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Jabez Upham

1764 – 1811

American politician

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About Jabez Upham

Lived 1764 – 1811 (aged 47). Jabez Upham was an American politician and lawyer.

Jabez Upham (August 23, 1764 – November 8, 1811) was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts, brother of George Baxter Upham, and cousin of Charles Wentworth Upham, both were also U.S. representatives.

Born in Brookfield in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Upham graduated from Harvard University in 1785. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

He moved to Claremont, New Hampshire, and then to Brookfield, Massachusetts, where he continued the practice of law. He served as member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1804 to 1806 and in 1811.

Upham was elected as a Federalist to the Tenth and Eleventh Congresses, and served from March 4, 1807, until his resignation in 1810.

He died in Brookfield, Massachusetts, November 8, 1811. He was interred in New Cemetery, West Brookfield, Massachusetts.

Jabez Upham was the grandfather of Horace Gray, a Supreme Court judge.

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Education
Harvard University
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jabez Upham?

American politician (1764-1811)

When was Jabez Upham born?

Jabez Upham was born on 23 August 1764 in Brookfield.

When did Jabez Upham die?

Jabez Upham died on 8 November 1811 in Brookfield.

What was Jabez Upham's occupation?

Jabez Upham was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Jabez Upham?

Jabez Upham was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jabez Upham

· Wikidata: Q127597

· DBpedia: Jabez Upham

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