DR. FRED W. UPSON, Conneaut, Ohio, is well known as a skillful physician and surgeon, and as such is deserving of some personal mention in this work.  Following is a Resume of his life:
     Dr. F. W. Upson was born in Geneva, Ashtabula county, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1858, and son of Peter and Amelia (Tenney) Upson.  His father was born in Botesdale, Suffolk county, England, and in 1836 came to the United States, settling near Painesville, Lake County, Ohio.  By profession he was a violinist; indeed, he was the finest violinist in this section of the State.  He died in 1873, aged forty-four years.  The Doctor's mother is still living, at the old homestead in Geneva, having attained her sixty-seventh year.  She is a devoted member of the Disciple Church.  they had two children.  Frank, the older, is in the employ of the Lake Shore Railroad Company.
     Dr. Upson received his literary education in the Geneva Normal Institute, and is a graduate of the Western Reserve Medical College of Cleveland, Ohio, with the class of 1882.   Immediately after his graduation he established himself in practice at Conneaut, where his ability as a physician and surgeon was soon recognized and where he has since conducted an extensive practice.
     In December, 1883, Dr. Upson married Miss Ruth Kelley, daughter of Dr. J. P. and Mary Kelley, of Geneva, Ohio.  They have two children, Mabel E. and Grace C., the pride and joy of their home.
     Both the Doctor and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He affiliates with the Masonic fraternity, having taken the degrees of the blue lodge, chapter, council and commandery.  He is also a member of the Royal Arcanum and is medical examiner for the same.  He is a member of the Ashtabula County Medical Society.  Personally, the Doctor is of a genial and courteous nature.  He is in thorough sympathy with the advancement of every worthy cause in this vicinity, and his many estimable qualities have endeared him to a large circle of friends here.  His life furnishes a good example of what will power and perseverance can accomplish when coupled with honesty and strict integrity of character.  Professionally, he stands well to the front in eastern Ohio.
Source:  Biographical History of Northeastern Ohio embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake - Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1893 - Page 812