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General Israel Putnam, NSDARDANVERS, MASSACHUSETTS
The General Israel Putnam Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), welcomes new members!
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Our Chapter
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Welcome to the website of the General Israel Putnam Chapter, NSDAR. Our chapter was organized on April 19,1895.
We are a group of women who vary in age from eighteen to ninety-plus. |
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General Israel Putnam
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Israel Putnam, whose name the chapter bears, was an American soldier born in Salem Village (now Danvers) on January 7, 1718. After marriage, he moved to Connecticut where he took an active part in the French and Indian Wars at Lake George and Ticonderoga. He enlisted as a private in 1755 and rose to the rank of major. He was captured by the Indians, but was rescued just as he was about to be burned at the stake. He participated in other expeditions, and, at the time of the Stamp Act agitation, he was active in the Patriot cause and helped organize the Sons of Liberty.
As a member of the Connecticut Militia, he became famous when he left his plow in the furrow and without change of clothes, hastened to Lexington when news reached him of the battle that took place on April 19, 1775. He returned home, was commissioned a brigadier general, and later appointed a major general in the Continental Army. He helped plan the attack on Bunker Hill and took part in the siege of Boston and the battle at Long Island. He was a brave and industrious soldier rather than a great general, but good fellowship made him an idol of the rank and file. He is one of the most popular heroes in American history. He died on May 29, 1790. Sources Elizabeth Duffill (Mrs. Raymond A. Duffill), Chapter Regent, 1973-1975 "You Named It, Massachusetts DAR", Compiled & Edited by Bernice G. Picking, 1977-1980 |
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Judge Samuel Holten House
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"The circa 1670 Samuel Holten House is an architectural, historical gem. It is singularly the most important historic property now in existence in Danvers. The dwelling with its central First Period core is a wonderful example of chronological house development through the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The house is associated with the 1692 Salem witchcraft events, as well as the home of Danvers most important personage, Dr. Samuel Holten. Holten served with honor at the birth of our country and held local, regional, provincial, and continental posts, was a signer of the Articles of Confederation and President of the Continental Congress. The property also preserves an exquisite early 19th century pagoda roof two-door privy and a shed used in the early 20th century as a workshop for famed arts and crafts silversmith, Franklin Porter."
Richard B. Trask Danvers Town Archivist |
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Chapter site last updated January 20, 2025.
Questions about the chapter's site? Email the webmaster.
Questions about the chapter's site? Email the webmaster.
