About Alfred Putnam
Lived 1836 – 1904 (aged 68). Alfred Putnam was a Canadian politician and shipbuilder.
Alfred Putnam (September 8, 1836 – October 12, 1904) was a ship builder and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Hants in the House of Commons of Canada from 1887 to 1896 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Noel, Hants County, Nova Scotia, of Scottish descent. He married Maggie Fleming in 1866. Putnam was president of the Hants County Marine Insurance Company. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection to the House of Commons in 1896 and 1900.
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Who was Alfred Putnam?
Canadian politician (1836-1904)
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Alfred Putnam was born on 8 September 1836.
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Alfred Putnam died on 12 October 1904.
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Alfred Putnam was a politician and shipbuilder.
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Alfred Putnam was Canadian.
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