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PUTNAM, Christopher C., Jr.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 330 
(portrait p 330)
Christopher C. PUTNAM, Jr., of Putnamsville [Putnamville, Washington County, 
Vermont], was born 26 August 1839 in Middlesex [Washington County, Vermont]. 
His grandfather emigrated to Middlesex in 1784, and here his father was born 
in 1810, and for fifty years has been an extensive lumber dealer and 
manufacturer. C. C. PUTNAM, Jr., obtained his education in the district 
schools of the town, at the Washington County grammar school, and at Newbury 
seminary. For several years he divided his time between teaching and 
assisting his father in the management of his affairs. The latter [C. C. 
PUTNAM, Sr.] invested largely in the timber lands of Middlesex, Worcester, 
Calais [all in Washington County] and Elmore [Lamoille County, Vermont], and 
from these a vast quantity of boards and other finished products are 
distributed through New York and the New England states. The father and son 
are probably the most extensive dealers in lumber in central Vermont, having 
formed a partnership after the latter's return from the army. 

In 1862 Mr. [Christopher C.] PUTNAM, Jr., joined Company I, Thirteenth 
Regiment Vermont Volunteers as a private, was promoted to sergeant, was 
present at the memorable charge of Gettsyburg, and was discharged when the 
regiment was mustered out of the U. S. service. In connection with their 
business the PUTNAMs operate three saw mills, a planing mill, a store, and a 
farm. Mr. C. C. PUTNAM, Jr., is a man of industry, energy, and good 
judgment, and has often been called upon to act as referee and commissioner 
of important and weighty matters; has held many town offices; has always been 
a Republican; and in 1886 represented Middlesex in the state Legislature.

In October 1868 Mr. [Christopher C.] PUTNAM [Jr.] married Mary E., daughter 
of Abel and Mary WHITNEY, of Middlesex [Washington County, Vermont], who 
died four years after their union. On 22 September 1874 he [Christopher C. 
PUTNAM, Jr.] chose for his second wife Jennie, daughter of Medad and Mary 
Jane (McINTYRE) WRIGHT, of Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont]. Two 
children have been born to them: Ralph W., and Eula W.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly