Asaph Putnam

M, #2639, b. 11 September 1724, d. 6 August 1796
Father*Isaac Putnam b. 14 Mar 1698, d. 1757
Mother*Anna Fuller b. 6 Nov 1699, d. 1754
Relationship5th great-grandfather of William Robert Thomas Boyd
ChartsWilliam Robert Thomas Boyd Pedigree
Marjorie Carolyn Hartle Pedigree
     Asaph Putnam was born on 11 September 1724 at Essex, Massachusetts, America, son of Isaac Putnam and Anna Fuller.1 Asaph Putnam married Sarah Park, daughter of Jonathan Park and Abigail Smith, on 7 September 1743 at Massachusetts, America. Asaph Putnam married Rebecca Unknown in 1790 at Pittstown, New York, USA.2 Asaph Putnam died on 6 August 1796 at Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York, USA, at age 71. He was buried circa 9 August 1796 at Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York, USA; Old Cooksborough Cemetery.3
     He was quaker.4 He was On May 5, 1767, Asaph was voted the town clerk, assessor, constable, and pathmaster of Queensbury township, New York. Asaph served as town clerk until 1777 on 5 May 1767 at Queensbury, New York, America.5
DateLocationComment
1750Vermont, USAAs of 1750, Asaph Putnam lived at Vermont, USA.6
1760Queensbury, New York, AmericaAs of 1760, Asaph Putnam lived at Queensbury, New York, America.7

Family 1

Sarah Park b. 8 May 1724, d. 1770
Marriage*He married Sarah Park, daughter of Jonathan Park and Abigail Smith, on 7 September 1743 at Massachusetts, America. 
Children

Family 2

Rebecca Unknown b. 1747, d. 1825
Marriage*Asaph Putnam married Rebecca Unknown in 1790 at Pittstown, New York, USA.2 
Last Edited18 Jan 2014

Citations

  1. [S28] Edmund West, "FamilySearch Individual Records", Ancestral File,
    Asaph Putman
    11 September 1724 - 6 August 1796 (Ancestral File Number: 3H7G-P6M)
    birth:
    11 September 1724
    Salem Village, Essex, Massachusetts
    death:
    6 August 1796
    Pittstown, Rensselaer, NY
    marriage:
    7 September 1743
    Sutton, Mass., USA

    "Pedigree Resource File", database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.2.1/9MSK-Y3S : accessed 2012-12-16), entry for Asaph Putman.
  2. [S34] Various, Internet,
    Sometime after 1777, Asaph moved to Lansingburgh, New York. Sarah died about 1770, and Asaph remarried to Rebecca in Pittstown, New York in the early 1790s. Asaph died on August 6, 1796 in Pittstown, New York and is buried in Old Cooksborough Cemetery in Pittstown, New York. His second wife, Rebecca, was the administix of his will in August 1796.
  3. [S32] Various, Grave Marker,
    Asaph PutnamBirth: Sep. 11, 1724
    Salem
    Essex County
    Massachusetts, USA
    Death: Aug. 6, 1796
    Pittstown
    Rensselaer County
    New York, USA

    Son of Isaac and Anna (FULLER) Putnam. Died at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 25 days. Husband of 1. Sarah PARK (1724-1770), 2. Rebecca ? (1746-1825). NOTE: Rebecca Putnam is buried in Lamb Cemetery. As this is a family cemetery consisting of just four graves (three of which are Lambs) this may have have been Rebecca's maiden name.

    The known children of Asaph and Sara (Park) Putnam are:

    Abigail Putnam
    Abijah Putnam
    Benejah Putnam
    Asaph Putnam
    Jonas Putnam
    Ephron Putnam
    Parks Putnam
    Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850
    Name: Asaph Putnam
    Gender: Male
    Spouse: Sarah Park
    Marriage Date: 7 Sep 1743
    City: Sutton
    County: Worchester
    Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0721190
    Birth: Sep. 11, 1724
    Salem
    Essex County
    Massachusetts, USA
    Death: Aug. 6, 1796
    Pittstown
    Rensselaer County
    New York, USA

    Son of Isaac and Anna (FULLER) Putnam. Died at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 25 days. Husband of 1. Sarah PARK (1724-1770), 2. Rebecca ? (1746-1825). NOTE: Rebecca Putnam is buried in Lamb Cemetery. As this is a family cemetery consisting of just four graves (three of which are Lambs) this may have have been Rebecca's maiden name.

    The known children of Asaph and Sara (Park) Putnam are:

    Abigail Putnam
    Abijah Putnam
    Benejah Putnam
    Asaph Putnam
    Jonas Putnam
    Ephron Putnam
    Parks Putnam

    Revolutionary War Service Reference: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
    Name: Asaph Putnam
    Location: Cooksboro NY 35
    Reference: Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vol.3, p.
    Serial: 10000; Volume: 2

    Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850
    Name: Asaph Putnam
    Gender: Male
    Spouse: Sarah Park
    Marriage Date: 7 Sep 1743
    City: Sutton
    County: Worchester
    Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0721190

    NOTE: It is possible that the Asaph Putnam who fought in the Revolutionary War may have been this Asaph's son.



    Family links:
    Children:
    Jonas Putnam (1752 - 1806)*

    *Calculated relationship


    Burial:
    Old Cooksborough Cemetery
    Pittstown
    Rensselaer County
    New York, USA

    Created by: Lynnsdaughter
    Record added: Jan 08, 2005
    Find A Grave Memorial# 10288833.
  4. [S34] Various, Internet,
    He was an active member of the Society of Friends in the 1760s.
  5. [S34] Various, Internet,
    http://familypedia.wikia.com/wiki/Asaph_Putnam_(1724-1796).
  6. [S34] Various, Internet,
    In about 1750, Asaph and Sarah moved to southern Vermont and settled in Dumerston, Windham County.
  7. [S34] Various, Internet,
    The family left Vermont in about 1760 and lived in Queensbury, New York until after the American Revolution. He lived in a log house which faced South street, on the estate of the late Roger Haviland, near the big dam.