19th century American politician
George W. Putnam
In office Preceded by Elihu Bailey (whole county) Succeeded by Philip M. Smith
Born (1826-03-24 ) March 24, 1826Andover, Vermont , U.S.Died March 4, 1899(1899-03-04) (aged 72)Plymouth, Vermont , U.S. Resting place Ash Ridge Cemetery, Sylvan, Wisconsin Political party Republican Spouses
Martha Rebecca Brewer
(
m. 1850; died 1892)
Sarah Almeda Brewer
(
m. 1893–1899)
Children Ossian D. Putnam (died 1852) George Henry Putnam (b. 1853; died 1915) Arthur L. Putnam (b. 1858; died 1938) Fred Ellsworth Putnam (b. 1861; died 1943) Addison Lincoln Putnam (b. 1871; died 1957) Occupation Farmer Allegiance United States Branch/service United States Volunteers Union Army Years of service 1864–1865 Rank Sergeant , USVUnit 1st Reg. Wis. Heavy Artillery Battles/wars American Civil War
George Washington Putnam (March 24, 1826 – March 4, 1899) was an American farmer, livestock dealer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly , representing the western half of Richland County during the 1872 and 1873 sessions.
Biography
Putnam was born on March 24, 1826, in Andover, Vermont .[ 1] [ 2] Black River Academy in Ludlow (village), Vermont . He relocated to Wisconsin in 1856.[ 1] American Civil War , Putnam served with the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery Regiment of the Union Army .[ 1] Plymouth, Vermont , in 1899.[ 1]
Assembly career
Putnam was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 and 1873 sessions.[ 3] Republican .
References
^ a b c d "Mr. George H. Putnam" . Wisconsin State Journal . Madison, WI. March 7, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved February 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .^ The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 455.{{cite book }}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link )^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008 . p. 169.
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