Summary
Earley Franklin Poppleton (September 29, 1834 – May 6, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1875 to 1877.
Earley Franklin Poppleton | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | James Wallace Robinson |
| Succeeded by | John S. Jones |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 1871 – December 31, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | James Randolph Hubbell |
| Succeeded by | John B. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1834 Bellville, Ohio |
| Died | May 6, 1899 (aged 64) Delaware, Ohio |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University |
Biography edit
Born in Bellville, Ohio, Poppleton pursued classical studies. He was educated at the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced law practice in Elyria, Ohio. He moved to Delaware, Ohio, in 1861 and continued the practice of his profession. He served as member of the State senate in 1870.
Congress edit
Poppleton was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection. He resumed the practice of law.
Death edit
He died in Delaware, Ohio, May 6, 1899. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Earley F. Poppleton (id: P000434)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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