Individual Details
John Upshaw
(22 Feb 1755 - 8 Oct 1834)
John Upshaw moved from Amherst Co VA to Georgia, along with with his brother Leroy Upshaw and his father-in-law, Larkin Gatewood.
He applied for his Revolutionary pension 16 Jul 1833 from Elbert Co and stated his birth date and place. He was called into service in Amherst as a private, in 1780 and marched under the marquis de Lafayette. His will, dated 11 May 1834, was recorded in Elbert Co GA 27 Oct 1834.
Events
| Birth | 22 Feb 1755 | Essex County, Virginia | |||
| Marriage | 5 Mar 1776 | Amherst County, Virginia - Amy Gatewood | |||
| Death | 8 Oct 1834 | Elbert County, Georgia |
Families
| Spouse | Amy Gatewood (1757 - 1826) |