Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios - Rear-Admiral John Henry Upshur

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                                   UPSHUR
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   UPSHUR, REAR-ADMIRAL JOHN HENRY, born in Northampton county, Va.,
   December 5, 1823. Became a past-midshipman 1847. Participated in
   bombardment of Vera Cruz. Promoted to master July 18, 1855 and to
   lieutenant in September. At breaking out of Civil war, ordered to
   North Atlantic Squadron. Present at capture of forts at Hatteras,
   Inlet, and along coast of North Carolina. In 1862-63 participated in
   operations of South Atlantic Squadron off South Carolina. In July,
   1862, was made lieutenant-commander. Promoted commander July 25, 1866;
   to captain July 31, 1872; to rear-admiral October 1, 1884. Placed on
   retired list June 1, 1885.