Rufus Putnam
1738 AD - 1824 AD
AKA Father of the Northwest Territory

General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and a prominent Freemason

He was known as "Father of the Northwest Territory," which is present-day Ohio,

The town of Putnam, Ohio (now a part of Zanesville, Ohio) was named for him. Fort Putnam (built by Rufus Putnam) is part of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

The Rufus Putnam Award, is the highest award given by The Grand Lodge of Ohio. It was established to recognize individuals who have rendered distinguished service in some field of endeavor beneficial to mankind.

Rufus Putnam Lodge A.F. & A.M, Meets on 1st Monday at 293 Main Street Rutland, MA 01543

Grandson, Catharinus Putnam Buckingham, served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

• Spouse
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  Elizabeth Ayers

  04/1761 AD
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  Persis Rice (1737-1820)

  01/10/1765 AD
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• Parents
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  Deacon Elisha Hale Putnam