Legislator Details
Edward W. Upham
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/2/1860
City: Otsego, MI
County: Allegan County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/29/1945
City: Alamo, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/2/1946
City: Alamo, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Alamo Center Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Carrie E. Brown of Wyoming (Kent County), MI; children: 3, Annabelle (Medemar), Harry B. and Lloyd C.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: marine and civil engineer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended high school in Otsego and Athens, MI
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Lucian and Mary Gardner (Selkirk) Upham. After the death of his father in 1880, the family moved to a farm in Alamo Township, Kalamazoo County. He spent 2 years on the Great Lakes as an engineer, and 2 years in the west. He served 8 years as justice of the peace; supervisor 3 years; deputy sheriff and as a member of the board of county canvassers.
Notable Facts:
Death certificate uses middle initial 'A', Michigan Manual says it is 'W'.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Federal Relations , Towns and Counties , Traverse City State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Williams
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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