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From the New Soper Compendium by Dr. Earl F. Soper & wife, Dawn (Koert) Soper.
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Perhaps three main branches of the Soper Family existed in Colonial America. Well known was the immigrant, Joseph Soper of the Boston, Massachusetts area. Second, the Southern Sopers of Virginia-Maryland have many descendants. Holding central position in those early days was Henry Soper, immigrant to Huntington, Long Island. While evidence available is not conclusive, it is probable he came from England. Some references so state. In fact, a paper received through correspondence, drafted by Guy E. Soper of Orland, Maine, states, "Henry Soper emigrated from Southampton,England,about 1660 and settled in Long Island, New York.
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Perhaps three main branches of the Soper Family existed in Colonial America. Well known was the immigrant, Joseph Soper of the Boston, Massachusetts area. Second, the Southern Sopers of Virginia-Maryland have many descendants. Holding central position in those early days was Henry Soper, immigrant to Huntington, Long Island. While evidence available is not conclusive, it is probable he came from England. Some references so state. In fact, a paper received through correspondence, drafted by Guy E. Soper of Orland, Maine, states, "Henry Soper emigrated from Southampton,England,about 1660 and settled in Long Island, New York.