Claude Clav Putman ^{1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8}

  General Notes:

The surname appears with different spellings through the various census records. Spellings include Puttman, Putman, and Putnam. He mostly used the spelling with two Ts, Puttman, up until age 30; after that his surname mostly appeared with only one letter T, Putman.
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In 1940, Claude was working at the Starline Factory in Harvard.

History of the Starline Factory in Harvard, Illinois
In 1883, Henry Ferris invented and patented the hay carrier. Charles Hunt and his father-in-law, Nathan Helm, suggested Ferris move his shop to the basement of their hardware store in Harvard, Illinois. Hunt and Helm suggested that they sell the hay carrier from the hardware store sales floor as part of their merchandise. And so, the Hunt, Helm, and Ferris business began. Through the years they manufactured more than 50 products and acquired more than 250 patents on equipment designed to streamline farm work.

More than a decade ago, Orrin Kinney rescued the building from demolition. The realization of Kinney's vision to restore and repurpose the old factory into a historic gem inspires a sense of wonder and awe of the creative possibilities hidden in a seemingly useless space. Kinney created an amazing niche for pioneering artists to establish their studios. Soon after the restoration began, art shows were held inviting the community and beyond to experience the magnificence of the Starline Factory and its artists. Today, the building has become a destination location for art collectors, art enthusiasts, and artists throughout Chicagoland. The Starline Factory is a stunning venue for meetings, parties, weddings, and special events.
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  Death Notes:

Name: Claude C. Putman
Event Date: 13 Aug 1943
Event Place: Woodstock, McHenry, Illinois
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 55
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1887
Birthplace: Fontana, Wis
Father's Name: George Puttman
Mother's Name: Flora Deline
Occupation: General labor
Residence Place: Woodstock, McHenry, Ill
Spouse's Name: Harriett Putman
Burial Date: 16 Aug 1943
Burial Place: Harvard, McHenry, Ill.
Cemetery: Mt. Auborn

Citing this Record
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3W8-GVH : 9 March 2018), Claude C. Putman, 13 Aug 1943; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,983,459.
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  Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the 1900 US Census in Harvard, IL on 23 June 1900. ⁷

1900 US Census
Sheet 20B, District 150, Dwelling 474, Family 487, Roll 321
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois, 1st ward
4th Street, Home rented
Claud Puttman..Son..Dec 1886..13..WI..At School
(Living with parents.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 22 Dec 1887, then his age should have been 12 instead of 13.
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• He appeared on the 1910 US Census in Harvard, IL on 26 April 1910. ²

1910 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 126, Family 282, Roll 304
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois
207 East Park Street; house rented
Married 0 years; 0 children
Claude Puttnam..Head..23..WI..Wood Worker
(Living with wife and 4 step-children.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 22 Dec 1887, then his age should have been 22 instead of 23.
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• His occupation on 5 June 1917 was a Saw Filer for Hunt Helm Ferris and Company in Harvard, IL. ⁶

• He resided at 300 Washington on 5 June 1917 in Harvard, IL.
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• On 5 June 1917, he registered for the World War I Draft at Chemung, IL.

Name: Claude Clas Puttman
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1887
Birthplace: Fontana, Wisconsin, United States
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• He appeared on the 1920 US Census in Harvard, IL on 9 January 1920. ³

1920 US Census
Sheet 7A, District 119, Family 166, Roll 386
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois
305 Eastman South; Home owned, with mortgage
Claud Putman..Head..33..WI..Swa Falong(?)
(Living with wife, step-son, and son.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 22 Dec 1887, then his age should have been 32 instead of 33.
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• He appeared on the 1930 US Census in Harvard, IL on 2 April 1930. ⁴

1930 US Census
Sheet 2A, District 12, Family 40, Roll 536
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois
305 South Eastman Street; Home owned, $1800
Claude Putnam..Head..42..WI..Assistant Foreman, Barn Equip. Mfg.
(Living with wife and son.)
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• He appeared on the 1940 US Census in Harvard, IL on April 1940. ⁵

1940 US Census
Sheet 10A, District 56-14, Family 195, Roll 840
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois
305 South Eastman; House owned, $15,000
Claude Putnam..Head..51..Fontana, WI..Wood room, Starline Factory..8th grade
(Living with wife, married son and his family.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 22 Dec 1887, then his age should have been 52 instead of 51.
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• He was buried on 16 August 1943 in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Harvard, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial #137555120
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Claude married Harriett Adeline Marvin, daughter of Alexander H. Marvin and Theresa J. Bridger, on 11 April 1910 in Harvard, IL.^{1 2 3 4 5} (Harriett Adeline Marvin was born on 24 August 1869 in Sumpter Township, Wayne County, MI,^{3 4 5 10 11 12 13} died on 9 January 1952 in Illinois ¹⁴ and was buried after 9 January 1952 in Harvard, IL ¹⁴.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Image: 11 April 1910, in Harvard, IL. ¹

• They appeared on the 1910 US Census in Harvard, IL on 26 April 1910. ²

1910 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 126, Family 282, Roll 304
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois
207 East Park Street; house rented
Married 0 years; 0 children
Claude Puttnam..Head..23..WI..Wood Worker
Harriet Puttnam..Wife..37..MI..5/5 (all from previous marriage)..Housework
Ruth Puttnam..Dau..16..MI
Bertha Puttnam..Dau..13..MI
Dewey Puttnam..Son..9..IL
Elmer Puttnam..Son..7..IL

NOTE - The handwriting for the surname is difficult to discern and some transcriptions show it as "Putrane". Also, all of the children who were born to Harriett and her first husband, William Renton, should have a surname of Renton instead of Puttman. There is no documentation that any of the Renton children were ever officially adopted or their surnames changed.
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• They appeared on the 1920 US Census in Harvard, IL on 9 January 1920. ³

1920 US Census
Sheet 7A, District 119, Family 166, Roll 386
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois
305 Eastman South; Home owned, with mortgage
Claud Putman..Head..33..WI..Swa Falong(?)
Harriett Putman..Wife..50..MI
Elemer Putman..Son..17..IL
Clifford Putman..Son..9..IL

NOTE - Some indexes may show Claude's name as "Clara" or "Clary". Elmer is sometimes indexed as "Eleanor" or "Elemer".
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• They appeared on the 1930 US Census in Harvard, IL on 2 April 1930. ⁴

1930 US Census
Sheet 2A, District 12, Family 40, Roll 536
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois
305 South Eastman Street; Home owned, $1800
Claude Putnam..Head..42..WI..Assistant Foreman, Barn Equip. Mfg.
Harriett Putnam..Wife..61..MI..Laundress, Laundry
Clifford Putnam..Son..19..IL..Woodworker, Barn Equip. Mfg.
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• They appeared on the 1940 US Census in Harvard, IL on April 1940. ⁵

1940 US Census
Sheet 10A, District 56-14, Family 195, Roll 840
Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois
305 South Eastman; House owned, $15,000
Claude Putnam..Head..51..Fontana, WI..Wood room, Starline Factory..8th grade
Harriet Putnam..Wife..71..West ???, MI..Houswife..4th grade
Clifford Putnam..Son..29..Harvard, IL..Steelworker, Starline Factory..6th grade
Muriel Putnam..DauL..23..Capron, IL..Housewife..10th grade
Yvonne Putnam..GDau..3..Chicago, IL
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  Marriage Notes:

Name: Claude Puttman
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 11 Apr 1910
Event Place: McHenry, Illinois, United States
Event Place (Original): Harvard, McHenry, Illinois
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: W
Birth Year (Estimated): 1884
Birthplace: Fontana, Wis.
Father's Name: George Puttman
Mother's Name: Leora De Line
Spouse's Name: Harriet Renton
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 33
Spouse's Race: W
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1877
Spouse's Birthplace: West Sumter, Mich
Spouse's Father's Name: Alick Marvin
Spouse's Mother's Name: Theresa Bridger
Note: Pr Name: 1st Marriage; Sp Name: 2nd Marriage;
Reference ID: it1, p 109, no 13297

Citing this Record
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFLX-DZW : 4 November 2017), Theresa Bridger in entry for Claude Puttman and Harriet Renton, 11 Apr 1910; citing McHenry, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,420,737.
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