The Children of Mordecai: The Soper Journey in America

By John Laycock

Mordecai Soper (1746-1824) and his descendants tread a path across a young nation starting in 1770 when Mordecai married Naomi Owen (1751-1836) in Connecticut. Mordecai served during the Revolutionary War and eventually settled in Milton, Vermont where he took the Freeman'

• Language: English
• Publisher: John Laycock
• Release date: May 4, 2023
• ISBN: 9798218169282

John Laycock

Mr. Laycock lives in Maryland with his wife, three kids, four cats and one dog. He is a member of and serves on the board of managers of the Westminster Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He has a deep interest in family genealogy and loves to uncover new stories and connections about his ancestors. In his free time he can be found watching the Chicago Cubs and still can't believe they finally won it all.

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