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 - DONE
Add at least 30 marriage articles - DONE
Add at least 10 divorces - DONE
Add at least 30 “News” Items - DONE
Schools - Add ay least 10 Articles - DONE
More War info on soldiers; units, etc
10 pictures of people, places or things from the county. - DONE
** ADDED THIS MONTH - OCTOBER 2026 **
OBITUARIES = "This Month" = __41_; TOTAL Obits YTD = 333-- ; TOTAL obituaries on the site 10,001 : ==Names Added: Arnold, Francis A.; Atkinson, Edward; Boardman, Anna-1880; Boswell, George; Bryan, Pearl; Bucklin, James Magee; Carr, Jennie; Cox, child of H&S Cox; Day, Wiley; Doffield, Betsey; Fuqua, Emily; Garner, Samuel; Godwin, Vivian; Goodpasture, child of M&M Lawrence Goodpasture; Hinkle, Margaret T. Reeves; Hurst, Elizabeth Burgess; Jackson, Lyman T. (2); Jennings, John S.; Jones, William F. (2) includes photo; Keukelnick, Louise (2); Kiger, John; Ling, Elizabeth D. Goodwin (2); McCormack, Hiram; Marshall, Lucy Dimmitt; Merryweather, Velma; Neese, Emma Ikamire; Neese, Everett; Rothberg, Esther Goodman; Smith, Eleanor; Smith, Grace; Taylor, William-1890; Thompson, Mary Jane; Williamson, Hannah; Williams, Harriet; Wilson, Laura P.; Yaryan, Samuel Isaac; Young, James L.;
Biographies "This Month" = __1_; TOTAL Biographies YTD = 39 -- ; total = 1,450 to date): O`Hair, Capt. J.E.M. (2);
Businesses "This Month" = _3_; TOTAL Businesses YTD = 88 -- ; WS Cox Real Estate Agency-1890; DoBell & Cooper Furinture Store; Ellis & Smythe dissolve business-1880 (added another source);
Births (WPA) and Annoucements "This Month" = __; TOTAL Births YTD = 11-- ; Total Names = 19,316) -- Added:
Marriages & Published Engagements: "This Month" = __8_; TOTAL Marriages YTD = 121-- ;- Total to Date = 1,056) - added: Georgiana Jacobs; William E. Paxton; Mildred Gose; William H. Breeden; Tillie Dexter; J.E. Lilly; Metting Dunkin; William S. Scott;
CEMETERIES: Information ADDED -
TOWNS "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Towns YTD = 8 -- ; To Date = 198:
Census _1__ added: - 1890 Census Enmerators, 24 total;
Churches "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Churches YTD = 5 -- ;
DEATH RECORDS: "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Death Records YTD = NA yet-- ;
Military Added ( )
- Revolutionary War =_"This Month" = ___; TOTAL Obits YTD = NA yet-- ;
- War of 1812 "This Month"; TOTAL YTD = 1 ;
- Mexican War "This Month"; TOTAL YTD = 1 ;
- Civil War = "This Month" = __3_; TOTAL YTD =-3- ; Company "D" of the 97th Regiment listing of officers along with a photo of Lt. James Siner and his funeral card;
- SPANISH AMERICAN WAR "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = 1 ;
- WW I = "this month" ; 2 = TOTAL YTD:
- WW II = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
- Viet Nam = "This Month" = __; TOTAL YTD = 1 :
- Korea = "This Month" = ___; TOTAL YTD = NA yet-- ;
NEWS "This Month" = _9__; TOTAL News Items YTD = 85-- ; McCormack, Hiram victim in fatal shooting; Greencastle 100 years old - 27 September 1923; Monon Train Wreck - 5 September 1896; Mill Creek sabotage against colored family-1880; Greencastle "Unclaimed Letters"; Hampton, Thomas shoots self-1880; Sigler, Ab stock breeder brought Jennets to his stock farm-1890; Williams, Harry chopd toes-1880; Thomas, John house burns in Bainbridge-1880;
Photos "This Month" = __8__; TOTAL Photos YTD = 10 -- ; Link to the "Barns of Putnam County, Indiana" by Ken Torr; 1879 Color map of Putnam County, Indiana from the Indiana Historical Society found in "Main Page" Gallery; photo of William F. Jones in his obituary; Lt. James Siner and an images of his funeral card; York, Alvina Johnson with her seven daughters: Elizabeth; Rosella; Flora; Ivy; Annie; Eliza; Emma; Siner, Dr. Frank; Siner, Jemima Johnson- Sarah Siner Bolin- Fanny Siner about 1920;
PHOTOGRAPHERS "This Month" = __1_; TOTAL Photographers YTD = 6 -- : Jones, R.T. Photographer takes charge of Gallery in Bloomington;
LAND =
Legal Notices "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Legal Notices YTD = 1-- ;
LINKS "This Month" = __1_; TOTAL Links YTD = 2 -- ; "Barns of Putnam County, Indiana- Ken Torr";
Schools "This Month" = ___; TOTAL Schools YTD = 35-- ;
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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.