James Upchurch

20 May 1816–
Chatham, North Carolina, United States

The Life Summary of James

When James Upchurch was born on 20 May 1816, in Chatham, North Carolina, United States, his father, Samuel Upchurch, was 43 and his mother, Mary Ellen Simmons, was 43.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know James? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Samuel Upchurch
1772–1841
Mary Ellen Simmons
1772–1841
Sarah Sally Upchurch
1795–1816
David Upchurch
1797–1855
John Upchurch
1798–1844
William L Upchurch
1800–1880
Mary Rebecca Upchurch
1802–1860
Susannah Upchurch
1804–1889
Nancy Upchurch
1806–
Thomas L Upchurch
1809–1874
Jonathan A Upchurch
1811–1890
Elizabeth Upchurch
1814–1874
James Upchurch
1816–

Parents and Siblings

Siblings

(11)

+6 More Children

World Events (3)

1819 · Panic! of 1819
Age 3
With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 
1820 · Making States Equal
Age 4
The Missouri Compromise helped provide the entrance of Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state into the United States. As part of the compromise, slavery was prohibited north of the 36°30′ parallel, excluding Missouri.
1830 · Trail of Tears
Age 14
In the 1830's, President Jackson called for all the Native Americans to be forced off their own land. As the Cherokee were forced out of North Carolina many of them hid in the mountains of North Carolina.

Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place called as ‘the high church’ or possibly the higher of two churches, from Middle English up ‘up, high, higher’ + chirche ‘church’ (Old English upp + cirice). There is a village of this name in Kent, near Chatham, but the geographical distribution of the surname suggests its origin is in Huntingdonshire or Cambridgeshire.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Sources (0)

    Sources

    There are no historical documents attached to James.

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.