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Lieut Samuel Putnam 1632–1660

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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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Lieut Putnam in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1632 · Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 28 Apr 1660 · Barbados
Father Lieut Thomas B Putnam
Children Jonathan Putnam

Researchers connected through Lieut Putnam 1632–1660

and 1 more tree owner connected with Lieut Putnam 1632–1660

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1632, Lieut Samuel Putnam entered the world in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to lieut thomas b putnam. Lieut Samuel Putnam had children including jonathan putnam. Lieut Samuel Putnam passed away in 1660 in Barbados.

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Life Timeline

1632
Birth of Lieut Samuel Putnam in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1660
Death of Lieut Samuel Putnam in Barbados
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lieut Putnam

This ancestor line traces from Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Herford, England (1457) to Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1632) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lieut Putnam (1632–1660) was born in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barbados. 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 Lieut 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 7 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.

Lieut Putnam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lieut Samuel Putnam PTP
1632–1660
Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lieut Putnam's Descendants

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Lieut Samuel Putnam PTP 1632–1660