Henry Putnam | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 17th district | |
In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Richard Burdge |
Succeeded by | Harry C. Martin |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office January 2, 1893 – January 7, 1895 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Nathaniel B. Treat |
Constituency | Green district |
In office January 5, 1891 – January 2, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Philip Allen |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Constituency | Green–Lafayette 2nd district |
Personal details | |
Born | Newark, Ohio | January 17, 1846
Died | July 7, 1913 Brodhead, Wisconsin | (aged 67)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Frances Sutherland (died 1895) |
Children |
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Occupation | Farmer, banker |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1863–1865 |
Rank | Corporal, USV |
Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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.