Abel P. Upshur Professions : United States Secretary of State Born : June 17, 1790 Died : February 28, 1844 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Abel P. Upshur Secession withdraws the State out of the reach of the usurped powers Abel P. Upshur secession states Similar Authors Edmund Randolph united-states-secretary-of-state John Foster united-states-secretary-of-state John F. Kerry united-states-secretary-of-state All Authors