Abel P. Upshur

1790–1844 (age 54)

Secretary of State

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About Abel P. Upshur

Abel P. Upshur (1790–1844) lived to age 54. They were a secretary of state. Born in Northampton County, they died in Potomac River. They are buried at Congressional Cemetery in District of Columbia.

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