Welcome to the newly revised Putnam County GenWeb Site.
Over a year ago, I suggested to Karen, (WebMaster) of this site that a computer/software upgrade was necessary. So a journey began into improved technology. And for my thoughts, I was chained down to learn the ins and outs of new software. Since it was my idea, I began work to layout the workings of this newly redesigned site. I selected Incomedia's Website X5 to run under Windows 10, bringing us into the modern age. This new software is capable of helping a novice almost look good. I have only started over many times, to obtain a better working site. The operation will be similiar to a file cabinet, moving in and out of the various sections or projects (a set of mini-sites linked together). To implement this, I have what we call the "Get Around Links". If you discover we need more links to facilitate, please let us know.
I have tried hard to give the Genealogists of Putnam County something to be proud of. If you discover a problem, let Karen know. I practiced on the Fountain County INGenWeb Site and already have a list of changes or improvements for it. Everyday I am learning something new about this procedure. Please be patient, Thanks, Jim!
What's NEW In 2026
Click here to see what was added in 2024
Click here to see what was added in 2025
Click here to see what has been added so far in 2026 (see below, for the current month)
GOALS FOR 2026
At least 300 obits
Add at least 30 marriage articles
Add at least 10 divorces
Add at least 30 “News” Items
Schools - Add ay least 10 Articiles
More War info on soldiers; units, etc
Add at least 10 pictures of people, places or things from the county.
** ADDED THIS MONTH - APRIL 2026 **
OBITUARIES = "This Month" = _21__; TOTAL Obits YTD = 103-- ; TOTAL obituaries on the site 9,831 : ==Names Added: Allyn, Dr. Robert; Baird, Richard Cosby; Cheek, F.M.; Coffman, Orville; Counts, William (2); Darnall, Nancy "Nannie" Francis Colliver (2); Gill, Syntha; Gibson, Delbert Clinton; Hadley, James; Herring, Maurice; Layton, William; Moler, Joseph; Moss, Grace May Green; Procter, Flora; Sebring, Cora; Sewell, Sanford; Sherrill, Mary Josephine; Starr, James Albert; Wilson, Eva;
Births (WPA) "This Month" = _2__; TOTAL Births YTD = 5-- ; Total Names = 19,310) -- Added: Worthy, TWIN Boys of Jacj & Matilda Worthy;
CEMETERIES: Information ADDED -
Photos "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Photos YTD = NA yet-- ;
PHOTOGRAPHERS "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Photographers YTD = NA yet-- ;
TOWNS "This Month" = __5_; TOTAL Towns YTD = 7 -- ; To Date = 128: Black Hawk; C. Broker Ridge; Egypt; South Clinton; Tarbutton Branch;
Biographies "This Month" = _4__; TOTAL Biographies YTD = 5 -- ; total = 1,416 to date): Bryan, Pearl; Cooper, John; Herod amily; Stevenson, Thomas H.;
Businesses "This Month" = _24_; TOTAL Businesses YTD = 30 -- ; Hanna, John - Attorney at Law; Ragan, Ragan, Reuban S. - Attoney at Law; Jennings, John S. - Attorney at Law; Kightley, Dr. A.T. - Dental Surgery; T.J. Johnson and Co.; Cloud, D. - Surgeon and Mechcanial Dentist; Stevenson, James D. - Hardware; Cook's Drug Store; Hammerly, J.M. (2) - City Shoe Store; Greencastle Carriage Factory; Flour and Feed Store; Thompson, G.J.; Hanna & Black - Livery and Sale Stable; Stevenson & Peck - One Price Cash Store; W C Harris & Brother - Dry Goods & Grocery; Hyten, Dr. W.H.; Ellis, Dr. H.E.; Pitchlynn, Dr. H.H.; Hamlin, Carlin - Attorney at Law;Millinery - Langdon D.; Osborn, Col. John - Postmaster; Walls, John - Saddle and Harness maker; Greencastle Flour - "Golden Rule Brand" Gage & Son; Hall & Denny - Farm Implements;
Census ___ added -
Churches "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Churches YTD = 1 -- ;
DEATH RECORDS: "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Death Records YTD = NA yet-- ;
NEWS "This Month" = __7_; TOTAL News Items YTD = 13-- ; Hanna, Tilghman H. and wife Murdered; Knights Templars; Mass Group - no 17 R & SM; Masons, Tmple Lodge No 47, Free and accepted Ancient Rite; PT Barnum - Book; Nailey House in Sherriff's Sale; RAM, Greencastle Chapter No 22; Poultry Show Awards - 1912;
Marriages "This Month" = _6__; TOTAL Marriages YTD = 24-- ;- Total to Date = 960) - added: Slavens, LC Esq.; Shelby, Sallie B.; Stone, Walter; Smith, Nadge; DeVore, Clarence; Reeves, Grace;
Divorces "This Month" = __4_; TOTAL Divorces YTD = 8-- ; Thompson: Louisa vs James - 1861; Wilson: Nancy J. vs Harrison - 1871; Howard: Leonard D. vs Nancy F.; Smith: Irene vs Albert L.;
Military Added ( )
- Revolutionary War =_"This Month" = ___; TOTAL Obits YTD = NA yet-- ;
- War of 1812 ="This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
- Mexican War = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
- Civil War = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
- WW I = "this month" = ; TOTAL YTD =
- WW II = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
- Viet Nam = "This Month" = __; TOTAL YTD = 1 :
- Korea = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
LAND =
Legal Notices "This Month" = __1_; TOTAL Legal Notices YTD = 1-- ; Houck, Lloyd qualified as Executor of Jonathan Houck;
LINKS "This Month" = _1__; TOTAL Links YTD = 1 -- ; The Hanna-Evans Murder;
Schools "This Month" = _1__; TOTAL Schools YTD = 34-- ; Asbury Female Institute - 1861;
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If you have not found the menu link, it is located in a listing along the top BAR or an ICON of 3 BARS at the right edge of the top BAR. This section is the MAIN HOME PAGE and only a few items are found here, a list appears below. They are also available in the pull down menu.
Recollection of the Early Settlement of Putnam County = Part I of Pioneer Reminescence by Dr. A.C. Stevenson
Towns - This list is ever growing as we are finding new listings!
Links of Interest - Just that, will probably take you away from this site, or open a new Browser TAB
Land Transfers - just found this "Sampling" in some old files
NOTE: I and many others have spent 25 years (from its inception) on this project -- PLEASE GIVE CREDIT if you use our work! I've found hundreds of obituaries FROM THIS SITE on findagrave and many personal genealogy sites - I know the obituaries etc. came from here but I don't see any credit. PLEASE GIVE CREDIT!!!! Here is the citation you should use & thanks so much in advance :)
Citation: The Indiana (INGenWeb Project), Copyright ©1996-2020 (and beyond), Putnam County GenWeb site http://ingenweb.org/inputnam/ - thanks soooo much - Karen Bazzani Zach
My name is Karen Bazzani Zach and I am your Coordinator for Putnam County. My hubby is constantly helping me as well and finally joins me as one of your coordinators - thanks, Jim Z :) . Your Indiana State Coordinator is Lena Harper.