John Milton Putnam

Biography

John Milton Putnam, born in 1794, witnessed the turning of two centuries and gave his steady presence to the Walnut Grove area, offering practical wisdom to neighbors and kin as they navigated the changes of his long life. His character, marked by resolute faith and gentle counsel, made him a quiet pillar of the community in every decade he touched.

Now remembered by descendants and friends, his enduring kindness resonates in the Walnut Grove Cemetery where visitors gather to honor the long life he lived.