Histories

George Hupp was born in Newark, Ohio, December 15,1842. He died at Newton, Kansas Thursday, July 5,1917, of diabetes. He was one of nine children, being the son of George and Sarah Hupp. He was the last of the family to be called home. At the age of 20 years he enlisted in Company F. 121st. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in the army of the Cumberland under General Thomas. He was in the battles of Perryville, Chickamauga and Kensaw Mountain. He was later transferred to Sherman's division and participated in the march to the sea. He received an honorable discharge at the conclusion of the war. He then went to Illinois and remained there two and one-half years, coming to Kansas in 1868, taking up the homestead which continued to be his home since 1872. He married Elizabeth McArdle, January 23, 1872. To this union seven children were born, Walter, Frank, Mrs. Fred Dillman, Mrs. Fred Prouty, Abbie, Ethel and Katherine, all of whom are living.