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Benjamin Putnam 1664–1715

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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5 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 24 DEC 1664 · Salem, MA
Died 25 MAY 1715 · Salem, MA
Father Nathaniel Putnam
Mother Elizabeth Hutchinson
Siblings Elizabeth Putnam, John Putnam, Joseph Putnam, Mary Putnam, Nathaniel Putnam, Samuel Putnam
Records
Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Import from Conn-Nectons & Cousins Register of the Massachusetts Society …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1664, Benjamin Putnam entered the world in Salem, MA, born to nathaniel putnam and elizabeth hutchinson. Benjamin Putnam passed away in 1715 in Salem, MA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record Import from Conn-Nectons & Cousins

  5. 5
    Record Register of the Massachusetts Society of Colonial Dames of America, 1893-1905

Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Benjamin Putnam in Salem, MA
Birth
1715
Death of Benjamin Putnam in Salem, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Putnam

This ancestor line traces from Woughton, Edls, , England (1422) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1664) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Putnam (1664–1715) was born in Salem, MA and died in Salem, MA. 5 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 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

Nathaniel Putnam
Father
Elizabeth Hutchinson
Mother

Benjamin Putnam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Putnam PTP
1664–1715
Salem, MA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Benjamin Putnam's Descendants

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Benjamin Putnam PTP 1664–1715