Andrew Jackson Poppleton (July 24, 1830 – September 9, 1896) was a lawyer and politician in pioneer Omaha, Nebraska. Serving in a variety of roles over his lifetime, his name is present throughout many of the important events of early Omaha history.
Poppleton served in many political roles in pioneer Omaha. One of the founders of the Omaha Claim Club, Poppleton was also heavily involved in the enforcement of its rules over the city. When the club went to the U.S. Supreme Court, it was Poppleton who mounted the defense. They lost. Poppleton was a member of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature in 1854–55 and 1857–58. In a fluke in 1857, Poppleton served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Nebraska Territorial Legislature. After that, he was the second mayor of young Omaha, serving for six months from March 2, 1858, until September 14, 1858, when he resigned from office.[2] Poppleton was afterwards an influential real estate businessman and lawyer in Omaha.
Poppleton worked for many years as the general attorney for the Union Pacific Railroad. The most important case he ever argued was the 1879 trial of Standing Bear v. Crook, held at Fort Omaha. Standing Bear, a Ponca chief, successfully argued in U.S. District Court that Native Americans are "persons within the meaning of the law" and have the rights of citizenship.[3]
^'Illustrated History of Nebraska,' Volume 1, J. Sterling Morton-editor,' Western Publishing and Engraving Company, Lincoln, Nebraska: 1911, Biographical Sketch of Andrew Jackson Poppleton, pg. 324
^"Mayors of Omaha" 2009-05-12 at the Wayback Machine, Omaha Public Library. Retrieved 2/2/08.
andrew, jackson, poppleton, july, 1830, september, 1896, lawyer, politician, pioneer, omaha, nebraska, serving, variety, roles, over, lifetime, name, present, throughout, many, important, events, early, omaha, history, andrew, poppletonrepresentative, nebraska. Andrew Jackson Poppleton July 24 1830 September 9 1896 was a lawyer and politician in pioneer Omaha Nebraska Serving in a variety of roles over his lifetime his name is present throughout many of the important events of early Omaha history Andrew J PoppletonRepresentative Nebraska Territorial LegislatureIn office July 4 1854 December 31 1855Preceded byNoneSucceeded byNoneIn office August 30 1857 February 20 1858Mayor of OmahaIn office March 2 1858 September 14 1858Preceded byJesse LoweSucceeded byGeorge Robert ArmstrongPersonal detailsBorn 1830 07 24 24 July 1830Troy MichiganDied9 September 1896 1896 09 09 aged 66 Omaha NebraskaNationalityAmericanOccupationLawyer politician Contents 1 Background 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksBackground EditBorn in Troy Michigan Poppleton went to Romeo Academy He then went to the University of Michigan In 1851 Poppleton graduated from Union College He was admitted to the Michigan bar in 1852 In 1854 Poppleton moved to Omaha Nebraska Territory Poppleton practiced law in Omaha and was involved with the Democratic Party 1 Career EditPoppleton served in many political roles in pioneer Omaha One of the founders of the Omaha Claim Club Poppleton was also heavily involved in the enforcement of its rules over the city When the club went to the U S Supreme Court it was Poppleton who mounted the defense They lost Poppleton was a member of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature in 1854 55 and 1857 58 In a fluke in 1857 Poppleton served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Nebraska Territorial Legislature After that he was the second mayor of young Omaha serving for six months from March 2 1858 until September 14 1858 when he resigned from office 2 Poppleton was afterwards an influential real estate businessman and lawyer in Omaha Poppleton worked for many years as the general attorney for the Union Pacific Railroad The most important case he ever argued was the 1879 trial of Standing Bear v Crook held at Fort Omaha Standing Bear a Ponca chief successfully argued in U S District Court that Native Americans are persons within the meaning of the law and have the rights of citizenship 3 Personal life EditPoppleton died in 1896 and was interred at the Prospect Hill Cemetery in North Omaha Poppleton Avenue in Omaha is named in his honor the Poppleton Block in Downtown Omaha is listed on the National Register of Historic Places See also Edit nbsp Biography portalHistory of OmahaReferences Edit Illustrated History of Nebraska Volume 1 J Sterling Morton editor Western Publishing and Engraving Company Lincoln Nebraska 1911 Biographical Sketch of Andrew Jackson Poppleton pg 324 Mayors of Omaha Archived 2009 05 12 at the Wayback Machine Omaha Public Library Retrieved 2 2 08 More Historical National Register Places in Nebraska Usurped Nebraska Historical Society External links EditWorks by or about Andrew Jackson Poppleton at Internet ArchivePreceded byJesse Lowe Mayor of Omaha1857 1858 Succeeded byGeorge Robert Armstrong nbsp This article about a mayor in Nebraska is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Andrew Jackson Poppleton amp oldid 1118230961, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
