Background
Upham, Frederic William was born on January 29, 1861 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Calvin H. and Amanda E. (Gibbs) Upham.
Upham, Frederic William was born on January 29, 1861 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Calvin H. and Amanda E. (Gibbs) Upham.
Bachelor of Arts, Ripon (Wisconsin) College.
With Upham Manufacturing Company, Marshfield, Wisconsin, 1880-1894. Removed to Chicago, 1894, and entered lumber business. President Consumers Company.
Director Peabody Coal Company Delaware Republican National Convention, 1892, 1912, 16, 20 (chairman commission on arrangements, 1908, 12, 16, 20).
Western treasurer Republican National Committee campaigns 1908, 16. Treasurer Republican National Committee, February since 1918.
Elected alderman of the 22d Ward, Chicago, 1898 (resigned). Member Cook County Board of Review, 1899-1913.
Member Cook County Board of Review, 1899-1913. Member Illinois State Council of Defense during World War I. President Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, 1908-1909, later director
Married Helen Hall.