Newspaper Article/Clipping
Obituary Notice of William H. Upham
Obituary notice of William H. Upham reported in a Racine, Wisconsin newspaper. |
Image ID: | 75120 |
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Creator Name: | Unknown |
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Collection Name: | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
Genre: | Newspaper Article/Clipping |
Original Format Type: | photocopy |
Original Format Number: | Album 15.66 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.25 x 4 inches |
William H. Upham's death was erroneously reported in the Racine newspaper. He was shot in the chest and left for dead. Upham was found to be alive three days later when another soldier tried to take his shoes. Upham was the 18th governor of Wisconsin. He served from 1895-1897. |
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