George Upfold

The Right Reverend

George Upfold

Bishop of Indiana
Bishop George Upfold in 1862
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseIndiana
ElectedJune 29, 1849
In office1849–1872
PredecessorJackson Kemper
SuccessorJoseph C. Talbot
Orders
OrdinationJuly 13, 1820
by John Henry Hobart
ConsecrationDecember 16, 1849
by Benjamin B. Smith
Personal details
Born(1796-05-07)May 7, 1796
DiedAugust 26, 1872(1872-08-26) (aged 76)
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
BuriedCrown Hill Cemetery
NationalityEnglish
DenominationAnglican
ParentsGeorge Upfold & Mary Cheasmor
SpouseSarah Sophia Graves
Children2

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.