Individual Details
Captain Jonathan Putnam
(17 Mar 1659 - 2 Mar 1739)
Freeman 1690; was rep 1710.
Of Salem Village
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Eben p 64-66: There may have been another child named Jerusha who died youn as there is a third stone bearing the name Jerusha Putnam, close to the grave of Samuel.
Jonathan built a house not far from his father's on the Topsfield Road. He was a farmer and in excellent circumstances.
In 1680, Jonathan was one of several petitioners for a township on Casco Bay on a river called "Swegustagoe"' but out of regard of protests of settlers in that neighborhood, the court granted them a township on the north of the Bay. Bartholomew Gedney was one of the superintendents of this settlement. It is not known if Jonathan went there.
In Salem Jonathan was chosen for grand jury on 1683, Mar 17, 1684/5 chosen surveyor of highways. In 1689 he had title of captain and was a selectman.
Made Freeman in 1690. 1691 constable; and many other positions in the town until his death.
He was representative to the General Court in 1710
During the witchcraft excitement, he appears in both an unfavorable and favorable light. He and Deacon Edward were complainants for the warrent issued against Rebecca Nurse and Dorcas Good, the latter a child of but four or five years old. Afterward, however, Jonathan saw his mistake and with characteristic maliness signed the paper declaring that in his belief Rebecca Nurse could not be guilty of the charge preferred against her. His wife Lydia, also signed the document.
In military affairs he kept up the reputation of the family, holding a captain's commission. He was known as "Captain Putnam" except for in 1699 and 1704 when he styled on the records "Lieut."
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From Rand-Put:
Rand/Putnam Notes:
www.access1.net/rmputnam/d1018.htm
Captain Jonathan Putnam was born on 17 Mar 1659/60 in Salem Village, Essex, MA. (304, 305) He was baptized on 14 Jul 1667 in First Church, Salem, MA (306). He died on 2 Mar 1739/40 in Salem Village, Essex, MA (307, 308). He was buried Wadsworth Cemetery in Danvers, Essex, MA. (309). Jonathan Putnam built himself a house, not far from his father;s house, on the Topsfield road; part of this house is still standing. He was a farmer and in excellent circumstances. In 1680, Jonathan was one of several petitioners for a township on Casco Bay on a river called Swegustagoe; "however, out of regard to the protests of the settlers in that neighborhood who objected to the petitions, the court granted them a township on the north side of the Bay. Bartolomew Gedney was one of the committee to superintend this settlement. The committee was to build a fort and sell land there to the value of L100 for that purpose. It is not known whether Jonathan ever visited this plantation. The inhabitants who objected to the petitioners were Gorges men and seemed to have shown considerable opposition. The first time that Jonathan Putnam is mentioned on the Salem records is in 1683 when he was chosen to the grand jury. Mar 17, 1684/85, he was chosen surveyor of highways. In 1689 he had the titleof "captain" and was selectman. He was made a freeman in 1690. On the 30th of Aug, 1691, he was chosen commissioner to join with the selectmen in taking a list of male persons and estate of the town. Their report shoed 402 heads of families. This commission was renewed in 1703. In 1691 he was constable. In 1704 he was one of the committee to look after the common lands, and in 1708 to value the estates of the town. He was constantly serving the town in one capacity or another until his death, being repeatedly surveyor of highways, or on committees to establish town bounds, tything man, and selectman in years 1689- 1703-1705-1707-1710-1718-1720-1721-1722.
He was representative to the General Court in 1710. In1722, he, with Captain Bowditch, was desired to wait upon the justices of His Majesty's Court to request them to receive their order of 1688, establishing a House of Correction. In 1713 he was trustee for the commoners of Salem. In 1681, he was one of the petitioners to be freed from paying rates for the maintenamce of a minister at Salem or to be erected into a separate township. This application was renewed in 1711 when he was again prominent.
During the witchcraft excitement, he appears in both unfavaorable favorable light. He and Deacon Edward were the complainants for the warrant issued against Rebecca Nurse and Dorcas Good, the latter a child of but four or five yars of age. Afterward, however, Jonathan saw his mistake and with characteristic manliness signed the paper declaring that in his belief Rebecca Nurse could not be guilty of the charge preferred against her. His wife Lydia also signed this document. In millitary affairs he kept up the reputation of the family, holding a captain's commission as early as 1689, and was always known as "Captain Putnam" thereafter except in 1699 and 1704 when he is styled on the records "Lieut."
The following from the Salem town records relative to the appointment of the rights to the common land is interesting as showing that the original homestead remained in his hands.
Cottage House
"James Putnam for his house & Grandfather's
"Cottage Right 1 1 "For his father's place sold and Mr. Freeman's
"Cottage Right 2 1"
"These entitle to Rights in the Common Lands
"whose Houses were Built after the year 1714
"Josiah Putnam House 1
"Joseph Putnam jr 1
"Samuel Putnam house 1702 1
"Mr John Putnam Sen. his house. wooden lives in 1
"Dea Elenzer Putnam Dwelling house near
"George Clays 1
"Tarrant Putnam house. 1
"James Putnam Jr house 1
"Jonathan Putnam Jr house 1
"Joseph Putnam house 1
"Mr. Nathaniel Putnam house 1"
Captain Jonathan Putnam was the most active person in adjusting these common rights. He served the proprietors on the "Grand Committee" for twenty-two years, and was frequently one of the selectmen during this perriod that we have records of those latter meetings of the proprietors, so complete.
He was married to Ellizabeth Whipple (daughter of Thomas Whipple and Elizabeth Woodman) about 1680 in Salem (310). Elizabeth Whipple was born on 12 Dec 1661 in Ipswich, Essex, MA (311, 20). She died on 24 Aug 1682 in Salem Village (312, 313). Eben has the death on the 8th. She was buried Wadsworth Cemetery in Danvers. (314). The oldest inscription in the Wadsworth Burying Ground reads: 'Here Lyes ye body of Elizabeth, ye Wife of Jonathan Putnam, aged about 22 Years. Deceased ye 8th of August 1682.' This gravestone was originally faced with lead.
Perhaps still another Jerusha as there is a third stone bearing the name Jerusha Putnam, close to the grave of Samuel. Capyain Jonathan Putnam and Elizabeth Whipple had the following children:
Samuel Putnam was born about Jul 1682 in Salem Village (3150 hE DIED IN nOV 1682 IN sALEM vILLAGE (316, 317). The death record indicates the death occurred at age 15 weeks "abt. last of" November.
He was married to Lydia Potter (daughter of Anthony Potter and Elizabeth Stone) in 1683 (318, 319). The other source has the marriage in Ipswich, MA. Lydia Potter was born in 1661 in Ipswich (320). She gave birth to two Jerushas, both dying fairly young. Perhaps still another Jerusha as there is a third stone bearing the name Jerusha Putnam, close to the grave of Samuel. Administration of her estate was granted to John Porter of Whenham. She mentions her daughters, Elizabeth and Esther. Captain Jonathan Putnam and Lydia Petter had the following children:
Lydia Putnam
Elizabeth
Ruth Putnam was born on7 Apr 1689 in Salem Village (323, 324). She was baptized on 27 Apr 1690 in North Parish, Danvers (325). She died on 27 Apr 1700 in Salem (326, 327). Eben has the death on March 26th.
Susanna Putnam was baptized on 25 May 1690 at North Parish, Danvers (328).
Jonathan
Esther
Jerusha Putnam was born on 2 May 1696 in Salem Village (329, 330). She died on 18 Nov 1697 in Salem Village (331, 332).
Jerusha Putnam was born before 15 Sep 1700 in Salem Village (333). She was baptized on 15 Sep 1700 in Salem Village (334, 335). She died on 16 Aug 1716 in Salem (336, 337). The dath record has age 6 years at death, which does not agree with the birth and death dates.
David Putnam, Jr
sources
20 - NEHGS MSS399, subgroup 1, series B
304 - Eben p 29
305 - Vital Records of Salem Vol2 p 213.
306 - Eben p29
307 - Eben p 63
308 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 6 p 170
309 - Eben p 63
310 - Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages prior to 1700. p 607.
311 - Eben p63
312 - Same
313 - Vital Records of Salem Vol6 p 170
314 - Eben p 63
315 - Eben p 64
316 - Eben p 63
317 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 6 p 171
318 - Clarence Almon Torrey p 607
319 - Family History Library Batch # A184633
320 - Ibid Film # 1903967
321 - Eben p 63
322 - Same
323 - Eben p 64
324 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 2 p 207
325 - Eben p 64
326 - Same
327 - Vital Records of Salem Vol6 p 172
328 - Eben p 64
329 - Same
330 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 2 p 207
331 - Eben p 64
332 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 6 p 170
333 - Ibid Vol2 p 212
334 - Ebem p 64
335 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 2 p 212
336 - Eben p 64
337 - Vital Records of Salem Vol6 p 170
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Of Salem Village
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Eben p 64-66: There may have been another child named Jerusha who died youn as there is a third stone bearing the name Jerusha Putnam, close to the grave of Samuel.
Jonathan built a house not far from his father's on the Topsfield Road. He was a farmer and in excellent circumstances.
In 1680, Jonathan was one of several petitioners for a township on Casco Bay on a river called "Swegustagoe"' but out of regard of protests of settlers in that neighborhood, the court granted them a township on the north of the Bay. Bartholomew Gedney was one of the superintendents of this settlement. It is not known if Jonathan went there.
In Salem Jonathan was chosen for grand jury on 1683, Mar 17, 1684/5 chosen surveyor of highways. In 1689 he had title of captain and was a selectman.
Made Freeman in 1690. 1691 constable; and many other positions in the town until his death.
He was representative to the General Court in 1710
During the witchcraft excitement, he appears in both an unfavorable and favorable light. He and Deacon Edward were complainants for the warrent issued against Rebecca Nurse and Dorcas Good, the latter a child of but four or five years old. Afterward, however, Jonathan saw his mistake and with characteristic maliness signed the paper declaring that in his belief Rebecca Nurse could not be guilty of the charge preferred against her. His wife Lydia, also signed the document.
In military affairs he kept up the reputation of the family, holding a captain's commission. He was known as "Captain Putnam" except for in 1699 and 1704 when he styled on the records "Lieut."
=================
From Rand-Put:
Rand/Putnam Notes:
www.access1.net/rmputnam/d1018.htm
Captain Jonathan Putnam was born on 17 Mar 1659/60 in Salem Village, Essex, MA. (304, 305) He was baptized on 14 Jul 1667 in First Church, Salem, MA (306). He died on 2 Mar 1739/40 in Salem Village, Essex, MA (307, 308). He was buried Wadsworth Cemetery in Danvers, Essex, MA. (309). Jonathan Putnam built himself a house, not far from his father;s house, on the Topsfield road; part of this house is still standing. He was a farmer and in excellent circumstances. In 1680, Jonathan was one of several petitioners for a township on Casco Bay on a river called Swegustagoe; "however, out of regard to the protests of the settlers in that neighborhood who objected to the petitions, the court granted them a township on the north side of the Bay. Bartolomew Gedney was one of the committee to superintend this settlement. The committee was to build a fort and sell land there to the value of L100 for that purpose. It is not known whether Jonathan ever visited this plantation. The inhabitants who objected to the petitioners were Gorges men and seemed to have shown considerable opposition. The first time that Jonathan Putnam is mentioned on the Salem records is in 1683 when he was chosen to the grand jury. Mar 17, 1684/85, he was chosen surveyor of highways. In 1689 he had the titleof "captain" and was selectman. He was made a freeman in 1690. On the 30th of Aug, 1691, he was chosen commissioner to join with the selectmen in taking a list of male persons and estate of the town. Their report shoed 402 heads of families. This commission was renewed in 1703. In 1691 he was constable. In 1704 he was one of the committee to look after the common lands, and in 1708 to value the estates of the town. He was constantly serving the town in one capacity or another until his death, being repeatedly surveyor of highways, or on committees to establish town bounds, tything man, and selectman in years 1689- 1703-1705-1707-1710-1718-1720-1721-1722.
He was representative to the General Court in 1710. In1722, he, with Captain Bowditch, was desired to wait upon the justices of His Majesty's Court to request them to receive their order of 1688, establishing a House of Correction. In 1713 he was trustee for the commoners of Salem. In 1681, he was one of the petitioners to be freed from paying rates for the maintenamce of a minister at Salem or to be erected into a separate township. This application was renewed in 1711 when he was again prominent.
During the witchcraft excitement, he appears in both unfavaorable favorable light. He and Deacon Edward were the complainants for the warrant issued against Rebecca Nurse and Dorcas Good, the latter a child of but four or five yars of age. Afterward, however, Jonathan saw his mistake and with characteristic manliness signed the paper declaring that in his belief Rebecca Nurse could not be guilty of the charge preferred against her. His wife Lydia also signed this document. In millitary affairs he kept up the reputation of the family, holding a captain's commission as early as 1689, and was always known as "Captain Putnam" thereafter except in 1699 and 1704 when he is styled on the records "Lieut."
The following from the Salem town records relative to the appointment of the rights to the common land is interesting as showing that the original homestead remained in his hands.
Cottage House
"James Putnam for his house & Grandfather's
"Cottage Right 1 1 "For his father's place sold and Mr. Freeman's
"Cottage Right 2 1"
"These entitle to Rights in the Common Lands
"whose Houses were Built after the year 1714
"Josiah Putnam House 1
"Joseph Putnam jr 1
"Samuel Putnam house 1702 1
"Mr John Putnam Sen. his house. wooden lives in 1
"Dea Elenzer Putnam Dwelling house near
"George Clays 1
"Tarrant Putnam house. 1
"James Putnam Jr house 1
"Jonathan Putnam Jr house 1
"Joseph Putnam house 1
"Mr. Nathaniel Putnam house 1"
Captain Jonathan Putnam was the most active person in adjusting these common rights. He served the proprietors on the "Grand Committee" for twenty-two years, and was frequently one of the selectmen during this perriod that we have records of those latter meetings of the proprietors, so complete.
He was married to Ellizabeth Whipple (daughter of Thomas Whipple and Elizabeth Woodman) about 1680 in Salem (310). Elizabeth Whipple was born on 12 Dec 1661 in Ipswich, Essex, MA (311, 20). She died on 24 Aug 1682 in Salem Village (312, 313). Eben has the death on the 8th. She was buried Wadsworth Cemetery in Danvers. (314). The oldest inscription in the Wadsworth Burying Ground reads: 'Here Lyes ye body of Elizabeth, ye Wife of Jonathan Putnam, aged about 22 Years. Deceased ye 8th of August 1682.' This gravestone was originally faced with lead.
Perhaps still another Jerusha as there is a third stone bearing the name Jerusha Putnam, close to the grave of Samuel. Capyain Jonathan Putnam and Elizabeth Whipple had the following children:
Samuel Putnam was born about Jul 1682 in Salem Village (3150 hE DIED IN nOV 1682 IN sALEM vILLAGE (316, 317). The death record indicates the death occurred at age 15 weeks "abt. last of" November.
He was married to Lydia Potter (daughter of Anthony Potter and Elizabeth Stone) in 1683 (318, 319). The other source has the marriage in Ipswich, MA. Lydia Potter was born in 1661 in Ipswich (320). She gave birth to two Jerushas, both dying fairly young. Perhaps still another Jerusha as there is a third stone bearing the name Jerusha Putnam, close to the grave of Samuel. Administration of her estate was granted to John Porter of Whenham. She mentions her daughters, Elizabeth and Esther. Captain Jonathan Putnam and Lydia Petter had the following children:
Lydia Putnam
Elizabeth
Ruth Putnam was born on7 Apr 1689 in Salem Village (323, 324). She was baptized on 27 Apr 1690 in North Parish, Danvers (325). She died on 27 Apr 1700 in Salem (326, 327). Eben has the death on March 26th.
Susanna Putnam was baptized on 25 May 1690 at North Parish, Danvers (328).
Jonathan
Esther
Jerusha Putnam was born on 2 May 1696 in Salem Village (329, 330). She died on 18 Nov 1697 in Salem Village (331, 332).
Jerusha Putnam was born before 15 Sep 1700 in Salem Village (333). She was baptized on 15 Sep 1700 in Salem Village (334, 335). She died on 16 Aug 1716 in Salem (336, 337). The dath record has age 6 years at death, which does not agree with the birth and death dates.
David Putnam, Jr
sources
20 - NEHGS MSS399, subgroup 1, series B
304 - Eben p 29
305 - Vital Records of Salem Vol2 p 213.
306 - Eben p29
307 - Eben p 63
308 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 6 p 170
309 - Eben p 63
310 - Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages prior to 1700. p 607.
311 - Eben p63
312 - Same
313 - Vital Records of Salem Vol6 p 170
314 - Eben p 63
315 - Eben p 64
316 - Eben p 63
317 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 6 p 171
318 - Clarence Almon Torrey p 607
319 - Family History Library Batch # A184633
320 - Ibid Film # 1903967
321 - Eben p 63
322 - Same
323 - Eben p 64
324 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 2 p 207
325 - Eben p 64
326 - Same
327 - Vital Records of Salem Vol6 p 172
328 - Eben p 64
329 - Same
330 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 2 p 207
331 - Eben p 64
332 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 6 p 170
333 - Ibid Vol2 p 212
334 - Ebem p 64
335 - Vital Records of Salem Vol 2 p 212
336 - Eben p 64
337 - Vital Records of Salem Vol6 p 170
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Events
| Birth | 17 Mar 1659 | Salem Village, Mass Bay Colony |  |  | |
| Christen | 14 May 1667 | 1st Ch Salem, Salem, Essex, MA | | | |
| Marriage | Abt 1680 | Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America - Elizabeth Whipple | | ||
| Marriage | 1683 | Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America - Lydia Potter | | ||
| Occupation | 1683 | Chosen to Grand Jury - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America | |||
| Occupation | 1684 | Chosen surveyor of highways | |||
| Military | 1689 | had title of Captain | |||
| Occupation | 1689 | Selectman | |||
| Miscellaneous | 1690 | He was made a freeman | |||
| Property | 23 Jan 1690 | He was conveyed land by his father - Salem Village, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America | |||
| Occupation | 1691 | Constable | |||
| Occupation | 30 Aug 1691 | Jonathan was chosen commissioner to join with the selectman in taking a list of the male persons and estates. | |||
| Occupation | 1703 | He was again chosen as commissioner in taking a list of the male persons and estates. | |||
| Occupation | 1704 | He was on a committee to look after the common lands. | |||
| Military | 2 Jun 1705 | He was Captain of the foot company of militia. - Salem Village, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America | |||
| Military | From 12 Apr 1707 to 16 Jun 1707 | He served as captain under Col. Francis Wainwright to reduce Port Royal. - Port Royal, British America | | ||
| Military | From 11 Aug 1708 to 4 Sep 1708 | Served in connection with the expected Indian attacks. - Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America | |||
| Occupation | 1710 | representative to General Court | |||
| Occupation | 1713 | was trustee for commoners of Salem - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America | |||
| Military | 1722 | with Capt Bowditch was requested to wait upon the Justices of His Majesty's court. | | ||
| Death | 2 Mar 1739 | Salem Village, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British America | | | |
| Burial | Wadsworth Cemetery, Salem Village, MA | | |||
| Military |
Families
| Spouse | Lydia Potter (1661 - ) |
| Child | Lydia Putnam (1684 - 1711) |
| Child | Elizabeth Putnam (1686 - 1728) |
| Child | Ruth Putnam (1689 - 1700) |
| Child | Jonathan Putnam (1691 - 1731) |
| Child | Esther Putnam (1693 - ) |
| Child | Jerusha Putnam (1696 - 1697) |
| Child | Susanna Putnam (1690 - ) |
| Child | Jerusha Putnam (1700 - 1716) |
| Child | David Putnam Jr (1706 - 1760) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Whipple (1661 - 1682) |
| Father | John Putnam (1627 - 1710) |
| Mother | Rebecca Prince (1627 - 1704) |
| Sibling | Rebecca Putnam (1653 - 1692) |
| Sibling | Sarah Putnam (1654 - 1676) |
| Sibling | Priscilla Putnam (1656 - 1704) |
| Sibling | Lt. James Putnam (1661 - 1727) |
| Sibling | Hannah Putnam (1662 - ) |
| Sibling | Eleazer Putnam (1665 - ) |
| Sibling | John Putnam 3rd (1667 - ) |
| Sibling | Susanna Putnam (1670 - ) |
| Sibling | Ruth Putnam (1673 - 1722) |
Notes
Birth
Or 17 Mar 1659/60Christen
Rand 2021 - Bapt 24 July 1667 First Ch of SalemMarriage
or IpswichMilitary
The troops were repelled by the French and Indians and therefore they were censured upon their return. Port Royal was in Nova ScotiaRand 2021
Military
The purpose of this assignment was to establish a house of corrections. Rand 2021Death
2 Mar 1739/40Endnotes
1. Eben Putnam. A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: recording the ancestry and descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Jan Poutman of Albany, N. Y., Thomas Putnam of Hartford, Conn. (Salem, MA, Salem Press, 1891-1908); 2 volumes, p29; p 63.
2. Eben Putnam. A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: recording the ancestry and descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Jan Poutman of Albany, N. Y., Thomas Putnam of Hartford, Conn. (Salem, MA, Salem Press, 1891-1908); 2 volumes, p29.
3. Eben Putnam. A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: recording the ancestry and descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Jan Poutman of Albany, N. Y., Thomas Putnam of Hartford, Conn. (Salem, MA, Salem Press, 1891-1908); 2 volumes, p 63.
4. Eben Putnam. A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: recording the ancestry and descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Jan Poutman of Albany, N. Y., Thomas Putnam of Hartford, Conn. (Salem, MA, Salem Press, 1891-1908); 2 volumes, p 63.
5. Eben Putnam. A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: recording the ancestry and descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Jan Poutman of Albany, N. Y., Thomas Putnam of Hartford, Conn. (Salem, MA, Salem Press, 1891-1908); 2 volumes, p 63.