He served as registrar of deeds for Colchester County from 1777 to 1796 and was also a justice of the peace.

He was a magistrate for Colchester County from 1824 to 1894.

He died at Folly Village in Colchester County at the age of 78.

He served as a member of the council for Colchester County from 1931 to 1940.

From 1900 to 1921, Putnam was registrar of deeds for Colchester County.

In 1838 a distinct line of division between Cumberland County and Colchester County was established.

Marsters served as coroner for Colchester County from 1820 to 1843; he was also registrar of deeds.

He owned and operated three farms in Colchester County.