Gen Israel**** Putnam 1718–1790
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gen 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Gen Putnam 1718–1790
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and 1 more tree owner connected with Gen Putnam 1718–1790
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1718, Gen Israel Putnam entered the world in Salem, Massachusetts, born to capt joseph l putnam and elizabeth hathorne porter. Gen Israel Putnam passed away in 1790 in Brooklyn, Connecticut.
Sources
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1Death Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Death Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Gen Putnam
This ancestor line traces from Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Herford, England (1457) to Salem, Massachusetts, USA (1718) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Gen Putnam (1718–1790) was born in Salem, Massachusetts and died in Brooklyn, Connecticut. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gen 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
Gen Putnam's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record