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MEMOIR OF THE PUTNAM FAMILY - Rufus Putnam
BY RUFUS PUTNAM JOHN PUTNAM came from Buckinghamshire, England, Anna Domini 1634, and settled in Salem, Massachusetts. He brought three sons with him, Thomas, Nathaniel and John. He, that is … Continu...
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A Little History - Rufus Putnam
I never tired of hearing my grandmother, Florence Burlingame Taylor, tell the stories of her childhood, and as much as she knew about her ancestors. Florence was a descendent of General … Continue rea...
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media - Rufus Putnam
Rufus Putnam
Monument to General Rufus Putnam, Marietta OH
Visiting the Putnam monument, Marietta OH
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Part I, Chapter IV, JOURNAL CONTINUED - Rufus Putnam
APRIL 10, 1758. Notwithstanding my late sufferings in my return home, I engaged for another campaign in the Provincial service—in Captain Whitcomb’s company, Colonel Ruggles’ regiment. The regiment r...
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CHILDHOOD—YOUTH—APPRENTICESHIP - Rufus Putnam
As may be seen, by reference to the genealogy in the introduction, Elisha Putnam, the father of Rufus, was born in Salem, Massachusetts, November 3, 1685. He married Susannah Fuller … Continue reading...
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The French and Indian War - Rufus Putnam
The Conflict known as the “Seven Years’ War” in Europe, on the American continent is known as the “French and Indian War.” The origin and object of the struggle on … Continue reading The French and In...