George Washington Putnam
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Preceded byElihu Bailey (whole county)
Succeeded byPhilip M. Smith
BornMarch 24, 1826
Andover, Vermont, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 1899 (aged 72)
Plymouth, Vermont, U.S.
George W. Putnam | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Richland 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Elihu Bailey (whole county) |
| Succeeded by | Philip M. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1826 Andover, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 1899 (aged 72) Plymouth, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Ash Ridge Cemetery, Sylvan, Wisconsin |
| Party | Republican |
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| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant, USV |
| Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Heavy Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Washington Putnam (March 24, 1826 – March 4, 1899) was an American farmer, livestock dealer, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the western half of Richland County during the 1872 and 1873 sessions.
Putnam was born on March 24, 1826, in Andover, Vermont.[1][2] He later attended Black River Academy in Ludlow (village), Vermont. He relocated to Wisconsin in 1856.[1] During the American Civil War, Putnam served with the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery Regiment of the Union Army.[1] He died in Plymouth, Vermont, in 1899.[1]
