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The marriage of Amelia Earhart and George Putnam

The marriage of Amelia Earhart and George Putnam -
Photo courtesy of George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers - Photo courtesy of George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers
Amelia Earhart and George Palmer Putnam at an event, probably an air race, circa 1930. Photo courtesy of George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers
Update October 19, 2015 .
Amelia Earhart Putnam knew that George thought about marriage before marrying. They were not only equal, but they also had common interests. Here is information on how Amelia and George got together, their marriage, and more

News Updates :.

24/07/2012 :. The expedition set up by TIGHAR has not uncovered any clear evidence of the presence of Earhart on Nikumaroro

04/06/2012: researchers from the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) believe. " Earhart and Noonan crashed on the island of Nikumaroro in the Western Pacific, where they radioed for help until the Lockheed Electra was swept away "
Source :. Erica Ho

"Could New Clues Solve Amelia Earhart disappearance?" Time.com 04/06/2012

3/02/2011.. USA Today reported "Tests to determine if bone fragments found on a remote South Pacific island are the remains of Amelia Earhart are inconclusive, researchers said Wednesday dashing hopes they might help explain what happened to the famous aviator who disappeared in 1937 while trying to fly around the world "

Born :.

Amelia Mary Earhart: July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas

George Palmer Putnam :. 7. September 1887 in Rye, New York

Death

Amelia: at the age of 39, Amelia Earhart was considered missing July 2, 1937. George has funded his own research Amelia and navigator Fred Noonan until October 1937. Amelia was declared dead on January 5, 1939. There is still controversy surrounding his death

George: 4. January 1950 in Trona, California at the age of 62 years George died of kidney failure. His ashes were buried in Los Angeles, California, in the Chapel of the Pines Crematory

How George and Amelia Met :.

Amelia met with George in May 1928 when he was asked about the transatlantic flight on which she was to be a passenger.
George later became the publicist for a book she wrote. George would have proposed marriage to Amelia several times before saying yes. A source says that George offered six times

Date and wedding information.

Amelia and George were married at his mother's house in Noank, Connecticut noon on February 7, 1931. Amelia was aged 32 and George was 42 when they married. A family friend, Judge Arthur Anderson Estates in Groton, Connecticut, performed the wedding ceremony for five minutes. The word "obey" was not included in their wedding vows

The New York Times reported that "The only witnesses were Ms. Frances Putnam, Putnam's mother ;. Charles Faulkner, his uncle, Robert Anderson, the son of the judge, and the twin black cats. "

Amelia wore a brown suit with a tan shirt and brown shoes. Wedding Ring Amelia was a plain platinum ring.

There was not a lot of preparation for marriage and there were no flowers.

due to a visit already in cross-country, George and Amelia did not have a honeymoon

Amelia kept his name and believed in spouses also sharing responsibilities

Prenup Amelia Earhart is remarkably modern

children: ..

Amelia and George had no children George had two son from her previous. marriage
  • David Binney Putnam :. Born May 20, 1913 in Oregon. David was an explorer and writer. He died in 1992.
  • George Palmer Putnam Jr. Born 9 :. in May 1921 in New York

common interests:

George and Amelia both enjoyed fishing, travel, swimming, camping, hiking, tennis, golf and hiking

Professions :.

Amelia :. Aviator, spokesperson and author

George: Book publisher, publicist, explorer and author. George has published two books of Amelia, managed his public appearances and endorsements, and organized its flights

Residences

George and Amelia had several houses :. Rye, New York; a small hotel apartment in New York; and North Hollywood, California.

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