About Harold Putnam
Lived 1868 – 1945 (aged 76). Harold Putnam was a Canadian lawyer and politician.
Harold Putnam (19 November 1868 – 13 November 1945) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Onslow, Nova Scotia, and became a lawyer.
The son of Robert Putnam and Elizabeth Hunter Sprott, he was educated at public school in Onslow, then high school in Truro, then at the Pictou Academy and Dalhousie University. He was also appointed a King's Counsel.
He was elected to Parliament at the Colchester riding in the 1921 general election. After serving in the 14th Canadian Parliament, Putnam left the House of Commons and did not seek another term in the 1925 federal election.
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Who was Harold Putnam?
Canadian politician (1868–1945)
When was Harold Putnam born?
Harold Putnam was born on 19 November 1868 in Onslow.
When did Harold Putnam die?
Harold Putnam died on 13 November 1945 in Truro.
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Harold Putnam was a lawyer and politician.
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Harold Putnam was Canadian.
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