Richard Putnam, of Edelsborough

Richard Putnam of Edelsborough's ancestry is unclear.

Eben Putnam (author of A History of the Putnam Family.....citation below) places him as son of Henry of Edelsborough,who was son of Nicholas of Penn.

Other researchers suggest he was the son of John Putnam of Edelsborough (see links below).

Richard Putnam, who removed from Eddlesborough to Woughton; will dated in 1556. He m. Joan, surname unknown and had: John Putnam of Rowsham, in Wingrave, Bucks., where he was buried, 2 October, 1573.

Richard, son of Henry (3) (son of Nicholas Putnam) Putnam, probably the eldest son, was born between the years 1490-1500, and lived at Eddlesborough and Woughton. His will is dated December 12, 1556, proved February 26, 1557. He directed that his body be buried inthe churchyard at Woughton. Children: John, mentioned below; Harry, of Woughton, whose will was dated July 13, 1579, and proved October 3 following; Joan, married prior to 1556.

Son of Henry (son of Nicholas Putnam). Richard Putnam, who removed from Eddlesborough to Woughton; will dated in 1556. He m. Joan, surname unknown and had: John Putnam of Rowsham, in Wingrave, Bucks., where he was buried, 2 October, 1573.

XVI) Richard, son of Henry Putnam, was of Eddelsboro in 1524, and owned land in Slapton. His will was proved Feb. 26, 1557, and he left a widow Joan.

He had sons:

Harry and John.

----________ It has come to my attention there is proof that Henry is the father of Richard. This is proven by the fact he is in his brother's will.

A History of the Putnam Family in England and America: Recording the Ancestry and Descendants of John Putnam of Danvers, Mass., Volume 2. by Eben Putnam, Salem Press Publishing and Printing Company, 1908.

Claims our/this Richard Puttenham page 129, is the son of a Henry Putnam (of Eddlesborough, 1526,) named in the will of his brother, in 1526. He probably died intestate, having issue, by his wife, name unknown

__________ According to the College of Arms in the UK the line to Henry Puttenham used to be considered fact however now they do not recognized because of conflicting researchers.

Note added by Joseph Putnam

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Citations:

• A history of the Putnam family in England and America: recording the ... By Eben Putnam Pg.128 GoogleBooks
• New England families, genealogical and memorial: a record of the ..., Volume 2 edited by William Richard Cutter Pg.1075 GoogleBooks
• Additional links:
• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kugerrand/mvincent.htm
• http://www.billputman.com/Early%20Putnam%20Family.pdf
• http://genealogy.wikia.com/wiki/Richard_Puttenham_%281490-1550s%29
• http://dunhamwilcox.net/me/me_bio_putnam.htm