John Putnam (1691–1764) was born in Salem, MA and died in Salem, MA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Putnam 1691–1764

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

Born 16 AUG 1691 · Salem, MA

Died 10 FEB 1764 · Salem, MA

Father John Putnam

Mother Hannah Cutler

Siblings Amos Putnam, Caleb Putnam, Daniel Putnam, Hannah Putnam, Josiah Putnam, Mehetable Putnam, Miriam Putnam, Moses Putnam, Rebecca Putnam, Ruth Putnam, Samuel Putnam

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John Putnam

Hannah Cutler

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Biography

In 1691, John Putnam entered the world in Salem, MA, born to john putnam and hannah cutler. John Putnam passed away in 1764 in Salem, MA.

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1691

Birth of John Putnam in Salem, MA

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1764

Death of John Putnam in Salem, MA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Putnam

This ancestor line traces from Buckinghamshire, England (1535) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts (1691) across 6 generations.

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: John Putnam (1691–1764) was born in Salem, MA and died in Salem, MA. 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 John 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John Putnam PTP

1691–1764

Salem, MA