Background
Updegraff, Milton was born on February 20, 1861 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of William B. and Lydia Maria (Shear) Updegraff.
Updegraff, Milton was born on February 20, 1861 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of William B. and Lydia Maria (Shear) Updegraff.
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1884, Master of Science, 1886.
Aid, United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1882-1883. Assistant astronomer in Washburn Observatory, University of Wisconsin, 1884-1887. Astronomo segundo Observatorio Nacional, Cordoba, Argentine Republic, 1887-1890.
Professor astronomy, University of Missouri, 1890-1899.
Professor mathematics, United States Navy, June since 1899. Astronomer United States Naval Observatory, Washington, 1899-1902.
Instructor United States Naval Academy, 1902-1907. Director Nautical Almanac, Washington, 1907-1910.
Also in charge 6-inch Transit Circle United States Naval Observatory, 1908-1910.
In charge United States Naval Observatory eclipse party at Barnesville and Griffin, Georgia, May 1900. In charge geodetic and other scientific work, Survey of America Samoa, 1913-1914. On court martial and other duty, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, 1915-1917.
In charge of meteorological observations at Whipple Barracks, Prescott, Arizona, 1918-1920.
Placed on retired list United States Navy with rank of commander, July 1920.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Elector New York University Hall of Fame, 1925, 30, 35.
Married Alice M. Lamb, September 8, 1887. Children: Helen, Mabel, Ruth.