks died in the 1860s, or at least were missing by 1870.

MATTIE PUTNAM Pontiac, Livingston County

She is 19 IL -- --, listed as a School Marm.

CHARLES H. (HENRY) PUTNAM Decatur, Macon County

He is listed as 29 IL CT KY. His wife Lydia Wingate is 27 IL NH IL. Their daughter, Ola, is 3 months old, born IL. They were married in Sangamon County December 12, 1877. He is probably a son of Jonathan and Francis Putnam from Sangamon County though the age is off by 2 year (should be 27). Something will happen. I don’t find Charles after this, Lydia though his married to Fred Meyer and is with him in Chicago. They have her daughter Lilly who was born here in 1883. She and Fred were married in 1890.

ELIZABETH PUTMAN Decatur, Macon County

She is 20 IL OH OH and lives with her sister Elmira Stoner 39 IL OH OH and her Husband Andrew J. Stoner. They are daughters of John Putman and Sophia Weaver from Brown County. Southern folks.

ANSEL PUTNAM Edwardsville, Madison County

He is 14 IL IL IL boarding with a Vaughn family while he attends school. He’d be connect to the sons of George Washington Putnam from here, but wasn’t listed anywhere in the 1870.

HIRAM PUTMAN St. Jacobs, Madison County

He is a son of Hiram Putman up from Wilson County Tennessee. His mom, Harriett, has remarried and brought the family up here. Hiram H. Putman is 34 TN TN TN, Vina (Lavina Noblitt) 28 IL KY VA, John 11 IL, Martha 6 IL and Frank 1 IL. They were here in 1870 as well.

F. M. (FRANKLIN MONROE) PUTMAN Bushnell, McDonough County

He is a son of Benjamin Franklin Putman and Nancy Smith and a grandson of Daniel K. Putman. He is 45 KY KY KY, Susanna Ward, his wife, 37 IL, Frank 13 IL and Carl 10 IL. Southern Line.

SAMUEL PUTNAM Le Moine, McDonough County

He is 32 IL MA MA and working on a farm.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Macomb, McDonough County

He is 15 KS MI MI. He is a nephew of Daniel and Eliza Markham. He would be connected to James Putnam and Polly Markham from Bourbon County Kansas. I can’t find them listed in 1870, so can’t be positive. James was from Cass County Michigan. Markhams married into that family several times.

ALONZO PUTMAN Nunda, McHenry County

The son of Ransom and Anna, Alonzo is listed as 31 VT VT VT. His wife Eliza Gazelle Sumner is 25 VT. She is a daughter of Benjamin Sumner and Sally Whithead and was born February 10, 1853. The children are: John 4 IL, and Nora 2 IL. They were in Kane County and the whole family moved over here.

RANSOM PUTMAN Nunda, McHenry County

He is now 68 VT VT VT, Anna Sumner 67 VT VT VT. They were in Kane County up till now

CHRISTOPHER PUTNAM Coral, McHenry County

The son of Victor Putnam from De Kalb County. He is listed as 32 IL NY NY. His wife, Harriet Wilson, is 32 IL IL IL. Their two sons are: Edward 6 IL, and Chauncy 2 IL. Also in the household are 1 servant, and 3 laborers. They were married here February 19, 1873

EMILIE PUTNAM Woodstock, McHenry County

She is 44 PA PA PA, her son Walter 11 MN MA PA. They live with her folks Charles and Elizabeth Sellers. She is the widow of Julius Franklin Putnam from Stearns County Minnesota. Julius was a son of Sterne Putnam and Hannah Townsend from Massachusetts and then Maine.

ALBERT A. PUTMAN Saybrook, McLean County

He is 34 NY NY NY, Frances Varnum 32 CAN NY CAN, and Alvira 4 IL. He is a son of Perley Putnam and his first wife Margaret Ramsey and was born in Lowville, Lewis County New York December 25, 1843. Perley is Eben’s number 2850 a son of Malachi Putnam and Sarah Blount from there. Albert was home there in 1850 and 1860. He and Frances were in Livingston County Illinois in 1870 and are still here in 1900. Then they are in St. Joseph’s County Michigan in 1910. He will die there April 17, 1912 and Frances will be widowed and back in Saybrook in 1920.

ALBRO PUTNAM Towanda, McLean County

He is listed as 31 MA. His wife, Sarah Jane White, is 28 IL. The children are: George 7 IL, Henry 5 IL, and Lewis 1 IL. Also in the household is David Putman, 78 IL, but he is listed as a son. In reality he’s the daddy. Albro Philander Putnam is a son of David Putnam (number 2172, born in Mass of course) and Susan Williams of Fitchburg, Mass. They were all there in 1860. Albro was here in McLean County single, in 1870. He married Sarah here September 19, 1870.

G. (GEORGE) W. & W. (WILLIAM) H. PUTNAM Litchfield, Montgomery County

George is now 33 IL IL IL, William 30 IL IL IL and are in a hotel. They were here together in 1870. Both are sons of the widowed George Washington Putnam who was in Madison County in 1860. George gets another listing here in a boarding house. Same specs, same guy. He is a bricklayer, Bill is a farmer.

GEORGE PUTNAM North Litchfield, Montgomery County

He is 12 IL IL IL and boarding with a Blackwelder family.

R. H. (RICHARD HOCKING) PUTNAM Litchfield, Montgomery County

He is 32 IL OH IL, Emma Proctor his wife, 21 MO OH LA. He is Richard Hocking Putnam, son of George Washington Putnam and Mary Hocking from Madison County Illinois. He is a brother of the above George and William. He’ll still be here in 1900 but with a new wife. He was back in Madison County still in 1870.

A. H. (ABRAHAM HANSON) PUTMAN Flagg Township, Ogle County

He is listed as 56 NY NY NY. His wife, Harriet, is 42 NY. The children at home are: John V. 22 NY, James W. 20 NY, Catie W. 18 NY, Charles 9 IL, and Frederick 6 IL. He is a son of John (Johannes Victor) Putman and Catherine Hanson from Perth, Fulton County NY. Dutch family. They were in Lee County in 1870 and he will be widowed in Kane County by 1900. The sons James and John will be in Antelope County Nebraska in 1900 and in 1910.

CHAUNCY PUTMAN Pine Creek, Ogle County

He is listed as 45 NY NY NY. His wife, Sarah Trane, is 45 MD MD MD. The children at home are: Maggie 19 IL, Jacob 13 IL, Mary 7 IL, and Lillian 3 IL. They were here in 1860, and will be here forever. The son Jacob will marry Nancy E. Ford here December 18, 1888, but I can’t find them in 1900. Best guess that he is Abram Chauncy Putman, a son of Frederick and Jane Putman From Root, Montgomery County New York. They were there in 1840 and then in McHenry County Illinois in 1850. Chauncy and Sarah were married here April 22, 1858 and have been here ever since. They will be through the 1910 census when they are 75 and 76 years old. New York Dutch.

LUCY T. PUTMAN Rochelle, Ogle County

She is widowed and 44 NY NJ NJ, her son Jay E. (Edward) is 12 IL NY NY. Also here is her sister in law Elizabeth Putman 40 NY NY NY. Lucy T. Barnes was married to Jay L. Putman here in 1870. They were married in 1866. Dutch family from New York. Elizabeth is Jay’s sister.

WILLIAM J. (JACKSON) PUTNAM Brimfield, Peoria County

He is 60 VT NH NH, Sarah Weaver 54 VT CT VT. He is a son of William Putnam (1694) and Esther Hubbard from Windham County Vermont. He has been there through the 1870. He married Sarah Isabella Weaver in Rockingham Vermont in 1847. They are over the line in Monona County Iowa in the State 1885 Census.

CAROLINE PUTNAM Elmwood, Peoria County

She is listed as 51 OH OH OH. The children at home are: James 21 MN, and Emma 8 IL. She was married here to James Alfred Putnam from Townsend, Massachusetts. They were married back in Butler County Ohio in about 1852. He died here in 1874.

P. T. (PARKER TRULL) PUTNAM Peoria, Peoria County

He is listed as 46 NY US US. His wife, L. A. (Laura Angela Austin), is 43 VT. Their two sons are: F. H. (Frank) 13 IL, and F. B. (Fred) 9 IL. He is Parker Trull Putnam a son of Nathan Putnam and Nancy Trull. He was home with them in Erie County Pennsylvania in 1850. He’s been here since the mid 1850s. He is a stock dealer. He will die and Laura is widowed in Los Angeles in 1900 and is with her son Frank in Hennepin County Minnesota in 1910.

DULIS PUTMAN Peoria, Peoria County

He is 20 WI ENG ENG and boarding with the deputy sheriff. Actually probably in jail.

E. F. PUTNAM Peoria, Peoria County

He is a traveling agent, 31 MA MA MA.

WILLIAM PUTNAM Peoria, Peoria County

William is listed as 41 NY -- --. His wife, Angie, is 37 IL VA KY. The children are: Frank 14 IL, and Willie 8 IL. There is one servant listed also. In 1860, he was listed as a Putman in Peoria, Peoria County. Then he was single, living in a hotel, and was a railroad brakeman. The family was in Warsaw, Hancock County in 1870. He should be a son of Nathan Putnam and Nancy Trull of New Hampshire and then Ontario County New York and then Erie County Pennsylvania. A couple of his brothers came out here in the 1850s too. They will be here in 1900.

SARAH PUTMAN Du Quoin, Perry County

Sarah is listed as 71 IL. Her daughter, Sarah Baker, is 35 IL. The Baker children are: William H. 13 IL, Mary E. 10 IL, Eliza J. 8 IL, Thomas B. 6 IL, Sarah F. 5 IL, and Otis E. 3 IL. She is the same gal who was widowed in Hamilton County in 1850. She gave KY as her birthplace then. She is Sarah Baker the widow of Barnet Putman who was in Hamilton County Illinois in the 1830s on. His father was Laban Putman, son of Barnet Putman of South Carolina. The son William coming up next was with her then. This line goes back Barnet > Laban > Barnet > Thomas > Zachariah > Thomas > Thomas > Thomas.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Du Quoin, Perry County

William is listed as 40 IL. His wife, Julia Foster, is 40 IL. The children are: Thomas 24 IL, Winnie 16 IL, James 15 IL, Barnet 14 IL, Amanda 12 IL, Sarah 6 IL, Henry 5 IL, Lucinda 3 IL, and Mattie 1 IL. He is a son of the above Sarah Putman and her husband Barnet. They will be in Gallatin County in 1900. William was born in Hamilton County September 5, 1835 and will die July 26, 1903. He married Julia Ann Foster December 27, 1854. Julia was born June 16, 1836 and died June 16, 1904. This line comes down from Barnet's son Laban Putnam of South Carolina. The son Thomas is not only listed here, but over in Gallatin County with his wife Nancy.

JOHN D. (DEVALES) PUTNAM Blue Ridge, Piatt County

He is 27 NC NC NC a farm laborer with a Wrench family from Ohio. He is a son of Devales Putman and Elizabeth Owens from Guilford County North Carolina. He was home there in 1860 and 1870 and now out here.

CHARLES E. PUTNAM Chester, Randolph County

He is 29 OH and a convict in the Joliet State Prison.

GEORGE PUTNAM Port Byron, Rock Island County

He is a farm hand, 59 NY NY NY, Polly 48 OH IN MI, William F. 16 IA, and Sarah E. 13 IA. Can’t find them in Iowa or Illinois in 1870.

FREDERICK PUTMAN Hampton, Rock Island County

He is a blacksmith 52 GER, and widowed. He was born in Prussia.

GEORGE PUTNAM Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County

The son of Jonathan Putnam from here, George Vincent Putnam is listed as 31 IL. His wife, Lue (Susan Louise Burke), is 25 PA. The children are: Eugene 8 IL, Minnie 4 IL, Fannie 2 IL, and Jonathan 1 IL. He was here with his folks in 1870, and is actually still living with them as shown below. The family is from Delaware County New York, and Connecticut before that.

JONATHAN PUTNAM Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County

The son of Jeremiah Putnam and Hannah Roe. He is listed as 60 CT CT NY. His wife, Frances Browner, is 60 KY VA KY. Their son Clay (Henry Clay) is 14 IL. Also in the household is their son George and his family (see the above listing).

SAMUEL PUTNAM Buffalo Village, Sangamon County

Another son of Jeremiah and Hannah Putnam. Samuel is listed as 41 NY CT NY, a laborer. His wife, Annie Browner, is 40 IL MD VA. The children are: Gertrude 14 IL, and Jonathan 6 IL. He was born when the family was in Delaware County New York. He married Margaret Ann Browner in Tazewell County December 31, 1863. They are here in 1900 and 1910.

JOHN PUTMAN Rushville, Schuyler County

The son of Cornelius Victor. John Cornelius Putman is listed as 51 NY. His wife, Martha A. Sackett, is 48 OH. The children at home are: Martha G. 25 IL, Homer 16 IL, Grace 12 IL, Cornelius 10 IL, and Nina 7 IL. He is a jeweler.

BROWER PUTMAN Rushville, Schuyler County

Another son of Cornelius. He is now 60 NY NY NY, and still widowed as he was here in 1865. The kids are Gertrude 36 IL, Ann 28 IL, Alice 24 IL, James 20 IL and Judith 17 IL. He will head to Los Angeles in the 1890s and be there in the 1900 census with his daughter Asenath Barnhardt. He will die there May 28, 1901.

GEORGE PUTNAM East St. Louis, St. Clair County

George M. is listed as 31 Upper Canada. His wife, Sarah, is 25 MO MO FRANCE. Their children are: Mamie 7 IL, and Maud 3 IL. He is a son of George and Ophra Putnam of Dorchester, Middlesex County Ontario and was shown there with the family in the 1851 Canadian Census. They will be here in East St. Louis through the 1930 census.

W. (WHEELER) S. PUTMAN East St. Louis, St. Clair County

He is Wheeler Putman a son of Gideon Putman from New York. He was born in Warren County Georgia. In 1870, they were in Effingham County Illinois. He is now living in East St. Louis. He is 46 GA NY NY, Louisa Ferguson 37 IN, Lyman 18 IL, Gideon 12 IN, Jessie B. 12 IN, Henry S. 5 IL and David S. 2 IL. His wife will be widowed here in 1900. The son Lyman will be in St. Louis in the 1900 through 1920 censuses.

ELIZA PUTNAM Bradford, Stark County

She is 29 IL IN IN. The children are: Jennie Fahay 9 IL, Minnie Fahay 7 IL, and Agnes Putnam 2 IL. She is Eliza French (Fayher was her married name), the ex-wife of William Addison Putnam (son of Benjamin Putnam and Ellen Moore from Champaign County Illinois in 1860). They were married here in 1877. He has left her and has married Rosetta Earle January 26, 1880 in Cass County Iowa, and will be in Lincoln County Nebraska in 1900. I don’t find Eliza after this census.

WALTER M. (MILES) PUTMAN Freeport, Stephenson County

He is listed as 42 NJ NJ NJ. His wife, Mahalia Curtis Brown, is 42 OH OH NY. The children are: Walter 13 IL, Clara 11 IL, Emma 8 NJ, May 5 PA, and Frank 3 IL. He married Mahalia here December 8, 1864. Walter is a son of William V. Putnam (Eben's number 1276) and Ann Maria Tunison of Rahway, Essex County New Jersey. He was born there December 8, 1864 and will die here in Freeport January 18, 1910. William was a son of Miles (517) Putnam and Martha Davis. The line goes back Walter > William > Miles > Miles > Edward > Edward > Thomas > John.

F. (FRANCIS) PUTMAN Fond Du Lac, Tazewell County

He is listed as 54 NY FRA FRA. His wife, Caroline Bates, is 55 VA VA VA. The children at home are: George W. 22 VA, Frank M. 21 VA, Sarah C. 19 VA, and Martha D. 12 VA. Also in the household are their granddaughter, Delilah 8 VA; their daughter, E. Kavanaugh 26 VA; and his mother-in-law, Nancy Bates 66 VA. The VA stuff is wrong, the kids were all born in Illinois. The family was right here in 1870. I can't locate them in 1860 though.

JOHN PUTMAN Pekin, Tazewell County

He is listed as 36 IN IN IN. His wife, Mary Alice Fisher, is 36 PA PA PA. The children are: Anna 12 IL, Eddie 10 IL, and Maud 7 IL. He was here in 1860 and boarding. He is a son of James L. and Susan Putman from Kentucky, and was at home with them in Kent County Indiana in 1850. They were here in 1860 and in Mason County Illinois in 1870, and back here by 1880.

EDMOND PUTNAM Butler, Vermilion County

The son of Orrin Putnam and Sophia Huntington. He was born in Batavia, Genesee County New York. His folks are still back there; they are from New York and from Vermont prior to that. He is listed as 39 NY NY NY. His wife, Ardelia Shephard, is 37 NY NY NY. Their son, Bryan, is 4 IL. Also in the household is Christian Menoen, 26 DNK. His line is Edmond > Orrin > Peter > Peter (1080) > Peter (421) > Caleb > John > John > John.

JAMES PUTMAN Danville, Vermilion County

He's 35 IN IN IN (IN OH OH in 1900), wife Jane 36 IN OH IN, James 11 IL, John 5 IN, Walter 3 IN. They were in Covington, Fountain County Indiana in 1870. He was a barber then and still is. He is a son of Thomas J. Putnam. He was listed as Polk in 1860 at home here with his folks.

ZACHARIAH PUTMAN Middle Fork, Vermilion County

He's now 56 OH KY OH, Mary Ann Whitmer 49 OH PA PA, George 14 IL OH OH, Carrie 12 IL OH OH, Edward 10 IL OH OH, Gertrude 7 months IL OH OH. Gertrude is listed as a granddaughter.

DAVID PUTMAN Middle Fork, Vermilion County

Zach's son is 31 OH OH OH, his wife Susan Irene Bennett is 28 IL WI WI and they have Elmer 8 IL OH IL.

JONAS & ROSETTA PUTMAN Oakwood, Vermilion County

He is 22 MO PA PA, she 19 MO PA PA. They live with their mother Huldah Smith 61 PA and their stepfather Joseph Smith 75 PA. She is Hulda Richter, widow of Andrew Putman. They were from Van Wert County Ohio and then Dent County Missouri in 1860 where these kids were born. Because of the Civil War, Andrew and the family returned to Van Wert County and he died there in 1864. Hulda then married Joseph and came here. German family from Somerset County Pennsylvania early on. Jonas will be married here in 1900 through the 1920.

MARTHA PUTMAN Ross Township, Vermilion County

She is Joseph's daughter, 19 IL OH OH, living with the Robert Wilson family as a servant.

JOSEPH PUTMAN Ross Township, Vermilion County

Joe is 60 OH KY KY, Elizabeth Slusser his wife is 51 OH OH OH and John H. 25 OH OH OH and Nancy 15 OH OH OH are at home.

THOMAS J. PUTNAM Rossville, Vermilion County

Still here. He is 59 IN VT NY, Mary 57 OH NJ NJ, Jackson 25 IN IN OH, Elizabeth 21 IL IN OH, Charles 23 IN IN OH, Louise 16 IL IN OH, and Thomas 12 IL IN OH. This is a family originally from Vermont and then New York and then Fountain County Indiana.

FLORA PUTMAN Rossville, Vermilion County

She is 16 IL and with her grandmother, Sarah Mossick 65. Her folks were John Putman and Sarah Mossick. Her dad was missing in 1870 and now both mom and dad are gone. Southern Putman family.

CAMPBELL PUTNAM Rossville, Vermilion County

He is 26 IN IN OH, Malissa 28 OH PA PA. His sister Mary 13 IL IN OH is with them. He is a son of Thomas J. and Mary Putnam. He married Melissa here March 13, 1875, but the record shows her name simply as Putnam too. This family was from Vermont before heading west.

S. (SAMUEL) PUTMAN Friendsville, Wabash County

He is 30 IL IL IL and works on the Pixley farm. He is a son of Chester and Elizabeth from here. He was at home in 1870.

WILLIAM H. PUTNAM Lancaster, Wabash County

The son of Eber Putnam and Triphosa Ballard. He is listed as 38 IL NY NY. His wife, Miriam W. King, is 30 IL PA PA. The children are: Simeon 13 IL, John 10 IL, Emma 8 IL, Charles 5 IL, and William 3 IL. He was born here and married here in 1870.

CHESTER F. PUTMAN Mount Carmel, Wabash County

He is now 55 IL NY VT, Elizabeth Baird 54 IN. they have been here a while. He is still a wagon maker. Chester was born September 23, 1824 and will die here on May 25, 1888. Elizabeth was born March 8, 1826 and will die here July 9, 1897.

EDGER N. (NEWTON) PUTMAN Mount Carmel, Wabash County

He is 23 IL IL IN, Ella C. Ayers, his wife, 23 IN IN IL. He is a son of Chesterfield and Elizabeth Putnam and was born here October 13, 1857. He was home here in 1870. They were just married here January 8, 1878. They had a son Roy born September 14, 1878 and died the next day. Ella will die January 5, 1882, and he will marry Mrs. Rosa Catherine Dyer here December 15, 1887.

NANCY PUTMAN Mount Carmel, Wabash County

Nancy is listed as 28 KY KY KY. Her daughter, Ella, 4 IN, is with her. They both are living with Charles L. Rigg, but no relationship is recorded.

SAMUEL R. PUTMAN Mount Carmel, Wabash County

The son of Chesterfield F. Putnam and Elizabeth Baird. He was born here, and is listed as 30 IL. His wife, Agatha E. Weinbach, is 25 IL. Their son, Carl F. Putnam, is 1 IL. They were married here April 21, 1878. They are here in 1900.

REBECCA PUTNAM Lick Prairie, Wabash County

The widow of Alfred Dodge Putnam who just died here April 4, 1878. Rebecca (McLain) Putnam, is listed as 47 IL MD KY, a widow. The children still at home are: Louisa T. Groff 25 IL, Lafayette F. Putnam 18 IL, David Zolley Putnam 12 IL, and Elton P. Putnam 11 IL. Also in the household is a grandson, Jacob Groff, 7 IL. Rebecca will marry William Mendenhall and they are in Butler County Kansas in 1885. Elton and David Zolley are with them then. The son Lafayette will marry Clara Barker here on March 1, 1882, and David will marry Catherine Epler here October 25, 1887. The kids are all in Bellmont Wabash County in 1900. Elton will be married in Kansas by 1900. Rebecca will die here August 20, 1888.

LESTER H. PUTNAM Bonpas, Wabash County

The son of Alfred D. Putnam. Lester H. is listed as 22 IL IL IL. His wife, Hannah J. Buchanan is 22 IL IL OH. Their daughter, Luela, is 3 months old, IL. Also in the household is Lester's brother, Alfred, 20 IL. He is a grandson of Eber Putnam. Look back in 1850 for that line. Lester married Hannah here April 30, 1879. Hannah will die here February 14, 1882 and Lester on February 19, 1883, both only in their 20s. Alfred will marry Nora Shearer here November 5, 1882.

H. M. (HOWARD MELANCTHON) PUTNAM Monmouth, Warren County

He is listed as 33 OH OH CT. His wife, Josie E. (Emma Josephine Clark), is 24 IL CT OH. Their daughter, Nellie C. (Clark), is 2 IL. He is a son of Charles Marsh Putnam from Licking County Ohio. He will be in Fort Morgan, Colorado in 1900. He married Josie November 19, 1875.

EDWARD (EDWIN) PUTNAM Genesee, Whiteside County

He is Edwin Putnam. In 1850, he was in Jackson County Michigan, but not with his mother Sarah who was in the town. Edwin is number 2632 a son of Jeremy Putnam (1174) from Vermont and then Michigan. He is 38 MI NY NY. His wife, Julietta Lawrence, his wife, is 36 MI NY NY. The children are: May 13 MI, Edwin 10 MI, Richard 7 MI, and Nellie M. (Mary) 1 MI. They will go to South Dakota in 1882 and remain there till the 1890s. They will be in Cedar County Missouri in 1900. Julietta will be widowed in South Dakota in 1920 with a daughter and her family.

HENRY G. (GARDNER) PUTNAM Lyndon, Whiteside County

Henry is a retired carpenter 50 NY NY NY. His wife, Ester D. Rice, is 39 IL MA MA. The children at home are: Ella A. 16 IL, Augustus R. 14 IL, Henry J. 11 IL, John I. 9 IL, Birdie R. E. 4 IL, and Gardner (Marion Gardner) 4 months IL. See 1870 for the line, it is Dutch. They are all in Dallas, Texas shortly and will be there in 1900.

ALICE & GEORGE PUTMAN Channahon, Will County

She is 21 NY NY NY, George is 12 NY NY NY. They live with their stepfather John Thornby. He is listed as widowed and their mother is, of course, not listed. In 1880 George was listed here with his widowed mother Margaret who was 28 NY at the time. Alice wasn’t listed and Margaret was widowed at the time, so no clue to who Daddy was. There were several Dutch families here in 1860 and 1870.

JENNIE PUTMAN Wilmington, Will County

She is 19 IL NY CAN and lives with her aunt Lucy J. McCool 51 NY NY NY. They are dressmakers. Jennie is a daughter of Hollis Putman who was here in 1870. The folks have moved to Chicago. Dutch line.

SUSAN C. PUTNAM Harrison, Winnebago County

She is listed as 45 IL VT NY and widowed. The children at home are: Homer (Omer) 21 IL IL NY, Emma 16 IL, and Henry 8 IL. She is the widow of Stephen C. Putnam. They were here in 1870. In 1870, she had two stepchildren who would no be 16 and 14 named Smith. No idea where they went.

HENRY PUTNAM Laona, Winnebago County

He is now 81 NY NY NY. He is living with his grandson Eric Dickerson. He is widowed now that Martha died back in 1873, and he will die here too on March 30, 1880. He is a son of Abijah Putnam and has been here some time now.

MARSHALL PUTNAM Owen, Winnebago County

Marshall is listed as 26 MI NY NY. His wife, Betsey, is 27 NY ENG ENG. Their daughter, Della, is 1 IL. Also in the household is Mrs. Ann Clark, 71 SCT, but her relationship, if any, is not recorded. She is probably Betsy’s mother though. Then there is his mother Alma Altha who is now 68 NY NY. He is Marshall Danforth Putnam, son of Benjamin Franklin Putnam and Alma Stone Johnson. He was born in La Grange, Cass County Michigan on March 12, 1854. He married Betsy Jane Sneath here on September 27, 1877. She is the first of his three wives. He will die in Pomona, Los Angeles County California on December 22, 1943. His grandparents were Uzziel Putman and Mary Trask from New York via Vermont via Massachusetts. They will be in Pleasant Grove Iowa in 1885 till 1900.

E. H. (EDWARD HOWELL) PUTNAM Rockford, Winnebago County

Edward is listed as 31 NY NY NY. His wife Amelia Wicker is 32 NY VT CT. Their children are: Grace 7 OH, and Edward 3 IA. He is a son of Lucien Putnam and his first wife Esther Foster from Warsaw, New York. The family was here in Winnebago County in 1860 and then moved to Iowa by 1870. They are in Moline, Rock Island County Illinois by 1900 and will be there till he dies May 11, 1913. Amelia will be widowed there in 1920 and 1930 and die in Magadore, Ohio January 20, 1938.