Preceded by Barker Burnell Signature Succeeded by Obed Barney Name George Upton | Nationality American Died July 1, 1874 Children George Bruce Upton Political party Whig Party | |
Occupation Dry goods clerk, Shipbuilder | ||
George Bruce Upton (October 11, 1804-July 1, 1874) was an American shipbuilder and politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the Massachusetts Senate and in the Massachusetts Executive Council.
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Early life
Upton was born on October 11, 1804 to Daniel Putnam Upton and Hannah (Bruce) Upton in Eastport, Maine (then a part of Massachusetts).
Family life
Upton married Ann Coffin Hussey of Nantucket on May 2, 1826. They had eight children.
Business career
Upton served as the treasurer of the Michigan Central Railroad for eight years.
Public service
While he lived in Nantucket Upton was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1837, and a member of the Massachusetts Senate in 1843. After he moved back to Boston Upton served as a member of the Massachusetts Executive Council in 1853, and as a member of the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1853.
Whig National Convention
Upton served as delegate to the Whig National Convention in 1844.