Welcome to the newly revised Putnam County GenWeb Site.
Over a year ago, I suggested to Karen, (WebMaster) of this site that a computer/software upgrade was necessary. So a journey began into improved technology. And for my thoughts, I was chained down to learn the ins and outs of new software. Since it was my idea, I began work to layout the workings of this newly redesigned site. I selected Incomedia's Website X5 to run under Windows 10, bringing us into the modern age. This new software is capable of helping a novice almost look good. I have only started over many times, to obtain a better working site. The operation will be similiar to a file cabinet, moving in and out of the various sections or projects (a set of mini-sites linked together). To implement this, I have what we call the "Get Around Links". If you discover we need more links to facilitate, please let us know.
I have tried hard to give the Genealogists of Putnam County something to be proud of. If you discover a problem, let Karen know. I practiced on the Fountain County INGenWeb Site and already have a list of changes or improvements for it. Everyday I am learning something new about this procedure. Please be patient, Thanks, Jim!
What's NEW In 2026
Click here to see what was added in 2024
Click here to see what was added in 2025
Click here to see what has been added so far in 2026 (see below, for the current month)
GOALS FOR 2026
At least 300 obits
Add at least 30 marriage articles
Add at least 10 divorces
Add at least 30 “News” Items
Schools - Add ay least 10 Articiles
More War info on soldiers; units, etc
Add at least 10 pictures of people, places or things from the county.
** ADDED THIS MONTH - JUNE 2026 **
OBITUARIES = "This Month" = _154__; TOTAL Obits YTD = 160-- ; TOTAL obituaries on the site 9,938 : ==Names Added: Albin, Ethel (2); Bicknell, Edna (2); Caldwell, Adelbert F. (2); Campbell, James Noble; Canine, Jesse W.; Craig, James W. "Bill"; Cunningham, Lester; Dodd, John Henry; Eckels, Anna; Fisker, Nancy A.; Gillmore, Harry; Hargraves, William L.; Hayes, Claude; Houstan, William K.; Hurt, Clement C. (3); Hurt, Thomas; Johnson, Amanda Jane Rogers; Kivett, Betty; Lane, Frederick; Lockridge, Andrew; McMains, Mary O`Connor; Noblet, Ruth Irene; Nicoson, Mary Elizabeth (5); Pierce, J. W. (2); Ramsay, Susan Belle Harbison; Roach, Cecil Frances (2); Reynolds, Clarence Edward; Rule, Thomas; Saanchez, Vincent; Smith, Matilda "Ida" Allen; Smith, Mary McKee; Spruhan, John A.; Wallace, David; Williams, Sarah E.; Youkey, Robert;
Births (WPA) "This Month" = _2__; TOTAL Births YTD = 8-- ; Total Names = 19,313) -- Added: Atkinson, Marion Albert; Cox, Doris Eileen (adoption - Gleason);
CEMETERIES: Information ADDED -
PHOTOGRAPHERS "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Photographers YTD = NA yet-- ;
TOWNS "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Towns YTD = 7 -- ; To Date = 128:
Biographies "This Month" = __2_; TOTAL Biographies YTD = 8 -- ; total = 1,419 to date): Etcheson, R. W.; Heath, Charles A.;
Census ___ added -
Churches "This Month" = _1__; TOTAL Churches YTD = 2 -- ; Mt. Pisgah;
DEATH RECORDS: "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Death Records YTD = NA yet-- ;
NEWS "This Month" = __18_; TOTAL News Items YTD = 46-- ; Eaton, James (Rector Scholar); Lakin, Otto F. (named Administrator of the Estate of Clement C. Hurst); Bryan Baby Photo; Blatchley, WS (Geologist and Entomologist=Plum Tree Pest); McGaughy Department Surgeon; Greencastle Rotary Club (Simpson Stoner-Speaker); All Indiana Air Tour-1931; Cliff Davis - coaches 1931; Lt. Frank Irwin - Home for visit;; Rev. MF Collier - Appointed head of County Orphans Home; Pettyjohn, William - Held under Bond; Politicians - 1901; Queerist Pair of Chums; O`Hair sells large Mules; Poor Farm - Pauper Burials; Patterson, Robert; Witt, Charles Vernon-1931; Charlotte Taylor - Mental Condition;
Marriages "This Month" = _26__; TOTAL Marriages YTD = 64-- ;- Total to Date = 1,000) - added: O`Hair, Thelma; Eugene Hess; Wheeler, ~not listed~; Shideler; Jones, Edna; Beyer, Earl; Beck, Clarence; Walters, Josephine; Bunten, Icy; Bridges, Thaddeus P.; Colliver, Mildred; Johanson, Renar J.; Mace, Florence; Ferrand, Carl; Kreege, Adaline; Campbell, Eurton; Huestis,Mary Elizabeth; Mangans, Clinton; Lee, Helen M.; Rising, Paul; Pauline; Snively, Fred E.; Allen, Lucile; Summers, Paul W.; Alward, Helen; Dausman, William P.;
Divorces "This Month" = __5_; TOTAL Divorces YTD = 22-- ; Breeden, Cleo vs William Spencer; Bradtke, Charles vs Irene; Talbott, Freydis vs Chester; Rice, Ora E. vs Alvan O.; Tuttle, Katheryn vs Manfred;
Military Added ( )
- Revolutionary War =_"This Month" = ___; TOTAL Obits YTD = NA yet-- ;
- War of 1812 "This Month"; TOTAL YTD = 1 ;
- Mexican War "This Month"; TOTAL YTD = 1 ;
- Civil War = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
- WW I = 1 "this month" ; 2 = TOTAL YTD: War Deaths mot listed in Governement sources as of September 21, 1918;
- WW II = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
- Viet Nam = "This Month" = __; TOTAL YTD = 1 :
- Korea = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
LAND =
Legal Notices "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Legal Notices YTD = 1-- ;
LINKS "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Links YTD = 1 -- ;
Schools "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Schools YTD = 34-- ;
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If you have not found the menu link, it is located in a listing along the top BAR or an ICON of 3 BARS at the right edge of the top BAR. This section is the MAIN HOME PAGE and only a few items are found here, a list appears below. They are also available in the pull down menu.
Recollection of the Early Settlement of Putnam County = Part I of Pioneer Reminescence by Dr. A.C. Stevenson
Towns - This list is ever growing as we are finding new listings!
Links of Interest - Just that, will probably take you away from this site, or open a new Browser TAB
Land Transfers - just found this "Sampling" in some old files
NOTE: I and many others have spent 25 years (from its inception) on this project -- PLEASE GIVE CREDIT if you use our work! I've found hundreds of obituaries FROM THIS SITE on findagrave and many personal genealogy sites - I know the obituaries etc. came from here but I don't see any credit. PLEASE GIVE CREDIT!!!! Here is the citation you should use & thanks so much in advance :)
Citation: The Indiana (INGenWeb Project), Copyright ©1996-2020 (and beyond), Putnam County GenWeb site http://ingenweb.org/inputnam/ - thanks soooo much - Karen Bazzani Zach
My name is Karen Bazzani Zach and I am your Coordinator for Putnam County. My hubby is constantly helping me as well and finally joins me as one of your coordinators - thanks, Jim Z :) . Your Indiana State Coordinator is Lena Harper.