Israel Putnam (1718-1790)
                        by  Bill Rogers
                        Mon Jun 01 1992
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An American Revolutionary General. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts.
In 1775 he organized a company of Rangers with whom he served against
Crown Point. In April 1775 he organized a Connecticut Regiment.  In
May they fought in the battle of Nooddles Island.  In June he fought
at Bunkers Hill.  In July he was commisionned by Gen. George
Washington as one of his 4 major Generals.  He took active part in
most major engagements including one in 1778 near Greenwich
Connecticut, where he escaped by riding his horse down a steep flight
of steps.  In 1779 he was suddenly paralyzed and retired to his farm.
His tombstone motto: "He dared to lead where any dared to follow."
 
( I found this hand written note in a box of papers )
I can't remember who, but someone was wanting info on the Putnam line 
recently.
 
Rufus Putnam - Cousin of Israel.  (1738-1824)  American Revolutionary 
General and pioneer in Ohio Region.
 
P.S. a little note at the bottom says Stewarts invented Bluing.
 
                                        -Bill-
 
NOTE: The Source of Magic BBS has some sources on Putnam, including a
biography of the general. Leave a message in Area 1 if you are
interested in pursuing him or the Putnam family.

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