Daniel Putnam (1804–1881)
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- Born
- 1804
- Died
- 1881
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- Names in Stone
When was Daniel Putnam born? 1804.
When did Daniel Putnam die? 1881.
Life story
Daniel Putnam (1804–1881) was born in 1804, and died in 1881, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Daniel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Daniel's life.
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The world Daniel lived through
1812 · age 8 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 41 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 44 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 59 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 63 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 67 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Daniel Putnam born?
Daniel Putnam was born in 1804.
When did Daniel Putnam die?
Daniel Putnam died in 1881.
How old was Daniel Putnam at the time of death?
Daniel Putnam was about 77 years old.
Where is Daniel Putnam buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Daniel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Daniel Putnam was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Daniel was born.
Who was president when Daniel Putnam died?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
What major events happened during Daniel Putnam's lifetime?
During Daniel's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 8); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 41); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 44); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 59); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 63); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel Putnam?
Federal censuses taken during Daniel's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1804
Death
1881
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