Andrew Jackson Poppleton
| Andrew J. Poppleton | |
|---|---|
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| Mayor of Omaha | |
| In office March 2, 1858 – September 14, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse Lowe |
| Succeeded by | George Robert Armstrong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 July 1830 |
| Died | 9 September 1896 (aged 66) Omaha, Nebraska |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician, real estate |
Andrew Jackson Poppleton (July 24, 1830 – September 9, 1896) was the second mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, serving for six months from March 2, 1858-September 14, 1858 before he resigned from office.[1] 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.[2]
Poppleton died in 1896 and was interred at the Prospect Hill Cemetery in North Omaha. Poppleton Street in Omaha is named in his honor; the Poppleton Block in Downtown Omaha is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
- History of Omaha
References
- ↑ "Mayors of Omaha", Omaha Public Library. Retrieved 2/2/08.
- ↑ More Historical National Register Places in Nebraska Nebraska Historical Society.
| Preceded by Jesse Lowe |
Mayor of Omaha 1857-1858 |
Succeeded by George Robert Armstrong |
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