Arthur Putney was born in Goshen, Massachusetts, in 1799. While in Massachusetts he was proprietor of the “Oldtown Stage Route.” In 1831 he was married to Lucinda Wood, In 1837 Mr. Putney settled in Erie, He was one of the first Justices of the Peace in the new settlement; his death occurred in 1842. His widow, now Mrs. N. K Chapman, still resides in Erie, one of the three oldest settlers remaining, The first bread she ate after her arrival in Erie was made from green corn grated by hand. - N. K. Chapman was one of the first drivers on the Frink & Walker Stage Line.
Bent & Wilson History of Whiteside County IL 1877
