William A. Upshur
William A. Upshur Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1947–1948 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1894 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 1963 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Porter, Clerk, Undertaker |
William Arthur Upshur Jr. (January 8, 1894 – May 5, 1963) was a porter, clerk, undertaker, and state legislator in Pennsylvania. He served during World War I. He worked at Green's Hotel on Chestnut Street. He was a Republican.[1]
He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.[1]
He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during the 1947-1948 session.[1]
He was an alternate delegate from Philadelphia to the 1948 Republican National Convention.[2] He was photographed meeting Richard Nixon at the 1960 Republican National Convention.[3] He was an undertaker.[3]
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References
- ^ a b c "Official Website - PA House Archives Official Website". archives.house.state.pa.us.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Pennsylvania Delegation to 1948 Republican National Convention". politicalgraveyard.com.
- ^ a b "Search results | Library Company of Philadelphia Digital Collections". digital.librarycompany.org.