Henry Putnam

Henry Clay Putnam (January 17, 1846 – July 7, 1913) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served four years each in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, representing Green County. During the American Civil War, he was enlisted in the Union Army.

For the Wisconsin lumberman, see Henry Cleveland Putnam. For the American businessman, see Henry W. Putnam.

Henry Putnam
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 17th district
In office
January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899
Preceded byRichard Burdge
Succeeded byHarry C. Martin
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 2, 1893 – January 7, 1895
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byNathaniel B. Treat
ConstituencyGreen district
In office
January 5, 1891 – January 2, 1893
Preceded byPhilip Allen
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
ConstituencyGreen–Lafayette 2nd district
Personal details
Born(1846-01-17)January 17, 1846
Newark, Ohio
DiedJuly 7, 1913(1913-07-07) (aged 67)
Brodhead, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Frances Sutherland
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(died 1895)​
Children
  • Essie Putnam
  • (b. 1872; died 1873)
OccupationFarmer, banker
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1863–1865
RankCorporal, USV
Unit1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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