January 7 — General Israel Putnam “Old Put”
The picturesque wolf-slayer, a brave and sterling Patriot.
John Fiske
There was a generosity and buoyancy about the brave old man, that made him a favourite throughout the Army; especially with the younger officers, who spoke of him familiarly and fondly as “Old Put.”
Washington Irving
General Israel Putnam was born in Massachusetts, January 7, 1718
Moved to Connecticut, 1740
Left his plough to fight at Bunker Hill, 1775
He died, May 29, 1790.