Background
Upham, William H. was born on May 3, 1841 in Westminster, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alvin Upham.
Upham, William H. was born on May 3, 1841 in Westminster, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Alvin Upham.
Uncle of Frederic William U. Education common schools. Removed to Niles, Michigan, 1852, to Racine, Wisconsin, 1853.
Entered 2d Wisconsin Infantry, 1861. Shot through the lungs at Bulletin Run, July 21, 1861, and reported dead.
Prisoner of war 6 months.
Appointed to the United States Military Academy by President Lincoln. Graduate 1866; Lieutenant United States of America, until 1869, resigned.
Engaged in lumber, furniture manufacturing and banking at Marshfield, Wisconsin, since 1878. President Upham Manufacturing Company Governor of Wisconsin, 1895-1897.
Member G.A.R. (major on staff department commander, 1891-1892. Member of the board visitors, Annapolis, by appointment of President Arthur, board of visitors, West Point, by President McKinley.
Married Mary C. Kelley, December 17, 1869.