Putnam, Eben, l868-1933.

Eben Putnam (l868-1933) was the son of the archaeologist Frederick Ward Putnam (1839-1912) by his first wife, Adelaide M. Edmands (1838-1879). Eben Putnam became a bank clerk and then a broker. In 1890, he married Florence Tucker by whom he had three children. Putnam also had a distinguished career as an historian. Primarily noted for his genealogical work, he made substantial contributions on local, state and national topics as well. He was a publisher in his own right, taking commissions both to perform research and guide genealogies through publication. Putnam's Salem Press provided a vehicle for several of these works.

From the description of Eben Putnam papers, 1752-1950 (bulk: 1890-1930) (New England Historic Genealogical Society). WorldCat record id: 85844515