Home > Israel Putnam
Israel Putnam ( January 7, 1718 (o.s.)- May 29, 1790) was a general in the American Revolutionary War. He fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Putnam was born in Salem Village (now Danvers), Massachusetts. In 1740 he moved to northeastern Connecticut. He died in Connecticut ten years after being forced to retire from military life due to a stroke.
During the French and Indian War he served in Roger's Rangers. He was captured and was saved from being burned at the stake to be exchanged for a French prisoner. He was later one of the few survivors of a shipwreck in another military expedition. He died in Brooklyn, Connecticut.
Places named for Israel Putnam:
- Putnam, Connecticut
- Putnam County, Florida (It is not certain as to whether this one was named for Israel Putnam. There is also a possibility that it was named for Benjamin A. Putnam, an officer in the First Seminole WarThe Seminole Wars were three wars or conflicts in Florida between the Seminole Native American tribe and the United States. The First Seminole War was from 1817 to 1818; the Second Seminole War from 1835 to 1842; and the Third Seminole War from 1855 to 18 and local FloridaFlorida is a southern state in the United States. It is known as the Sunshine State. Florida" is a Spanish adjective which means "flowery". It was discovered by Spanish explorers during the Easter season, which is called Pascua Florida in Spanish. Postal politician.)
- Putnam County, GeorgiaPutnam County is a county located in the U. State of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 18,812. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. The county's county sea
- Putnam County, IllinoisPutnam County is a county located in the U. State of Illinois. As of 2000, the population is 6,086. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. Its county seat is Henn
- Putnam County, IndianaPutnam County is a county located in the U. State of Indiana. As of 2000, the population is 36,019. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. The county's county sea
- Putnam County, MissouriPutnam County is a county located in the U. State of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 5,223. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War. Its county seat is Unio
- Putnam County, New YorkPutnam County is a county located in the U. State of New York. As of 2000, the population is 95,745. The county seat is Carmel. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary
- Putnam, New YorkPutnam is a town located in Washington County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 645. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 91. 2 miČ) of it is land and 6. 3 miČ) of it is wa (town)
- Putnam County, Ohio (some sources say it was named for his cousin Rufus Putnam)
- Putnam County, Tennessee
- Putnam County, West Virginia
Putnam, Israel
Putnam, Israel
Putnam, Israel
