Genealogy Report: Ancestors of Pamela Loretta Shelton

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Ancestors of Pamela Loretta Shelton

      46.David Poplin, born Abt. 1807 in North Carolina ^1484,^1485,^1486,^1487,¹⁴⁸⁸; died Bef. July 1884 in Wayne co Iowa, Insane asylum ^1489,¹⁴⁹⁰.He married 47. Charlotte McKinney.
      47.Charlotte McKinney¹⁴⁹¹, born 1810 in PA ^1492,^1493,^1494,¹⁴⁹⁵; died 12 July 1884 in Corydon, Wayne co Iowa ¹⁴⁹⁶.
Notes for David Poplin:
+David paid taxes on 3 horse in Hamilton County Ohio in 1830 (10) 1834 (12).David bought his first land in Putnam co IN 18 Oct 1837, 80 acres in Section 13 Twp 13 Range 3 from Pleasant Allen (9).David sold this 80 acres of land in Putnam county Indiana to Peter T Williams on 29 Dec 1842 (8).David was listed with his family in the 1850 Indiana census living in Putnam co, Jefferson twp where he was 43 years old and listed as born in Tennessee (7).David's eldest son Frederick purchased and patented land in Wayne co Iowa 5 June 1854 (11).David and Charlotte did not appear in the 1856 State of Iowa census in Wayne county, Benton twp though William Long and Margeret Poplin Long were listed (6).According to Sarah Poplin Gibbs's obituary, the Poplins came to Wayne county from Putnam county Indiana in 1859 (13).Listed in the 1860 Iowa Census in Wayne county, Benton twp, a 59 y/o farmer, born in North Carolina (2). Charlotte and some of their younger children were still living with him (2). In 1869, after the death of his daughter Margeret, he was made the guardian of her young children Charles R, Lydia and James Long (3).He submitted his guardians report to the Probate court Jan 1871 (3).
Listed in the 1870 Iowa Census still in Wayne county and in Benton twp (1).He was then 75 y/o, born in North Carolina, real estate valued at $2500, personal at $150 (1).His wife Charlotte and son Hamilton were living with his as were the young children of his deceased daughter Margeret Long (1). 10 Aug 1871 David and Charlotte sold 123 1/2 acres of land to their son Frederick (14). 1869-1871 David and the Garnes family were attendees of the Methodist Church in North Corydon (16).In 1880 he and Charlotte were living alone in Benton twp where he was 79 y/o, born in North Carolina and both parents born in North Carolina (5).
16 Sept 1882, David Poplin was judged insane by the proper authorities and Sanders Walker was made his legal guardian (4).In view of his age at this time, it may be that he was suffering from Alzheimer's and not true insanity.Jan 1883, Sanders Walker had sold David's land and after expenses of purchasing clothing for his ward a small amount of $38.65 was left (4).In an obituary for his son Fred Poplin in 1899, David is referred to as Rev Poplin (15).
Sources:
(1).      1870 Federal Census for Iowa, Wayne co, Benton twp p 247
(2).      1860 Federal Census for Iowa, Wayne county, p 409
(3).      Wayne County Iowa, Probate Records (Fillm 1009068), Book D 1869-1875
(4).      Wayne County Iowa, Probate Records (Film 1009068) Book E 1875-1888 p369,376
(5).      1880 Federal Census for Iowa Wayne County, Benton twp
(6).      1856 State Census for Iowa, Wayne county (Film 1021315)
(7).      1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944
(8).      General Index to Deeds, Putnam County Indiana, Vol 1 1824-1863 (Film 1315537)
(9).      General Index to Deeds-Grantees, Putnam County Indiana 1824-1886 (Film 1315540)
(10).      Hamilton County Ohio Tax Records 1830 (Film 0506590)
(11).      Wayne County Iowa Original Land Entries 1857-1856 (Film 1009084)
(12).      Hamilton County Ohio Tax Records 1834 (Film 0506592)
(13).      Corydon Times Republican; Thurs 13 Aug 1914, Page 2, Col 5 and 6, Sarah Gibbs Obit
(14).      Wayne County Iowa, Deed Records, Vol 16, 170-1873 (Film 1007276 it 1) p 211
(15).      Wayne County Times Republican (Film 1673537); 2 Dec 1899
(16).      Corydon United Methodist Church Records 1868-1924 (FHL Film 1007938 it 8)
More About David Poplin:
Census/Taxes: T:OH30, / C:IN50, IA60, 70, 80
Documents: Probate-Insanity record
Occupation: Farmer, Minister ¹⁴⁹⁷
Societies/Memberships: Parent, Birth, Marriage, Exact death
Verification: EB, Ch, EM, ED

Notes for Charlotte McKinney:
Charlotte appeared in the 1850 Indiana census, living with her husband and children in Putnam county, Jefferson twp where she was listed as 38 years old and born in New York (4).She and David were in Wayne co Iowa, Benton twp by 1860 where she was listed as 49 years old and born in Pennsylvania (5).18 April 1861 following a judgement ruled against Fred Poplin in a court case against William Miles, some of Fred's land was sold to satisfy this judgment (9).During the auction, Charlotte was able to bid on and purchase some of this land (9).In 1870 she and David were still in Wayne co Benton twp and she was listed as 60 y/o born in Pennsylvania (1).The children of her daughter Margeret were also living with them including Lydia (1).10 Aug 1871 Charlotte and David sold 123 1/2 acres of land to Frederick Poplin (8).She and David were living together, alone, in 1880 still in Benton twp, where she was 69 years old, born in PA, both parents born in PA (3).David was declared insane in Sept 1882(2) most likely the victim of Alzheimer's Disease. Charlotte died 12 July 1884 at 11 pm in Corydon Iowa (6). She had been suffering from chronic diarrhea for 3 months until her death (6).She was buried in Corydon 13 July 1884 (6).In the death records for her daughter Sarah C Gibbs who died 2 Aug 1914, Charlotte's maiden name is given as McKinney (7).
Sources:
(1).1870 Federal Census for Iowa, Wayne co, Benton twp p 247
(2).Wayne County Iowa, Probate Records (Film 1009068) Book E 1875-1888
(3).1880 Federal Census for Iowa Wayne County, Benton twp
(4).1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944
(5).1860 Federal Census for Iowa; Wayne county, Benton twp, p 409
(6).Wayne County Iowa Register of Deaths Vol 1 1880-1897 p 24
(7).Wayne County Iowa Transcript of Deaths 1909-1920 (Film 1731964) p 102
(8).Wayne County Iowa, Deed Records, Vol 16, 170-1873 (Film 1007276 it 1) p 211
(9).Wayne county Iowa, Sheriff’s Deeds, Vol 1, 1867-1880 (Film 1009088 it 1) p 22

More About Charlotte McKinney:
Burial: 13 July 1884, Corydon, Wayne co Iowa ¹⁴⁹⁸
Cause of Death: Chronic Diarrhea
Census/Taxes: IN 50 IA 60, 70, 80
Documents: Death
Fact 13: No Obit
Societies/Memberships: Parent, Birth, Marriage
Verification: Na/Ch/EM/DD

Children of David Poplin and Charlotte McKinney are:

	23	i.		Margaret Ann Poplin, born Abt. 1830 in Ohio; died Abt. 1869 in Wayne co Iowa; married William Long 04 October 1855 in Putnam County, Indiana.
		ii.		Frederick Poplin ¹⁴⁹⁹, born 1832 in Ohio ¹⁵⁰⁰; died December 1899 in Edmond, OK ^1501,¹⁵⁰²; married Louise Jane Thornberry 01 October 1855 in Appanoose co IA ¹⁵⁰³; born Abt. 1840 in IN ¹⁵⁰⁴.

Notes for Frederick Poplin:
Frederick was in Corydon township, Wayne co Iowa in 1854(1) so it would appear that he was the "scout" for the family group that followed. He and his wife Louisa were in Benton twp, Wayne co IA as were William Long and Margeret Poplin Long (2).Fred was an early settler of Benton twp (4). 15 May 1855 he patented 120 acres there (5). 2 June 1869 Fred was lost about 46 acres of his land which was auctioned as a result of his failure to prevail in a suit with William Miles (9).10 Aug 1871 David and Charlotte Poplin sold 123 1/2 acres of land in Wayne co to Fred Poplin for the sum of $1.00 (8).Fred was still in Wayne co in 1885, living alone (3).5 April 1886, Fred sold land in Wayne co to Benton twp (6). 16 May 1891 he bought land in Wayne co fromPeter L Robinson (7).22 Nov 1892, he bought land from Sidney Niday in Wayne co (7).21 Jan 1893 Fred bought land in Wayne co from Samuel K Hardy (7).Fred Poplin died near Edmond, Oklahoma in 1899 (10)(11).
Sources:
(1). 1854 State Census for Iowa; Wayne County (Film 1022207)
(2). 1856 State Census for Iowa, Wayne county (Film 1021315)
(3). 1885 State Census for Iowa, Wayne County (Film 1021700)
(4). Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa; Chicago: InterstatePublishing Co, 1886, 191
(5) . Wayne County Iowa Original Land Entries 1857-1856 (Film 1009084)
(6) . Wayne County Iowa Deeds Index Vol 6 1881-1890 (Film 1007262 it 1)
(7). Wayne County Iowa Deeds Index Vol 7 1890-1903 (Film 1672720 it 1)
(8). Wayne County Iowa, Deed Records, Vol 16, 1870-1873 (Film 1007276 it 1) p 211
(9). Wayne county Iowa, Sheriff’s Deeds, Vol 1, 1867-1880 (Film 1009088 it 1) p 22, p 445
(10). Wayne County Democrat Newspaper Clippings (Film 1673237)
(11). Wayne County Times Republican (Film 1673537)

More About Frederick Poplin:
Burial: Edmond, OK
Census/Taxes: IA 56 85
Documents: Obit (Wayne co) X 2

iii.

Martha Y Poplin, born 1833 in Ohio ¹⁵⁰⁵

Notes for Martha Y Poplin:
Martha was aged 17 and living with her parents in Putnam co IN in 1850 (1).
Sources:
(1).1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944

iv.

Robert George Maley Poplin ¹⁵⁰⁶, born 03 November 1834 in Cincinnati, Hamilton co, Ohio ^1507,^1508,^1509,^1510,¹⁵¹¹; died 15 March 1922 in Eckley, Yuma co CO ^1512,¹⁵¹³; married (1) Jerusha Rosetta Chase 30 December 1858 in Wayne co Iowa ^1514,¹⁵¹⁵; born May 1838 in IA ^1516,^1517,¹⁵¹⁸; died 10 April 1906 in Telluride, San Migeal co CO ¹⁵¹⁹; married (2) Minerva Chase 12 December 1912 in Tingley, IA ¹⁵²⁰; born May 1851 in IA ¹⁵²¹; died Aft. March 1922.

Notes for Robert George Maley Poplin:
Robert was aged 16 and living with his parents in Putnam co IN in 1850 (7). 15 Dec 1854, Robert bought land in Greencastle, IN from John Jennings (9).18 Aug 1856, Robert sold this land in Greencastle IN to Thomas Williams (8).7 April 1862 Robert sold some land in Wayne co to N Lanier (3). Robert was living in Washington twp, Wayne co IA in 1870 with his wife Jerusha and their children (1).They were living in the household of John Robert (1).29 Sept 1873, Robert bought land in Wayne co from JW Freeland (4).3 Sept 1877 Robert and Jerusha sold land in Wayne co to Amanda Phillips (5). 16 Sept 1877, Robert's neice Rosetta long was married to Henry Thomas at Poplin's house (6).He also testified as to her age and permission to wed (6).Robert and his family had moved to Fremont co by 1880 (2).In 1900, Robert and his family were living in San Miguel co Colorado (11).He died in Eckley Colorado in 15 March 1922 (10). His obit says that he served in the Civil War and after his first wife's death, he married her sister and the widow of his brother James (10).
Sources:
(1). 1870 Federal Census for Iowa; Wayne co p 389
(2). 1880 Federal Census for Iowa; Fremont County, Walnut twp, ED 64, Sheet 35
(3). Wayne County Iowa Deeds Index Vol 2 1858-1866 (Film 1007260 it 1)
(4). Wayne County Iowa Deeds Index Vol 2 1858-1866 (Film 1007260 it 1)
(5). Wayne County Iowa Deeds Index Vol 2 1858-1866 (Film 1007260 it 1)
(6). Wayne county Iowa Marriage Records Vol 3 1876-1881 (Film 1009073) p 135
(7). 1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944
(8). General Index to Deeds Grantors, Putnam County Indiana, Vol 1 1824-1863 (Film 1315537)
(9). General Index to Deeds-Grantees, Putnam County Indiana 1824-1886 (Film 1315540)
(10). Obituary of Robert G M Poplin; Copy sent by Annabell Savage
(11). 1900 Federal Census for Colorado - Soundex

More About Robert George Maley Poplin:
Burial: March 1922, Eckley, Yuma co, CO ¹⁵²²
Census/Taxes: IA 70, 80
Documents: No Death cert (1904-1929)
Military service: Civil War - Co I, 4th Iowa ¹⁵²³

More About Jerusha Rosetta Chase:
Burial: April 1906, Wilson Mesa, CO ¹⁵²⁴

Susan A Poplin, born 1836 in Ohio ¹⁵²⁵; married Charles H Vancleave 01 October 1857 in Putnam co, Indiana ¹⁵²⁶.

Notes for Susan A Poplin:
Susan was aged 14 and living with her parents in Putnam co IN in 1850 (1).
Sources:
(1).1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944

More About Susan A Poplin:
Census/Taxes: IN 50

vi.

Nancy Amelia Poplin ¹⁵²⁷, born 30 March 1839 in Greencastle, Putnam co Indiana ^1528,^1529,^1530,^1531,^1532,¹⁵³³; died 10 January 1915 in Indianola, Warren co Iowa ¹⁵³⁴; married James R Garnes 27 March 1862 in Wayne co Iowa ^1535,^1536,¹⁵³⁷; born 24 May 1835 in Clark co Ohio ¹⁵³⁸.

Notes for Nancy Amelia Poplin:
Nancy was aged 10 and living with her parents in Putnam co IN in 1850 (8).Nancy was listed as 20 y/o, born in Indiana and living with her parents in 1860 in Wayne co IA (1). 27 March 1862 she married James Garnes (3)(4). 1869-1871 Nancy, James, along with David Poplin, attended the Methodist Church in North Corydon (9). 16 Sept 1882, James Garnes went to Wayne co IA court to testify that David Poplin had been judged insane (6).Aug 1904 her brother James came to Indianola to visit (5).She had not see her brother for 32 years prior to that visit (5).Nancy Garnes was living in Indianola in 1910 (2).She died in Indianola 10 Jan 1915 (3)(7).
Sources:
(1). 1860 Federal Census for Iowa, Wayne co, p 409
(2). 1910 Federal Census for Iowa; Warren County, Indianola
(3). Indianola Advocate Tribune; Indianola , Iowa, Thurs Jan 14, 1917, p 7, col 4
(4). Biography and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties Iowa; Chicago: InterstatePublishing Co, 1886, p 255
(5). Wayne County Democrat Newspaper Clippings (Film 1673238)
(6). Wayne County Iowa, Probate Records (Film 1009068), Book E, p 369
(7). Corydon Democrat; Wayne county Iowa 1915 (Film 1673372 it 6)
(8). 1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944
(9). Corydon United Methodist Church Records 1868-1924 (FHL Film 1007938 it 8)

More About Nancy Amelia Poplin:
Burial: January 1915, Corydon, Wayne co, IA ¹⁵³⁹
Census/Taxes: IN 50, IA 60, 10
Documents: Obit (Wayne co and Indianola)

vii.

Sarah C Poplin ^1540,^1541,¹⁵⁴², born 11 October 1841 in Putnam co Indiana ^1543,^1544,^1545,^1546,¹⁵⁴⁷; died 02 August 1914 in Wayne co Iowa ^1548,¹⁵⁴⁹; married Francis Marion Gibbs 27 November 1861 in Wayne co Iowa ¹⁵⁵⁰; born Abt. 1840 in IN ¹⁵⁵¹.

Notes for Sarah C Poplin:
Sarah was 8 years old and living with her parents in Putnam co IN in 1850 (5).Sarah accompanied her parents from Putnam co IN to Wayne co IA in 1859 (1). In 1860 she was living with her parents and was 18 years old (2).June 1898 Sarah and Marion Gibbs went to visit her brother James Poplin near Sioux City (3). James returned the visit in 1901 (3).Sarah died 2 August 1914 in Corydon, Wayne county Iowa (1)(4).She was buried in the Rush cemetery (1).
Sources:
(1).The Corydon Times Republican, 13 Aug 1914 p 2 col 5 and 6
(2).1860 Federal Census for Iowa, Wayne co, p 409
(3).Wayne County Times RepublicanNewspaper Clippings (Film 1673537)
(4).Wayne County Iowa Transcript of Deaths 1909-1920 (Film 1731964) p 102
(5).1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944

More About Sarah C Poplin:
Burial: 04 August 1914, Rush Cemetery, Wayne co IA ^1552,¹⁵⁵³
Census/Taxes: IN 50, IA 60, 95
Documents: Obit
Religion: Methodist Episcopal ¹⁵⁵⁴

viii.

James J Poplin ^1555,¹⁵⁵⁶, born February 1844 in Indiana ^1557,^1558,^1559,¹⁵⁶⁰; died January 1911 in Tingley Iowa ¹⁵⁶¹; married Minerva Chase 02 September 1870 in Wayne co, Iowa ¹⁵⁶²; born May 1851 in IA ¹⁵⁶³; died Aft. March 1922.

Notes for James J Poplin:
James was aged 6 and living in Putnam co IN with his parents in 1850 (8).James was aged 16 and living with his parents in Benton twp, Wayne co IA in 1860 (1).In 1870 James was living with the Harding family in Page co IA as a laborer (9) The family of Minerva Chase was living next door at this time(9).June 1898, James' sister Sarah and her husband Marion Gibbs came to visit him in Merrill, Iowa which was near Sioux City (3).He paid the Gibbs a visit in 1901 (3).James and wife Minerva were living in Plymouth county in 1900 (2).Aug 1904 James went to Indianola to visit his sister Nancy Garnes, whom he had not seen for 32 years (4). In 1905 James was listed as a taxpayer of Corydon, Wayne co IA (5).Feb 1911, James died at Tingley Iowa (6)(7).
Sources:
(1). 1860 Federal Census for Iowa, Wayne co, p 409
(2). 1900 Federal Census for Iowa; Plymouth county, Sioux twp, ED 106, Sheet 5
(3). Wayne County Times RepublicanNewspaper Clippings (Film 1673537)
(4). Wayne County Democrat Newspaper Clippings (Film 1673238)
(5). Wayne County Democrat Newspaper Clippings (Film 1673238)
(6). Wayne County Democrat Newspaper Clippings (Film 1673372)
(7). Corydon Democrat; Wayne county Iowa 1911 (Film 1673372 it 1)
(8). 1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944
(9). 1870 Federal Census for Iowa; Page County-Tarkio Township p 493

More About James J Poplin:
Burial: January 1911, Corydon, Wayne co, IA ¹⁵⁶⁴
Census/Taxes: IN 50, IA 60, 70, 00
Documents: Obit
Military service: Civil War- 4th Iowa ¹⁵⁶⁵

ix.

Abraham Hamilton Poplin, born 1846 in Indiana ^1566,¹⁵⁶⁷

Notes for Abraham Hamilton Poplin:
Abraham Hamilton Poplin was aged 4 and living with his parents in Putnam co IN in 1850 (3).Hamilton was aged 13 and living with his parents in Wayne co IA in 1860 (1). He was still living in their household in 1870 (2).
Sources:
(1).1860 Federal Census for Iowa, Wayne co, p 409
(2).1870 Federal Census for Iowa, Wayne co, p 247
(3).1850 Federal Census for Indiana; Putnam County, Jefferson twp, p 944

More About Abraham Hamilton Poplin:
Census/Taxes: IN 50 IA 56, 70

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