| Birth* |
1845 |
Thomas was born in IN in 1845. |
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He was the son of James Upton and Sarah Bracken. |
| Census* |
1850 |
He was listed as a resident in the census report in Boone Co, IN, in 1850. Age 5.. |
| (Witness) Census |
19 June 1860 |
Thomas Alvah Upton appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 in the household of James Upton and Sarah Bracken in Marion Twp, Boone Co, IN.1 |
| Mlt induction |
9 July 1863 |
He was inducted into the military in Boone Co, IN, on 9 July 1863.2 |
| Mlt induction* |
14 December 1863 |
He was inducted into the military in Boone Co, IN, on 14 December 1863. Co. F, 40th Regiment. |
| Mlt discharge* |
21 December 1865 |
He was released from active duty on 21 December 1865. |
| Marriage* |
29 October 1867 |
He married Lucy Amanda Rucker in Sangamon Co, IL, on 29 October 1867.3,4 |
| Employment* |
July 1870 |
Occupation: farmer in July 1870 in Twp 14 N Range 1 W, Christian Co, IL.1 |
| Census* |
20 July 1870 |
A census listed Thomas and Lucy as head of household in Twp 14 N Range 1 W, Christian Co, IL, on 20 July 1870.1 |
| Death* |
1877 |
Thomas died in 1877 in NE. |
| Burial* |
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His body was interred in Butler Co, NE, in Fairview Cemetery. GAR market only: "Co F 40th Ind Inf", no dates provided.3,5 |