William J. Upton married Rachel Magee about 1841 in Mississippi.
During the 1850's and 60's, William was granted or purchased several parcels of land in Smith Co., MS. After his death, his children Nancy Upton, Tobias Upton and Aley Morgan paid taxes on his land for 10 or more years. Years later, oil was discovered on the land in 1955.
William Upton apparently operated a store in Smith County. He maintained a ledger and accounting book, in which he recorded the names and birth dates of his children.
William Upton is buried on the Oakahay River, about 6 miles south of Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.
William J. Upton married Rachel Magee about 1841 in Mississippi.
During the 1850's and 60's, William was granted or purchased several parcels of land in Smith Co., MS. After his death, his children Nancy Upton, Tobias Upton and Aley Morgan paid taxes on his land for 10 or more years. Years later, oil was discovered on the land in 1955.
William Upton apparently operated a store in Smith County. He maintained a ledger and accounting book, in which he recorded the names and birth dates of his children.
William Upton is buried on the Oakahay River, about 6 miles south of Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi.
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