YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam 1546–1598 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 April 1546

Birth Location: Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England

Death Date: 27 September 1598

Death Location: Stewkley, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England

Father: Sir I

Mother: Margaret Gillam

Spouse(s): Margaret Goodspeed

Children(s): John Sr, Richard Putnam

The story of Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam began in 1546 in Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England. Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam married Margaret Goodspeed, and had children including John Fuller Putnam Sr, Richard Putnam. Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam passed away in 1598 in Stewkley, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England.

Find more search results for Sir Putnam
SP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam began in 1546 in Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England.
  • Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam married Margaret Goodspeed, and had children including John Fuller Putnam Sr, Richard Putnam.
  • Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam passed away in 1598 in Stewkley, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir I
1515–1573
Birth Location: Rowsham, Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
SI
Margaret Gillam
1529–1569
Birth Location: Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
MG

Spouses(s)

Margaret Goodspeed
1556–1619
Birth Location: Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
MG

Children(s)

John Sr
1580–1662
Birth Location: Wingrave Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
JS
Richard Putnam
1586–1607
Birth Location: Stewkley, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England
RP

Sir Putnam's Ancestors

Self
Sir Putnam
1546–1598
Birth Place: Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England
Parents
Sir John Wingrave Putnam I
1515–1573
Rowsham, Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Margaret (of Rowsham) Gillam
1529–1569
Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Richard (Putnam Of Woughton) Bucks
1500–
Ralph (Gillam) Jr
1500–1577
Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England
Elizabeth (Sarah) Goodspeed
1500–1558
Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Ralph GGF
1488–1575
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sir Putnam's Descendants

1.
SP
Sir (Knight Nicholas) Putnam (18 April 1546–27 September 1598) m. Margaret Goodspeed (16 August 1556–8 January 1619)
  1. 1. John (Fuller Putnam) Sr 1580–1662 m. Priscilla Gould 1586–1662
    1. 1. Lt. (Nathaniel Putnam) Sr 1619–1700 m. Elizabeth (Bosworth) Hutchinson 1629–1979
      1. 1. John (Flint Putnam) II 1657–1722 m. Hannah Cutler 1655–1722
        1. 1. Susanna Putnam 1690–1742 m. Isaac (Burton) Jr 1685–1749
        2. 2. John Putnam 1686–1766
        3. 3. Ruth Putnam 1702–
        4. 4. Rebecca Putnam 1690–1759
        5. 5. Sarah Putnam 1692–
      2. 2. Benjamin (Putnam) Sr 1664–1715
      3. 3. Samuel Putnam 1652–1676
      4. 4. Elizabeth Putnam 1662–1697
      5. 5. Mary Putnam 1668–1758
      6. 6. Joseph Putnam 1659–1723
      7. 7. Nathaniel (Putnam) Jr 1655–1720
      8. 8. James Putnam 1654–
    2. 2. Thomas Putnam 1615–1686
    3. 3. John (Putnam) Jr 1627–1710
    4. 4. Elizabeth Bailey 1612–
  2. 2. Richard Putnam 1586–1607

Sir Putnam's Timeline

8 Records

1546
18 April 1546
Birth of Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam in Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England
Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England
1556
16 APR 1556
Age 10
Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam was married in , Buckinghamshire, England
, Buckinghamshire, England
1577
30 January 1577
Age 31
Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam was married in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England
Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England
1586
27 Nov 1586
Age 40
Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam was married in Buckinghamshire, England
Buckinghamshire, England
1596
1596
Age 50
Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam was married in Suffolk: West Stow, Wordwell - West Stow Parish Registers 1558-1850 and Wordwell Parish Registers, 1580-1850 (Christenings, Marriages, Burials)
Suffolk: West Stow, Wordwell - West Stow Parish Registers 1558-1850 and Wordwell Parish Registers, 1580-1850 (Christenings, Marriages, Burials)
1598
27 September 1598
Age 52
Death of Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam in Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
1605
28 Oct 1605
Age 59
Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam was married in Chesham,,Buckinghamshire,England
Chesham,,Buckinghamshire,England
1618
1618
Age 72
Sir Knight Nicholas Putnam was married in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England
Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 April 1546
    Event Place: Rowsham, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 APR 1556
    Event Place: , Buckinghamshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 January 1577
    Event Place: Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1586
    Event Place: Buckinghamshire, England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1596
    Event Place: Suffolk: West Stow, Wordwell - West Stow Parish Registers 1558-1850 and Wordwell Parish Registers, 1580-1850 (Christenings, Marriages, Burials)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1605
    Event Place: Chesham,,Buckinghamshire,England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1618
    Event Place: Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, England

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: A history of the Putnam family in England and America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 September 1598
    Event Place: Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lieutenant Joshua Hewes : A New England pioneer and some of his descendants : with materials for a
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stewkley, Aylesbury Vale District, Buckinghamshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Find more search results for Sir Putnam

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE