Frank H. Putnam (August 30, 1880 – May 1, 1934) was an American politician who served both chambers of the Massachusetts General Court and was a member of the state's Commission of Administration and Finance of Massachusetts.
Frank H. Putnam | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate for the 8th Middlesex district | |
| In office 1920–1924 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur W. Colburn |
| Succeeded by | Walter Perham |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 15th Middlesex district | |
| In office 1917–1919 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1880 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 1, 1934 (aged 53) Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Wholesale produce dealer |
Early life edit
Putnam was born on August 30, 1880, in Lowell, Massachusetts.[1] He was educated in the Lowell Public Schools and was a partner in George E. Putnam & Son, a wholesale produce business.[1][2]
Career edit
Putnam was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1917 to 1919 and represented the 8th Middlesex district in the Massachusetts Senate from 1920 to 1924.[1] In 1924 he was appointed to a seat on the state's Commission of Administration and Finance and given the position of commissioner of personnel and standardization.[3] On April 28, 1934, Putnam was injured when his automobile struck a tree at The Country Club. He died from his injuries three days later.[2]