Earley F. Poppleton

Earley Franklin Poppleton
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	(1834-09-29)September 29, 1834 Bellville, Ohio
Died	May 6, 1899(1899-05-06) (aged 64) Delaware, Ohio
Resting place	Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Ohio
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Ohio Wesleyan University

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.

Biography

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

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

He died in Delaware, Ohio, May 6, 1899. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Earley F. Poppleton (id: P000434)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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