John Henry Upshur [SEP] conflict
John Henry Upshur
John Henry Upshur (5 December 1823 – 30 May 1917) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.
Early life.
Upshur—born John Henry Nottingham in Northampton County, Virginia December 5, 1823 changed his name at the request of his mother to her maiden name "Upshur" gratifying her wish, as the Upshur family was conspicuous in naval annals. He was appointed a midshipman on 4 November 1841 and initially served
Upshur
Upshur may refer to:
Places:
- Upshur County, Texas, county located in the U.S. state of Texas
- Upshur County, West Virginia, county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia
Surname:
- Abel P. Upshur (1790–1844), American lawyer, Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of State
- George P. Upshur (1799–1852), officer in the United States Navy, brother of Abel P. Upshur
- John Henry Upshur (1823–1917), admiral in the United States