George Washington Putnam

George Washington Putnam (March 24, 1826 – March 4, 1899) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Ash Ridge.

For others of a similar name, see George Putnam.

Biography

Putnam was born on March 24, 1826 in Andover, Vermont.[1][2] He later attended Black River Academy in Ludlow (village), Vermont. He relocated to Wisconsin in 1856.[1] During the American Civil War, Putnam served with the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery Regiment of the Union Army.[1] He died in Plymouth, Vermont in 1899.[1]

Assembly career

Putnam was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 and 1873 sessions.[3] He was a Republican.

References
  1. "Mr. George H. Putnam". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. March 7, 1899. p. 1. Retrieved February 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 455.
  3. Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007–2008. p. 169.
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