"Sketches of Western Adventure: Comprising a Biographical Narrative of the Life of Jacob Upp" manuscript
Collection — Folder: S1333
Identifier: S1333
Scope and Contents
This photocopied, 30-page manuscript tells the story of a father and son, Jacob and John Upp, who were both captured by Indians. The original manuscript was created in 1851.
An accompanied affidavit certifies the item as an exact and true copy of the original book, signed "Lula Fisher" on May 10, 1935.
An accompanied affidavit certifies the item as an exact and true copy of the original book, signed "Lula Fisher" on May 10, 1935.
Dates
- 1935
Creator
- Upp, John, 1781- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Literary rights, including copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their legal heirs and assigns. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts. The publisher must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Biographical Note
Jacob Upp was born around 1751 in Little York, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Sprinkle, daughter of Michael Sprinkle, in 1778. They had a son, named John, in 1781. The Upp and Sprinkle families traveled by boat to the Falls of the Ohio, an established settlement of emigrants. In search of rock to create a blacksmith shop, Jacob was captured by Indians. He escaped imprisonment around Henderson, Kentucky after almost two years in captivity.
The following spring, in 1793, John was 12 years old. Together with Peter Sprinkle, George Sprinkle and Isaac Knight, they crossed the Ohio River, near Henderson. Peter Sprinkle and John's little brother was killed by Indians. George, Isaac and John were taken prisoner. They traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana where negotiations resulted in his freedom. John was reunited with relatives in Vincennes, Indiana.
The following spring, in 1793, John was 12 years old. Together with Peter Sprinkle, George Sprinkle and Isaac Knight, they crossed the Ohio River, near Henderson. Peter Sprinkle and John's little brother was killed by Indians. George, Isaac and John were taken prisoner. They traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana where negotiations resulted in his freedom. John was reunited with relatives in Vincennes, Indiana.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection includes one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Mrs. Oscar C. Phillips on 1966/7/6.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aids completed 2016/1/25 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Upp, John, 1781- (Person)
- Title
- "Sketches of Western Adventure: Comprising a Biographical Narrative of the Life of Jacob Upp" manuscript
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
