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William Jonathan Putnam 1885 – 1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1885

Birth Location: Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States

Death Date: 18 Apr 1940

Death Location: Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States

Father: William Putnam

Mother: Rhoda Putnam

Spouse(s): Philena Pierson

Children(s): Betty Putnam, Billie Putnam, David Putnam

In 1885, William Jonathan Putnam entered the world in Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States, born to William Henry Putnam and Rhoda A Putnam. In 1900, William Jonathan Putnam resided in Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan. In 1930, William Jonathan Putnam resided in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan. William Jonathan Putnam married Philena Pierson, and had children including Betty J Putnam, Billie J Putnam, David W Putnam. William Jonathan Putnam passed away in 1940 in Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1885, William Jonathan Putnam entered the world in Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States, born to William Henry Putnam and Rhoda A Putnam.
  • In 1900, William Jonathan Putnam resided in Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan.
  • In 1930, William Jonathan Putnam resided in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan.
  • William Jonathan Putnam married Philena Pierson, and had children including Betty J Putnam, Billie J Putnam, David W Putnam.
  • William Jonathan Putnam passed away in 1940 in Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Putnam's Ancestors

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William Putnam
1885 – 1940
Birth Place: Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States
Parents
William Henry Putnam
1840 – 1905
Michigan
Rhoda (A) Putnam
1842 –
Michigan
Grandparents
William (Henry) Putnam
1808 –
New York
Mary (J) Putnam
1812 –
New York
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Putnam's Descendants

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William (Jonathan) Putnam (Oct 1885 – 18 Apr 1940) m. Philena Pierson (7 Sep 1884 – 21 Sep 1964)
  1. 1. Betty (J) Putnam (14 Jun 1916 – 11 Aug 2009)
  2. 2. Billie (J) Putnam (1919 – )
  3. 3. David (W) Putnam (1920 – )

William Putnam's Timeline

4 Records

1885
Oct 1885
Birth of William Jonathan Putnam in Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States
Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 15
William Jonathan Putnam resided here in Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan
Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 45
William Jonathan Putnam resided here in Atlas, Genesee, Michigan
Atlas, Genesee, Michigan
1940
18 Apr 1940
Age 55
Death of William Jonathan Putnam in Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States
Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1885
    Event Place: Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 984; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 37.0.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Atlas Township, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Atlas, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: 984; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 37.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Goodrich, Genesee, Michigan, United States

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