Harvey Putnam (January 5, 1793 – September 20, 1855) was an American lawyer and politician.
[2][3][4] He attended the common schools and studied law in Skaneateles, New York, supporting himself by teaching.
[5] He became involved in politics and held several offices in Attica, He was elected as a Whig to the 25th United States Congress, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William Patterson, holding office from November 7, 1838, to March 3, 1839.
[11][citation needed] Putnam married Myra Osborne of Skaneateles, New York, on August 5, 1817.
[2] Their son was James O. Putnam, New York State Senator and U.S. Minister to Belgium.