Benjamin Putnam 1664–1715
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Putnam in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Benjamin Putnam 1664–1715
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1664, Benjamin Putnam entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to nathaniel putnam and elizabeth hutchinson. In 1893, Benjamin Putnam resided in Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Putnam married elizabeth putnam, sarah elizabeth tarrant, sarah tarrant, and had children including cornelius putnam, daniel putnam, elizabeth putnam, josiah putnam, nathaniel putnam, tarrant putnam. Benjamin Putnam passed away in 1715 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �
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5Record Import from Conn-Nectons & Cousins
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6Record Register of the Massachusetts Society of Colonial Dames of America, 1893-1905
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Putnam
This ancestor line traces from Raskell, Yorkshire, England (1485) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1664) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Benjamin Putnam (1664–1715) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Benjamin Putnam's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record
Benjamin Putnam's Descendants
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1. PTP 1702–1761 m. PTP 1701–1741