YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Rachel Putnam 1702–1781

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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 Rachel Putnam in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 Aug 1702 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 28 Dec 1781 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph W Putnam
Mother Elizabeth Porter
Siblings Anne Putnam, David Putnam, Elizabeth Putnam, Eunice Putnam, Isaac Putnam, Mary Putnam, Sarah Putnam, William Putnam

Researchers connected through Rachel Putnam 1702–1781

and 1 more tree owner connected with Rachel Putnam 1702–1781

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Rachel Putnam was born in 1702 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of joseph w putnam and elizabeth porter. Rachel Putnam passed away in 1781 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Rachel Putnam in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1781
Death of Rachel Putnam in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Putnam

This ancestor line traces from Ashton Abbotts, Buckinghamshire, England (1580) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1702) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel Putnam (1702–1781) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Rachel 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 4 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.

Rachel Putnam's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rachel Putnam PTP
1702–1781
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rachel Putnam's Descendants

1.
RP
Rachel Putnam PTP 1702–1781