CANADIAN

Census Records

1891

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UDATED AUGUST 27, 2020

 

 

MANITOBA

 

JOHN PUTNAM  Riverside, Slekirk

John Hunter Putnam is 32 NS NS NS, his wife Jennet Wilkie is 31 ONT NY IRE. They have Annie 5 NWT, Grace Alma 3 MAN and Robert H. (Hunter) 1 MAN. Her brother George Wilkie 33 and his family live next door. James 55 and Amy 46 Wilkie her folks live in the next house over. All are farmers. He is a son of Robert Hunter Putnam and Christina McLachlin from Colchester District Nova Scotia. He was born in Hants, Nova Scotia January 2, 1858 and will die in Winnipeg, Manitoba May 13, 1947.

 

MAURICE PUTNAM  Winnipeg City

He is 34 ONT IRE IRE and his mother Jane is 60 IRE.  Jane was widowed with Maurice in Montreal in 1881. He is a son of Lester Norval Putnam and Jane Meredith. He was born February 7, 1857 in Kingston Ontario. He will soon marry Agnes Sarah Archibald and then she will die December 11, 1894. I don’t find him in 1901, but in 1906 he is in Winnipeg with a new wife Kate.

 

 

NEW BRUNSWICK

 

HARRY PUTMAN  St. John City, Portland Victoria

He is 5 NS NS NS listed as a lodger with a Myers family from New Brunswick. He may be the H. L. Putnam in Liverpool, Nova Scotia in 1911. He was born in Nova Scotia. That guy I am pretty sure in Loring Harrison, son of William Putnam and Elizabeth Jane Carr and is now also listed at home in Maitland, Hants Nova Scotia in 1891 and a duplicate listing of this Harry.

 

 

NOVA SCOTIA

 

ARTHUR PUTNAM  Upper Londonderry, Colchester

He is (Wile #125) a farmer 31 NS NS NS. His wife Elizabeth Jane Lightbody is 26 NS NS NS. Thay were married here May 18, 1882. They have Lawrence 7 NS, Perley 5 NS, Eugene 3 NS and May 1 NS. He is a son of Timothy Perley Putnam (Wile #44) and Mary Esther Fulton from Onslow, Colchester. He was born here April 26, 1860. He will be here till he dies July 21, 1946. Libbie was born January 15, 1865. He folks James 52 NS and Mary 43 NS Lightbody live next door. She will die here July 14, 1933. His line is Arthur > Perley > Robert > Timothy > Timothy > Stephen > Benjamin > Nathaniel > John Putnam.

 

ELIZABETH H. PUTNAM  Lower Onslow, Colchester

Elizabeth H. Sprott is now the widow of Robert Putnam (# 43). She is 60 NS SCOT SCOT. At home still are Charles 26, Ella J. 25, Mary 24, Harold 22, Charlotte 20, John Sprott 16 all NS. She has been married to Robert Putnam Jr. here. He was a son of Robert Hunter Putnam and his second wife Elizabeth Flemming. He was born right here October 14, 1832, and he married Elizabeth here on July 7, 1860. He died here March 14, 1886. Elizabeth will make it till 1912. This line goes back Robert > Robert > Timothy > Timothy > Stephen > Benjamin > Nathaniel > John. New Englanders like most everyone in Nova Scotia.

 

ROBERT H. (HUNTER) PUTNAM  Lower Onslow, Colchester

He is a farmer 33 NS NS NS and his wife Annie Blanche Cummings is 25 NS. They have Wendall G. (Graham) 3 NS. He is a son of the following Timothy Perley Putnam and Mary Esther Fulton. He was born here March 19, 1858 and will die here March 11, 1933. He married Annie June 10, 1886 and the son Wendall was born July 31, 1887. Alice was born December 21, 1865 and will die here February 26, 1923.

 

T. P. (TIMOTHY PERLEY) PUTNAM  Lower Onslow, Colchester

He is 55 NS born Mar 22, 1836, and his wife Mary Esther Fulton is 54 born Jul 22, 1836. They have Albert 27, Homer 25, Bessie 19, Hattie M. 16, Martin F. 14, M. Ethel 12 and Frank H. 9 all NS born. Been here all their lives and are here in 1901. He is a son of Robert Hunter Putnam and his second wife Elizabeth Flemming. He was born here March 21, 1836, and will die in Fort Belcher, NS in December 1903. He married Mary January 22, 1857. She was born July 20, 1836 and will die in May 1905. His line is Perley > Robert > Timothy > Timothy > Stephen > Benjamin > Nathaniel > John.

 

ESTHER PUTNAM  Lower Stewiacke, Colchester

She is 58 NS and lives with her sister’s widow Alex Cameron 64 NS. She is still single and is a daughter of John Hunter Putnam (Wile number 17 and Eben number 1988) and his first wife Jane Corbett. Esther is with her single brother John Flemming Putnam here in 1901 and still around in 1911. The line is John > John > Timothy > Timothy > Stephen > Benjamin > Nathaniel > John.

 

J. F. (JOHN FLEMMING) PUTMAN  Middle Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia

He is a farmer 69 NS (ENG). He has a boarder. He is a son of John Hunter Putnam (number 17 and Eben number 1988) and his first wife Jane Corbett. He was known as Jock. He never married. He was born February 12, 1822 and will die March 29, 1908. Born and died in the same town. His line is John > John > Timothy > Timothy > Stephen > Benjamin > Nathaniel > John.

 

ROBERT PUTMAN  Middle Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia

Number 53. He is a farmer 50 NS (SCOT), Jessie Catherine Harvey his wife is 37 NS (SCOT), Jane 10 NS Robert F. 9 NS Lena E. 6 NS and Earl E NS. This Robert (and there are many) is a son of John Hunter Putnam and his first wife Jane Corbet. He was born here July 16, 1840 and will die here March 22, 1916. He married Jennie March 5, 1878 in Newport, Hants. She was born there May 7, 1853 and will die here in January 1919. His line is Robert > John > Timothy > Timothy > Stephen > Benjamin > Nathaniel > John.

 

WILLIAM F. (FLEMMING) PUTMAN  Middle Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia

Number 40. He is a farmer 66 NS (ENG), Margaret Fulton, his wife, 66 NS (ENG), Edwin 29 NS. He is a son of Robert Hunter Putnam and his second wife Elizabeth Flemming. He was born here October 24, 1824, and will die here October 22, 1902. He married Margaret around 1846, and she will survive him and be with their son Edwin in 1911. His line is William > Robert > Timothy > Timothy > Stephen > Benjamin > Nathaniel > John.

 

ADELAIDE PUTNAM  Halifax, Halifax

Still here and is now 36 NS. In 1881 she was here with her widowed mother Mary Farrell Putnam. She is here in 1901 and 1911. Her father was Caleb Putnam. She is a schoolteacher and is still single.

 

CHARLES PUTNAM  Halifax, Halifax

He is 52 ENG, his wife Elizabeth is 44 NS and they now have Charles 16 NS, Harry 13 NS and William 8 NS. He is a City Bill Poster or Collector. They were here in 1881 and are still in 1901

 

JOHN PUTMAN  Halifax City

He is 54 born in Newfoundland. His wife Mary is 52 NS and they have Frank 25 NFL, William 22 NFL, James 20 NFL, Julia 17 NFL, George 13 NFL and Jessie 11 NFL.

 

ALFRED PUTNAM  Maitland, Hants

He is Wile # 107. He is 54 NS born Sep 14, 1836. His wife Margaret Jane Flemming is 46 NS born Oct 14, 1842. They have at home Graham 24, Effie 23, Lizzie 21, Clarence 19, Frank 17, James 16, Louise 14, Bessie 11, Anna 9, and Fred 7 all NS born. He is a son of James Putnam (Wile #36 Eben # 2434) and Agnes Graham. They are here in 1901. Alfred will die in Halifax on October 12, 1904. Margaret will die in Montreal January 13, 1919. He was a shipbuilder and served in the Legislative Assembly for 4 years and in Parliament for 8 years. This line is Alfred > James (2434) > Caleb (1078) > Caleb (417) > Caleb (162) > John (32) > John (8) > John (1).

 

CHARLES PUTNAM  Maitland, Hants

He is 59 NS born Dec 13, 1841. His wife Kate (Catherine Douglas) is 54 born Dec 19, 1846. They have Mabel 19, Mary Alice 16, Edgar 14, Anne 10 and Helen 6 all NS. A daughter Laurie will be born later this year on September 19, 1891. He is a son of James Putnam (number 36, Eben 2434) and Agnes Graham of Maitland. He is a shipbuilder like his brother Alfred and will be going out to British Columbia after 1901. He was born here December 13, 1841 and will die in Vancouver, BC on January 6, 1921. He married Catherine December 27, 1870. Catherine was born here December 19, 1846 and will die in Vancouver June 11, 1938. They are here in 1901. This line is Charles > James (2434) > Caleb (1078) > Caleb (417) > Caleb (162) > John (32) > John (8) > John (1).

 

JOHN PUTNAM  Maitland, Hants

He is John Graham Putnam, Wile #110. He is 46 NS and a mariner. His second wife Sarah MacDougall is 29 NS and they have Nellie 14 NS, Wilder 13 NS, Minnie 11 NS, Walter 9 NS, Chester 8 NS, Kate 5 NS and John 2 NS. John was the only one born with Sarah, the others are by his first wife Susan Douglas. He is a son of James Putnam (36, Eben 2434) and Agnes Graham. He was born in Maitland October 30, 1844 and will die here March 25, 1919. He married Susan January 25, 1875. She was born here in 1846 and died March 30, 1886. John then married Sarah MacDougall March 21, 1888 and she will be with him until she dies September 5, 1900. That will be his last marriage. He is a master mariner called Captain Jock. This line is John > James (2434) > Caleb (1078) > Caleb (417) > Caleb (162) > John (32) > John (8) > John (1).

 

STEPHEN PUTNAM  Maitland, Hants

He is a farmer 52 NS NS NS. His wife Isabelle Blair is 40 NS. They have Agnes 16, Arthur 14, Clara 11, Lillian 9, George 7 and William 2 all born NS. He is a son of James Putnam and Agnes Graham from Maitland. James was Wile # 36 and Eben # 2434. They are here in 1901. Stephen will die shortly afterwards on January 11, 1902. The son John and daughter Lillian will be out in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the 1911 census. Isabelle will move to Winnipeg, Manitoba and be with her daughter Lillian and die there November 16, 1937. This line is Stephen > James (2434) > Caleb (1078) > Caleb (417) > Caleb (162) > John (32) > John (8) > John (1).

 

WILLIAM PUTNAM  Maitland, Hants

He is (Wilie # 80) 52 NS a ship captain. His second wife Elizabeth Jane Carr is 40 NS. They have Maggie 26, Florence 15, Maria 12, Willie 7, Loring a son 4 all NS. He is a son of William Putman (Wile 29) and Jane MacKenzie from here. He was married first to a Flora who died in a shipwreck in 1870. He will die here December 21, 1895. Elizabeth is widowed here in 1901 and 1911 and will die here in 1922. Also here is his sister Phoebe 74 NS. She never married and runs a store. She will die on her exact birthday in 1893 at age 76.

 

AUGUSTUS PUTNAM  Maitland South, Hants

He is 60 NS born Dec 29, 1831. His wife Amelia Smith is 53 born Jan 13, 1838. They have Lewis 22, Alexander 20, McNeil 18 and Mary 15 all NS. He is a son of Caleb Putnam (31 Eben number 2433) and Catherine MacDougall, and was born in South Maitland December 29, 1831. They are here in 1901, and he will die here in South Maitland in 1909. He married Amelia December 31, 1861 in Newport, Hants. She was born in Scotch Village, Hants January 13, 1838 and will die here in South Maitland May 27, 1903. This line is Augustus > Caleb (2433) > Caleb (1078) > Caleb (417) > Caleb (162) > John (32) > John (8) > John (1).

 

J. (JOHN) FRANCIS PUTNAM  Liverpool, Queens

He is 64 USA, Margaret Rose his wife 55 NS and they have Harvey R. 30 NS, Appleton Calvin 28 NS, Clara M. 24 NS, Hartwell N. 21 NS and Martha Rosey 17 NS. Been here since the 1860s, maybe earlier. John is a son of John Putnam and Phoebe Morton both born in Nova Scotia. He was born in Boston May 14, 1826. Guess his dad was a seaman as they never show up in any census that I can find.

 

 

ONTARIO

 

JOHN H. (HAROLD) PUTMAN  Ancaster, Brant North

He is 24 ONT ONT ONT and his wife Isabelle Culp is 26 ONT. They have Clarence Victor 2 ONT born October 2, 1888. He is a public school teacher and the son of Lorenzo Putman and Mary Graybiel from Grimsby, Lincoln District Ontario. He was home there in 1881. He married Isabelle in Lincoln District on December 28, 1887. His father Lorenzo was a son of Albert Putman and Mary Ann Vaughn from Wainfleet. New York Dutch. They are in Russell District Nova Scotia in 1901 and Ottawa in 1911.

 

HARRY PUTNAM  Brockville City, Brockville

He is 30 ONT ONT ONT single and lodging. He is a pastry baker. Can’t find him before this. He is married in Ellis County Texas in 1900 and then falls outa view again.

 

H. B. (HENRY BENJAMIN) PUTNAM  Paisley, Bruce North, Ontario

He is a dry goods merchant 38 ONT, his wife Julia Rowe is 33 ONT , and Lawrence 6 ONT. They were married here October 28, 1879 and here in 1881 living with her folks. He will operate a home furnishing business here for years. After he retires, he will move to Toronto. He is a son of Ezra B. Putnam and Ruth Alexander. He was at home with them in 1871 in Wolford, Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. They are here with more kids in 1901. His line is Henry > Ezra > Asaph (1482i) > Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

ROBERT PUTNAM  St. Thomas, Elgin East

He is 54 (59) ONT and his wife Alma Wismer is 49 WS and their son William H. is 28 ONT. They were here in 1881 and are in 1901. Alma is widowed here in 1911. He is Robert Alexander Putnam, a son of Henry Putman and Ann Hawn, grandson of Henry Putman and Hannah Anguish. The line is Dutch and is Robert > Henry Putman and Ann Hawn > Henry and Hannah Anguish > Johannes Putman and Gertrude Six > Arent Janse Putman and Elizabeth Akerman > Johannes ‘Jan’ Poutman and Cornelia Brandt.

 

M. M. (MARTIN MULFORD) PUTNAM  Vienna, Elgin East, Ontario

He is a farmer and a lawyer 74 USA, his second wife Elizabeth Jane Edison is 60 ONT, Lizzie Frances 26 ONT, and Cora Harte 11 ONT. They were here in 1871 and 1881. He was married to Elizabeth Barnes and she was with him in the 1851. She died and he married Jane on February 18, 1857. He is a son of John Putman and Sarah Martin. His folks are from New Jersey, and came back to Barrington, Yates County and then Wayne, Steuben County, New York about 1812. This is a Dutch family that started out in the Albany area of New York back in 1659. Mulford was born in Wayne in 1815. He moved with his folks to Delhi, Norfolk Ontario in about 1838. He will be here till he dies April 3, 1892. This line is Mulford > John Putman and Sarah Martin > Peter Putman and Sarah Kinnan > Victor Putman and Margaret Weiss > David Putman and Helena Beekman > Jan Poutman and Cornelia Brandt. Jan was the first guy over here from Holland. Elizabeth will be in Minnesota in 1910 living with her daughter Cora and her family.

 

MARY PUTNAM  Yarmouth, Elgin East

She is 47 (49) ONT and widowed. She is here in 1901 too. I think she is the widow of William Henry Putman who died in nearby Malahide September 24, 1886. They were there in 1881. By 1920 Mary and two kids are in Erie County New York and are there still in 1930. The line is Dutch and is Henry Putman and Ann Hawn > Henry and Hannah Anguish > Johannes Putman and Gertrude Six > Arent Janse Putman and Elizabeth Akerman > Johannes ‘Jan’ Poutman and Cornelia Brandt.

 

CHARLES G. (GORDON) PUTNAM  Essex Centre, Essex South

He is a baggage man 46 ONT. His wife Rachel Ostrander 42 ONT (GER), Alta 20 ONT, James H. 17 ONT, George F. 15 ONT, William P. 10 ONT and Warren C. 5 ONT. He is a son of Henry Putnam and Anne Hawn from Dorchester. He married Rachel December 10, 1869 here in Elgin. They were in Yarmouth, Elgin East in 1871, and in St. Thomas in 1881. They will be in Chicago, Illinois before 1900 and be there still in 1910. By 1920 only two their children James and Warner will be in Chicago. The line is Dutch and is Charles Gordon > Henry Putman and Anne Hawn > Henry and Hannah Anguish > Johannes Putman and Gertrude Six > Arent Janse Putman and Elizabeth Akerman > Johannes ‘Jan’ Poutman and Cornelia Brandt.

 

ROBERT PUTNAM  Benttinck, Grey South

He is 47 ONT USA and his wife Margaret Pratt 19 ONT ONT, Elizabeth 22 ONT, Solomon 17 ONT, Robert 15 ONT and Percival 4/12 ONT. He is a son of Solomon Putnam and Emily Pearson from Wellington North in 1881. He was married to Mary Bryan and they must have gotten divorced. Margaret is his second wife. They were married November 5, 1889. They will have Norman William born August 10, 1893 and then Cecil Alfred born September 12, 1898. He will die here in September 1896. Margaret will marry James H. Forsythe November 24, 1899 here in Grey County. Since Cecil was born after his dad died, not sure who the father was. Wasn’t James Forsythe as she married him a year after Cecil was born. Cecil retained the last name Putnam all his life. In 1900 Margaret, her new husband James H. Forsythe and the 3 Putnam kids are in Lockport, Will County Illinois and in 1910 the whole Forsythe family is in Mobile, Alabama and again in 1920. In 1920 Cecil is in the Army in Virginia. He will get out and marry Edwina, who was born in Alabama, in 1925 and they will be in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1930 with two kids. Solomon is a son of Robert Putnam and Olive Tuttle, grandson of Ephron Putnam and Miriam Doty. Solomon was born in Wolford, Grenville, Ontario on December 11, 1822, and will die here February 1, 1883. This line is Robert > Solomon > Robert > Ephron (607) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1). They were in Egremont, Grey South in 1871. New Englanders.

 

CHARLOTTE PUTMAN  Hamilton City

She is 73 ENG and lodging. Widowed I assume. She will die in Wentworth January 5, 1904 at age 86.

 

MELVIN PUTMAN  Hamilton City

He is a Clergyman 21 ONT and his wife Lillian May Miller is 21 US. He is a son of Lorenzo Putman and Mary Graybiel from Lincoln Ontario. Lorenzo is a son of Albert Putman and Mary Vaughn from Wainfleet. Dutch Putman family from New York State. He and Lillian are in Sedalia, Missouri in 1900 and have a son Glen born in Ohio in 1892. The family is in Muskogee County, Oklahoma in 1910. In 1920 they are in Everett, Washington. They are in Washington County Oregon in 1930. He will die there in 1937.

 

ISABELLE PUTNAM  Belleville City, Hastings West

She is 41 QUE and living with her brother Thomas McGinnis 49 QUE. Isabel McGinnis is the wife of Charles Putnam. They were married here April 5, 1874. He was a son of Lester Norval Putnam (3099) and Jane Merideth. Charles was born in Montreal, but grew up in Kingston, Ontario. She was here with her folks in 1881 and no Charles then either. Isabelle will die here May 25, 1892. Charles is living with his Aunt and Uncle, Charles and Clarissa Wickwire nearby in Leeds & Grenville.

 

ASA (ASAPH EZRA) PUTNAM  Blenheim, Kent

He is a bookkeeper. He is 54 ONT born Apr 7, 1837. His wife Charlotte Rebecca Booth is 49 ONT born Jul 4, 1842 and will die here August 17, 1908. At home are Lena 16 born May 2, 1874, Marie 13 born Jun 28, 1877, Cora 12 Dec 24, 1879. Anyway, he is a son of Joel Stokes Putnam and Lovilla Church from Leeds. He first married Julia Ann Stewart in Leeds on November 15, 1863 and she died in the early 1870s. He then married Charlotte July 9, 1873. They were here in 1881 and will be in 1901. The line is Asaph E. > Joel > Asaph (1482i) >Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

EZRA PUTNAM  Blenheim, Kent

Ezra is 65 ONT US US and his wife Elizabeth Alexander is 61 SCOT. He is a Methodist Clergyman. He is a son of Asaph Putnam (1482i) and Nancy Stokes. He was born May 8, 1825 in Upper Canada. Asaph was a son of Benajah Putnam (608a) and Elizabeth Livermore of Dummerston, Vermont. Asaph and his brothers Joel and Parks took their families to Canada in the later 1780s. He was listed with his uncle Ezra in the 1851 Census. He and Elizabeth were here in 1881. This line is Ezra > Asaph (1482i) > Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

E. E. (EPHRON ELIJAH) PUTNAM  Chatham, Kent

He 62 ONT US ONT a farmer. He was/is married to Lodema Putnam in Blenheinm for years. She is in town with their son Edgar and says she is widowed. He is a son of Daniel Putnam and Ann Snetsinger. Lodema is a Putnam herself, a daughter of Asaph Putnam and Nancy Stokes. He and Lodemia were just married in Renfrew County in 1851. They were here in 1871 and 1881. He will die here April 30, 1892.  New England family.

 

EDGAR PUTNAM  Chatham, Kent

He is Eli Edgar Roberts Putnam 30 ONT and a butcher. His wife Ellen McEwen is 29 SCOT. They were just married here on March 4, 1891. Also here is his now ‘widowed’ mother Lodema Putnam 63 ONT US US. She was married to Ephron Elijah Putnam in Blenheim up through the 1881. Ephron is alive and well and living by himself in Chatham too. Edgar and Ellen are here in 1901 and 1911 and he still will be running his butcher shop.

 

J. (JOHN) W. PUTNAM  Chatham, Kent

He is 73 ONT US US and his wife Elizabeth Brown is 74 ONT US US. They also have a granddaughter Lollie Dyer 13 ONT ENG ONT. They have been here forever. They are in Detroit, Michigan in a year or two with his sons John and Harrison. Elizabeth will die in Detroit May 29, 1894 He will die there November 19, 1906. John’s line is John > Asaph (148ai) Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

EZRA PUTNAM  Harwich, Kent

He is a farmer 31 ONT (AMER), his wife Emily Jane Putnam is 30 ONT (AMER), Hattie 17 ONT, Adelbert 14 ONT born March 30, 1877, Laura Maude 9 ONT born May 18, 1881, Mabel Stella 7 ONT born July 23, 1883 and Dora 3 ONT. He is a son of John W. Putnam and Elizabeth Brown, and a grandson of Asaph Putnam and Sarah Parks. He was born April 25, 1849. His wife Emma is a daughter of his father’s brother Ezra B. Putnam, another son of Asaph Putnam. They will be in Detroit, Michigan about 1895 and be there in the 1900 census. Ezra will die in Detroit February 9, 1904. This line is Ezra > John > Asaph (1482i) > Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

DANIEL PUTNAM  Harwich, Kent

He is a laborer 30 ONT ONT ONT single and boarding. He is a son of Ephron Elijah Putnam and Lodema Putnam from Blenheim, Kent. He was single there in 1881. He will be in Branch County Michigan in 1900 and in Berrien County Michigan in 1910. She still single and an engineer then.

 

H. (HARMAN) A. PUTMAN  Brooke, East Lambton

He is 38 ONT ONT ONT, his wife Lorinda Culp is 33 ONT and they have Charley 14 ONT, Clarence 11 ONT Feb 5 1880, Curtis 9 ONT Mar 20 1882, Alonzo 6 ONT (born July 24, 1884), Nelly May 3 ONT Oct 29 1887 and Leo 3/12 ONT. He is a son of Francis Putman and Harriet Crosby. He was single in Wainfleet, Monck in 1871. He will die here at age 44 on January 24, 1897. Dutch Family.

 

SUSAN PUTMAN  Brooke, East Lambton

She is 48 ONT and now widowed. She has Darius 13 ONT and Minnie 9 ONT. Susanna Lampman is the widow of Herman Putnam who died in a train accident in 1883. He was a son of Adam Putman and Delila Groft from Wainfleet. Dutch family from New York State.

 

(WILLIAM) HENRY PUTMAN  Enniskillen, Lambton East

He is 44 ONT GER ONT, and his wife Phoebe Jane Overholt is 43 ONT and they have Jessie 20 ONT, William C. 19 ONT, Gertrude 17 ONT, Alice 15 ONT, Cortright (James in 1881) 12 ONT, and Maud (Lena Margaret) 9 ONT Apr 17 1882. Also here is his single sister Lucinda 46 ONT. He is a son of James and Mary Putman from Gainsborough, Monck. They were here in 1881 and will be in Walpole Island, Bothwell in 1901 and Lambton West in 1911.

 

FRANCIS PUTMAN  Enniskillen, Lambton East

He is a carpenter 71 ONT and Mary Jane Morrow his wife 55 ONT. They have Franklin 19 ONT and Clara 23 ONT. He is a son of David Putman and Dorothy Hainer. Dutch family from New York. They were in Gainsborough, Monck in 1871 and 1881. Can’t find any in 1900 or 1901, here or in the U.S.

 

ARCHIBALD PUTTMAN  Montague, Lanark South

He is 58 ONT USA USA and his wife Annie Knapp is 55 ONT. Kids are all gone now. They were in Marlborough, Carleton in 1871 and here in 1881. They will be here in 1901. He is a son of Asaph Putnam and Nancy Stokes. He was born in Wolford, Grenville, Ontario May 20, 1832. The line is Archibald > Asaph (1482i) >Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1). New Englanders.

 

EDWIN PUTMAN  Landsdowne, Leeds South

He is a baker 19 ONT single and boarding. He is a son of William Brandago Putnam and Martha Jane Robeson from here. New England line.

 

WILLIAM PUTNAM  Leeds Rear, Leeds South

William Brandago Putnam is now 51 ONT a carpenter. His wife Martha Jane Robeson is 47 ONT and they have Letiha Ann 21 ONT, Edwin Augustus 19 ONT, Albert Edward 16 ONT, Horatio Scovil 10 ONT, Wellington Lewis 10 ONT and Charles Seymour 5 ONT. William is a son of John W. Putnam and Elizabeth Brown. They were in Oakland County, Michigan in the mid and late 1860s. They were in Novi, Michigan in 1870 and back here in Canada for the 1871. Edwin is a baker and will be married here in 1900. They are here in 1901 and 1911. Martha Jane will die here July 20, 1900 though. William was born October 28, 1839 and will die here himself June 1, 1912. Horatio will be in North Dakota and the son Wellington will be here in 1901 and will die on January 9, 1904. His line is William > John > Asaph (605) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

CHARLES W. (WESLEY) PUTNAM  Merrickville, Leeds & Grenville

He is a mail carrier 44 ONT, his wife Hester Ann Finerty 39 ONT, and they have Charles H. 16, William H. (Henry) 14 born Sep 7 1876, Katie M. 10, Francis R. (Ruggles) 8 born Dec 18 1881 and Elizabeth Blanche 6 born May 25 1884, all born ONT. They are here in 1901. Ester will die here March 11, 1910. He is a son of John W. Putnam and Hester Elizabeth Brown from here. He was at home here in 1871. John is a son of Asaph Putnam and Nancy Stokes. Charles will be here till he dies in June 1926. The son Francis will marry Leah Rathier in 1904 and they are in Ottawa in 1911. The line is Charles W. > John W. > Asaph (1482i) > Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

GORDON PUTNAM  Merrickville, Leeds & Grenville

He is a bookkeeper 30 ONT ONT ONT and his widowed mother Letitia is 58 ONT. He is a son of Parks Putnam and Letitia McGee from here. She will die here March 15, 1911. He won’t marry and will die here March 19, 1918. This line is Gordon > Parks DeMelville (3098) > Parks (1482g) > Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

CHARLES PUTNAM  Wolford, Leeds & Grenville North

He is 37 ONT ONT IRE and Mary A. 33 ONT ONT ONT. They are listed as a niece and nephew of Charles 66 ONT and Clara 63 ONT Wickwire here in 1901. They are with them now listed just as lodgers. Okay, thanks to Rand Putnam, I can get them all. Charles is a son of Lester Norval Putnam (3099) and Jane Merideth. He was born in Montreal, but grew up in Kingston, Ontario. He is currently (I think) still married to Isabelle McGinnis who is living with her folks as she was in 1881. Mary Ann is a daughter of Parks DeMelville Putnam and Letitia McGee from here. Then, Clarissa Wickwire is a daughter of Parks Putnam and Elizabeth Leahy. Parks DeMelville and Lester are her brothers, all children of Parks Putnam.

 

ELIZABETH PUTNAM  Wolford, Leeds & Grenville North

She is 52 ONT and now widowed. At home are Desdah (Desdemona) 32 ONT, Hope (Charles Hope) 24 ONT and Pearl (Edna Pearl) 17 ONT. Elizabeth Brumbridge is the widow of Benajah Livermore Putnam who died here August 22, 1882. They were married here in 1881 and she is still around in 1901 and will be till she dies here April 24, 1913. New Englanders.

 

WILLIAM PUTNAM  Leads Rear, Leeds South

He is now a painter. He is 51 ONT ONT ONT, his wife Martha Jane Robeson is 47 ONT (IRE), Letitia Ann 21 ONT, Edwin Augustus 19 ONT, Edward Albert 16 ONT, Horatio Scovil 12 ONT, Wellington Lewis 10 ONT, and Charles Seymour 5 ONT. He is a son of John W. Putnam and Elizabeth Brown. They were in Oakland County, Michigan in the mid and late 1860s. They were in Novi, Michigan in 1870 and back here in Canada for the 1871 and 1881. They will remain here. The son Horatio will be in North Dakota in 1910 and Massachusetts by 1920. His line is William > John > Asaph (605) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

WILLIAM PUTMAN  Clinton, Lincoln & Niagara

He is 32 ONT, his wife Emma Jane Zimmerman is 25 ONT and they have Jacob Lesley 11/12 ONT born Jun 28 1890. They were married here November 5, 1884. He is a son of Henry Putman and Hannah Robbins from Caistor Monck in 1871 and then Houghton, Norfolk in 1881. They were here in 1891. They go back to David Putman and Dorothy Hainer who came up from Montgomery County New York in about 1800. Dutch family.

 

ANDREW PUTMAN  Niagara, Lincoln & Niagara

He is 54 ONT and his wife Sarah Buey is 43 ONT. They never had any children, but they have two of his brother Henry’s kids here: George 22 ONT and Leander 17 ONT. Andrew and Henry are sons of Jacob Putman and Rebecca Young from Niagara, and grandsons of Henry Putman and Hannah Anguish. Dutch family. Sarah will die here March 18, 1895 at age 48 of inflammation of the lungs. Andrew is widowed here in 1901.

 

HENRY PUTMAN  Niagara, Lincoln & Niagara

He is 62 ONT ONT ONT and his wife Elizabeth Buey is 46 ONT QUE ONT. At home are Robert 20, then Peter W. listed as a daughter 13, Norman (Lewis in 1881) 11 and Frank 8. I have no idea how the name Peter got in here, there was no one that would fit back in 1881. Their two other sons George and Leander are living next door with his brother Andrew. They are sons of Jacob Putman and Rebecca Young from Niagara, and grandsons of Henry Putman and Hannah Anguish. Dutch family. Henry will die here on December 28, 1897 at age 69. Elizabeth is widowed here in 1901.

 

JACOB PUTMAN  Niagara, Lincoln & Niagara

He is 48 ONT ONT ONT, and his second wife Mary Jane Buey or Bowie is 42 ONT. They have at home Florence 14, Charlie 13, Maude 11, Hattie 9, John Wilfred 7 Aug 20 1883, Jacob Howard 4 Jun 10 1886, Carrie 1 all ONT. He is Jacob Putman Junior, a son of Jacob Putman and Rebecca Young from Niagara, and grandson of Henry Putman and Hannah Anguish. This line is Jacob > Jacob Putman and Rebecca Young > Henry Putman and Hannah Anguish > Johannes Putman and Gertrude Six > Arent Janse Putman and Elizabeth Akerman > Johannes ‘Jan’ Poutman and Cornelia Brandt. Dutch family from Schenectady, New York. Jacob will die shortly on February 3, 1892. Mary Jane is widowed here in 1901.

 

PETER PUTMAN  Dorchester South, Middlesex East

He is 59 ONT ONT ONT and his second wife Jane Secord is 45 ONT. They have Roland E. (Edgar) 26 ONT, Thomas 24 ONT, Maud M. 15 ONT and Charles 11 ONT. Peter James Putman is a son of Henry Putman and Ann Hawn, grandson of Henry Putman and Hannah Anguish. He was born in Welland District, and will be here till he dies December 23, 1912. The line is Dutch and is Peter James > Henry Putman and Ann Hawn > Henry Putman and Hannah Anguish > Johannes Putman and Gertrude Six > Arent Janse Putman and Elizabeth Akerman > Johannes ‘Jan’ Poutman and Cornelia Brandt > Rutger Poutman and Joanna Vandenburgh back in the Netherlands.

 

EDMUND PUTMAN  Gainsborough, Monck

He is 29 ONT, his wife Susan Misner is 25 ONT and they have Delbert Earl 7 May 14 1884, Lucretia Elizabeth 5 Sep 27 1885, Malvina 2 and Walter (listed as Aggie) 1 all born ONT. He is a son of George Putman and Susannah Robbins. He was born in Caistor and was there in 1861 and here in Wainfleet ever since. George was a son of Albert Putman and MaryAnn Vaughn. Dutch family out of Montgomery County New York. They are in Wainfleet Monck in 1901 and in Saltfleet, Wentworth in 1911.

 

HENRY PUTMAN  Gainsborough, Monck

He is 46 ONT, his wife Amanda Beamer is 49 ONT and they have George Wellington 23 ONT. He is a son of James Alfred and Mary Ann Putman from here in Gainsborough and was at home with his parents in 1871 just married. Her brother Francis Beamer 50 ONT and family live next door. Dutch Family from New York State.

 

JAMES A. (ALFRED) PUTMAN  Gainsborough, Monck

He is 39 ONT, Mary Ann McCallum his wife is 37 ONT. They have David A. (Alfred) 16, Marjorie 14, Mary Cordelia 10, Alice J. 7 and Samuel 4. He is a son of James and Mary Jane Putman and was born here. Not sure what his line is, but would be Dutch from New York. Young James married Mary Ann McCallum here on June 30, 1875.

 

ALBERT H. PUTMAN  Gainsborough, Monck

He is 38 ONT and Rebecca Jane Overholt his second wife is 25 ONT. They have Hattie May 1 and Clara 6. He is a son of George Putman and Susannah Robbins and was born here. In 1881 he had a wife Elizabeth Herrick. She died in 1886. Rebecca is a daughter of Henry Overholt and Mary Storms. Albert’s dad was a son of Albert Putman and Mary Ann Vaughn. New York Dutch family.

 

GEORGE PUTMAN  Gainsborough, Monck

He is 67 ONT and his wife Susannah Robbins is 68 ONT. George W. 18 ONT is still at home. He was born here and is a son of Albert Putman and Mary Ann Vaughn, and grandson of David Putman and Dorothy Hainer from here. Dutch family from New York.

 

CHARLOTTE PUTNAM  Moulton, Monck

She is 18 ONT ONT ONT single and boarding. She is a daughter of Hiram Putman and Mary Catherine Farr from Welland. She was at home there in 1881.

 

HENRY PUTNAM  Moulton, Monck

William Henry Putman is a laborer 46 ONT, his wife Phoebe Bennett is 44 ONT, Mary 15 ONT, Emerson 13 ONT, Lena 9 ONT, Elmer Sidney 6 ONT born Jun 16 1885, Richard 3 ONT and Wesley 7/12 ONT. He is a son of Adam Putman and Delila Groft. He was here in 1871. He married Phoebe December 26, 1866. They were in Wainfleet in 1881 and will be here still in 1901. The son Wesley Wallace will die here January 8, 1896. Dutch Family from New York State.

 

HIRAM PUTMAN  Moulton, Monck

He is 45 ONT ONT ONT. His wife Mary Catherine Farr is 43 ONT, and they have Lodiska (spelled differently every year) 21, Charlotte 18, Permillia 16, Calvin 14, Millie 11, Ada 8, Harriet 6 and Archibald 8 August 25, 1887 all born ONT. He is a son of Francis Putman and Mary Jane Morrow from Wainfleet. They were in Welland in 1881. Dutch family. They are here in 1901. They are all here in 1911 but Moulton is in Haldimand County or District.

 

SAMUEL PUTMAN  Moulton, Monck

He 37 ONT ONT ONT. His wife Mary Martha Crosby is 31 ONT. They now have Charles 15, Roy 10 and a son Athelson 8 all ONT. He is a son of Francis Putman and Mary Jane Morrow from Wainfleet. They were in Wainfleet in 1881. His brother Hiram is here in town now too. They are all here in 1911 but Moulton is in Haldimand District.

 

JAMES PUTMAN  Moulton, Monck

He is 23 ONT ONT ONT, his wife Clarissa Lambert 20 ONT and they have Albert 3 ONT. He is a son of William Henry Putman and Phoebe Overholt from Wainfleet, Monck. He was home in 1881. Dutch family out of New York State.

 

RICHARD PUTMAN  Moulton, Monck

He is 42 ONT ONT ONT. His wife Mary Jane Brown is 37 ONT IRE IRE. They now have Erford a son 18, Blake 16 and Calvin 14 all ONT. He is a son of Albert Putman and Mary Ann Vaughn. He was at home with them here in 1871 and married here in 1881. He married Mary in Welland June 19, 1872. Dutch like everyone around here. They are in Wainfleet in 1901 and Crowland, Welland in 1911.

 

ALONZO PUTNAM  Watt & Cardwell, Muskoka & Parry Sound

He is a farmer 43 ONT ONT ONT born Jun 8, 1848. His wife Theresa Jane Badger is 32 born Jul 22, 1859. He married Theresa December 25, 1876. They have Phoebe May 9 born Jun 26, 1882, Lena Agnes 6 born Jun 29, 1885, George Herbert 4 born Jun 9, 1887 and Minnie Ethel 2 born Apr 13, 1889. Also here is his father Philander H. 68 born Dec 9, 1822. They were here in 1881 and will be in 1901 and 1911, except Philander who will die here January 2, 1910. He is a son of Philander Healey Putnam and Jane Ann Vanserilus from here.  Philander is a son of Asaph Putnam and Nancy Stokes. This line goes back Philander > Asaph (1482i) >Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

CLARENCE PUTNAM  North Bay, Nipissing

He is 30 ONT ONT ONT, his wife Annie Sommerville is 26 ONT and they have Clarence Melville 5/12 ONT born Nov 5, 1890. They are here in 1901. His death certificate (November 20, 1908) shows his name as Clarence Embery Putnam. Now he fits perfectly. He is a son of William Brown Putnam and Sarah Ann Blanchard. They were in Grenville District in 1861 and his dad died in 1865. Clarence and his brother Sheridan were in Lanark South with their mother who had married William Parks. This is the first time I have seen either him or Sheridan. This line is Clarence > William (3094) > Parks (1482g) > Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1). Annie is widowed here with the kids in 1911.

 

DANIEL PUTMAN  Houghton, Norfolk

He is 28 ONT ONT ONT. His wife Olive May Jackson is 23 ONT and the have Florence 1 ONT. He is a son of Henry Putman and Hannah Malinda Robbins. He was at home in Caistor, Monck in 1871 and Houghton, Niagara in 1881. Dutch family out of New York They go back to David Putman and Dorothy Hainer who came up from Montgomery County New York in about 1800. They are in Elgin East in 1901 and I can’t find them in 1911 yet.

 

JACOB PUTMAN  Houghton, Norfolk

He is 26 ONT ONT ONT and his wife Fidelia Bowman is also 26 ONT. They have William 8 ONT. He is a son of William and Elizabeth Putman from Gainsborough Monck. His folks are living here too either in the same house or next door. Dutch family. They are here and William married in 1911.

 

WILLIAM PUTMAN  Houghton, Norfolk

He is 62 ONT and his wife Elizabeth 59 ONT. He is still a blacksmith as is his son Jacob. He is a son of David Putman and Dorothy Heiner. He was at home in Wainfleet with them in 1861 and married there in 1871. They were in Gainsborough, Monck in 1881. Elizabeth will die here March 21, 1892. Dutch folks out of New York State.

 

HENRY D. (DAVID) PUTMAN  Houghton, Norfolk

He is 67 ONT USA ONT. His wife Hannah Malinda Robbins is 56 ONT and their married daughter Hannah P. 16 ONT and her husband James S. Butcher 30 ONT. Also here is his son Francis 23 ONT. Hannah is widowed here in 1901 with her son Francis still at home. Henry descends from David Putman and Dorothy Hainer who came up from Montgomery County New York in about 1800. He will die here of ‘old age’ December 4, 1897 but is only 73 years old. Dutch Family.

 

HORACE PUTNAM  Murray, Northumberland East

Writing being what it was, he is indexed as Horace Antnane. When you see it, it is simply Putnam. Anyway, he is 46 ONT born December 6, 1847, his wife Sophia Waite is 41 ONT born February 10, 1851 and they have Albert Harrison 7 ONT born March 21, 1884, Gilbert Roy 4 ONT born March 8, 1887. He was single here in 1881. He married Sophia here in Northumberland January 5, 1883. They are here in 1901, 1911. He is a son of Philander Healey Putnam and Jane Vanserilus from Wolford, Grenville. New England Line that goes Horace > Philander > Asaph (1482i) >Benajah (608a) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1).

 

MARY PUTMAN  Woodstock, Oxford North

She is Mary Douglas, and listed as being married 46 ONT, Dorothy her daughter is 22 ONT. They, and a few others, live with Dora Brimmacord who is 78 ENG and widowed. Mary is the wife of William Putman who was here in 1871. She was widowed here in 1881 and is still here widowed 1901.

 

E. D. (EBEN DALLAS) PUTMAN  Sophiasburg, Prince Edward

Eben Dallas is 46 born July 1844 in Jefferson County New York. His new wife Ester Armstrong is 32 born July 1859 in Ireland. At home are Horace Edwin 19 ONT, Samuel A. 17 ONT, Robert Alton 14 ONT, Edith A. 11 ONT, Maud 6 ONT and Letitia 7/12 ONT. He is a son of Daniel and Mary Putman and grandson of Ebenezer George Putman and Rebecca Frey from Herkimer County and then Jefferson County in New York. He was married to Mary Affie and they were here in 1871 and 1881. He married Hester July 4, 1889. Letitia is with her, the others with Mary. He and Hester are here in 1901 and 1911. The line is Dutch from New York and is: Eben Dallas > Daniel > Eben George > Johannes Lodowyck > Arent > Jan.

 

EBEN PUTNAM  Sophiasburg, Prince Edward

He is 22 ONT born Sep 11, 1868. His wife Olive Spencer is 22 born Jul 4, 1868. Eben John is a son of Dallas Eben Putman and his first wife Mary Affie. He and Olive were just married in Hastings February 3, 1891. She was a daughter of Samuel Spencer. They are here in 1910. I don’t know what happened later, but in 1911 Olive will be married to Edward Robinson. She will have a son Samuel Putman born in 1902 with her. I don’t find Eben in 1911.

 

HENRY PUTMAN  St. Andrews Ward, Toronto City

He is 16 ONT ONT ONT single and away in College. Could be the Henry listed at home with folks Charles Wesley Putnam and Hester Ann Finnerty in Merrickville, Leeds and Grenville Ontario.

 

GEORGE PUTMAN  Niagara Falls, Welland

He is 55 ONT USA USA and lodging. He is a son of Albert Putman and Mary Ann Vaughn, and grandson of David Putman and Dorothy Hainer from here. Dutch family from New York. He was married to Susannah Robbins in Wainfleet in 1871 and 1881. Susannah may be in a hospital now, as she will die here December 26, 1899 of paralysis that she had for a while. He will be with his married daughter Mary Catherine Hughes and her husband Edward Hughes and their family in Welland in 1901.

 

HARVEY PUTMAN  Thorold, Welland

He is 31 ONT ONT ONT and his wife Rhoda Dunn is 29 ONT and they have James Harvey Jr. 10 born Apr 3 1881, Herbert 7, Florence Alzina 4 born Jul 11 1887 and Clarence 2 all ONT. He is a son of James and Mary Putman from Gainsborough Monck, and he married Rhoda January 7, 1880. They are here through the 1911 at least.

 

HAMILTON PUTMAN  Welland, Welland

He is a teamster 47 ONT ONT ONT. His wife Phoebe Jane Farr is 42 ONT and the have Pelick 23 ONT and James H. 14 ONT. George Hamilton is a son of Francis Putman and Mary Jane Morrow from Wainfleet. I don’t find him after this, but his death certificate here in Welland states he died a widower on May 28, 1924. There is a death certificate for Phoebe Jane in Welland. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage at age 63 on April 30, 1914. He died at age 80 of ‘senile decay’ after a fall 6 days earlier. Interesting though he says his father was Francis Putman and his mother was Harriet Crosby. Also there is a death certificate here that Mary Putman age 23 died of consumption here on February 20, 1891. I would assume she was married to Hamilton’s son Pelick. Dutch family from New York State.

 

WALDO PUTMAN  Mount Forest, Wellington North

He is 35 ONT ONT ONT and a teamster. His wife Mary Black is 39 SCOT and they have Nellie 13, Waldo 12, Emily 11, Andrew 8 born Jul 9 1882, Louise, Ralston 5 and Mary Olive 3 born Nov 15, 1887 all born ONT. He was born Oct 19 1855. His wife Mary Black was born Sep 22 1850. They were married here October 4, 1876. Waldo Reid Putnam is a son of Solomon Ephraim Putnam and Emily Pearson and a grandson of Robert Putnam and Olive Tuttle. This is a New England line that goes back Waldo > Solomon > Robert > Ephron (607) > Asaph (221) > Isaac (58) > Edward (13) > Thomas (3) > John (1). They are here in 1901 and 1911.

 

W. W. PUTNAM  Guelph City, Wellington South

He is 29 US US US single and boarding. He is a piano tuner.

 

JOHN PUTMAN  Caistor, Wentworth South

He is a farmer 39 ONT ONT ONT. His wife Rhoda Joslin is 38 ONT and they have James 12, Mary Ann 9 Mar 28 1882, Susanne Magdelane 6 Oct 31 1884, Amanda 3 and Jeremiah 1 all ONT. He is John Wesley Putnam a farmer. He is a son of George and Susannah Robbins Putman. He was at home with them in Wainfleet in 1871. John married Rhoda June 4, 1876 and they were here in 1881. They are Loth, Lincoln District in 1901. Dutch family out of New York State. Rhoda is widowed here in 1911.

 

GEORGE PUTMAN  Glanford, Wentworth South

He is 43 ENG ENG ENG single and boarding. He was in Sherbrooke, Monck in 1881. He is probably the one working in the Hamilton Asylum here in 1901. He was born in England and came over in the 1870s.

 

LORENZO PUTMAN  Grimsby South, Wentworth South

He is a farmer 52 ONT ONT ONT and his wife Mary Jane Graybiel is 53 ONT. They have Mary Jane 23 ONT, Linda 20 ONT and Frank 16 ONT. They were here in 1881 but it was in the Lincoln District then. He is a son of Albert Putman and Mary Vaughn from Wainfleet. Lorenzo and Mary are here in 1901. Lorenzo will die here on March 5, 1903 at age 64. Mary Jane will then die here on May 27, 1907. Dutch family from New York State.

 

 

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HENRY PUTNAM  Cote St. Antoine, Hotchelaga

He is 35 born July 24, 1855. His wife Eliza S. Howard is 32 born Mar 12, 1858. They have Frances E. 6 born Dec 23, 1884, Howard L. 3 born Aug 31, 1887, Edwin M. 2 born Sep 21, 1888 and Gordon Allan 1 born Jan 12, 1890. They were just married in Montreal in 1881. At that time he said he was born in America. He is Henry Lester Putnam a son of Lester Norval Putnam and Jane Meredith from Kingston, Ontario. He was born July 24, 1855 while the family was in Chicago or possibly in Ontario before they went to Chicago. His folks split up in the 1860s. They were in Montreal in 1881 and are in Westmount, Hochelaga District with kids in 1891 and 1901, then in Jacques-Cartier, Quebec in 1911.