ROGER LOWELL PUTNAM

Putnam, Roger Lowell (b. 1893) — also known as Roger L. Putnam — of Springfield, Hampden County, Mass. Born in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., December 19, 1893. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War I; business executive for a chemical company; mayor of Springfield, Mass., 1937-41; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1940, 1948; candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, 1942. Catholic. Member, Elks; Knights of Columbus.
Father's name: William L Putnam
Father's Birth Place: Massachusetts
Mother's name: Elizabeth [Lowell?]
Mother's Birth Place: Massachusetts
Spouse: Caroline J [Putnam]
Born: November 16, 1892 Pomonbury, Maryland
Children:
Caroline C Putnam b. Apr. 26, 1921 Springield, Mass.
Roger L Putnam b. July 12, 1922 Springfield, Mass.
William L Putnam b. October 25, 1924 Springfield, Mass.
Anna L Putnam b. abt 1926
Mary C Putnam b. abt 1929

Sources:
New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
U.S. Federal Census
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell