ILLINOIS

CENSUS REPORTS

UPDATED DECEMBER 17, 2008

ILLINOIS 1900 CENSUS

In 1900, they list the age, and then the month and year the person was born. Be careful here. The age and month were recorded on the original census, the year was added later and is not always correct.

RUFUS W. (WILLIAM) PUTNAM Ellington, Adams County

The son of Henry Putnam and Martha MacDonald, Rufus William is listed as 66 IL, born in September of 1833. His wife, Melissa Simmons, has died in 1889. The children at home are: Fannie L. 38 IL, born in December of 1861, and Edith E. 30 IL, born in December of 1869. Rufus took over his father's farm after he died. Rufus was born right here. He and the two daughters will be here right through the 1920 census.

WILLIAM H. (HENRY) PUTNAM Ellington, Adams County

The son of Rufus William Putnam and Melissa Simmons, William Henry is listed as 44 IL, born in April of 1856. His wife, Maggie B., (Margaret B. Duncan), is 38 IL, born in December of 1861. The children are: Earl D. 11 IL, born in December of 1888, Bennett R. 8 IL, born in April of 1892, and Helen M. 1 IL, born in March of 1899. He married Maggie here on December 7, 1887. They are here in 1920 and 1930.

JOHN PUTMAN Quincy, Adams County

The son of Daniel Putman and Lucinda Colbert from Ohio, and then Brown County, Illinois. John is listed as 60 OH, born in November of 1839. His wife, Sarah Ann Stone, is 56 IL, born in April of 1844. Their daughter, Stella L., is 20 IL, born in December of 1879. Also in the household is a servant Julia Cook, 43 IL, born in April of 1857. He runs a grocery store here in town just like his dad did back in Mount Sterling. Southern Putman family.

STEPHEN E. (ELLSWORTH) PUTMAN Cooperstown, Brown County

The son of John George Putman and, Sarah Frances Gordley, Stephen Ellsworth is listed as 39 IL, born in May of 1861. His wife, Laura Ellen Hills, is 36 IL, born in March of 1864. They were married here August 24, 1882. The children at home are: Hallie G. 17 IL, born in June of 1882, Margie E. 15 IL, born in May of 1885, Jennie B. 12 IL, born in March of 1888, a daughter, Zoe 7 IL, born in September of 1892, and Murray H. 5 months IL, born in December of 1899. Also in the household is his brother, CHARLES FREDERICK PUTMAN 43 IL, born in September of 1856. As far as he goes, see the upcoming listing for his wife or ex-wife Naomi Clark Putman. Looks like divorce. Charles Frederick is also currently listed at home with his mother Sarah Putman. Southern Putman family.

GEORGE PUTMAN Elkhorn, Brown County

George Washington is listed as 38 IL, born in May of 1862. His wife Amanda Thomas is 36 IL, born in October of 1863. They are enumerated with her father, Floyd Thomas. Also there are their children Clarence Vel 17 IL born May 1883, Elmer 15 IL born March 1885, Lulu Pearl 13 IL born in April 1887, and Myrtle 8 IL, born in August of 1891. George is a son of John William Putman and Mary Ann Shields. Southern Putmans.

FRANK PUTMAN Elkhorn, Brown County

He is another son of John William Putman and Mary Ann Shields. Henry Francis is listed as Frank 47 IL, born August 6, 1852. His wife, Austeen, (Virginia Augustine Shackleford), is 47 IL, born September 11, 1852. The children at home are: Lucinda 23 IL, born in January of 1877, Edwin R. 21 IL, born in January of 1879, Henry 16 IL, born in November of 1883, Charles 14 IL, born in March of 1886, Roy 11 IL, born in September of 1888, John 9 IL, born in June of 1890, and Flossie 7 IL, born in October of 1892. Virginia will die later this year, and Fran will die December 15, 1905. Southern Putmans.

JAMES PUTMAN Elkhorn, Brown County

He is James Arthur Putman, the son of Henry Francis Putman and Virginia Shackleford. He is listed as 25 IL, born March 10. 1875. His wife, Annie Knowles, is 22 IL, born in July of 1877. Their daughter, Daisy, is 2 IL, born in June of 1897. They were married here July 8, 1896.

ALVIN B. PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

The son of John Putman and Sophia Weaver. He is listed as 53 IL, born in November of 1846, and is living by himself. He never married. He is a stockbreeder. He is with his sister Elizabeth in Decatur in 1920. Neither ever married.

AMBROSE PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

This one is a son of Daniel Putman. Ambrose is listed as 64 OH, born in June of 1836. His wife, Margaret Patricia Kendrick, is 65 IL, born in April of 1836. Their daughter, Katie, is 36 IL, born in September of 1863. Also in the household is his sister-in-law, Maggie’s sister, Sarah J. Pickett, 71 KY, born in February of 1829.

CALEB (CLAYBORN SCOTT) PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

He is listed as 32 IL, born in an unknown month of 1868 (Actually January 31, 1868). The head of the household is listed as Anna (Herrilda Ann Hall) Putman, 22 WI, born in an unknown month of 1872. The children are: Rosa E. 11 NE, born in an unknown month of 1888, and George H. 8 IL, born in an unknown month of 1892. Also in the household are his mother, Mary Ann Davis, 67 IN, born in March of 1832, and a boarder, Ruth A. Putman, 4 IL, born in June of 1895. Ruth is a daughter of George Washington Putman. Clayborn is a son of John William Putman and Mary Ann Shields. The family had moved from here in Brown County to Franklin County, Nebraska where John William died in 1887. The Mary Ann Davis here is his mother who remarried a Davis guy who died shortly thereafter. They said to heck with it and came back here. Mary Ann will die here in 1901. But, his wife Anna will die this year and in 1902 he will marry Minnie Hansen. They will then go to Colorado, and then back to Franklin County, Nebraska by around 1915 and be there in 1920. Clayborn will hang in till 1942.

DANIEL W. (WEBSTER) PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

The son of William Putman and Martha Smith. Daniel Webster is listed as 60 IL, born in August of 1839. His wife is Harriett Harper, 58 IL, born in September of 1842. Their daughter, Anna L., is 32 IL, born in March of 1867. Also in the household are two boarders: Ella L. Hill 14 IL, born in February of 1886, and Adaline Edwards 84 TN, born in January of 1816.

GEORGE A. (ALLEN) PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

The son of Daniel Webster Putman and Harriet Harper. George Allen is listed as 28 IL, born in August of 1872. Listed as the head of the household is his wife, Nellie Kees, 31 IL, born in November of 1869. She got top listing as he was ill and will die here in 1903, not necessarily because she leads George around with a leash. The children are: Lois V. 4 IL, born in May of 1896, and Verner 1 IL, born in May of 1899. She is widowed here in 1910 and 1920.

I. G. (ISAIAH GUYMAN) PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

He is listed as 44 IL, born in January of 1856, a boarder with Arthur W. Lawler, with whom he was enumerated. He is a son of Daniel Putman and Louisa Perry. He was born here. In 1880 he was with his brother Jeremiah in Mitchell County, Kansas. He married Millie Elizabeth Hill in 1880 and she has died. He himself will die here March 5, 1907

JOHN W. (WILLIAM) PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

The son of Henry Francis Putman and Virginia Shackleford, he is listed as 45 IL, born in April of 1855. His wife, Hannah Jane Aber is 45 IL, born in April of 1855. The children are: William H. 17 IL, born in October of 1882, Mammie O. 15 IL, born in January of 1885, and Amos O. 15 IL, born in January of 1885. They were married here March 6, 1881.

LUCINDA PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

The widow of Daniel Putman, Lucinda Colbert Putman is listed as 88 OH, born in March of 1812. Her daughter, Martha (Putman) Means, is 63 OH, born in December of 1836. Her granddaughter, Mable M. Means, is 20 IL, born in August of 1879. Martha had married Richard P. Means here in town, and he died way back in 1879.

NAOMA PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Naomi Clark Putman is listed as 28 IL, born in January of 1872, the niece of Mary A. Clark. She is the ex-wife of Charles Frederick Putman who is currently living with his brother Stephen Ellsworth Putman in Cooperstown. They were divorced around 1898.Also here are her children: Frances 10 IL born in August 1889, Cecil 8 IL born in October 1891, and William Hazeal 4 IL born in August 1896. Naomi will soon marry Hugh Black. I don’t find these kids again as they changed their last names to Black, and they will eventually move to Texas. Cecil was a musician and William a racecar driver. Both died in Texas around 1924.

ROBERT A. PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

The son of John William Putman, he is Robert Alexander Putman (listed Putnam), 43 IL, born in April of 1857. His wife, Dora A., (Dora Ann Shackleford), is 43 MS, (Should be MO.), born in January of 1857. Dora A. is listed as the head of the household. The children are: George W. 19 IL, born in November of 1881, Lolitha J. 14 IL, born in July of 1886, Laura E. 12 IL, born in September of 1888, Tina M. 10 IL, born in December of 1890, Mira A. 7 IL, born in March of 1893, Mabel G. 4 IL, born in November of 1896, and Sadie B. 1 IL, born in February of 1899.

SARAH F. PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

The widow of John George Putman. Sarah Frances Gordley is listed as 65 KY, born in May of 1835. Her children at home are: Eva May 47 IL, born in June of 1853, and Charles F. (Frederick) 42 IL, born in September of 1858. Charles is also listed with his brother Stephen in Cooperstown. He has recently divorced his wife Naomi Clark who has her own listing earlier with the kids.

SELINA PUTMAN Mt. Sterling, Brown County

Selina Price is the widow of Daniel 'Blind Dan' Putman. Salena is listed as 69 GA, born in August of 1830. Her Stepson, Theodore Putman, is 51 IL, born in August of 1848 (should be 41 born in 1858). Her granddaughter Deliah M. Wilson, is 25 IL, born in September of 1874, and her grandson, William S. Wilson 18 IL, born in September of 1881.

FRANK W. PUTMAN Savanna, Carroll County

He is listed as 33 IL CAN CAN, born in September of 1866. His wife, Martha M., is 24 IL GER GER, born in October of 1875. The children are: Lillie M. 6 IA, born in May of 1893, and Elmer 3 IL, born in October 1896. They are in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota in 1910. In 1870 there was a Frank age 5 in Laona, Winnebago County Illinois. He was living with a family. There were several others in town descended from Abijah Putnam who had gone up into Canada. I think Frank is a son of his grandson Henry (Henry and Martha’s son) who was there in 1860 and missing in 1870. Not at all sure though.

TUC? PUTMAN Washington, Carroll County

He is listed as 16 IA, born in November of 1883, the son of Sarah Morrison, with whom he was enumerated. In 1920 and 1930 he will be here and listed as Ernest T. Putman. The county wasn’t well indexed in 1910, but he was probably here as well. The middle name is probably Tucker. Sarah was the wife of John W. Putnam and was with him in Afton, Cherokee County, Iowa in 1880. Don’t know if he died or if they split up.

ELMER C. PUTMAN Ayers, Champaign County

He is a son of David C. Putman and Sarah Irene Bennett. Elmer C. is listed as 28 IL, born in October of 1872. His wife Ada May Smyth is 29 IL born in October 1870. He married Ada May 23, 1891 in Vermilion County. He was shown with his family in Middle Fork, Vermilion County Illinois in the 1880 census. He is in Warren County Indiana in 1910 and in Logan County Ohio in 1920 and 1930. Southern Putmans from Kentucky.

L. E. (LUTHER EDGERTON) PUTNAM Brown, Champaign County

He is listed as 64 OH, born February 22, 1836. His second wife Sarah Jane Martin is 59 IN, born in February of 1841. The children at home are: Abby 29 IL, born in February of 1871, and Clara 28 IL, born in April of 1872. He is a son of Charles Marsh Putnam and Abby Edgerton from Licking County Ohio and from Salem, Massachusetts originally. They were here in 1870 and 1880.

HENRY PUTNAM Champaign, Champaign County

Henry is listed as 67 OH, born on August 13, 1832. His wife, Phoebe Conduit, is 67 OH, born in February of 1833. Their daughter Alice C. is 42 IL, born in October of 1857. He is a son of Charles Marsh Putnam and Abby Slocum Edgerton from Licking County Ohio. They have been here since the 1850s.

JOHN PUTMAN Champaign, Champaign County

John is listed as 24 IN, born in June of 1875. He is listed as a brother, but the head of the household is not recorded. He is a brother of the upcoming Walter Putnam. Both of these kids were listed in 1880 in Vermilion County, Illinois as sons of James and Jane Putnam. James was a son of Thomas Putman from Vermont.

LYNA PUTNAM Champaign, Champaign County

Lyna or Lena is listed as 26 IL born in December of 1873 and widowed. She is a servant for James Gardener. Her daughter Edith 4 IL IL IL born August 1895 is with her. In 1910 Edith is still around living with an Andrews family as a niece. I think her mom was and Andrews. No idea as to her dad though.

WALTER PUTMAN Champaign, Champaign County

Walter is listed as 22 IN, born in September of 1877. His wife, Alice M. Adams, is 20 IL, born in October of 1879. The children are: Ruthie 2 IL, born in January of 1898, and Walter A. 4 months IL, born in February of 1899. He married Martha Alice Adams here on July 21, 1897. They will be in Cass County, Michigan by 1910. He’ll have a new wife then. See the comment above for his brother John.

GEORGE PUTNAM Compromise, Champaign County

George William is listed as 48 MA, born in May of 1852. His wife, Flora C., (Florinda Calhoun Kirkpatrick), is 42 IN, born in March of 1858. The children at home are: Earl W. (Walter Earl) 17 IL, born in February of 1883, Harry T. (Trotwood) 13 IL, born in December of 1886, Dora A. (Annette) 10 IL, born in October of 1889, Ruth May 7 IL, born in November of 1892, Mary Magdalene 4 IL, born in November of 1895, and Helen Marguerite 4 months IL, born in February of 1900. He was in Ogden in 1880, and his mother Minerva Harris Putnam is still there now. He is a son of William Pitt Putnam number 2942 who died here in 1870.

CHARLES M. (MARSH) PUTNAM Condit, Champaign County

The son of Luther E. Putnam, Charles M. is listed as 34 OH, born here September 17, 1865. His wife Annie McDowell is 28 IN, born in March of 1872. The children are: Edith M. 10 IL, born in April of 1890, Charles R. (Russell) 7 IL, born in October of 1892, Leonard M. 5 IL, born in September of 1894, and Douglas P. 3 IL, born in April of 1897. They were married here March 14, 1889. They are here in 1910 and will be in Gratiot County, Michigan in 1920.

CHARLES W. (WICKLIFFE) PUTMAN Condit, Champaign County

Charles W. is listed as 34 IL, born in April of 1866. His wife, Tina B. Yexley or Wexley, is 34 IL, born in April of 1866. The children at home are: Katie M. 3 IL, born in May of 1897, and Alice E. 1 month old IL, born in May of 1900. Also in the household are: a servant, Birthie Milkie, 17 IL, born in April of 1884, and a laborer, Mat Phillipe, 19 IL, born in March of 1881. He is a son of Henry Putnam and Phebe Condit. He was born right here. His folks are still here in town as well. He married Tina here on March 6, 1893.

LEE F. (FRANCIS) PUTMAN Condit, Champaign County

He is listed as 40 IL, born in May of 1860. His wife, Carrie N. McDowell, is 37 IN, born in August of 1862. The children at home are: B. Faye 13 IL, born in June of 1886, Wayne Erskine 12 IL, born in January of 1888, Lee Clarence 9 IL, born in January of 1891, Hazel M. 5 IL, born in May of 1895, and Willis Mc. 2 IL, born in October of 1897. Also in the household are his sister-in-law, Mrs. Low? Mount? 25 IL, born in May of 1875, and his nephew, Edward L. Mount? 9 months IL, born in August of 1899. He is a son of Luther Edgerton Putnam and was born here, and grandson of Charles Marsh Putnam of Licking County, Ohio. He married Carrie N. McDowell here in Condit November 12, 1884

EDGAR W. PUTNAM Ogden, Champaign County

Edgar W. is listed as 44 MA, born in June of 1856 (actually June 3, 1857 in Douglas, Mass.). His wife, Mary M. McLeod, is 43 NY, born in September of 1856. They were married November 10, 1885. The children are: Louie W. (Lewis Watkins) 13 IL, born in February of 1887, Francis M. L. 11 IL, born in January of 1889, Delia H. 9 OR, born in November of 1890, and Catherine M. 5 OR. He was here with his mother Minerva in 1880. He is a son of William Pitt Putnam and Minerva Harris.

MINERVA PUTNAM Ogden, Champaign County

Minerva Harris, the widow of William Pitt Putnam, is listed as 77 CT (actually Wayne County NY, and that way in 1880) born in November of 1822, and is living by herself. She and the kids were widowed here in the 1880.

VARIOUS PUTNAMS Ogden, Champaign County

There are a bunch of kids living as stepchildren of Grego Kienietz. Minerva 13 IL Jan 1887, Henry 11 IL Dec 1888, Harm (Lawrence in 1910) 9 IL Jul 1890, and George 7 IL Jul 1890. They are all kids of Fred S. Putnam, who was a son of William Pitt Putnam and Minerva Harris. Fred had married Antje Friederike Behrens on October 24, 1885 here in Ogden. Fred died November 23, 1893. Antje or Anna then married Grego Ernest Kienietz on April 28, 1897. Anna will be here forever. The kids will all be around a while and then head down a couple of miles to Vermilion County Illinois.

JAMES PUTNAM Rosamond, Christian County

The son of the following John Putnam, James is listed as 52 MA MA MA, born in May of 1848, a farmer who has been married for 28 years. His wife Emma S. Paine is 49 IL IL NY, born in February of 1851, who has had 8 children born to her, of which 6 still survive. The children at home are: Minnie M. 21 IL, born in December of 1878, Jessie O. 18 IL, born in July of 1882, William J. 12 IL, born in August of 1887, Myra E. 10 IL, born in September of 1889, and Flora J. 6 IL, born in July of 1893. James was born back in Hinsdale, Berkshire County Mass. They are living next door to James' parents, John and Flora Putnam.

JOHN PUTNAM Rosamond, Christian County

John is listed as 87 MA CT CT, born in April of 1813, a landlord who has been married for 60 years. His wife, Flora Hawley, is 82 MA MA MA, who has had 6 children born to her, of which 4 still survive. There are no children at home. John is number 2251, a son of John Putnam (977) and Philena Curtis and was born in Hinsdale, Berkshire County Mass. He has been here since the mid 1850s. The line is John (2251) > John > John > Eleazer > Eleazer > John > John.

WALTER PUTNAM Rosamond, Christian County

Walter is listed as 15 IL, born in March of 1885, living with Elijah C. Paine. He is a son of James Putnam and Emma Paine here in town. Elijah is probably Emma's brother or dad. He’ll be married here in 1910.

---?--- PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 33 NY, born in July of 1866, a boarder with Robert Bently.

AARON PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Aaron is listed as 56 NY, born in March of 1844. His wife, Helen W., is 46 NY, born in March of 1854. Their son, Ray W. is 22 NY, born in April of 1878. They were in Rome, New York in 1880. He would be the son of Jefferson Putnam as shown in 1850 and 1860 in Queensbury, Warren County, New York. Helen is back in Madison County, New York in 1910. She is widowed then and has her son Ray with her then.

ABLE A. (ADELBERT) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Able A. is listed as 55 VT, born in July of 1844. His wife, Abbie Anna Dudley, is 50 VT, born in December of 1849. Their son, Dudley W., is 19 IL, born in June of 1870. Also in the household is a servant, Sarah King 26 IRL, born in March of 1874. Abel is a son of Abel Putnam (3422) and Hannah Parker Harris of Chester, Vermont. He married Abbie in Boston in 1867 and then later moved out here. They were here in 1880.

ALICE PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

Alice is listed as 38 IL, born in May of 1862, a roomer with Charlotte Wetherer.

ALICE M. PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

She is listed as Alice M. Putnam, 49 IL, born in January of 1851. Her daughter, Mattie, is 25 IL, born in February of 1875. Can’t find either in 1880.

ANNIE PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Annie is listed as 10 IA, born in November of 1889, the niece of Harry Holloway.

ANNIE PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Annie is listed as 66 IRL, born in March of 1834. She is listed as the sister of Bernard McCaron or McCarow, with whom she was enumerated.

BELLE PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Belle is listed as 12 NJ, born in October of 1887, the sister-in-law of William Place.

CHARLES PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Charles Gordon Putnam is the son of Henry Putman and Anne Hawn. He was from the Niagara District and was in the Elgin East district of Ontario in the 1871 and 1881 censuses. This is a Dutch family that goes back to New York State. He is listed as Charles Putman 52 CDN, born in October of 1848. His wife, Rachel Ostrander, is 50 CDN, born in August of 1850. The children at home are: James 26 CDN, born in December of 1874, Alta 21 CDN, born in April of 1879, William 20 CDN, born in December of 1879, and Warner 14 CDN, born in August of 1886. Also in the household are his father-in-law, James Ostrander, 79 CDN, born in May of 1821, and his mother-in-law, Sarah Ostrander, 70 CDN, born in May of 1830. The line is Charles > Henry Putman and Anne Hawn > Henry and Martha Crowder > Henry or Heinrich Putman and Hannah Anguish > Johannes Putman and Gertrude Six > Arent Janse Putman and Elizabeth Akerman > Johannes ‘Jan’ Poutman and Cornelia Brandt.

CHARLES PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is 32 IL, born in July 31, 1867. Charles Harrison Putnam is a son of John and Eliza Putnam. He was at home in 1870 in Warren, Jo Daviess County. His mother, Eliza Sandow, is here too. She is 53 ENG, born in April of 1847. He’ll be here through 1910.

CHARLES C. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Charles C. is listed as 33 WI, born in April of 1867. His wife, Mary Weigley, is 47 IL, born in March of 1853. The other folks here are: Norman Dayen, 28 WI, born in August of 1872, Emile Dayen, 25 WI, born in September of 1878, and Florence Putnam, 4 IL, born in November of 1896.

CHARLES H. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Charles H. is listed as 37 IL, born in October of 1862. His wife Emma Grimm is 32 WI, born in October of 1867. Their daughter, Grace, is 1 IL, born in September of 1898. Emma is widowed here in 1920. He is a son of Daniel and Louisa Putnam from Pike County. He was there in 1870, then the family moved to Missouri by 1880 and he was here by 1900. He married Emma here June 30, 1896.

CHARLES M. (MORGAN) PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is listed Charles M. Putnam, 43 IL (actually IA), born in January of 1857. His wife, Harriet Isabelle Lyon is 34 MI, born in August of 1865. The children are: Mary D. 2 IL, born in July of 1897, and Eunice M. 1 IL, born in April of 1899. He is a son of Charles E. Putnam and Mary Louisa Duncan from Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. They are in Minneapolis Minnesota in 1905, and will be back in Davenport in 1910. He’ll be alone here in Chicago in 1920, and Harriet will be back in Davenport Iowa with Eunice then. Maybe here then on business or maybe a divorce or something.

E. HELEN PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

She is Helen Elise Peabody, listed as 45 NH, born in August of 1845. The children at home are: Ethel 26 LA, born in January of 1874, Walter 23 MS, born in October of 1877, and Burleigh 20 LA, born in January of 1880. She is the wife/widow of Joseph Watson Putnam. Joseph was a son of George Putnam (1113) and Clarissa Watson from Charlestown, New Hampshire. He worked for the railroad as a conductor. They were in Madison County, Mississippi in 1870 and in Hancock County, Mississippi in 1880.

ELLA PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Ella is listed as 39 IL, born in August of 1860. At home is her daughter, Frances 9 IL, born in September 1890. There are six lodgers living there also. They will be here through 1920. No idea as to her husband.

FRANCIS V. (VICTOR) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Francis is listed as 34 IL, born in August of 1865. His wife, Ella Marie Walsh, is 27 MA, born in October of 1872. Their son, William, is 5 IL, born in January of 1895. He married Ella here June 6, 1892.

FRANK A. (AUSTIN) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Frank A. is listed as 53 MA, born in March of 1847. His wife, Belle, (Arabella Foss), is 46 NH, born in October of 1853. The children at home are: Benjamin 25 IL, born in May of 1875, George 17 IL, born in October of 1882, and Elvira 12 IL, born in June of 1887. He is a son of Benjamin Clayton Putnam and Elvira Whipple Dudley. He was born in Danvers, and then lived in Chelsea, Mass. He was in Hyde Park, Illinois in 1880. He runs a dry goods store here in Chicago.

FRANK P. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Frank P. is listed as 32 IL, born 28 November 1867. His wife, Lillie, is 31 IL, born 31 December 1868. Their son, Ross, is 1 IL, born 4 March 1899. Also in the household are two boarders: Elbert S. Mead, 25 NY, born 26 October 1873, and Annie Mead, 25 ENG, born 21 July 1874.

FRANK W. (WRIGHT) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Frank W. is listed as 46 NH, born in October of 1853. His wife, Ella M. Crocker, is 38 IL, born in September of 1861. Their daughter, Dorothy, is 4 IL, born in January of 1896. He is a son of Edwin Lombard Putnam (2808) of Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. He was born there October 26, 1853. They are in Youngstown Ohio in 1910.

FRED PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

Fred is listed as 23 MI, born in April of 1877, a boarder with James S. Wright. In 1880, he just pops up as a grandson of Edward Squire in Hamtrack, Wayne County Michigan. He’ll be here through the 1920. He looks to be the son of Thomas Henry Putman and Almira Griffith from Dayton, Tuscola County, Michigan as shown there in 1870.

FRED H. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Fred H. is listed as 42 CDN, born in March of 1858. His wife, Julia, is 40 MI, born in March of 1860. There are no children listed. Also in the household is a boarder, Belle Pullman (Probably Putman as well), 55 NY, born in July of 1844. He was listed as a ‘stray’ in Brant South Ontario in 1871. That meant he was not living with his parents. He did have a brother and a sister with him though.

FRED W. (WILBUR) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Fred W. is a bookkeeper and listed as 45 NH, born in December of 1854. His wife, Alice E. Forehand, is 35 NH, born in July of 1864. Their daughter, Alice M., is 4 IL, born in November of 1895. He is a son of Marshall Putnam and Matilda Carroll, and was born in Croydon, Sullivan County December 13, 1854. He first married Mary Codman and was with her in 1880 in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. She died January 3, 1881, and he married Alice in Northampton, Mass. November 24, 1890. They are back in Croydon by 1910 and are there still in 1920. Fred will die there in 1922.

G. (GEORGE) E. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 45 NY NY NY, born in March of 1855. His wife, Catherine, is 46 IRL, born in August of 1853. The children at home are: Sarah A. 15 IL, born in February of 1885, and Katherine F. 6 IL, born in December of 1893. They’ll be here in 1910.

GEORGE PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

George is listed as 25 NH, born in April of 1875, a boarder with Edgar Sloan.

GEORGE L. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

George L. is listed as 28 IL IL IL, born in August of 1872. His wife Bertha L. McCagg is 28 MI, born in September of 1871. There are no children listed. Also in the household is a boarder, William Arbuckle, 52 IL, born in May of 1848. They were married here August 18, 1894. They will be in Muskegon County, Michigan in 1920 with some kids.

HANNAH N. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Hannah N. is 65 MA, born in April of 1835. Her daughter, Ida B., is 36 WI, born in March of 1864. She seems to be the widow of Charles Edwin Putnam from Richland County Wisconsin as shown in 1850. They will both be here in 1910.

HARRIET PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Harriet is listed as 84 CT, born in January of 1816, the grandmother of Calvin Todd.

HARRY A. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Harry A. is listed as 23 MI (IL in 1910), born in May of 1877. His wife, Anna, is 24 IL, born in July of 1875. There are no children listed. He and Anna will be in Stamford, Connecticut in 1910 where he will be a telegraph operator.

HENRY PUTTMAN Chicago, Cook County

Henry is listed as 49 GER, born in June of 1859. His wife Wricka is 33 GER, born in November of 1866. The children at home are: Anna 11 IL, born in February of 1889, Willie 9 IL, born in July of 1890, Elsie 8 IL, born in March of 1892, Edward 6 IL, born in March of 1894, Clara 3 IL, born in January of 1897, and Lillie 6 months IL, born in March of 1899.

HOLLIS PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is 74 NY, born in April of 1826. His wife, Charlotte Lobdell, is 68 CDN, born in March of 1832. Their daughter Mary Ann is 33 IL, born in January of 1867. Their granddaughter Mabel C. is 17 IL, born in May of 1883. They have been in Will County since the 1860s, and here in Cook County in 1880. They will move to Utah soon. Hollis will die in Salt Lake City in 1904 and Charlotte is with her married daughter out there in 1910. Dutch family from New York State.

HORACE T. (THOMAS) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Horace T. is listed as 49 MA, born in June of 1851. His wife, Ellen, is 50 MA, born in December of 1851. Their son, James M., is 21 IL, born in October of 1878. He is the son of Thomas H. Putnam, and was at home in Franklin, Norfolk County, Mass. in 1860. This is the ‘Other’ New England family. They were here in Chicago in 1880.

JERRY PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Jerry is listed as 18 NJ born in December of 1871 (1881), the brother-in-law of William Place 39 NJ, with whom he was enumerated. William has married his sister Martha 26 NJ. His other sister Belle 12 NJ is here too. They are kids of Jeremiah and Melvina Putnam from Rahway New Jersey. Martha was home there in 1880 and the other two weren’t born yet. Right now it looks like his folks have divorced or something. Folks are living separate and one daughter has married another Place guy. Probably why they are all out here. He’ll be married here in 1910 and widowed by 1930.

JESSIE PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 31 MA, born in February of 1869, a boarder with Elizabeth Weimer. He is Jesse Edwin Putnam, a son of Edwin Putnam and Diana Titus of Erving, Franklin County Mass. He was home there in 1870.

JOHN J. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

John J. is listed as 55 IL, born in November of 1844. His wife Mary is 57 IL, born in November of 1842. There are no children listed. Also in the household are three boarders. He looks to be the son of G. P. and Lida Putnam from here in Chicago as shown here in 1860.

JOSEPH PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Joseph is listed as 30 KY, born in May of 1870. His wife Delia Minnehan is 27 WI, born in September of 1872. There are no children listed. Also in the household is Joseph's brother in law, James Minnehan, 23 WI, born in January of 1877. He is from Christian County, Kentucky. In 1880 he was there with his mother listed only as E. Putman. They will be here through the 1920.

JOSEPH R. (ROBIE) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Joseph Robie Putnam is listed as 64 MA (ME actually), born in September of 1835. His wife Alice Harvey Whiting is 58 IL, born in January of 1842. The children still at home are: Ellen 25 IL, born in October of 1874, and Henry Sibly 15 IL, born in July of 1884. Also in the household is a servant, Augusta Hallgren, 26 SWD, born in November of 1873. Joseph was born in Houlton, Maine, a son of Sterne Putnam (#1804) and Hannah Townsend. He is a real estate agent. They are here in 1910.

JUDAH PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

The daughter of William Brower Garrison Putman, Judith is listed as 32 IL, born in October of 1867, a roomer with Charlotte Wetheral, with whom she was enumerated.

LAURA PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

Laura is listed as 20 IL, born in April of 1880, the niece of William Abbott.

LEWIS W. (WEED) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Lewis W. is listed as 33 NY, born in July of 1866. His wifeAnnie is 29 IL, born in February of 1871. The children are: Stanley W. 7 NY, born in July of 1892, and Lester 6 IL, born in August of 1893. He is a son of Alfred D. Putnam of Brutus, Cayuga County, New York. He was born there July 25, 1867.

LILLY PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Lilly is listed as 17 IL GER IL, born in July of 1883, the stepdaughter of Fred Meyer 41 GER GER GER and his wife Em 40 IL NH IL. They have been married 9 years. Em is Lydia Wingate. She is listed here in 1910 as Lida. She was married to Charles Henry Putnam in Decatur, Macon County Illinois in 1880. I don’t find him so he probably died in the 1880s. Lydia will marry Wendell Phillips in Windsor Ontario Canada May 26, 1906. On that marriage certificate she said her parents were Charles Putnam and Lydia Wingate. That’s how Rand and I figured out this particular entry. For those really interested, Wendell and Lillian are in a boarding house in Ogden, Utah in 1910.

MAUD PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Maud is listed as 23 IA, born in September of 1876, a boarder, but the head of the household is not indicated.

MARY PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

The widow of Charles W. Putnam, Mary Putnam is listed as 50 ME, born in January of 1850. Her son, Frank Putnam, is 21 ME, born in March of 1879. They were in Brighton, Cook County in 1880. Frank is married here in 1910.

O. PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 21 MO, born in June of 1878, a boarder with Alex D. King. He should be Ola Putman, son of Benjamin Putman and Mary Carter from Linn County, Missouri. His folks divorced a little while ago.

OTTO L. PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

The son of Edward G. Putnam from Livingston County. Otto L. is listed as 45 IN, born in December of 1855. His wife Evelyn L. Gallup is 43 CT, born in January of 1857. The children are: Irene 21 IL, born in January of 1879, and Villa 16 IL, born in July of 1883. Also in the household is a boarder, Martha Carter, 31 KS, born in April of 1869.

PRENTISS H. PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

Prentiss is listed as 60 VT, born in September of 1839, the father-in-law of Robert J. Mitchell. Robert married his daughter Josie Putnam. Prentiss was married here in the 1880. He is a son of George Putnam (1182) and Salina Thayer of Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont.

SAMUEL H. (HILDRETH) PUTNAM, JR. Chicago, Cook County

The son of Samuel Hildreth Putnam, Sr. and Abigail Mixer from Brown Township, Vinton County, Ohio. He was home there in 1870. Samuel H., Jr. is listed as 31 OH, born in January of 1869, the cousin of Don J. Barnes, with whom he was enumerated. His dad was a son of Douglas Putnam and Eliza Tucker from Marietta, Ohio.

V. C. (VICTOR CHARLES) PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

He is listed as 39 IL, born in October of 1860. His wife Elizabeth Ward is 41 CDN, born in March of 1859. The children at home are: Richard E. 16 IL, born in March of 1884, Alfred E. 14 IL, born in June of 1886, and Hazel W. 10 IL, born in March of 1890. He is a son of George Putman and Sarah Ann Short from Morgan County. He married Lizzie here May 22, 1883. They will move to Oak Park, Cook County, and he will stay there till he dies in 1935.

WADE PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

Wade is listed as 25 OH, born in September of 1874. His brother James B. is 24 OH, born in September of 1875. His sister Harriet is 22 OH, born in September of 1877. His sister Anna G. is 21 OH, born in May of 1879. They are all living in the same household but there are no parents listed. They are children of James Franklin Putnam of Adams, Washington County, Ohio. They were at home there in the 1880. His father James died August 17, 1887. Mother Harriet has since died too it seems.

WILLIAM A. PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

William A. is listed as 49 IL, born in August of 1850. His wife Belle is 44 OH, born in October of 1855. The children at home are: Cora 27 OH, born in November of 1872, Alto 26 IN, born in July of 1873, Leo 26 IN, born in July of 1873, William 21 IL, born in January of 1879, Catherine 16 IL, born in November of 1883, Harry 15 IL, born in January of 1885, Charles 12 IL, born in August of 1887, Lydia 11 IL, born in November of 1888, and Belle 10 IL, born in January of 1890. They were here in 1880. He is a son of Hazeal Putman and Lydia Miller from Fulton County, Illinois. Southern Putmans.

WILLIAM E. PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

William E. is listed as 67 NY, born in January of 1832, a boarder with Sophia Morey.

WILLIAM T. (TASKER) PUTMAN Chicago, Cook County

William T. Putnam is listed as 53 ME, born in March of 1847. He was born in Dixmont, Penobscott County. His wife Nellie E. (Lille Estavilla McGahan) is 50 OH, born in August of 1849. The children at home are: Fay 17 IN, born in December of 1882, Carl (should be William Earl) 14 IN, born in June of 1885, and Fred 9 IN, born in May of 1891. Also in the household is his nephew, Harry Startzman, 20 OH, born in November of 1879, and one boarder is there. They will be in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois in 1910. William Tasker is a son of Daniel Putnam (Jr.) and Abigail Tasker. Dan Senior, wife Nancy Jones, was a son of John Putnam and Joanna Eames of Bedford, Mass. John was a son of Israel Putnam and Sarah Hutchinson of Bedford.

WINTHROP D. (DAVIS) PUTNAM Chicago, Cook County

He is listed 62 MA, born in September of 1837. His wife Jennie is 59 NY, born in July of 1840. The children still at home are: Florence 28 IL, born in September of 1872, and Mary 23 IL, born in August of 1876. He was here in 1870 and 1880. Jennie will be widowed here in 1910. 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. The Citation reads ‘carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy’s works.’ He will die January 15, 1907 and be buried in Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

ALBERT PUTNAM Cicero, Cook County

The son of S. K. and Mary Putnam. Albert is listed as 42 MN, born in July of 1857. His wife, Amie, is 36 IL, born in October of 1863. Their son Lee (Leigh) is 11 IL, and their daughter, Dorothy, is 10 IL, born in February of 1890. He was shown with his folks in 1860 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and in Chicago in 1870. By 1880 his mom was widowed in Chicago, and all the kids were there. They are all now here in Cicero.

L. (LORENZO) R. PUTNAM Cicero, Cook County

He is listed as 64 PA, born in August of 1835. His wife, Annie, is 54 PA, born in June of 1845. He is a son of Joseph Putnam and Joanna Russell of North East Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was shown there in the 1850 through the 1870. In 1880, they were in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio. They will be here in 1910.

MARY PUTNAM Cicero, Cook County

Mary (Egerton) Putnam, is listed as 68 NY, born in August of 1831. Her son Frank is 35 MN, born in September of 1864. She is the widow of S. K. Putnam. They were in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1860 and in Chicago in 1870. She was widowed in Chicago in the 1880. Her other son, Albert, is here in Cicero too. Still no idea who old S. K. was. By 1910, she will be in Denver with her daughter May who married Joseph Staples here a few years ago.

J. W. PUTTMAN Lyons, Cook County

He is listed as 50 York State, (NY?), born in May of 1850. His wife Munsey is 40 MI, born in April of 1860. There are no children listed.

ERASTUS PUTNAM Maine, Cook County

Erastus is listed as 81 NY, born in June of 1818. The children at home are: Helen M. 48 WI, born in January of 1852, and Josephine 35 WI, born in August of 1864. He is a son of Asa Putnam and Mary Taggart of New Hampshire and then New York. Erastus was in Waukesha County, Wisconsin and then in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. He will die in Waupaca in 1907.

RUSH M. (MINOR) PUTNAM Palatine, Cook County

Rush M. is listed as 43 IL, born in September of 1856. His wife, Jennie A. Morris, is 42 IL, born in December of 1857. Their niece, Eleanor A., 8 IL, born in April of 1892, is the only child listed. He is a son of Dennis Putnam and Harriet Minor. He was born in Lake County and was home there in 1860. He married Jennie here on October 26, 1881. She will die and he will marry Minnie Ohms and they are here in 1910

WALLACE A. (ASHBIL) PUTMAN Palatine, Cook County

Another son of Dennis and Harriet Putnam. Wallace A. is listed as 48 IL, born in August of 1851. There is no wife listed. He was married to Mary Olcott back in Lake County, but she must have died. The children at home are: Mary H. 19 IL, born in June of 1880, Thomas H. 16 IL, born in March of 1884, and Claude A. 12 IL, born in August of 1887.

EDWARD PUTNAM Thornton, Cook County

Edward is listed as 40 IL, born in January of 1860, a boarder, but the head of the household is not indicated. He might be the son of Victor Putnam and Adeline Eliza Harvey from DeKalb County. He was home there in 1870 and 1880. Dutch family out of New York State.

CHARLES PUTMAN Worth, Cook County

Charles is listed as 41 NY, born in February of 1859, his wife Lizzie 39 IL born October 1860 and their daughter Mable 17 IL born May 1883. They are listed with Henry I. Sexton. He is a son of Hollis and Charlotte Putman who are nearby in Chicago. He was home with them in Lake, Cook County in 1880.

VICTOR PUTNAM Sycamore, De Kalb County

Victor is listed as 78 NY, born in August of 1821. His second wife Viletta Allen is 48 NY, born in September of 1851. There are no children listed. They were here in 1880.

CHARLES E. PUTMAN De Kalb, De Kalb County

Charles E. is listed as 27 IL, born in October of 1872. His wife, Mary I., is 24 IL, born in October of 1876. There are no children listed. They will be here in 1910 through 1930. He is a son of Abraham Hanson Putman from Ogle County. Dutch family from New York.

J. D. (JOHN DEVALES) PUTMAN Clinton, De Witt County

He is listed as 44 NC, born in April of 1855. His wife Hannah Best is 29 IL, born in April of 1871. They were married here January 5, 1885.Their two sons are: Otis Oscar 10 IL, born June 11, 1889, and Guy 5 IL, born in September of 1894. I think he is a son of Devales Putnam from Guilford County, North Carolina. He was home there in 1860 and will be here still in 1910.

PEARL PUTMAN Wilson, De Witt County

Pearl is listed as 13 IL, born in May of 1887, a servant for James Kiley.

GEORGE PUTNAM Dixon, Dixon County

George is listed as 27 IL, born in August of 1872, a lodger with Kitty Lipley. He is a son of Albro and Sarah Putnam, and was shown at home in 1880 in Towanda, McLean County, Illinois.

HERBERT PUTNAM York, DuPage County

Herbert is listed as 29 VT, born in October of 1870, a boarder with Andress Krisch. He is a son of Edward Putnam and Lucy Hatch. He was home in 1880 in Jacksonville, Windham County, Vermont.

MICHAEL PUTMAN Sefton, Fayette County

Michael is listed as 82 PA, born in July of 1818. His wife, Mary J., is 74 OH, born in December of 1826. There are no children at home. He is a son of Michael Putman and his first wife whose name I don’t know. Michael Senior was a son of Peter Putman and Maria Schneider from Somerset County, Pennsylvania then Crawford County, Ohio. German family.

HENRY PUTNAM Sullivan, Ford County

The son of Albro W. Putnam, Henry is listed as 24 IL, born in May of 1876. His wife, May M. Ninemires, is 21 IL, born in May of 1879. There are no children listed. Also in the household is Henry's mother-in-law, Matilda Ninemires, 52 ENG, born in April of 1848. He was at home with his family in McLean County in 1880.

OSCAR PUTMAN Buckheart, Fulton County

The son of James and Elizabeth Putman, Oscar is listed as 20 IL, born in December of 1880, a boarder with Charles McBroon. His mother was the widow of Hewitt McBroon, and Charles was her son in that first marriage.

PAULINE PUTMAN Buckheart, Fulton County

She is Philena Murphy, the widow of Robert Putman. She is listed as 59 IL, born in October of 1840. The children at home are: Florence 25 IL, born in August of 1874, Mary 23 IL, born in December 1876, Jennie 19 IL born in July 1880 and Allie 16 IL born in March 1884.

ELIZABETH J. PUTMAN Canton, Fulton County

Elizabeth J. is listed as 42 MO, born in March of 1858, a boarder with William C. Newman. Her son Fred H. Putman 21 IL is also here. She may be Charles Putman's widow, not certain. He married Lizzie Duncan here August 26, 1885.

HANNAH PUTMAN Canton, Fulton County

The widow of Martin Putman. Hannah (Newton) Putman is listed as 49 IL, born in April of 1851. Her daughter, Luella M. (Putman) Bolton, is 29 IL, born in January of 1871. Louella's daughter, Beatrice H. Bolton, is 8 months CO, born in September of 1899.

LETTA PUTMAN Canton, Fulton County

Letta is listed as 4 IL, born in April of 1896, the granddaughter of William Brown.

MARK PUTMAN Canton, Fulton County

Alfred's son. Mark is listed as 21 IL, born in December of 1878, the son-in-law of Catherine Ferguson, with whom he was enumerated. His wife Leona D. Ferguson is 19 IL born January 1881 is here too. He is a janitor at a school.

MARY L. PUTMAN Canton, Fulton County

The daughter of Robert Putman. Mary is listed as 23 IL, born in December of 1876, the niece of Alfred Putman, with whom she was enumerated. She is also listed with her mother Philena in Buckheart.

JOHN M. PUTMAN Deerfield, Fulton County

The son of Alfred and Emily Putman. John Marion is listed as 36 IL, born in September of 1863. His second wife, Maggie L. Fengel, is 21 IL, born in March of 1879. The children are: George L. 13 IL, born in January of 1887, Leonard 11 IL, born in January of 1889, Katie M. 9 IL, born in January of 1891, Glen M. 2 IL, born in December of 1897, and Earl F. 2 months IL, born in November of 1899. Also in the household are his mother-in-law Catherine Fengel, 53 IL, born in March of 1847. He married Amelia E. Fengel here August 2, 1886. She died March 7, 1892, and he married her sister Margaret Lavinia Fengel on March 30, 1897.

FRED & MARION PUTMAN Lewistown, Fulton County

Fred is 5 IL, born in July of 1894, and his brother Marion 3 IL born in June 1896. They are the grandsons of Alexander and Rebecca Wilcox. They are listed at the end under Greene Saunders 54 IL listed as a son in law of the Wilcoxes.

FRANK PUTMAN Putman, Fulton County

The son of Harrison Putman. Frank is listed as 63 IL, born in October of 1863. His wife, Clara Sanders is 58 IL, born in February of 1842. The children at home are: Belle 23 IL, born in August of 1876, and Floyd 19 IL, born in October of 1880. Clara will be widowed here in 1910.

GEORGE C. (CALLOWAY) PUTMAN Putman, Fulton County

The son of John Marion. He is George Calloway listed as 28 IA, born in August of 1871. His wife Lillian Percilla Dewitt is 21 IA, born in July of 1878. They were married here September 30, 1896. Their daughter, Vera M., is 1 IL, born in September of 1898.

HENRY PUTMAN Shawnee, Gallatin County

He is Richard Henry Putman, a son of William and Julia Putman. He is listed as 24 IL, born in ?? (month not recorded) of 1876. His wife Annie Colbert is 21 IL, born in ?? (month not recorded) of 1881. Their daughter, Julia, is 3 months IL, born in May of 1900. One of our folks, see his brother Barnet listed later for this line.

THOMAS PUTMAN Shawnee, Gallatin County

Thomas is listed as 42 IL, born in April of 1852. Effie (Effie Clayton is his third and last wife. They were married here August 22, 1892.) is 24 IL, born in November of 1876. The children are: William 22 IL, born in April of 1878, Walter 20 IL, born in April of 1880, Benjamin 18 IL, born in November of 1882, James 16 IL, born in February of 1884, Jesse 8 IL, born in December of 1892, and Daniel 4 IL, born in November of 1896. Thomas is one of our Southern folks. He is a son of William and Julia from Shawnee. The line goes back to South Carolina and Virginia. His father is coming up shortly, look there for the lineage.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Shawnee, Gallatin County

William is listed as 64 IL, born in September of 1835. His wife, Julia Ann Foster, is 59 IL, born in October of 1840. There are no children listed, although the later listed Barnet, James, Thomas and Richard Henry are his sons. One of ours. He is a son of Barnet Putman and Sarah Barker of Hamilton County, Barnet is a son of Laban Putman and Betsy Young from White County, Illinois and prior to that Indiana, Kentucky and South Carolina where Laban was born. Laban's dad was Barnet Putman, it goes William > Barnet > Laban > Barnet > Thomas > Zachariah > Thomas > Thomas > Thomas.

WILLIAM PUTMAN Ausable, Grundy County

The son of Samuel Putnam. William is listed as 50 ENG, born in July of 1849, a servant for Joseph Geary, with whom he was enumerated. The family was in Aurora, Kane County.

SEBERM PUTTMAN Flannigan, Hamilton County

Seberm is listed as 25 IL, born in April of 1875. His wife, Sarah, is 23 IL, born in March of 1877. Their son, Lary (Larry?), is 2 IL, born in November of 1897.

LOUIS C. PUTMAN Clifton, Iroquois County

Louis C. is listed as 35 NY, born in July of 1864, and is living by himself. He is a son of Lorenzo and Olive Putman. They were all in Chebanse, Iroquois County in 1880.

EDWARD B. (BEECHER) PUTNAM Carbondale, Jackson County

Edward is listed as 49 VT, born in April of 1851. His wife, Sarah E. Beeching, is 47 CDN, born in April of 1853. The children at home are: Harry R. 21 MA, born in March of 1879, Edward B. 19 WI, born in August of 1880, May F. 17 IL, born in May of 1883, and Grace J. 12 IL, born in October of 1887. He is Edward Beecher Putnam a son of Edward Putnam and Caroline Stone from Middlesex, Vermont. He was actually born in Malden, Massachusetts, but though it was Vermont. They were in Fond du Lac County Wisconsin in 1880. They will move to Springfield and he will die there October 14, 1908. Sarah will be widowed in Springfield, Sangamon County in 1910, and then die there herself on June 29, 1912.

WILLIAM PUTTMANN Murphysboro, Jackson County

William is listed as 39 IA, born in March of 1861. His wife Margaret Sevening is 36 GER, born in January of 1864. The children are: Catherine 15 IL, born in March of 1885, Martha 13 IA, born in December of 1886, William 11 IA, born in November of 1888, Frank 8 IA, born in April of 1892, and John 4 IA, born in November of 1895. Also in the household is a boarder, Henry Simple, 49 GER, born in March of 1851. William was born in Military Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa. He was there in 1880. He was married in Carroll County Iowa in 1895. His father was Bernard Puttmann, born in Prussia.

RUPERT PUTMAN Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County

Rupert is 21 IL, born in July of 1878, the brother of Lulu Cook, with whom he was enumerated.

AARON PUTNAM Pendleton, Jefferson County

Aaron is 80 NY, born in March of 1820. His second wife, Annie, is listed 75 OH born in March 1825, and they have a granddaughter Mary 16 IL born in December 1883. Mary belongs to his son Aaron listed next. He is a son of Aaron Putnam and Mary Case from Clinton County, New York. Aaron was born March 26, 1820 and will die in McLean County Illinois December 15, 1908. He married Sarah Elizabeth Tenney in 1841 in Glen Falls, New York. Sarah was born February 24, 1823 and died September 2, 1898. Aaron married Anna (Larue) Walters a widow, on June 12, 1899 in Livingston County. Aaron will die here December 15, 1908 at age 88. New England family out of New Hampshire then New York.

AARON PUTMAN Pendleton, Jefferson County

A son of the above Aaron. He is 51 NY, born in August of 1848. His wife, Emma Crabtree, 41 IL, born August of 1858. The children at home are: Arthur 18 IL, born November of 1881, Charles 10 CO, born December of 1889, and Naoma 7 CO, born in August of 1892. Also in the household are their son-in-law, George Mills, 28 MN, born in September of 1871, and their daughter, Ella, 22 IL, born in May of 1878. They were in Livingston County IL in 1860 and 1880.

GLEN H. PUTMAN Nora, Jo Davies County

Reverend Glen Howard Putman is listed as 44 NY, born in January of 1856. His wife, Mary A. Lewis, is 33 OH, born in February of 1867. The children at home are: Carl S. (Karl Sobieski) 12 MO, born in August of 1887, Margrett N. 11 IA, born in February of 1889, Helen N. 6 MO, born in December of 1893, and Elise H. 3 IL, born in April of 1897. Also in the household is his mother-in-law, Margaret B. Lewis, 59 OH, born in August of 1840. He is a son of Glen Putman and Letitia Paulison from Glen, Montgomery County, New York. He was born there January 31, 1852. This is a Dutch family. They will be in Hamilton County, Iowa in 1910 and in Dixon, Lee County, Illinois in 1920. Glen will die there in 1924.

RAYMOND PUTNAM Vienna, Johnson County

Raymond is listed as 13 IL, born in July of 1886, a boarder with Frank M. Chapman. He is single in Roger Mills County Oklahoma in 1910 and married to Dosha Stone in Beckham County Oklahoma in 1920 and 1930. No clue to his folks yet.

ABRAHAM H. (HANSON) PUTNAM Aurora, Kane County

Abraham H. is listed as 81 NY, born in September of 1818. There is no wife listed. His daughter, Katherine, is 34 NY, born in October of 1865. Also in the household are three boarders: Patrick Malloy 44 NY, born in May of 1856, Elizabeth Davis 49 ENG, born in May of 1851, and Dennis Sullivan 31 IL, born in January of 1869. He is a son of John or Johannes Putman and Catherine Hanson of Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. He was in Lee County from the 1860s on, and in Ogle County in 1880.

CLARENCE W. (WORTHY) PUTNAM Aurora, Kane County

The son of Worthy Putnam, Clarence Worthy is listed as 50 NY, born in May of 1850. His wife, Sarah De Ella Nash is 46 IL, born in January of 1854. The children at home are: Ralph 19 IL, born in August of 1880, and Glen 16 IL, born in October of 1883. Also in the household is a servant: Mary Gonder, 21 GER, born in November of 1818. He was born in Chautaugua County, New York, and his been in Michigan where his father was a judge. He runs a printing business here. They were here, just married, in 1880.

ELLA D.