George Washington Putnam (March 24, 1826 – March 4, 1899) was an American farmer, livestock dealer, and Wisconsin pioneer.
He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the western half of Richland County during the 1872 and 1873 sessions.
Putnam was born on March 24, 1826, in Andover, Vermont.
[1][2] He later attended Black River Academy in Ludlow (village), Vermont.
[1] During the American Civil War, Putnam served with the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery Regiment of the Union Army.