Husband Charles E. Putnam 1
Born: 23 Apr 1838 - Summit Twp, Crawford Co, PA 1
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Father: William Putnam (1819-1892) 2
Mother: Elizabeth Fetterman ( -1889) 1
Marriage: 27 Dec 1912 3
Wife Catherine B. Glenn 3
Born: - Pine Twp, Crawford Co, PA
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Father: Thomas Glenn ( - ) 3
Mother: Belle Thompson ( - ) 3
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General Notes: Husband - Charles E. Putnam
Completing his studies in the public schools of his native township, he attended the high school in Harmonsburg, and after completing his course in this institution remained on the home farm for several years. He was then for four years employed by the Travelers' Insurance Company, of Hartford, Connecticut, covering western territory, and at the expiration of that period of time he made his home at Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, accepting a position as publicity manager of the Conneaut Lake Company, which was organized in 1889. Exposition Park, at Conneaut Lake, was the property of this company, which was capitalized at three hundred thousand dollars, and under its management hotels, restaurants and all kinds of amusement were maintained. The business the company conducted in catering to the public convenience and pleasure was a large one, and Mr. Putnam played an important part in its wonderful growth and development.
In 1913 Mr. Putnam was appointed postmaster of Linesville, Pennsylvania. Prior to his appointment to this position in the employ of the National government, he was for ten years justice of the peace at Linesville, his service in that office placing to the credit of the family a record of eighty consecutive years in its incumbency, William Putnam, his father, holding it for fifty years, Wilbur P. Putnam, his brother, thus serving for twenty years. In all political action Mr. Putnam was a staunch Democrat, for fifteen years filling a place on the Democratic county committee and taking prominent part in the councils of the organization. He was a member of the Royal Arcanum, and secretary of the local lodge. [GPHWP, 1613]
Additional Info:
Conneaut Lake, known as the "Queen of Inland Lakes," is located in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, is the largest lake in the state, being three and a half miles in length and one and a half miles in width. Over one hundred and fifty feet of water can be found in various places, and the average depth is about thirty feet. During the summer months it is fed entirely by springs, and the water is not contaminated in any way whatsoever. It is four hundred and ninety-seven feet above Lake Erie, ten hundred and seventy feet above the ocean, and at the very apex of the "Divide." The Indian name for the lake was "Konne-yaut," meaning the lake among the hills, or the snow lake, this name being given to it by the Iroquois tribe on account of its high altitude and the fact that the snow lay on the ice in the spring long after it had gone from the hills.
There is considerable evidence that the Mound Builders lived on the shores of this lake in the olden time, as there are a number of monuments made of earth still to be seen, especially around the big Pymatuning Swamp on the west, enclosing relics of his rude art. They were succeeded by the Indians, who devoted their time to hunting and fishing, and upward of two centuries ago a band of over four hundred Iroquois Indians, the most savage, crafty and treacherous of them all, camped on the east shore near where the Iroquois Club House now stands, they being the last band of Indians of any numbers to camp there. Small parties of the Delaware and Seneca tribes made war on the early white settlers for many years afterwards, being seen there as late as the year 1812.
Wolf Island, which lies close to the west shore midway down the lake, is perhaps the most beautiful point around the lake, as it is in its natural state, no changes having been made to mar the handiwork of the Creator. It derived its name from the fact that the Indians drove the wolves onto the island, then into the lake, where it was an easy matter to kill them.
Large numbers of pleasure seekers, within a radius of hundreds of miles, seek enjoyment and recreation at this beautiful summer resort, which is easily reached by railroads and traction lines. Beautiful cottages and well appointed hotels are found at every point around the lake, affording the traveler every means of securing comfort and refreshment for body and mind. A large fleet of steamers, which have a record of never hurting or disabling a passenger or costing any one their life, plow its waters all day long and far into the night, and in addition to these may be seen large numbers of motor power and sail yachts, also row boats and canoes. The lake is well stocked with pike, lunge, the many members of the fresh water bass family, salmon, blue gills, catfish and perch, thus affording pleasure and relaxation for many disciples of Isaac Walton. A spacious and handsome dancing pavilion adds to the attractiveness of the resort, the best of music being furnished for the enjoyment of the devotees of this art, and in addition to this there is a midway where popular amusements may be found, none of which are the least questionable.