Individual Details
Thomas Putnam Jr
(12 Mar 1651/52 - 24 May 1699)
Title of Sergeant
Eben p7 has Jan 12 1652
Rand has Apr 16 1652
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Eben p 38:
Sergt. Thomas, born at Salem 12-1-1652; bapt at First Church 16-2-1652; died in Salem, 24 May, 1699; married 25-9-1678, Ann, Youngest daughter of Georege and Elizabeth Carr of Salisbury, born there 15 June 1661; died at Salem Village, 8 June 1699.
Children born in Salem Village of Thomas and Ann
Ann b. 18 Oct 1679
Thomas b. 9 Feb., 1681; bapt 1st Ch Salem, Aug., 1681; aged 14 and upwards, 4 Sept, 1699, when he choose his cousin, John Putnam, Jr. as guardian.
Elizabeth, b. 29 May 1683; bapt 1st Ch., May 1684; aged 14 and upwards, in 1702; guardianship to Jonathan Putnam.
Ebenezer, b 25 July, 1685; bapt Oct., 1685; 10 Oct, 1699, aged 14, appoints his uncle Edward, guardian.
Deliverance b. 11 Sept 1687; bapt 1st Ch., 1 July 1688; not mentioned in her sister Ann's will, 1715, presumably dead; Rev Jos Greene in his diary notes the funeral of "Dell Putnam" under date of Dec 31, 1712.
Thomas Putnam's child; died 17 Dec, 1689, not quite four mos.
Timothy, Bapt in Salem Village, 26 April, 1691.
Experience, bapt in Salem Village, 20 Nov., 1698; m David, son of Isaac and Sarah (Emery) Bailey, b 12 Dec, 1687, and nephew to Rev James Bailey, who m. Mary, sister of Ann (Carr) Putnam, died before 1722, ch. David, who probably d. previous to 1722; Elizabeth, Jonathan, Nathan. Experience (Putnam) Balley received a legacy from her uncle, Joshua Bayley, in 1722.
Abigail, bapt Salem Village, 20 Nov., 1698.
Perhaps there was another daughter; "1694, Aug 22, Sarah, daughter of Thomas Putnam died 6 mos; 'old record'"
Seth b. May 1695; bapt in Salem Village
With the exception of Deliverance, all of the above named children, were alive in 1715. (Ann's will).
(Add narration of Thomas p 38-39
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From Rand-Put:
Rand/Putnam Notes:
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Sergt Thomas Putnam, Jr. was born on 12 Mar 1651/52 in Salem Village Essex CO., MA(78,79) Salem Vital Records has the date as 12: 1 m: 1652. This Julian date translates as 12 March 1651/52 (not 1652/53) because the first month is indicated. He was baptized on 16 Apr 1652 in Salem. (80,81) He appeared on the census in 1680 in MA. (82) He died on 24 May 1699 in Salem Village. (83,84)
Sergeant Thomas Putnam had received a liberal education for his times, but with others whom we should more enlightened, he took a most prominent part in the witchcraft delusion of 1692, being in fact, second to none but Rev. Parris in the fury with which he seemed to ferret out the victims of his young daughter's insane desire for notoriety. His wife also took prominent part in those proceedings.
Sergeant Putnam was of a decisive and obstinate nature; he had been in the Narragansett fight, belonged to the company of troopers and was parish clerk. Many of the records of the witchcraft proceedings are in his hand. He wrote a fine, clear and beautiful hand.
It was in the houses of Thomas and of Rev. Parris that the "bewitched" children first met to accomplish their pranks. In the "circle" were the daughter Ann, and a maid-servant of Mrs. Putnam, Mary Lewis by name.
That Sergeant Putnam was a firm believer in the whole matter there seems to be but little doubt. He showed a lamentable lack of common sense, but so did many others. The strain was too much for him and he died shortly after the trails; his wife followed him to the grave a few weeks later.
He was married to Ann Carr (dau of Geore Carr and Elizabeth Oliver) on 25 Nov 1678 in Salem, Essex CO, MA. (85,86) Ann Carr was born on 15 Jun 1661 in Salisbury, Essex CO, MA. (87) She died on 8 Jun 1699 in Salem Village. (88,89) Church records indicate she died at age 40 which does not match her birth and death dates. Ann was the youngest daughter of George and Elizabeth Carr of Salisbury.
Mrs. Thomas Putnam took a prominent part in the witchcraft delusion of 1692. She was the sister of Mary Carr, wife of James Bayley, whose ministry at the village was the cause of so much dissension and which indirectly added to the bitterness of the witchcraft persecutions.
By nature, Mrs Putnam was a woman of a high sensitive temperament, apparently easily wrought upon and deceived. The Carrs seem all to have been rather weak in that respect, although of good social position.
Afterwards, at the trials of the accused persons, Mrs. Putnam was often seized with strange attacks of imagination, evidently produced by the over-excitement and consequent strain on her brain. At these times she was a prominent witness, but after this was over and Rev. Parris was attempting to retain his hold on the parish and to dicker with the inhabitants over terms of settlement, she seems to have refused to him her aid of encouragement.
She probably was a firm believer in the whole matter there seems to be little doubt. The strain was too much for Sergeant Putnam and died shortly after the trials; she followed him to the grave a few weeks later.
With the exception of Deliverence, all the "named" children were alive in 1715. (see Ann Putnam's will) Sergt Thomas Putnam, Jr and Ann Carr had the following children:
Ann Putnam
Thomas Putnam
Elizabeth Putnam
Ebenezer Putnam
Deliverence Putnam
______ Putnam
Timothy Putnam
Abigail Putnam
Sarah Putnam
Seth Putnam
Experience Putnam
Susanna Putnam
Sources:
78. Vital Records of Salem. Vol 2, p218
79. Eben. p. 7
80. Richard Pierce. The Records of thr First Church of Salem, MA, Essex Institute, 1974. p.23.
81. Eben p. 7
82. Census Record
83. Eben. p. 38
84. Vital Records of Salem. Vol 6 p. 172.
85. Eben. p. 38.
86. Vital Records of Salem. Vol 4, p. 233.
87. Eben. p. 38
88. Ibid. p.38
89. Vital Records of Salem. Vol 6, p. 169.
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Thomas Putnam, Jr. was born on January 12, 1651 in Salem, Massachusetts and died on May 24, 1699 in Salem, Massachusetts. He was involved in the Salem witch trials, and is a character in the play, The Crucible by Arthur Miller. He was the son of Lt. Thomas Putnam (1615-1686) and Ann Holyoke (1621-1665). He was also a nephew of Elizur Holyoke and great uncle of General Israel Putnam.
Thomas was the husband to Ann Carr, and father of Ann Putnam, Jr. Together they blame Goody Osbourn, the midwife of Salem, for killing the seven babies that Goody Putnam had many years ago. Not only do they blame her, but they blame many of the wealthier and well respected citizens of Salem during the time. Unfortunately, their accusations are not dismissed, but actually believed, because of the climate of fear and hysteria. In one of the most dramatic scenes in The Crucible, Giles Corey accuses Putnam of killing his neighbors for their land, so Danforth calls Putnam in to the court. Putnam denies the charge.
Minutes later Corey rushes at Putnam and tries to tear him limb from limb.
Putnam owns much of the land, and money. He is respective of the church, and is close to Reverend Parris. His brother is Deacon Edward Putnam. That does not stop him from subtly manipulating Parris. Putnam has often been viewed as unscrupulous and amoral, but his subtle machinations are often overlooked. He leads Parris by the nose to the conclusions he wants to hear, and faces down John Proctor, a man not lightly intimidated.
Putnam and his wife Ann act as a group in The Crucible, particularly in Act I, where they allow their fears and demands to override Parris' inherently weak personality.
Thomas Putnam Ann Carr (1661-1699)
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Ann Putnam (1679-1716) October 18, 1679 Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States 1716
Thomas Putnam III (1681-1757)
Elizabeth Putnam (1683-?)
Ebenezer Putnam (1685-?)
Deliverance Putnam (1688-1712)
Infant Putnam (1689-1689)
Timothy Putnam (1691-1762)
Abigail Putnam (1692-1744) February 26, 1692 Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States June 24, 1744 Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Susanna Putnam (1694-?)
Sarah Putnam (1694-1694)
Seth Putnam (1695-1775) 1695 November 11, 1775 Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
Experience Putnam (1698-?)
Ann Putnam (1679-1716) October 18, 1679 Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States 1716
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History of Sutton p. 703
Thomas 3 (Thomas 2 , John 1 ), m. Ann Carr, Sept. 25, 1678. They had one son and four daughters, whose names are not given.
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Thomas Putnam, Jr
Birth: Mar. 12, 1652
Salem
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
Death: May 24, 1699
Salem
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
Son of Lt. Thomas Putnam and Ann (Holyoke). Husband of Ann Carr.
Father of at least 10 children, including Ann Putnam, Jr. His daughter, Ann, was one of the accusers in the Salem Witch Trials.
After he and his wife died in 1699, his daughter Ann, age 19, became responsible for raising her siblings, who ranged in age from 7 months to 18 years.
He is buried along with his wife and daughter, Ann, in an unmarked grave.
Vital records, Salem, marriages:
PUTNAM: Thomas, Jr., and Ann Carr, 25: 9m: 1678
His parents:
PUTNAM Thomas, s. John and Priscilla, "formerly Inhabytants of Abboteason in Buckinghamsheare (England)," and Ann Holyoke, d. Edward and Prudence, "formerly of Tanworth, in Warwicksheare (England)," 17: 8m: 1643
Vital records, Salem, births:
His siblings include:
An, d. Thomas and Ann (Holyocke), 25: 6m: 1645
Mary, d. Thomas and Ann (Holyocke), 17: 8m: 1649
Thomas, s. Thomas and Ann (Holyocke), 12: 1m: 1652
Edward, s. Thomas and Ann (Holyocke), 4: 5m: 1654
Deliverance, d. Thomas and Ann (Holyocke), 5: 7m: 1656
Elizabeth, d. Thomas and Ann (Holyocke), 30: 6m: 1659
Prudence, d. Thomas and Ann (Holyocke), 28: 12m: 1661
His children include:
Anna, d. Thomas, jr. and Ann (Carr), Oct. 18, 1679
Thomas, s. Thomas, jr. and Ann (Carr), Feb. 9, 1680-81
Elizabeth, d. Thomas, jr. and Ann (Carr), May 29, 1683
Ebenezer, s. Thomas, jr. and Ann (Carr), July 25, 1685
Deliverance, d. Thomas, jr. and Ann (Carr), Sept. 11, 1687
Experience, d. Thomas, bp. Nov. 20, 1698
Family links:
Parents:
Thomas Putnam (1614 - 1686)
Ann Holyoke Putnam (1620 - 1665)
Spouse:
Ann Carr Putnam (1661 - 1699)
Children:
Susannah Putnam Badger (1693 - ____)*
Siblings:
Ann Putnam Traske (1645 - 1676)**
Thomas Putnam (1652 - 1699)*
Thomas Putnam (1652 - 1699)
Edward Putnam (1654 - 1747)*
Deliverance Putnam Walcott (1656 - 1699)*
Joseph Putnam (1669 - 1724)**
* Reverse Relationships:] body=[This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added to Jane Public's memorial.] fade=[on] fadespeed=[.09]" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 136); text-decoration: underline;">Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling
Burial:
Putnam Cemetery
Danvers
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
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Birth: Mar. 12, 1652
Salem
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
Death: May 24, 1699
Salem
Essex County
Massachusetts, USA
Father of Ann Putnam , One of the Accusers in the Salem Witch Trials. Husband of Ann Carr. Father of 10 Children. Son Of LT. Thomas Putnam and Ann Holyoke.
Family links:
Parents:
Thomas Putnam (1614 - 1686)
Ann Holyoke Putnam (1620 - 1665)
Spouse:
Ann Carr Putnam (1661 - 1699)
Children:
Ann Putnam (1679 - 1716)*
Seth Putnam (1695 - 1775)*
Experience Putnam Bailey (1698 - 1782)*
Siblings:
Ann Putnam Traske (1645 - 1676)**
Thomas Putnam (1652 - 1699)
Thomas Putnam (1652 - 1699)*
Edward Putnam (1654 - 1747)*
Deliverance Putnam Walcott (1656 - 1699)*
Joseph Putnam (1669 - 1724)**
* Reverse Relationships:] body=[This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added to Jane Public's memorial.] fade=[on] fadespeed=[.09]" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 136); text-decoration: underline;">Calculated relationship
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Plot: unmarked grave
Created by: Karen Dawson
Record added: Dec 09, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 16968066
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Mackenzie, George Norbury, and Nelson Osgood Rhoades, editors. Colonial Families of the United States of America: in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families Who Settled in the American Colonies From the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13th May, 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19th April, 1775.7 volumes. 1912. Reprinted, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1966, 1995.
p 433
Thomas Jr, b 1652
He received a liberal education for his time; was Parish clerk, many of the witchcraft proceedings are still to be seen in his handwriting; was sergeant and participated in the Narragansett Fight; married Ann Carr of Salisbury, daughter of George and Elizabeth Carr.
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Biographical Sketches of Worcester County Massachusetts
Worcester County Massachuetts Memoirs, Vol I-II
p 338 Ancestry image 338/960
Thomas Putnam, oldest son of Thomas (2), married Ann Carr, September 25, 1678. They had one son and four daughters, whose names are not given in the records.
Events
Families
Spouse | Ann Carr (1661 - 1699) |
Child | Ann Putnam (1679 - 1716) |
Child | Thomas Putnam III (1680 - 1757) |
Child | Elizabeth Putnam (1683 - 1722) |
Child | Ebenezer Putnam (1685 - ) |
Child | Deliverance Putnam (1687 - ) |
Child | Sarah Putnam (1689 - 1689) |
Child | Timothy Putnam (1689 - 1762) |
Child | Abigail Putnam (1692 - 1744) |
Child | Sarah Putnam (1693 - 1694) |
Child | Seth Putnam (1695 - 1775) |
Child | Susanna Putnam (1698 - ) |
Child | Experience Putnam (1698 - 1782) |
Father | Thomas Putnam (1614 - 1686) |
Mother | Ann Prudence Holyoke (1620 - 1665) |
Sibling | Deacon Edward Putnam (1654 - 1747) |
Sibling | Ann Putnam (1645 - 1676) |
Sibling | Sarah Putnam (1648 - 1686) |
Sibling | Mary Putnam (1649 - 1686) |
Sibling | Deliverance Putnam (1656 - 1699) |
Sibling | Elizabeth Putnam (1659 - 1705) |
Sibling | Prudence Putnam (1661 - 1745) |
Sibling | Joseph Putnam (1665 - 1665) |
Notes
Christen
Or 12 Mar 1651/52or 16 May 1652, Salem, Essex, MA
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Genealogical and Family History of Western New York: a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the building of a
William Richard Cutter
New York: Lewis Historical Pub. Co., 1912, 1708 pgs.
Heritage Quest Online
p 494
"Baptism in the Salem Church, Feb 16, 1652."
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Feb 16, 1652...Title: New England Register - Savage
Vol 3
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Birth
Rand 2021 - 12 Mar 1651/2Salem Vital records has his birthdate as 12:1m:1652. This Julian date translates as 12 Mar 1651/2 (not 1652/3) because the 1st month is indicated.
I previously had his birth as 12 Jan 1652 but in 1652 the 1st month was March as the date be 12 March 1651/52
Military
Genealogical and Family History of Western New York: a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the building of aWilliam Richard Cutter
New York: Lewis Historical Pub. Co., 1912, 1708 pgs.
Heritage Quest Online
p 494
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participated in the Norragansett Fight
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He was in King Phillip's War
served in Capt Curwin's company and Capt Thomas Prentice's troop of horses.
Marriage
or 25 Nov 1678Military
They recommended that William Browne Jr be appointed as commander and Corporal John Putnam be made Lieutenant of the Salem troop.Burial
First Church, Salem I think Salem VillageDeath
He died without a legal will (intestate),His brothers Edward and Joseph were administrator.
22 June 1699 his inventory after his death had total value of 437 pounds, 9 shillings. After payment of all debts the estate was left with assets of 161 pounds 17 shillings and 1 pence.
27 Oct 1704 his final estate was divided and reported.
Endnotes
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, p.38 Thomas Putnam, Jr baptism:.
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, p. 38 Thomas Putnam, Jr birth:.
3. The Essex Institute, Vital Records of Salem, to the End of the Year 1849 (Salem, MA, 1918), Vol 2, p. 218 births.
4. The Essex Institute, Vital Records of Salem, to the End of the Year 1849 (Salem, MA, 1918), Vol 4, p. 223.
5. Rand.
6. 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, p38 Thomas Putnam, Jr death:.
7. Salem Vitals.
8. The Essex Institute, Vital Records of Salem, to the End of the Year 1849 (Salem, MA, 1918), Vol 6, p 172 Deaths.