1. George Poplin ¹ ^,2 ^,3 ^,4 was born about 1720 and died after 1775 in NC.

5 M iv. Gorg Poplin ² ^,6 ^,10 ^,11 ^,12 was born on 15 Dec 1752 and died on 18 May 1849 at age 96.

Second Generation

Notes:All descendants up to Richard Sr. (b~1766) are validated through census and other data.
William (b. 1748/49) is listed as Richard's (b., 1766) father based on information which suggested this. The time frame was correct and it matched surrounding census data. However, he could also be the Richard that George (b. ~1720) lists as a son, thus making William his brother.

The 1850 census of Stanley Co. NC Record 741 lists Jeremiah 43 farmer, Nancy 35, John 19, Green 17, Richard 14, Mary 12, Macey 10, Caroline8, Henry 6, Elizabeth 2. Richard would have to have been born in 1835 or 1836 to be 14 in the 1850 census. It appears that this Jeremiah is Richard's (b. 1766) father.

The "Poplin Patter" Volume 2, Issue 1 mentions a letter written in 1963 which references Jerry Poplin, Sr., as the son of Richard "Dick" Poplin, Sr. The 1860 census lists Jerry Poplin age 50 living with wife Nancy age 45 and children including Carolina 15, Henry 13, Eliza 11 and Jerry 7. We believe this is Jerry, Jr. inferred in the Poplin Patter letter. If true, it implies that the Richard Poplin age 84 in the 1850 census is Richard "Dick" Sr., born about 1766. Also, the 1810 Montgomery County, NC census lists a "R. Poplin household including 1 male over 45, 2 males 10-16 and 1 male under 10. This is probably Richard, about 45 and Jeremiah about 3.

The Poplin Patter Volume 1, Issue 2 describes a Bible of Richard Henry Poplin, Sr. The 1860 census of Stanly County lists "Henry Poplin" age 94 living with Richard Poplin age 52. This is most likely Richard, Sr. (Henry) living with Richard Jr.

The 1775 will of George (on file) lists both Henry and Richard. The 1850 census has Richard 84 (b. abt. about 1766) and Henry 80 (b. abt. 1770). However, what is not clear is whether Richard is a son or grandson of George. We believe that George had at least two sons old enough to be Richard's father, William (b. 1748/49), John (born?) and possibly even George (junior b. Dec. 1752). A section in George's will complicates matters more when he refers to "my two sons, Richard and Henry". This is either penmanship error or a reference to grandchildren.

The pension records mention 3 children. William married in 1769 with Lucy 16 yrs old and William 20. Richard was born before father's entrance into Revolutionary Wwar
1840 Census record - Richard Sr. is 70 - 80. His mother Lucy is listed at 98 yrs old in this census.

1768 - Montgomery Cty - Revolutionary War - ~19 yrs old
~1769- Not with Lucy due to War
~1770 -Montgomery Cty or Chatham? (see below)
~1780 - 1784 Moore County
1784 - 1786 Georgia
~1787 Back in Montgomery County

In 1780 Richard moved with his mother and father to Moore, County, North Carolina. This statement is reinforced by the fact that hs father William cashed Pay Vouchers in Moore County in 1782 and 1784.

William Poplin#W 10231North Carolina
Wife's name was Lucy. 16.180 William Poplin of Montgomery co NC was a private in the company commanded by Col Alston in North Carolina for 9 months. He was placed on the roll 12 July 1833. State of North Carolina, Montgomery co, 10 Oct 1832 appeared in court William Poplin, resident of said county and state, 83 y/o. He was born Feb 1749 and when he entered service, he lived in Chatham co. Col Philip Alston raised a troop of horsemen in Chatham co who were engaged to serve 3 months and they marched into South Carolina to join General Asher'ss army who was then in South Carolina not far from Charleston. They joined said army near the Santin River and Poplin was placed under the command of Col Alston and Capt Walsh (who came from Taylorsville NC). From this place, Ashe's army crossed the Santin River at Nihon's Ferry leaving Charleston about 9 miles to the left and thence up the Savannah River to the town of Savannah Georgia where part of the British army was stationed. Ashe's army moved to Augusta and hence to Brier Creek in pursuit of the British who tore up the bridge at Brier Creek. Ashe's army halted here for about a week and was attacked by the British who had re-crossed the river. The Americans were defeated and 130 American prisoners were taken including Poplin. The prisoners were taken about 15 miles down the river to Savannah where for a week to 10 days they were confined in a large house built for a church. From here they were carried down to the mouth of the Savannah River and put on board a prison ship that was laying there. Poplin was confined here with other prisoners for about 6 months when he was induced from fear of starving to death to enlist in the British service. During his imprisonment he was given a pint of rice a day and 3/4 pounds of fresh beef a week. He left Col Alston on the same prison ship. After enlisting in British service he was carried up the to Savannah and made to work on the fortifications there for 4 to 5 weeks. At the time, Savannah was surrounded by the American Army under General Lincoln on one side and the French on the other. Poplin escaped and went to General Lincoln who allowed him to go home to Chatham. A guard accompanied Poplin and oers that were in a similarsituationn to the Cumber River. Poplin stayed in Chatham about 12 months and moved to Moore County where he lived 3-4 years and then moved to Montgomery County where he has lived ever since. He had a certified affidavit from Hudson Taylor who lived in Chatham co when Poplin returned from service.

Revolutionary war from 1768-1769

#3317 Lucy Poplin widow of William Poplin who died 2 June 1835 was placed on the roll 13 June 1835
24 April 1840 in Montgomery co NC, Lucy Poplin, aged 89 year appeared and swore that she was the widow of William Poplin late a pensioner of this county. She married William Poplin 1767 or 1768 prior to his service in the Revolutionary War. They married in Chatham County but she had no documentary evidence. She said they were married by Justice of the Peace, Simon Poe. William Poplin died in Montgomery co 2 Jan 1835.

1774-1779 Court record of horse thief named William
1 William listed in 1820 census in Bedford Co. TN

The following research was contributed and gathered by W.A. Poplin

WILLIAM POPLIN 1749 - 1835

An American Revolutionary War Soldier
Born: February 1749
Died: June 2, 1835, Montgomery County, North Carolina. Married: Lucy 1752 to c. 1851/52

His name appears on the Pension List of American Revolutionary War Veterans.

His name also appears on a list of men on the Muster Role of Captain Joab Brooks' Company. Also, on this same list is William Poe who is believed to be the Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather of Betty Brown Poplin, wife of W. A. Poplin, III.

Also, with his 'pay voucher documents are a document showing Chatham Regimental Return made 23 September 1772. This is the front page of a book or log.

Enlisted in Chatham County, North Carolina. Prisoner of War on a prison ship in or near South Carolina. Escaped and returned to Chatham County, North Carolina. Spent three to four years in Moore County, North Carolina. Lived in Georgia for two years, 1800 to 1802. Was in Montgomery County for over thirty years until his death in 1835.

Lucy listed their marriage 1767/68. She was 16 and William 20. This would yield a birth date of 1747/48. The birth date of William per Lucy's recollection is not exact. However, in a later court document, William stated his birth date as February 1749.

Lucy lived to be at least 98 years old. In the 1850 Census, fifteen years after her husband's death, she is shown as living with the family of Frederick and Nancy Hinton on their farm in Stanly County. It specifically states her age as 98 years.

NOTE:
In 1841 the part of Montgomery County in which they lived became part of Stanly County.

Note:
Court Records from the COURT OF PLEAS AND QUARTER SESSIONS FOR CHATHAM COUNTY containing the following entries regarding William Poplin:
August 12, 1777:
20- Ordered that Joshua GAMBLIN be summoned to bring to the next Court a certain rifle Gunn which is in his possession that he had of one William POPLIN the same being suspected to be the property of the public.

November 14, 1777
47- Order'd that Wm. POPLAND who was examined by the Court upon Suspicion of Horse stealing, be committed to the pub lick Goal for the district of Hillsborough, there to be kept until discharged by a due course of Law. John McCulley, Robert Bowles, Eved.s bound £50 each also Nimrod BURK bQ£nd in £50. --
48- OOrderedthat a subpoena issue to Halifax County on behalf of the State to some Justice in said County to examine Sarah HEATHCOCK concerning a Certain Horse being stolen by William POPLIN from one John McCULLEY and that the Justice bind her to appear at the Court of OYER to be held for the district of HHillsin December next to give evidence on behalf of the State against the said William POPLIN.
William was found innocent of these charges and released. He was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War the following year. The penalty for horse stealing that time was death by hanging.
TRANSCRIPT OF AN ENTRY IN THE DISTRICT COURT MINUTES FROM THE DDecember1777 SESSION OF THE OYEARAND TERMINER COURTS WHICH MET IN HILLSBOROUGH
State vs William Popland Indictment
The State vs William Popland Indictment for Horse Stealing the Jury Impaneled Tried and Sworn. To wit Robert Abecrombe Bryan Crosbey John David Bradford Peter Coffee Laurance Thompson- John King, William Comb John Black John Tinnin John Curry and John Woods (Snr.) who find the Defendant William; Popland not guilty of the Felony set forth in the Bill of Indictment.

Also in the North Carolina Archives:
* Pay Voucher - State of North Carolina, 10 Aug 1782 As Auditors for the District of Wilmington this is to certify that William Popling was allowed the sum of twenty seven pounds-shills for his service in the Militia as returned in Payroll Number 3365.
Lewis Holmes Clerk Thomas Routledge
27 poundsWm Dickson
* Pay Voucher Number 2526 State of North Carolina 9, Sept, 1783 As Auditors for the District of Wilmington this is to certify that William Poplin enlisted his claim and allowed the sum of thirty five pounds-shills
Lewis Holmes, clerk Thomas Routledge
35 pounds Thomas Sewell
Also included with William Poplin's Pay Vouchers is a Pay Voucher for his brother Georqe Poplin.
Number 5050 State of North Carolina October 1, 1783 Hillsborough Auditors Office. This is to certify that
George Poplin enlisted his claim and was allowed thirteen pounds, thirteen shillings.
13 punds______ Lee. Alex Mebane
John Nichols

NOTE:
Both William Poplin and his brother George Poplin are listed in the book Roster of Soldiers from North Carolina in the
American Revolution, published by the North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution, Durham, North Carolina, 1932.

The following two documents are from Montgomery County, North Carolina Court proceedings regarding William Poplin, American Revolutionary War Soldier, and his wife, Lucy Poplin. The first is in regards to a pension request by William Poplin, dated 1832, in which he applied for and received his soldier's pension. The second document is by Lucy Poplin, dated 1840, in which she applied for and received the widow's pension after his death. Both documents describe the activities of William and Lucy during the Revolutionary War period and for many years thereafter. The originals of these documents are on file in the North Carolina State Archives. Included herein are true interpretations of these by William A. poplin, III and Betty Brown Poplin in 1990. Copies of the originals are retained in our personal files.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 - State of North Carolina, Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Montgomery County, October Sessions 1832.

On the first day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before David Bruton John C. Atkins and Audary McAuley the County Court of Montgomery now setting William Poplin a resident of the County and states as age 83 years who being first duly sworn according to Law makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832 who states that he was born in February 1749 and that when he entered the service of the United States he lived in the County of Chatham in said state. He states that Col. Philip Alston raised a troop of horsemen in the County of Chatham who engaged to serve three months and that he this affiant entered the service under him. That Alston and his company marched into South Carolina to join Genl Ashes Army which was then South Carolina not far from Charleston that they joined said Army near the Santee River in South Carolina This Affiant states that after he had joined Ashes Army he was placed under the Command of Col Alston and one Captain Welsh who came from Taylorsville North Carolina or its neighborhood. From this place Ashes Army moved crossing the Santee at Nelsons Ferry leaving Charleston about nine miles to the left and thence up the Savannah River to the town of Savannah Town in Georgia where a part of the British Army were at that time stationed from Savannah Ash and his Army moved to Augusta and from thence to Brier Creek in pursuit of the British who when they came to Brier Creek to one of the bridges and the American Army halted there for a week or so That the British marched up on the other side of Creek and re-crossing it attacked Ashes Army in their rear and defeated them and took over hundred and thirty of the American prisoners one of whom this affiant was, that the prisoners, that the prisoners were taken down about fifteen miles to Savannah Town where they were a week or ten days confined in large houses built for a church from there carried down to the mouth of the Savannah River and put on board a prison ship that was laying there. This affiant states that he was there confined for about six months as a prisoner where he was induced from a fear of starving to death to enlist In the British services. He states that during his imprisonment he was allowed a pint of Rice a day and 3/4 lb of fresh beef a week This affiant states that he left Col. Alston a prisoner on board the same ship that he was in That after he had enlisted he was then carried up to Savannah where he was kept at work on the fortifications for four or five weeks That at the time Savannah was surrounded at one side by the American Army under Gen. Lincoln and on the other side by a Britishby whose command he does not recollect That he found an opportunity and made his escape to Lincoln and made known to him the situation and obtained a pass from to go home to Chatham County where he lived That he was escorted as far as thirty or forty miles to Cumber River by a guard who was sent with him and others in his situation That from thence he made the rest of his way home after having been gone about twelve months. This affiant states that he lived in Chatham about twelve months after his return and then moved into Moore, a county adjoining where lived 3 or four years and then moved into Georgia and lived there two years and then moved to Montgomery where has since lived for thirty years past That there are no persons living that he knows of who can testify to his services as a soldier of the revolution except Hudson Taylor whose certified affidavit is herewith ransmitted That the said Hudson Taylor lived in the County of Chatham when he entered the service under Col. Alston. He thinks an Nicolas Nalls knows the same but he cannot tell as he has not seen him in a great while The affiant now states that the permission given by Gen Lincoln to go home has been lost and he can give no account of it. This applicant hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a peen signor annuity accept the present and Declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to in open court William Poplin
JB Martin mark
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after this investigation of the matter and after full length investigation as prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states.
I John B. Martin Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions of the County of Montgomery do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Poplin for a pension In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 4th day of Oct. 1832
JB Martin Clerk

Questions propounded by the Court to Tithe applicant
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in the County of Chatham in North Carolina in the month of February 1749
2. Have you any record of your age and if so when is it
A. I have no record of my age nor do I know whether there was ever one kept of it or not but I have always kept my age by my recollection - and what has been told me.
2.3 Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live.
A.3 I lived in Chatham County North Carolina I lived three or four years in Moore an adjoining County two years in Georgia and since that time in the County of Montgomery where I now reside.
2.4 How were you called into service? Were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom?
A.4 I volunteered under Col. Philip Alston who raised a company in Chatham County -
2.5"State the name of some of the regular officers who were with the troop where you served such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service
A.5 I recollect only those officers who were my immediate commanders and the Gen who commanded the army Col. Alston. Captain Welsh and Gen Ashe. As to the names or number of the Continental or militia regiments I have no recollection for the general circumstances of my service see my declaration they are more fully detailed ---
2.6"Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
A.6 The only discharge which I received was a pass from Gen. Lincoln after I deserted from the British and that I have long since lost ---
.2.7 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution?
A.7 I am known to James Crump Daniel Early and Col. Reuben Kendall who can speak as to my character for veracity and their belief of my service as a soldier of the Revolution
Sworn to in open court his
J B Martin William Poplin mark

Declaration - In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of the
4th of July 1836-
State of North Carolina Montgomery County
On the 25th day of April 1840 personally appeared before me Solomon Efird a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Lucy Poplin a resident of said state and county aged eighty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. That she is the widow of William Poplin late a prisoner of the United States who was a private in the war of the Revolution - She Declares that her said deceased husband went into the Service of the United States during the Revolutionary War whether as a Drafted soldier or as a volunteer She is unable now to state, as a private in said service. That he entered said service for a term of three months under the Command of Col. Philip Alston the name of his captain and other inferior officers She does not know that at the time her deceased husband entered the service he lived in the County of Chatham in this state. She further Declares that her said husband was absent in the service for the space of ten Months and as he informed her upon his return, and as she verily believing was taken prisoner by the British at the battle of Brier Creek and was detained a captive on board a prison Ship until he made his escape and fled home She is unable to state the date of her husbands entering the service, but she believing it was towards the close of the Revolution. She is unable to state the particulars of her husbands services in the Revolution only as above stated. She Declares that she was informed by her husband when he returned that he had nearly served out the time for which he entered the Service when he was taken prisoner and Ditained as above stated - She further Declares that her said husband William Poplin Did applied to the War Department for a pension which was allowed him as will be seen by references to the records of said department in the sum of thirty Dollars per annium. For a more particular and detailed account of her said husbands services She would refer to the evidence upon which the war pension now on file with his Declaration in the office of the War Department of the United States --- The said Lucy Poplin further Declares that she was married to the said William Poplin her late husband or nearly as She can compute about the year 1767 or 1768 which was eight or nine years before the commencement of the Revolution. She further Declares that she had by her said Husband three children before the war commenced by which circumstance she is unable to compute the time of her marriage. She Declares that She has no documentary evidence of her marriage as She was Married in the county of Chatham above and from which she has been a great while absent as she left that county soon after the War broke up and knows of no person alive in said county or elsewhere whom She can make positive proof of her marriage. She declares that she was married by one Simon Poe who was a justice of the peace in said County of Chatham. She is able to prove that the fact of her marriage was never disputed that she and her said husband has in every relation of life been regarded as man and wife for a great number of years past and that she were so considered and believed to be even during the Revolutionary war and that they as such were known to have had children so long ago as that --- The said Lucy Poplin further Declares that her said husband William Poplin Died in the county of Montgomery aforesaid on the Second day of June 1835. She further swears that she is still the widow of the said William Poplin, having only married with no one since his Death. She states as well as She can recollect that she was sixteen years of age and that her husband was Twenty years of age when they were married. Hereunto is annexed Evidence that she has since the dealt of her said husband remained a widow and the best evidence she can procure of the fact of their marriage as above stated
Sworn to and subscribed on the her
day and year above written Lucy Poplin
before me Solomon Efird Mark

William married Lucy ¹⁵ ^,16 about 1767. Lucy was born between 1747 and 1748 and died after 1851.

She married William Poplin 1767 or 1768 prior to his service in the Revolutionary War. They married in Chatham county but she had no documentary evidence. She said they were married by Justice of the Peace, Simon Poe. William Poplin died in Montgomery co 2 Jan 1835.

Lucy listed their marriage 1767/68. She was 16 and William 20. This would yield a birth date of 1747/48. The birth date of William per Lucy's recollection is not exact. Ho1vever, in a later court document, William stated his birth date as February 1749.

• Alt. Birth: In 1841 she was 89 when she applied for widow Pension - See W. Poplin, 1841.

• Residence: Census - Living with Frederick and Nancy Hinson, 1850. Lucy lived to be at least 98 years old. In the 1850 Census, fifteen years after her husband's death, she is shown as living with the family of Frederick and Nancy Hinson on their farm in Stanly County. It specifically states her age as 98 years. (Pg 9 of WA Poplin's Research)

• misc: In 1850 Census Lucy lived with Nancy and Frederick Hinson - See notes for details.

Third Generation

12. Richard Poplin Sr. ¹⁷ was born between 1767 and 1777 ^¹⁸ and died on an unknown date. Other names for Richard were Henry, and Old Dick.

Richard next married Margaret Hatley.¹⁹ Margaret died on an unknown date. Another name for Margaret was Hatley ?.

+ 15 M i. John Alexander Sr. Poplin was born on 5 Mar 1803, died on 26 Feb 1864 ^{²⁰^,21} at age 60, and was buried in Aquadale, NC.

17 M iii. Richard Jr. Poplin was born about 1807 ^²⁵ and died about 1865 ^²¹ about age 58.

• misc: Lectie Harwood's letter listing Wife and 2 children. From Lectie Harwood's notes dated September 15, 1969 Richard "Dick" Sr. married Margaret Hatley. Their Son Richard "Dick" Jr. married Avette. Their children were John Poplin (M. Elizabeth Coley), David Wesley Poplin.

Richard married Rebecca ²⁶ on 9 May 1858.²⁶ Rebecca was born in 1810 and died on an unknown date. Another name for Rebecca was Becky.

Fourth Generation

Notes:Generation II data provided by Jerry M. Poplin.

The following data was contributed and gathered by W. A. Poplin

BURIAL SITES OF THE JOHN A. POPLIN FAMILY
1. John A. Poplin and wife Anna: Cemetery at Rehobeth Methodist Church near Aquadale, North Carolina, Stanly County.
2. Thomas Jefferson Poplin, C.S.A.: My great, great grandfather, second son of John Alexander poplin, buried in the cemetery at the Olivet Methodist Church, about three miles northwest of Lilesville, Anson County, North Carolina.
3. William Henry Poplin: Buried at Harwood Chapel, primitive Baptist Church, Stanly County, North Carolina.
4. James Alston Poplin, C.S.A.: Buried in cemetery at Rehobeth Methodist Church near Aquadale in Stanly County, North Carolina.
5. Jane Poplin and Jesse Murry:
6. Sarah Poplin, Manlove Kimra, Frank Cooper: Buried at Silver Springs Baptist Church, Stanly County, North Carolina.
7. John Poplin, Jr., C.S.A.: Killed in the Battle of Shepardsville, North Carolina. Buried at the battle site. Shepardsville is now the Town of Newport, North Carolina just west of Morehead City, North Carolina.
8. Martin M. Poplin, C.S.A.: Buried at Piney Grove Methodist Church near Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina.
9. Martha A. Poplin and F. M. Wilhoit: Buried at Silver Springs Baptist Church, Stanly County, North Carolina.
10. David Wesley Poplin: Buried in cemetery at Rehobeth Methodist Church near Aquadale in Stanly County, North Carolina.

Data from Mark Abramson

In the same World Family Tree entry, there is a listing for John Poplin married to both Mary Anna Hinson and Polly Brown. They have all of John and Mary's children which match John Alexanger, but under Polly, they have entirely different family. This John's birth date is listed as 1820, instead of 1803. But the death date is EXACTLY the same, except that the location is listed as Kentucky.

In checking the census data, there is a John Poplin, born 1820, with wife Polly and a completely different family living in Kentucky (but born in NC), and he died between 1860 and 1870, since his name only appears on the 1860 census. This is complicated by the fact that, also in Kentucky in the 1870 census, is Henry R. Poplin, age 83 (i.e., born in the 18th century). You have Richard Henry Poplin, born in the 1770s, so I can see why someone probably thought they had a match, when they didn't.

John married Mary Anna.²¹ Mary was born about 1803, died on 29 Jan 1888 ^²⁰ about age 85, and was buried in Aquadele, NC. Another name for Mary was Ann.²⁷

+ 18 M i. William Henry Poplin was born on 10 Nov 1829 in NC, died on 15 Apr 1907 ^{²¹^,29} at age 77, and was buried in Stanly County, NC.^³⁰

+ 20 M iii. James Alston Poplin ¹ was born on 9 Mar 1834 in Montgomery County, NC,^²⁰ died on 3 Oct 1886 in NC ^²¹ at age 52, and was buried in Stanly County, NC.

21 F iv. Jane Poplin was born about 1836 ^²⁸ and died on an unknown date. Another name for Jane was Jennie.²⁸

Jane married Jesse Murray on 14 Jan 1855.³¹ Jesse was born about 1837 and died on an unknown date.

22 F v. Sarah Poplin was born on 29 Mar 1838 ^²⁸ and died on 5 Jan 1912 at age 73.

Sarah married Franklin Cooper on 10 Aug 1876. Franklin was born on 22 Apr 1844 ^²⁸ and died on 2 Oct 1924 at age 80.

Sarah next married Manlove Kimrey on 4 Dec 1853 in Stanly County NC ³⁰.^,31 Manlove was born on 4 May 1831 and died on 17 Mar 1865 at age 33.

23 M vi. John Alexander Poplin Jr. was born about 1840 and died on 2 Feb 1864 ^²⁰ about age 24. Another name for John was John.

• Military: Died in the Civil War in the Battle of Shepardsville, now the town of Newport, NC.

• Military: John Poplin Jr. PVT CO C 42 REGT NC TROOPS. Source:http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/stanly/cemeteries/rhmchcem.txt

+ 24 M vii. Martin Monroe Poplin ¹ ^,32 ^,33 was born on 8 Sep 1844 in Stanly County, NC,^¹ died on 10 Oct 1922 ^¹ at age 78, and was buried in Stanly County, NC.^¹

25 F viii. Martha A. Poplin Poplin was born about 1846 and died on 24 Oct 1881 about age 35.

Martha married Francis Marion Wilhoit on 23 Mar 1865.³¹ Francis was born on 23 Jan 1842 and died on 19 May 1923 at age 81.

+ 26 M ix. David Wesley Poplin ³⁴ was born on 11 Feb 1850 in Albemarle, NC ^²⁰ and died on 28 Dec 1903 in Stanly County NC ^³⁵ at age 53.

16. Jeremiah Sr. Poplin was born in 1807 ^²² and died about 1862 ^²¹ about age 55. Another name for Jeremiah was Jerry Sr.

Notes:There were 2 other Richards, but one was 84 (his father?) and the other was 43 with no children and we know Richard was from Stanley county and his birth date fits to be the son of Jeremiah.

According to Lectie Harwood Jeremiah does not connect to her line. She says they lived around Canton Baptist Church.

1850 Stanly County Census 736/741
Jeremiah 43 m farmer
Nancy 35
John 19 laborer
Green 17 laborer
Richard 14
Mary 12
Macey 10
Caroline 8
Henry 6
Elizabeth 2

• Census: All dates on Jeremiah's family taken from 1850 Stanley Co. Census. There were 2 other Richards, but one was 84 (his father?) and the other was 43 with no children and we know Richard was from Stanley county and his birth date fits to be the son of Jeremiah.

Jeremiah married Nancy ²³.^,24 Nancy was born in 1815 and died on an unknown date.

+ 27 M i. Richard Poplin was born in Dec 1835 and died about 1933 in Monroe, NC about age 98.

29 M iii. Green B. Poplin was born in 1833 and died about 1870 ^²¹ about age 37. Another name for Green was Lafayette Green.³⁷

30 F iv. Mary Poplin was born in 1838 and died on an unknown date. Another name for Mary was Polly.²¹

31 F v. Macey Poplin ³⁸ was born in 1840 and died on an unknown date. Other names for Macey were Amaha,³⁹ ^{, and40} Maha.

+ 33 M vii. Henry Poplin ⁴¹ ^,42 was born in 1844 and died on an unknown date.

+ 35 M ix. Jerry P. Poplin was born on 8 Feb 1853 and died on 11 Nov 1926 in Albemarle, NC ^⁴⁵ at age 73.

36 F x. Letitia Poplin ²¹ was born in 1857 and died on an unknown date. Another name for Letitia was Tishy.

Fifth Generation

Notes:POPLIN
Georg A./George A.: Will of W. H. Poplin, pp. 494-497

pp. 494-497
Will of W. H. Poplin
Will Date: November 14, 1906
Probate Date: April 18, 1907
". . . to my beloved wife Mary Jane Poplin all my money and nots and everything els that I may hav at my death said wife to hav the use of all my her lifetime . . . to my son Georg A Poplin 72 acres of land a part of the homeplace . . . to my daughter Jinie A. Poplin 67 acres of land, a part of the home place . . . to my daughter Jinie A Poplin $50.00 fifty dollars in money . . . to my grandson Elonsey Swaringane $25.00 Twenty five dollars in money After the death of my wife Mary Jane Poplin if any thing left to be equal divided between my children Elizer Curlee children to get hers, Mary M Harword, Martha Whitley, Martin M Poplin, Margaret Isabelle Swaringane, Her children to get her part, Rebecca Caroline Hudson George A. Poplin, Jinie A Poplin . . ."
Executrix and Executor: my trusty friends Mary Jane Poplin and S. D. Bo
Witnesses: C. M. Bost and S. R. Bost

A full version from W. A. Poplin

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT - WILLIAM H. POPLIN
North Carolina,
Stanly County.
I, W. H. Poplin of the aforesaid county and state being of sound mind but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence do make and declare this my last will and testament.
First, my Executor hereinafter named shall give my body a decent burial suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives and pay all funeral expenses together with all my just debts out of the first money which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. I give and devise to my beloved wife Mary Jane Poplin all my money and notes and every thing else that I may have at my death Said wife to have the use of all my land her lifetime.
I give devise to my son George A. Poplin 78 acres land a part of the Home Place.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Jinie A. Poplin 67 acres of land
a part of the Home Place.
I give and bequeath to my daughter Jinie A. Poplin $50.00 fifty
dollars in money.
I give and bequeath devise to my grandson Elonsey Swaringane $25.00 twenty five dollars in money.
After the death of wife Mary Jane Poplin if any thing left to be equal divided betweene my children. Elizer Curlee Children to get hers Mary M. Harward. Martha Whitley. Martin M. Poplin. Margaret Isabelle Swaringane, Her children to get her part. Rebecca Caroline Hudson
George A. Poplin. Jinie A. Poplin
I hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friends Mary Jane Poplin and S. D. Bost, my lawful Executors to all intents and purpose to execute this my last will and testamet According to the true intent and meaning of the same and every part and clause thereof hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and testaments by me heretoforemade.
In witness whereof the said W. H. Poplin do hereunto set my hand and seal this November the 14 1906.
W. H. Poplin (seal)
Signed sealed published and declared by the said W. H. Poplin to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence do subscribe our names as wittnesses thereto.
C. M. Bost
S. R. Bost,
Note: In his will dated November 14, 1906, W. H. Poplin left all his possessions to his wife Mary Jane Poplin for her lifetime. He then left the following:
Son, George A. Poplin 72 acres of land a part of the home place
Daughter, Jinie A. Poplin 67 acres of land a part of the home place and $50.00
Grandson, Elonsey Swaringen $25.00
After the death of his wife "If anything left to be equal divided between my children".
Elizer Curlee children to get hers
Mary M. Harwood
Martha Whitley
Martin M. Poplin
Margaret Isabell Swarengen - her children to get her part
Rebecca Caroline Hudson
George A. Poplin
Jinie A. poplin

William married Mary Jane Foreman, daughter of F. Foreman and Mary, on 21 Jul 1884.²⁶ Mary was born about 1857 ^⁴⁸ and died on 21 Jul 1884 ^²⁸ about age 27.

William next married Mary Mauldin, daughter of F. Foreman and Mary, in Stanly County, NC. Mary was born on 15 Mar 1825 and died on 10 Jul 1882 ^²⁸ at age 57.

39 M iii. William M Poplin was born about 1860 ^⁵⁰ and died on an unknown date.

William married Leah E. Holt on 15 Jan 1880. Leah was born about 1859 ^⁵¹ and died on an unknown date.

Rebecca married Jacob Hudson on 11 Sep 1892 in Stanly County NC.³¹ Jacob was born in 1872.

Martha married Benjamin W. Whitley, son of Columbus Whitley and Marintha, on 30 Jan 1876 in Stanly County NC.³¹ Benjamin was born in 1857.^³¹

19. Thomas Jefferson Poplin was born on 21 Oct 1831 and died on 23 Apr 1885 ^³⁰ at age 53. Another name for Thomas was Tom Or Thomas Jr.

Notes:T.J. Poplin was on the confederate wall defending Battery Waggoner during the first charge of union troops as depicted in the movie Glory (Charleston, SC) His house is still standing

Second wife's name from Jerry M. Poplin

The following research was gathered and contributed by W.A. Poplin
NOTE:
After the death of his first wife, Judith Willertha Murry, Thomas Jefferson Poplin married Eliza Adeline Swink of Anson County, N.C. They had an infant daughter who died un-named, date unknown. They were married on January 15, 1884. He was 52, she was 36. He died about 14 months later. At age 81, she applied for and received his Confederate Soldier's Pension from the State of North Carolina.

NOTE:
Eliza Adeline Swink Poplin, second wife and widow of Thomas J. Poplin is also buried at Olivet Methodist Church. Her grave is a few steps to the left of that of Thomas Jefferson. Also buried there are other members of her Swink family. She was active in the Olivet Methodist Church and was known as "Mrs. Adeline Poplin" until her death. She did not like motorized vehicles and her casket was taken from the house to the church for burial in a horse-drawn wagon. (I received this information from Mr. Elmer Goodwin of Lilesville who actually attended her funeral as a young boy.)

NOTE:
Thomas Jefferson Poplin apparently grew up in Stanly County, but records show he enlisted in the Confederate Army in Anson County. He had moved there with his wife Judith to work on the farm of the Lindsey family. He returned to Anson County after the war and lived there on his 3D-acre farm, until his death in 1885. His house still remains. It is located near the Olivet Methodist Church in Lilesville, Anson County, North Carolina. Stanly County was cut from Montgomery County where he was born. Montgomery County was cut from Anson County and Anson was cut from Bladen County, N.C.

NOTE:
Thomas Jefferson Poplin's war record (and those of his brothers) can be found in public libraries throughout North Carolina See: A Roster of Troops 1861 to 1865
There were five sons of John Alexander Poplin who were Confederate soldiers. The sixth son, David W. Poplin was only eleven years old when the war began, too young to be a soldier.

NOTE:
T. J. Poplin was apparently literate and he was active in the Olivet Methodist Church. In 1870 he wrote a letter to a friend in Aquadale, saying that the Olivet members were using a log house where slaves had pulled lint from cotton seed, indicating that the 1843 church had burned. The members were talking about building a new church (which they later did). T. J. Poplin was one of Olivet's song leaders, using a tuning fork to lead the singing. (The early church had no piano or organ). His son Jim later led the singing.

NOTE: From the local newspaper account:
April 30, 1885 - A suicide occurred in our county last week. On last Thursday morning before day, Mr. Thomas Poplin, a farmer in the eastern part of the county, left his house, and going to the well, deliberately pulled off the covering and jumped in and drowned himself. As soon as the family became aware of his absence, search was made, and his body was found in the well. No cause is assigned for the act, though there was a suspicion that he intended some injury to himself. He leaves a wife and three children. At this time his children were all grown and he had remarried' following the death of his wife of 34 years.

• Residence: His house still stands near Olivet Methodist Church in Lilesville, NC.

Thomas married Judith Willertha Murry, daughter of Unknown and Jane Murray, on 28 Oct 1849. Judith was born on 25 Jun 1835 and died on 20 Aug 1888 at age 53. Other names for Judith were Wilerthe, and²⁸ Murray.²⁸

42 M i. James Hampton Poplin ¹ was born on 12 Mar 1857 and died on 23 Apr 1900 in NC at age 43.

• misc: James H. Poplin was a music teacher, choir director, plantation overseer a.

James married Mary Elizabeth Morton. Mary was born on 19 Aug 1859 and died on 20 Dec 1910 at age 51.

• Children: On September 24, 1902, Mary E. Poplin submitted an application for guardianship of Mollie, Minnie, William and Netta Poplin - See notes.

• Occupation: Ran a commercial Boarding House in Rockingham after James H. Poplin died.

James next married Eliza Adeline Swink.⁵³ Eliza was born in Jul 1849 ^{¹^,54} and died on 30 Mar 1931 at age 81. Other names for Eliza were Adline, and⁵⁴ Miss Adeline Poplin.

• Pension: At age 81 she applied for and recieved his Confederate Solder's Pension from NC per W.A. Poplin

43 M ii. John Alexander Poplin ⁵³ was born on 12 Feb 1852 in Anson County, NC and died on 20 Jun 1911 at age 59. Another name for John was Alex.

John married Mary Ellen Moss,⁵³ daughter of James Moss and Mary Elizabeth, on 1 Dec 1868 in Anson County, NC.

44 F iii. Wincy Ann Poplin ⁵³ was born on 30 Jun 1853 and died on 4 Dec 1898 at age 45.

Wincy married James Alexander Lindsey.⁵³ James was born on 22 Jun 1849 and died on 28 Feb 1912 at age 62.

Thomas next married Eliza Adeline Swink ⁵³ on 15 Jan 1884. Eliza was born in Jul 1849 ^{¹^,54} and died on 30 Mar 1931 at age 81. Other names for Eliza were Adline, and⁵⁴ Miss Adeline Poplin.

• Pension: At age 81 she applied for and recieved his Confederate Solder's Pension from NC per W.A. Poplin

20. James Alston Poplin ¹ was born on 9 Mar 1834 in Montgomery County, NC,^²⁰ died on 3 Oct 1886 in NC ^²¹ at age 52, and was buried in Stanly County, NC. Other names for James were Als,⁵⁵ Alsey ²⁸.^{, and56}

• Military: NC Confederate Soldier - NC Roster of Troops 1861-1865 per W.A. Poplin.

James married Keziah Wilson Allen. Keziah was born on 22 Apr 1840, died on 25 Jul 1901 at age 61, and was buried in Stanly County, NC. Other names for Keziah were Kezziah,⁵⁷ Kisey, and⁵⁸ Kizzie.²⁸

45 M i. John W. Poplin ⁵⁹ was born on 18 Apr 1866 and died on 1 Jun 1892 ^²⁰ at age 26.

John married Mary Kimrey, daughter of Benjamin Kimrey and Sarah Ann, on 23 Dec 1887 in Stanly County, NC.²⁶ Mary was born about 1871 ^⁶⁰ and died on an unknown date.

46 M ii. James Marshall Poplin was born about 1863 ^⁶¹ and died on an unknown date.

James married M.L. Foreman,²⁶ daughter of C.C Foreman and Mary, on 5 Jan 1887.²⁶ M.L. was born about 1864 ^⁶² and died on an unknown date.

48 M iv. Samual A. Poplin was born about 1877 ^⁶³ and died on an unknown date.

Samual married Lucy Lowder on 14 Sep 1899.²⁶ Lucy was born about 1875 ^⁶⁴ and died on an unknown date.

52 M viii. Thomas Lafayette Poplin ⁵⁵ was born on 1 Aug 1868 and died on an unknown date.

Thomas married Martha Jane Harward,⁵⁵ daughter of Joshua Myrick Harward and Elizabeth M. Carpenter, on 15 Dec 1895.²⁶ Martha was born on 16 Nov 1878 and died on an unknown date. Other names for Martha were Mollie, and⁶⁵ Sis.⁵⁵

53 M ix. William Oscar Poplin was born on 26 Apr 1881 and died on 8 Jun 1941 at age 60.

William married Carrie Greene, daughter of H.L. Greene and Elizabeth, on 19 Jan 1902.²⁶ Carrie was born about 1882 ^⁶⁶ and died on an unknown date.

S.H married Mumpford J. Lowder, son of Eben Lowder and Sarah A., on 25 Nov 1894 in Stanly County NC.³¹

Mary married J.M. Mabry, son of Benjamin Mabry and Mary, on 31 Aug 1892 in Stanly County NC.³¹ J.M. was born in 1869.

Annie married William Smith on 21 Dec 1882 in Stanly County NC.³¹ William was born in 1860.

24. Martin Monroe Poplin ¹ ^,32 ^,33 was born on 8 Sep 1844 in Stanly County, NC,^¹ died on 10 Oct 1922 ^¹ at age 78, and was buried in Stanly County, NC.^¹ Another name for Martin was Martin.

Notes:Melanie Ladd Wright's Extensive Research Sources on Martin Monroe Descendants

Endnotes (1-23 Supplied by Melanie Louise Wright b. 1958)

1. Verbal communication-Robert D. Blalock, Sr..
2. Linda Poplin-FTW Internet.
3. Descendents of George Poplin-FTM.
4. Gravestone.
5. Linda Poplin-FTW Internet.
6. Gravestone.
7. Descendents of George Poplin-FTM.
8. Gravestone.
9. Personal knowledge.
10. Martha Lou Thompson 11/26/1941 document, copied by Carole H. Poplin 8/14/1993, document signed by Martha Lou Thompson 11/26/1941, copied by Carole H. Poplin 8/14/1993.
11. Martha Lou Thompson 11/26/1941 document, copied by Carole H. Poplin 8/14/1993.
12. Personal knowledge.
13. Martha Lou Thompson 11/26/1941 document copied by Carole H. Poplin August 14, 1993.
14. Martha Lou Thompson 11/26/1941 document, copied by Carole H. Poplin 8/14/1993.
15. 1900 Census.
16. Personal knowledge.
17. Louise Blalock Wright.
18. Martha Lou Thompson 11/26/1941 document, copied by Carole H. Poplin 8/14/1993.
19. Personal knowledge.
20. Louise Blalock Wright.
21. Personal knowledge - see notes.
22. Geneva Vess Wright family Bible in possession of Melanie Wright-Ladd.
23. Hattie Messer Vess Family Bible in possession of Edna (Mrs. Ralph) Vess.
24. Marriage Application in posssession of Louise Blalock Wright.
25. Personal knowledge - see notes.
26. Death certificate in possession of Louise Blalock Wright.
27. Greensboro (NC) News and Record obituary in possession of Melanie Wright-Ladd.
28. Personal knowledge - see notes.
29. Louise Blalock Wright.
30. Birth certificate in possession of Mark Ladd & Melanie Wright-Ladd.
31. Marriage Application in posssession of Mark Ladd & Melanie Wright-Ladd.
32. Birth certificate in possession of Mark Ladd & Melanie Wright-Ladd.

• Military: Bily Steven Poplin has his drum - Has Martin M. Poplin's Drum - Inscription "MM Poplin Company C."

• 1900 Census in Notes: From Melanie L. Wright

Notes for MARTIN M. POPLIN:
1900 CENSUS - STANLY CO., NC, SOUTH ALBEMARLE PRECINCT JUNE 05, 1900 microfilm # 1241217
House #106, Fam. # 110
NAME SEX DOB AGE S/M/W/D #YRS.MAR. #CHILD/LIVING
Poplin, Martin H M 9/1844 55 M 34
Sarah-W F 9/1848 51 M 34
John W.-S M 4/1873 27 M 6
Lula-DiL F 7/1873 26 M 6 3 4
Lee-GS M 12/1895 4 S
Bryan A.-GS M 8/1897 2 S
Marshall-GS M 9/1898 1 S
All listed, mothers and fathers born in North Carolina

Martin married Sarah Ann Sides ¹ on 30 Jul 1865.²⁶ Sarah was born on 12 Sep 1848 and died on 14 Feb 1923 in NC at age 74.

57 M i. Haughty Monroe Poplin was born on 30 Apr 1875 in Stanly County, NC and died on 5 Nov 1954 in NC at age 79.

Haughty married Martha Lou Thompson on 3 Jul 1901 in Stanly County, NC ³².^,67 Martha was born on 4 Jul 1883 in Stanly County, NC and died on 10 Jan 1968 in NC at age 84.

58 M ii. John W. Poplin was born on 24 Apr 1873 in NC ^⁶⁸ and died on 11 Dec 1918 at age 45.

John married Mary E. Coley. Mary was born on 28 Mar 1878 and died on 24 Jan 1930 at age 51.

John next married Lou Mabry, daughter of Benjamin Mabry and Mary, dec 241894.²⁶ Lou was born on 15 Jun 1873 and died on 8 Feb 1962 at age 88.

59 M iii. Jonah C. Poplin ⁶⁹ was born about 1868 and died on an unknown date.

Jonah married Rebecca Swaringen on 1 Nov 1891.²⁶ Rebecca was born about 1870.^⁷⁰

60 F iv. P.A. Poplin ⁷¹ was born about 1872 and was buried on an unknown date.

P.A. married R.T. Poplin, son of Nathan Poplin and Sarah A., on 1 Jan 1890.⁷² R.T. was born about 1870 ^⁷³ and died on an unknown date.

Notes:Descendant Information on Walter Baxter and William Sanford form Hoyle Delano Poplin, Jr.

Data (Courtesy of Mark Abramson)
1. The 1880 census lists the following as children of David W. (30) and Sarah (28) Poplin: Margaret (10), John M. (8), Sarah A. (6), Wm. S.(3), and Thomas Lee (2 mo).

2.The 1900 census lists the following as children of Wesley W. (50) and Sarah (48) Poplin (some spellings changed): Thomas L. (20), Carry E. (16), Crawford (12), Tilmon C. (10), Walter B. (8).

1867-1904: Partial Marriage List - Full list posted at: (<http://www.wpoplin.com/Poplin/PoplinBridesStanlyCountyMarriages.pdf>
DEESE, James D. (23)Carrie Poplin (20)24 Dec. 1903
Allen & Margaret D. Wesley & Sarah
HATHCOCK, George S. (46)Arrannah Poplin (23)20 Dec. 1899
Lindsy & Mary(d) D.W. & Sarah
LOWDER, John M. (22)Maggie Poplin (22)25 Nov. 1894
Jacob A. & Mary D.W. & Sarah

Location Key: A = Albemarle, SCo = Stanly Co., ACo = Anson Co., NC = North Carolina
Source Key:
[SCMI] = Stanly County Marriage Records
[NCBI] = North Carolina Birth Index/Records
[NCDI] = North Carolina Death Index/Records
[NCCR] = North Carolina Cemetery Records
[SSDI] = Social Security Death Index
[Year] = That Year's census data
[WWI] = World War I Draft Registration Records
[IGI] = International Genealogical Index
[unv] = unverified internet records, including ancestry.com <http://ancestry.com>'s One World Tree
David Wesley Poplin, b. 11 Feb 1850 (A) [unv, NCCR, IGI], d. 28 Dec 1903 (SCo) [unv, NCCR]
Sarah Elizabeth Lowder, 15 Jul 1851 (NCo) [1900, NCCR], d. 19 May 1922 (SCo) [NCCR], md.6 Nov 1870 (SCo) [SCMI]
Children:
1. Margaret Poplin, b. Oct 1872 (SCo) [1880,1900,SCMI]
md. John M. Lowder (b. Mar 1872, SCo [1900, SCMI]), 6 Nov 1870 [SCMI].
children: Bertha, Lizzie
2. John Monroe Poplin, b. 25 May 1873 (SCo) [1880,WWI], d. 14/15 Apr 1935 (SCo) [NCDI,NCCR]
md. Cornelia L. Deese(8 Oct 1878 (NC)--30 Aug 1957 (ACo)) , 21 Dec 1898 (SCo) [SCMI]
children: William Bryant, Julius Arthur, Lillie Mae, Homer Deese, John Wesley, Mary Neal, Charles Benton, Atlas Durzar, Louise
3. Sarah Arranna Poplin, b. 4 Jul 1876 (SCo) [1880,1900,IGI,SCMI], d. 10 Jun 1936 [IGI]
md. George Solomon Hathcock (4 Jul 1853 (NC) [SCMI,1910,IGI] --3 Feb 1927 (SCo) [1920,1930,IGI]) 20 Dec 1899 (SCo) [SCMI]
children: Roxie Mae, Bertie Lee, John Ray, Bessie Catharine, Henry Clay, Julia Van
4. William Sanford Poplin, b. 18 Mar 1878 (SCo) [1880,NCCR], d. 12 Apr 1900 (SCo) [NCCR]
5. Thomas Lee Poplin, b. 24 Mar 1880 (SCo) [NCMI, WWI] -- 25 Aug 1961 (SCo) [NCDI]
md. Lottie Reap (abt 1883 [SCMI] -- ?), 31 May 1903 (SCo) [SCMI]
children: Virgie Irene, Geneva Lucille, Margaret, Tom R., Dora Olene, Starr
6. Carrie E. Poplin, b. Aug 1883 (SCo) [1900], d. 9 Sep 1951 (SCo) [NCDI]
md. James David Deese (1 Jun 1881 (SCo) [IGI] --7 May 1945 (SCo) [IGI,NCDI]), 24 Dec 1903 (SCo) [SCMI]
children: Otis W., Margie, Evelyn, Sean
7. Miles Crawford Poplin, b. 30 Apr 1887 (SCo) [1900,WWI], d. 17 Dec 1954 (SCo) [NCDI]
md. Dorothy A. (abt 1889 (NC) [1910,1930]), abt 1908 (SCo) [1910,1930]
children: E. Clitus, Ettie Bell, Bernice, Emma Irene, Martin Crawford, Lougenia, Nellie Gray, Raymail Eliza, Sarah Eliza, Polly, Clyda Mae
8. Tillman Crowder Poplin, b. 28 Apr 1889 (SCo) [1900,WWI], d. 9 Jan 1958 (SCo) [NCDI]
md. Estelle (2 Oct 1897 (NC) [1930,NCDI] -- 26 Oct 1976 (A) [NCDI]), abt 1914 (SCo) [1930]
children: Banks, Thomas Clegg, Carl McKenny, W.E., Elwood, Mildred Estelle
9. Walter Baxter Poplin, b. 13 Jun 1892 (SCo) [1900,WWI,NCCR], d. 22 Aug 1948 (SCo) [NCDI,NCCR]
md. Bessie Lillie Smith (19 Jan 1892 (SCo) [1930,NCCR]--2 Jun 1982 (SCo) [NCDI]), abt 1913 (SCo) [unv,1930]
children: Roy Wilson, James Wesley, Craven (male), Elma Lois, Walter Smith, Boyce Blair, Ruby Kathleen, Mary A., Hoyle Delano, Floyd Nance, Doyle Thomas (the last 3 were triplets).
10. Poplin (female), b. 27 Feb 1893 [NCCR], d. 27 Feb 1893 [NCCR].
STANLY COUNTY, NC - CEMETERY - Rheobeth Methodist Church Cemeteryhttp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/stanly/cemeteries/rhmchcem.txt
D.W. Poplin b.2-11-1850 d.12-28-1903 Wife: Sarah Lowder b.7-15-18521 d.5-19-1922

The cemetery lists David Wesley as D.W. (not W.W.)
The bride list documents D.W. as the father for Carrie, Arrannah and Maggie. I think Wesley W. was a census error.
Margaret has a 2 year difference in her census birthday but the names match the parents and the age is very close. The same problem exists with the census error on John's Poplins age.
Sarah A's birth date matches Arannah in the bride list and the parents also match.
None of the children listed in the 1900 census would have shown up on the 1880 census.

³¹

David married Sarah Elizabeth Lowder, daughter of John Lowder and Margaret, on 6 Nov 1870.²⁶ Sarah was born on 15 Jul 1851 in NC and died on 19 May 1922 in Stanley County ^²⁰ at age 70.

61 M i. Walter Baxter Poplin was born on 13 Jun 1892 ^{⁷⁴^,75} and died on 22 Aug 1948 at age 56.

Walter married Bessie Lillie Smith. Bessie was born on 19 Jan 1892 and died on 2 Jun 1982 ^⁷⁶ at age 90.

62 M ii. William Sanford Poplin was born on 18 Mar 1878 ^²⁰ and died on 12 Apr 1900 at age 22.

63 M iii. John Monroe Poplin was born on 25 May 1873 in Stanley County ^{²⁶^,74} and died on 14 Apr 1935 in Stanley County ^⁷⁶ at age 61.

John married Cornelia L. Deese on 21 Dec 1898.²⁶ Cornelia was born on 8 Oct 1878 in NC ^⁷⁶ and died on 30 Aug 1957 in Anson County, NC at age 78.

64 F iv. Sarah Arrannah Poplin ⁷⁴ was born on 4 Jul 1874 and died on 10 Jun 1936 at age 61.

Sarah married George Solomon Hathcock, son of Lindsy Hathcock and Mary, on 20 Dec 1899 in Stanly County NC.³¹ George was born on 4 Jul 1853 ^{³¹^,77} and died on 3 Feb 1927 at age 73.

65 M v. Thomas Lee Poplin was born on 24 Mar 1880 ^⁷⁴ and died Auf 25 1961.^⁷⁶

66 F vi. Carrie E. Poplin was born in Aug 1883 ^⁷⁴ and died on 9 Sep 1951 ^⁷⁶ at age 68.

Carrie married James D. Deese ³¹ on 24 Dec 1903 in Stanly County NC.²⁶ James was born on 1 Jun 1880 and died in May 1945 ^⁷⁶ at age 64.

67 M vii. Miles Crawford Poplin was born on 30 Apr 1887 ^{⁷⁴^,75} and died on 17 Dec 1954 ^⁷⁶ at age 67.

68 M viii. Tilmon Crowder Poplin was born on 28 Apr 1889 ^{⁷⁴^,75} and died on 9 Jan 1958 ^⁷⁶ at age 68.

Tilmon married Estelle. Estelle was born on 2 Oct 1897 and died on 26 Oct 1976 ^⁷⁶ at age 79.

69 F ix. Margaret Poplin was born in Oct 1872 in Stanley County.^⁷⁴ Another name for Margaret was Maggie.³¹

Margaret married John M. Lowder ³¹ on 25 Nov 1894. John was born in Mar 1872 in Stanley County.

70 F x. X Poplin was born on 27 Feb 1893 ^⁷⁶ and died on 27 Feb 1983 ^⁷⁶ at age 90.

27. Richard Poplin was born in Dec 1835 and died about 1933 in Monroe, NC about age 98. Another name for Richard was Dick.

Notes:1880 Census Anson County
Poplin, Richard
Poplin, Mary E. 2nd Wife
Poplin, George A. (3rd child born 9 years after Henry Washington)

1900 Census Anson County, NC
Poplin Richard 2 homes down from John

Poplin, Nancy (3rd wife) 45dob 05/1855 per 1900 census Married 13 years
(Richard was 55 and Nancy was ?)

1900 Census Sumter County, SC
Poplin, Henry W. Married 4 years. (Married 1896 at age 34)

Family Tradition A little boy was born to Him & Josephine before Uncle B
Also, James came to Sumter County SC to settle near Henry W. & Josephine.

Richard married Rebecca Nash,⁷⁸ daughter of Nash and Nancy, on 9 May 1858 in Stanly County, NC.³⁶ Rebecca died on an unknown date. Another name for Rebecca was Becky.

1^st Wife - Richard Poplin married Rebecca Nash on May 9, 1858. The minister was L. Green, Justice of the Peace. This would make her the mother of Henry Washington and James. This would also make her the first wife. There is some talk that Rebecca may have been Cherokee, but this has not been validated.

2nd wife - We have handwritten notes from Lectie Harwood a retired schoolteacher, dated October 10, page 4, 1969 stating "Dick who married an Avette moved to Anson County. Also a letter dated September 15, 1969 listing Dick Sr. married to Margaret Hatley and their children as Richard Jr. who married Avette and had two children - John Poplin who married Elizabeth Coley and David Wesley. Richard' second wife Mary E. had these two children. I wonder if E. stands for Evette?

3rd wife - Nancy (married after 1887)

From Laura Legrand
Don't know if you all have happened on this, but I have found Rebecca Nash,
first wife of Richard Poplin, twice in census records. She is listed as
Becky Nash. The 1850 Burnssville District, Union Co., NC lists her with
her mother, Nancy, and siblings. She had a brother named Washington,
thus, Henry Washington Poplin! How bout that. In 1860, she is listed with
Richard and son James F. I believe I have Nancy in 1860 as wife of William
Nash.

• Marriage Fact: 1st wife - Stanley County, N.C. Marriage Record Book 1-1851-1867; Book II 1867-1904. Page #9.

• Census: Listed with Richard and son James F., 1860. From Laura LeGrande
I have found Rebecca Nash, first wife of Richard Poplin, twice in census records. She is listed as Becky Nash. The 1850 Burnsville District, Union Co., NC lists her with her mother, Nancy, and siblings. She had a brother named Washington,
thus, Henry Washington Poplin! In 1860, she is listed with
Richard and son James F. I believe I have Nancy in 1860 as wife of William
Nash.

• Census: Burnssville District, Union Co., NC Listed as Becky with mother Nancy and sibblings, 1850.

71 M i. Henry Washington Poplin was born in Sep 1862 in Anson County, NC and died on 22 Dec 1930 in Sumter, SC at age 68.

• Census: 1880 Anson Census age 17; dob 1863; page 13; dwelling; 111. Living with George & Mary Nash & Daughter Nancy J. Working as a hireling., 1880.

• Census: Sumter County census, 1890. Date of Birth 8/1862. This agrees with the 1880 census showing him 17

• Alt. Death: Age on death certificate is wrong. Laura Legrande has Henry's death certificate. It lists him as 76 which would put him born in 1854 and this is not correct. Grandma Josephine gave him the information for the death certificate and she probably did not have his age.

• Divorced: Married 4 years - 2 Children. Bessie Rogers 5/1892 & Willie Rogers 5/1895 are stepchildren. Information from Laura Legrande

Henry married Josephine Elizabeth Hodge, daughter of William H. H. Hodge and Kate H. McElveen, in 1896. Josephine was born on 24 Aug 1874 in Sumter, SC and died on 14 Jul 1954 in Anson City, NC at age 79.

72 M ii. James F Poplin was born on 17 Mar 1857 in Monroe, NC and died on 17 Oct 1911 in Monroe, NC at age 54.

• Census: Age 19 Living with Adam & Frank (brothers), 1880. 1880 Census: age 19 ; DOB 1861 Living with Adam & Frank (Brothers) Working as a hireling.

• Alt. Birth: Born 2 months after James F. married Rebecca. Rebecca was his first wife so there is no reason to believe she is not the mother

Richard next married Mary Avitt, daughter of Thos. Avitt and Nancy, on 1 Jan 1890 in Stanly County, NC.²⁶

74 M ii. David Wesley Poplin was born in 1873 in Monroe, NC. Another name for David was Dave.

• Census: Anson County, 1900. 1900 Anson County Census
Poplin, Wes2701/1873318
Poplin, Lydia E.191885

• Census: Servant, 1990. 1900 Census, NC
Poplin,John 240505/1876302
A servant in home of Robert & Sally Thomas

33. Henry Poplin ⁴¹ ^,42 was born in 1844 and died on an unknown date. Another name for Henry was William Henry.⁸⁰

Notes:Notes from John E. Poplin's Research
William "Henry" Poplin is first in the 1850 Albemarle Dist#9 census as Henry Poplin born 1844 son of Jerimiah and Nancy. In 1860 suddenly his year of birth changed to 1847 in the census record living with the same parents, although Jeremiah is now listed as Jerry. In 1870 there is a William Poplin born in that 1847 married to a Margaret with a son of John. Both Jeremiah and Nancy Poplin were listed in the census as "can't read" and "can't write." In 1850 vs 1860 census for Albemarle, Stanly Co. not only Wilm. Henry's year of birth changed but so did three of the other sibling (Mary/Polly, Macey, and Caroline).

I can tell you I am a direct descendant of William H Poplin of Albemarle Township, Stanley County NC from the 1870 census records. William H, my great great great grandfather married a Margaret Jane Long. William had two relatives (not sure if they were brothers or not) on that same report, Steven Henry and Nathan Poplin. Steven H was listed as "keeping an Irish Mill" while William H was a farmer with $1200 in real estate worth and Nathan was also a farmer with $1500 in real estate. I have always been told the Poplin surname was of Irish-Scottish Decent.

William and Margaret had a son named John DeBerry Poplin who m. Maggie Lena Perry. Their son James Theodore Poplin m. Katharyn Salome Maher. Their son, my Granddad John Maher Poplin Sr. married the Barnes family of Rocky Mount. They have 4 children, one of which is my father. James and Katharyn's daughter Edna Mae is my oldest living Poplin relative. Her two brothers, including my granddad died years ago.

Henry married Margaret Jane Long ⁸¹ in Oct 1867.⁴³ Margaret died on an unknown date.

Henry next married Margaret Hatley in Oct 1867.⁴⁴ Margaret died on an unknown date.

35. Jerry P. Poplin was born on 8 Feb 1853 and died on 11 Nov 1926 in Albemarle, NC ^⁴⁵ at age 73. Other names for Jerry were Jere, and⁸³ Jeremiah.⁸⁴

Notes:Info from Lectie Harwood - Jerry Jr. son of Richard Sr. married Margaret Hatley.

Cemetery Record Lists:
Poplin, Green F. b. 4-18-1875 d. 2-4-1948 s/o Jerry P & Mary L Poplin

• misc: Listed as Jeremiah in Stanley Co. Marriages. Jerry P. from Jerry Poplin.

Jerry married Mary Lou Hatley, daughter of Alford Hatley and Margaret ⁴⁶.^,47 Mary was born on 7 Oct 1857 and died on 23 Mar 1936 in Albemarle, NC ^⁴⁵ at age 78. Another name for Mary was Mary Lutisha.

80 M i. Green Franklin Poplin was born on 18 Apr 1875 and died on 4 Feb 1948 ^²⁹ at age 72.

Green married Nectie J.B. Hartsell in 1897.⁸⁵ Nectie was born on 12 Sep 1882, died on 30 Dec 1963 at age 81, and was buried in Frog Pond, NC. Another name for Nectie was Nettie.²⁹

Green next married Minnie Burris, daughter of Martin L. Burris and Sarah, before 1897 ⁸⁶ ^,87.^,88 Minnie was born on 3 May 1881 ^⁸⁹ and died on 18 Dec 1912 ^⁹⁰ at age 31.

81 M ii. Monroe Thomas Poplin was born on 18 Apr 1877, died on 1 Aug 1928 ^⁹¹ at age 51, and was buried in Stanly County NC.

• Alt. Death: Thomas and Emma had two children & all were killed in a car wreck near Concord NC.

Monroe married Emmie E. Efird on 2 Jun 1898.⁹¹ Emmie was born on 17 May 1879 and died on 1 Aug 1928 ^²⁹ at age 49.

82 M iii. Richard Anderson Poplin was born on 10 Oct 1880,^⁹² died on 5 Mar 1942 at age 61, and was buried in Goldsboro, NC.

83 M iv. George Luther Poplin was born on 5 Jun 1883 and died on 9 Jun 1962 ^⁹³ at age 79. Another name for George was Luther.

George married Mary Ann Burris. Mary was born on 4 Aug 1881 and died on 19 Dec 1966 ^⁹³ at age 85.

84 F v. M. Ada Poplin was born on 15 Jul 1887, died on 10 Jul 1981 ^⁹⁴ at age 93, and was buried in Liberty Hill.

M. married Clarence Freeman. Clarence was born on 4 Jan 1893 and died on 14 Jul 1978 at age 85.

Ida next married Ezekiel Calvin Honeycutt. Ezekiel was born on 15 Apr 1891 and died on 30 May 1917 at age 26.

86 F vii. Mary Magaline Poplin was born on 30 Apr 1895 ^⁸⁶ and died on 21 Feb 1977 in Stanly County, NC ^⁹³ at age 81. Another name for Mary was Maggie.

Mary married Samuel A. Underwood. Samuel was born on 1 Jan 1874 and died on 14 Dec 1938 at age 64.

Jerry next married Latichia Hatley, daughter of Alford Hatley and Margaret, on 8 Sep 1872.²⁶

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