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Capt David Putnam 1784–1848

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Putnam in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Aug 1784 · Danvers, Essex, MA
Died 06 Sep 1848 · Townsend, Huron, OH
Father Israel Putnam Sr
Mother Sally Eppes
Children Ansil Deloss Putnam
Siblings Allen Putnam, Betsey Putnam, Daniel Putnam, Israel Putnam, Sally Putnam

Researchers connected through Capt Putnam 1784–1848

and 2 more tree owners connected with Capt Putnam 1784–1848

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1784, Capt David Putnam entered the world in Danvers, Essex, MA, born to israel putnam sr and sally eppes. Capt David Putnam had children including ansil deloss putnam. Capt David Putnam passed away in 1848 in Townsend, Huron, OH.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1784
Birth of Capt David Putnam in Danvers, Essex, MA
Birth
1805
Capt David Putnam was married in Salem, Essex, MA
Marriage
1805
Capt David Putnam was married in Danvers, Essex, MA
Marriage
1814
Capt David Putnam was married in Danvers, Essex, MA
Marriage
1848
Death of Capt David Putnam in Townsend, Huron, OH
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Putnam

This ancestor line traces from Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Massachusetts, USA (1649) to Danvers, Essex, MA (1784) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt Putnam (1784–1848) was born in Danvers, Essex, MA and died in Townsend, Huron, OH. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Capt 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 4 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.

Capt Putnam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt David Putnam PTP
1784–1848
Danvers, Essex, MA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Capt Putnam's Descendants

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Capt David Putnam PTP 1784–1848