Don A. J. Upham
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Don Alonzo Joshua Upham (May 1, 1809 – July 19, 1877) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served as the 4th Mayor of Milwaukee and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Wisconsin in the 1851 election. He also served as President of the first Wisconsin Constitutional Convention and was United States Attorney for Wisconsin during the presidency of James Buchanan. His name was often abbreviated as D. A. J. Upham in historical documents.
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Don A. J. Upham | |
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United States Attorney for the District of Wisconsin | |
In office 1858–1861 | |
Appointed by | James Buchanan |
Preceded by | John R. Sharpstein |
Succeeded by | John B. D. Cogswell |
4th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
In office April 1849 – April 1851 | |
Preceded by | Byron Kilbourn |
Succeeded by | George H. Walker |
Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory for Milwaukee and Washington counties | |
In office December 7, 1840 – December 5, 1842 | |
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Born | (1809-05-01)May 1, 1809 Weathersfield, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | July 19, 1877(1877-07-19) (aged 68) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Citizenship | United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Smith Jaques
(m. 1836–1877) |
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Alma mater | Union College |
Profession | lawyer, politician |
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