George Washington Putnam

George W. Putnam
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Richland 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874
Preceded byElihu Bailey (whole county)
Succeeded byPhilip M. Smith
Personal details
Born(1826-03-24)March 24, 1826
DiedMarch 4, 1899(1899-03-04) (aged 72)
Resting placeAsh Ridge Cemetery, Sylvan, Wisconsin
PartyRepublican
Spouses
  • Martha Rebecca Brewer
    (m. 1850; died 1892)
  • Sarah Almeda Brewer
    (m. 1893⁠–⁠1899)
Children
  • Ossian D. Putnam
  • (died 1852)
  • George Henry Putnam
  • (b. 1853; died 1915)
  • Arthur L. Putnam
  • (b. 1858; died 1938)
  • Fred Ellsworth Putnam
  • (b. 1861; died 1943)
  • Addison Lincoln Putnam
  • (b. 1871; died 1957)
OccupationFarmer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1864–1865
RankSergeant, USV
Unit1st Reg. Wis. Heavy Artillery
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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George Washington Putnam (March 24, 1826 – March 4, 1899) was an American farmer, livestock dealer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the western half of Richland County during the 1872 and 1873 sessions.