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Gen Israel**** Putnam 1718–1790

Public Tree Person

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 7 Jan 1718 · Salem, Massachusetts
Died 29 May 1790 · Brooklyn, Connecticut
Father Capt Joseph L Putnam
Mother Elizabeth Hathorne Porter
Siblings Anna Putnam, Col David Putnam Ggf07, Mary Putnam, Mehetable Putnam, Rachel Putnam, Sarah Putnam, William Putnam

Researchers connected through Gen Putnam 1718–1790

and 1 more tree owner connected with Gen Putnam 1718–1790

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

  1. 1
    Death Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Death Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1718
Birth of Gen Israel Putnam in Salem, Massachusetts
Birth
1790
Death of Gen Israel Putnam in Brooklyn, Connecticut
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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.

Gen Putnam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gen Israel**** Putnam PTP
1718–1790
Salem, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown

Gen Putnam's Descendants

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Gen Israel**** Putnam PTP 1718–1790