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     George William Sewall Putnam was born on 27 January 1831 in York, Maine.³ He was the son of Dr. Jeremiah Smith Putnam and Ruth Sewall.² He attended both district and private schools in York, for some time superintended the farm for his father, and for a number of years was engaged in the grocery business in Kittery in association with Daniel Norton. He received an appointment as writer in tlie navy yard at Kittery in 1862, and held this office for a period of twenty years, driving home every day except in bad weather, thus being enabled to superintend the home farm at the same time. He was afterward at home for some time, attending to a variety of duties, being trial justice for a period of thirty-five years, and had a great deal of probate work. He took the contract for mail and express to all the offices in the town in 1885, and managed this business until the railroad was built. He then assumed charge of the passenger, mail and express delivery from the depot, and the passenger delivery to York, York Village and York Corner, in which he was interested up to the time of his death. He was an active worker in the interests of the Republican party, and was town auditor for ten years ; chairman of the board of health for many years ; representative to the state legislature in 1873; and was a member of the town school board in 1894-95. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was a charter member of St. Aspinquid Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and previous to joining that was a member of St. Andrews Lodge of the same order. He also belonged to Riverside Lodge and Dirigo Encampment, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.⁴ George William Sewall Putnam married Tryphena J. Remick, daughter of Enoch Remick and Sally Kingsbury, on 22 December 1856 in New Hampshire.⁵ George William Sewall Putnam appears on the census of 1880 with his wife and family. His job is that of a clerk in the U.S. Navy Yard.¹ He died on 2 October 1902 at the age of 71.⁵

     Gretchen Juanita Putnam was born on 22 June 1899 in York, Maine.^2,1 She was the daughter of Joseph Perley Putnam and Sophia N. Marshall.² Gretchen Juanita Putnam married Frederick George Payne Jr. on 9 October 1924 in York, Maine.³ Gretchen Juanita Putnam and Frederick George Payne Jr. were divorced before February 1944.³ Gretchen Juanita Putnam died in April 1974 probably in York Harbor, Maine, at the age of 74.⁴

     Hannah H. Putnam married Silas Atkins Quincy, son of John Williams Quincy and Abigail Atkins, The 1860 Census might indicate that this couple were not married at that date. Anna, the thirteen year old daughter is listed under Quincy and Harriet Putnam is listed under her own name.^1,2 Hannah H. Putnam was born circa 1822 in Massachusetts.² She is also recorded as Harriet J. Putnam.²

     James Jackson Putnam was the son of Elizabeth Cabot Jackson.¹

     Jeremiah C.R. Putnam was born on 23 December 1873 in Maine.² He was the son of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.¹

     Jeremiah P. Putnam was born on 4 December 1857.¹ He was the son of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.¹ Jeremiah P. Putnam died in boyhood.¹

     Dr. Jeremiah Smith Putnam was born on 20 August 1797 in Danvers, Massachusetts.² He married Ruth Sewall, daughter of Samuel Sewall and Hannah Moulton, on 5 July 1827 in York, Maine, the marriage was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Dow.¹ Dr. Jeremiah Smith Putnam died on 5 April 1877 in York at the age of 79.²

     John B. Putnam was born on 1 December 1859.¹ He was the son of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.¹ John B. Putnam died in early manhood.¹

     Joseph Perley Putnam. Auctioneer and real estate broker.^3,1 He was born on 28 December 1867 in Maine.^3,1 He was the son of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.² Joseph Perley Putnam married Sophia N. Marshall on 24 July 1885.¹ Joseph Perley Putnam died on 10 December 1923 at the age of 55.¹

     Lizzie Putnam was born circa 1871 in Maine.¹ She was the daughter of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.¹

     Marguerita Tryphena Putnam was born on 11 August 1888 in York, Maine.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Perley Putnam and Sophia N. Marshall.¹ Marguerita Tryphena Putnam died on 1 January 1945 in York, Maine, at the age of 56 unmarried.²

     Mary H. Putnam was born on 16 July 1864.¹ She was the daughter of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.²

     Mary Hannah Putnam was born on 13 March 1829 in York, Maine.² She was the daughter of Dr. Jeremiah Smith Putnam and Ruth Sewall.¹ Mary Hannah Putnam died on 1 June 1843 at the age of 14.¹

     Nathaniel Marshall Putnam was born on 24 July 1887 in York, Maine.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Perley Putnam and Sophia N. Marshall.¹ In 1945 Nathaniel Marshall Putnam was living in New York, New York.²

     Roger Ashurst Putnam was born on 27 June 1890 in York, Maine.^2,1 He was the son of Joseph Perley Putnam and Sophia N. Marshall.² Roger Ashurst Putnam married Ellen Louise Hennessey on 13 November 1924 in York, Maine.³ Roger Ashurst Putnam died on 15 July 1925 in York, Maine, at the age of 35.³

     Ruth Putnam was born on 14 April 1871.¹ She was the daughter of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.¹

     Sarah Putnam was born on 17 April 1791.¹ She married Nathaniel Ropes, son of Judge Nathaniel Ropes and Priscilla Sparhawk, on 17 April 1791.¹

     Sarah Putnam was the daughter of Elizabeth Cabot Jackson.¹ Sarah Putnam died young.¹

     Sarah E. Putnam was born on 10 August 1866.¹ She was the daughter of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.¹ Sarah E. Putnam died in infancy.¹

     William F. Putnam was born on 29 September 1888 in Maine.² He was the son of William Sewall Putnam and Francis L. Fernald.¹ William F. Putnam married Lucy A. (Unknown).¹

     William Sewall Putnam was born on 4 November 1861 in Maine.² He was the son of George William Sewall Putnam and Tryphena J. Remick.¹ He was educated in the district schools near his home and the New Hampton Literary Institute, New Hampshire, and was at first a clerk for Leighton & Son, of Portsmouth, in whose employ he remained two years. For a further two years he was with W. G. Moulton, and then became associated with his father in the passenger and express business, an enterprise which has since been incorporated under the name of the Putnam Express Company, of which Mr. Putnam is treasurer. He opened a cafe in York in 1888, furnishing chiefly ice cream and confectionery. Mr. Putnam was interested in various business enterprises and has taken an active part in encouraging the growth of the town as a summer resort. In company with Mr. F. Varrell he erected a large number of handsome cottages for the accommodation of summer guests. He bought out the general store of Varrell Brothers, and this has been incorporated under the name of the Putnam Grocery Company. He was a Republican in his political affiliations, and was a member of the town committee. He was appointed postmaster at York Harbor in 1897, and has held that position since that time. He was also tax collector of the York Village Corporation. He was a member of St. Aspinquid Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of York; Lenity Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, of South Berwick ; Bradford Commandery, U. T., Biddeford; Maine Council, R. S. M., Saco; Kora Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Lewiston ; and of Riverside Lodge and Dirigo Encampment of Kittery, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.² William Sewall Putnam married Francis L. Fernald, daughter of Andrew P. Fernald and Lucy Jane Grant, circa 1887.³

     William Pychon was born on 24 July 1759 in Salem, Massachusetts.² He was the son of William Pynchon and Catherine Sewall.¹ William Pychon married Martha Elkins on 4 March 1780.² William Pychon died s.p.²

     Anne Pye was the daughter of Col. Edward Pye and Anne Sewall.¹ Anne Pye married Robert Needham on 23 September 1714.¹

     Charles Pye was the son of Col. Edward Pye and Anne Sewall.¹ Charles Pye married Mary Booth, daughter of Charles Booth, circa 1715 in France.¹ Charles Pye was living between 1716 and 1743.¹

     Col. Edward Pye was born in 1646. He married Anne Sewall, daughter of Colonel Henry Sewall and Jane Lowe, in 1686.^1,2 Col. Edward Pye died in 1696.

     Henry Pye was the son of Col. Edward Pye and Anne Sewall.¹ Henry Pye was living in 1716.¹

     John Pye was born on 27 June 1730. He was the son of Charles Pye and Mary Booth. John Pye died in 1772 in Charles County, Maryland.

     Walter Pye was the son of Col. Edward Pye and Anne Sewall.¹ Walter Pye died in Maryland s.p.¹

     John Pyldren (alias) Dummer was the son of Richard Pyldren and Maude or Matilda Dummer.¹ John Pyldren (alias) Dummer married Joane Smith, daughter of Robert Smith, of Newton Valence and Agatha (Unknown), on 5 October 1541 in Newton Valence, Hampshire.¹ John Pyldren (alias) Dummer died before 3 June 1561 s.n.p. ?²

     John Pyldren (alias) Dummer was the son of Richard Pyldren and Maude or Matilda Dummer.¹ John Pyldren (alias) Dummer married Alice (Unknown).¹ John Pyldren (alias) Dummer died between 1 December 1574 and 11 December 1574.¹