George Upfold
The Right Reverend George Upfold | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Indiana | |
Bishop George Upfold in 1862 | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Indiana |
| Elected | June 29, 1849 |
| In office | 1849–1872 |
| Predecessor | Jackson Kemper |
| Successor | Joseph C. Talbot |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 13, 1820 by John Henry Hobart |
| Consecration | December 16, 1849 by Benjamin B. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1796 Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Died | August 26, 1872 (aged 76) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Buried | Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 14, Lot 69 |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | George Upfold & Mary Cheasmor |
| Spouse | Sarah Sophia Graves |
| Children | 2 |
George Upfold (May 7, 1796 – August 26, 1872) was the first Episcopal Bishop of Indiana after the diocese' division from the Missionary Diocese of the Northwest. He is officially styled, though, as II bishop of Indiana since missionary bishop Jackson Kemper is styled I bishop of Indiana.