The first settler within the limits of modern Upshur County was probably Isaac Moody, who settled on the Cherokee Trace near West Mountain in 1836. The area that is now Upshur County was originally part of Nacogdoches County and later was  incorporated into Harrison County.  On April 27, 1846, after Texas was admitted to the Union, the first  legislature of the state of Texas established Upshur County; at that time the county included the area of  present Camp County and part of modern Gregg County. On May 1, 1848, the county's voters chose the location for Gilmer, the county seat, and in August the sale of blocks and lots in the new town began. (More)

Some May Call Me Crazy--But that's nothing new.  I'm in the process of adding a short biography for every person buried in Upshur County in the 1800's, starting with those who fought in the War Between the States.  I have added over 425 Confederate Veterans Burials to my page Upshur Civil War burials below and adding more every day.  I've added about 25 burials from the War of 1812, Spanish-American War, Mexian-American War, Indian Wars, Post-Revolutionary Wars, Texas Revolutionary War, and yes a few Yankees in there too!  In addition at the same time I've added biographies for their wives, their children and sometimes their parents if buried here so it adds up to the thousands already as of 5-21-2013.  In addition I've added biographies for whole cemeteries at a time as well so feel free to browse.  If you find errors, have additions or comments please let me know.  I welcome all comments.