The Israel Putnam House- Danvers, Massachusetts, built circa 1648. American Revolution General #IsraelPutnam was born here in 1718. . Danvers was once Salem Village, and Putnam’s parents were outspoken against the #SalemWitchTrails in 1690, signing a petition defending the accused #RebeccaNurse (who was later executed). . As a young man, Israel moved to Pomfret, Connecticut where he famously slew the “last wolf in Connecticut”. Putnam enlisted and fought in the #FrenchandIndianWar and after the outbreak of the #AmericanRevolution General Putnam (or “Old Put”) led Colonial forces at the #BattleofBunkerHill. . . #AmericanHistory #revolutionarywar #generalputnam #storiesfrombunkerhill #massachusetts_igers #danversma #salemma #pomfret #pomfretct (at General Israel Putnam House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO8ryPal6Z6/?igshid=1q8lfrp1glb0d
