BIOGRAPHY: Franklin D. Putnam, M.D.; Auburn, Cayuga co., New York transcribed and submitted by: Ann Anderson (ann.g.anderson at gmail.com) ========================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ny/nyfiles.htm ========================================================= BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW THIS VOLUME CONTAINS BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE LEADING CITIZENS OF CAYUGA COUNTY NEW YORK BOSTON BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW PUBLISHING COMPANY 1894 FRANKLIN D. PUTNAM, M.D., one of the active youngest practitioners of Auburn, N.Y., was born in Cato, Cayuga County, February 14, 1852, and is the son of David and Teresa M. (Hunsiker) Putnam. David Putnam was born at Tribes Hill, Montgomery County, N.Y., December 11, 1823; and his father, Jacob, was born at the same place, June 19, 1785. Jacob was a successful farmer and blacksmith, and during his long and busy life accumulated a handsome property. He came to Cato when quite young, and died there, February 28, 1864, leaving nine children, to each of whom he gave one thousand dollars. David received a common-school education at Cato, and, after completing his studies, immediately engaged in farming. In 1854 he moved to the town of Venice in this county, of which place he is still a resident. Teresa Hunsiker, who was born in the town of Owasco, September 4, 1828, became his wife January 24, 1850. Two children were the fruit of the union; namely, Franklin D. and Charles H., now a successful farmer of Venice. The future doctor received his first education at the district school of Venice, afterward taking a two years' course of study at the Friends' Academy at Union Springs. Upon the completion of his school life, which took place in his twentieth year, he began a course of reading with H. D. Whitbeck, of Venice, preparatory to entering the medical profession, and in the fall of 1873 attended lectures at the medical department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, afterward completing his studies at the Bellevue Medical College, New York City, and graduating in the class of 1875. His first location for practice was in the town of Locke, Cayuga County, where he gained a large country practice; but, desirous of entering a more extensive field, he moved April 1, 1892, to Auburn, opening an office at 93 Wall Street. His new venture has proved a success; for, in the short space of time which has elapsed since he came to Auburn, he has built up a large and increasing practice. Dr. Putnam has identified himself with numerous societies. He is a member of the Cayuga County Medical Society, of which he has been Vice-President, and of the Central New York Medical Society. He is also a member of Auburn Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 431; David Chapter 34; Salem Town Commandery, No. 16, Knights Templars, of which he has served two terms as District Deputy Grand Master. During his residence in Locke Dr. Putnam served on the School Board, and was also Health Officer of the town, and at present is Jail Physician, having been appointed in January, 1893, and reappointed in January, 1894. Dr. Putnam was married October 29, 1878, to Miss Alice E. Goodridge, of Auburn, one son being the fruit of the union — C. Harold, a bright and interesting boy. Dr. and Mrs. Putnam are attendants and supporters of the Wall Street Methodist Church. During his short residence in Auburn Dr. Putnam has, by his uniform courtesy of manner and promptness in placing his services, medical or otherwise, at the disposal of all, gained for himself the general respect and good will.