Earley Franklin Poppleton (September 29, 1834 – May 6, 1899) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a

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from

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from 1875 to 1877.

Biography

Born in Bellville, Ohio, Poppleton pursued classical studies. He was educated at the

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at Delaware. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced law practice in

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. 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

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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

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