Who was Edward Putnam?

Edward Putnam (1755–1843) was born in Middleton, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Putnam 1755–1843

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 AUG 1755 · Middleton, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 2 DEC 1843 · Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA

Father Miles Putnam

Mother Rachel Wilkins

Spouse Hannah Mitchell

Children Edward Putnam, Hannah Putnam, Levi Putnam, Luke Putnam

Siblings Aaron Putnam, Daniel Putnam, John Putnam, Mary Putnam, Miles Putnam, Rachel Putnam, Ruth Putnam, Sarah Putnam, Susannah Putnam

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In 1755, Edward Putnam entered the world in Middleton, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to miles putnam and rachel wilkins. Edward Putnam married hannah mitchell, mary mastick, and had children including edward putnam, hannah putnam, levi putnam, luke putnam. Edward Putnam passed away in 1843 in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA.

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Birth of Edward Putnam in Middleton, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Edward Putnam in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Putnam

This ancestor line traces from Woughton, Buckinghamshire, ENGLAND (1422) to Middleton, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1755) across 10 generations.

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: Edward Putnam (1755–1843) was born in Middleton, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Grafton, Windham, Vermont, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Edward Putnam PTP

1755–1843

Middleton, Essex, Massachusetts, USA