In 1840 there were 110 soper families living in new york. Newspapers published in oklahoma by and for africanamerican communities. David baird and danney goble, the story of oklahoma norman. There are other theories about other sites, said john m. Search our soper, ok phone book by phone number to get the owners name, address, social media profiles and more. This paper served the town of altus from 1900 to 1917. Choctaw county was created in 1907 and named after the choctaw tribe of the area. Soper, oklahoma simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Run a reverse phone lookup on any soper, ok phone number to see what others have reported about it as. The dedication page to my book, we make the part that goes boom, a history of oklahomas mcalester army ammunition plant. According to some experts, the 1918 pandemic may have gotten its start just 40 miles north of the kansasoklahoma line.
Located in southern oklahoma and bordering texas, choctaw county contains 774 square miles, which ranks it 42nd in size with other oklahoma counties. Ashabranner this book won the 1995 oklahoma book award in the childrens division, but is suitable for all ages. Ancestry library edition offers us census, ship logs and passenger. Explore collections the gateway to oklahoma history. Settlement patterns are determined by many factors.
Oklahoma historical landmarks, photos, places, and people in a best seller collection. The center is advised by a the friends of the oklahoma center for the book, volunteer board of directors from across the state, and for over twenty years has cosponsored the oklahoma book awards. New york had the highest population of soper families in 1840. Historical accounts detail wave of flu deaths in oklahoma. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Books about oklahoma from oklahoma authors and writers. The product of two of oklahomas foremost authorities on the history of the 46th state, oklahoma. Soper reese theatre fosters community engagement with the performing arts in lakeport, california by offering a professional venue for all to enjoy. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The product of two of oklahoma s foremost authorities on the history of the 46th state, oklahoma. Native americans before europeans arrived in oklahoma, native american tribes lived throughout the land. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. The soper family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The choctaw herald was a weekly newspaper published out of hugo, oklahoma, as the successor of the soper herald.
Choctaw county, oklahoma genealogy genealogy familysearch. The research center offers a research service for patrons seeking genealogical and historical information. From the tectonic formation of oklahoma s varied landscape to the recovery and renewal following the oklahoma city bombing, this readable book includes both the wellknown. Hewitt has released a new book designed to broaden general knowledge and have fun doing it. October 30, 1921 march 21, 2014 soper, oklahoma born october 30, 1921 in charleston, arkansas to charles d. At the time of its founding, soper was located in kiamitia county, one of the constituent counties comprising the apukshunnubbee district of the choctaw nation. The oklahoma center for the book became the fourth state center on february 28, 1986. Soper white pages phone books in oklahoma ok whitepages.
The oklahoma history centers crossroads of commerce exhibit is a dynamic walk through oklahomas economic development divided into six time periods. According to records, the largest tornado in the soper area was an f5 in 1982 that caused 29 injuries and 0 deaths. Barry, a new orleansbased author of a 2004 book on the 1918 outbreak. The 101 ranch by ellsworth collings and alma miller england a history of the worldfamous miller brothers 101 ranch. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Barry was a resident of soper, oklahoma at the time of passing. Highway 70, soper is situated eleven miles west of hugo. The book begins with a look at the early history of the maryland colony, the formation of the counties, and some of the earliest census records, indicating population patterns of the soper families. This book is primarily a study of the montgomery county descendants of john soper the immigrant, who arrived in the maryland colony in 1676 and died circa 1743, but it includes references to numerous other maryland soper family members and allied families. Choctaw county was created at statehood in 1907 and takes its name from the indian tribal name, chahta. Olivet cemetery, in particular the section of the cemetery named showmens rest, to witness the performers final resting place.
Brad agnew, voices from the land run of 1889, the chronicles of oklahoma 67 spring 1989. Soper ranks in the upper quartile for population density when compared to the other cities, towns and census designated places cdps in oklahoma. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets. Soper is located in westcentral choctaw county at 34.
Each area displays the changing stage of history, the individual stories of entrepreneurs, and companies that have etched their names and faces into. In 2012, she came to catskill animal sanctuary as a guest chef, teaching compassionate cuisine cooking classes and leading and growing the culinary program, inspiring and educating with love, patience, and. Lepthien a brief history of the choctaw tribe for juvenile readers. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Choctaw county genealogy resources oklahomas official. The history of oklahoma refers to the history of the state of oklahoma and the land that the state now occupies. William george taylor was born april 17, 1941 in wolfe city, texas, the son of pierce odell taylor and mary pansy nix taylor and had lived in soper for the past 15 years. A history is the first comprehensive narrative to bring the story of the sooner state to the threshold of its centennial. Find out more about oklahoma history with this arcadia publishing book series.
Settlement patterns the encyclopedia of oklahoma history. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. From the tectonic formation of oklahomas varied landscape to the recovery and renewal following the oklahoma city bombing, this readable book includes both the wellknown. Oklahoma history is an intricate tapestry of themes, stories, and perspectives, including those of the states diverse population of american indians, the lands original human occupants. This was about 46% of all the recorded sopers in the usa. Garner had founded the first newspaper, the soper herald. An appendix provides suggestions for trips to oklahomas historic places and for further reading. Parents have done everything by the book and are following their doctors instructions. William is preceded in death by his parents, two sons. From the tectonic formation of oklahomas varied landscape to the recovery and renewal following the oklahoma city bombing, this readable book includes both.
Books about oklahoma or by oklahoma authors and book. Soper, oklahoma simple english wikipedia, the free. This is an interesting book from a premier authourity on the history of oklahoma, from its native american tribes and history to the settling of the territory prior to its statehood. John florez, iii was born july 12, 1959 in oklahoma city, ok the son of john florez, ii and jane warren and had lived in the soper area most of his life. Announcements personnel af report card calendar employment contact us federal programs. Soper public schools reports first coronavirus case. Welcome to okchocta the place for oklahoma genealogy. The land that today makes up oklahoma was added to the united states as part of the louisiana purchase of 1803. Soper the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. The most soper families were found in the usa in 1880.
History of the soper family hardcover january 1, 1980 by lyndel a soper author visit amazons lyndel a soper page. From sharing practical resources like job, health, and financial workshops, to holding fun activities and events, aarp is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even stronger soper. Soper cemetery choctaw county, oklahoma soper cemetery is a fairly large, well kept cemetery, just west of the small town of soper with about 0 burials. Hewitt has released a new book designed to broaden. Tornado risk is calculated from the destruction path that has occured within 30 miles of the location. The videotaped interviews, recorded in the 1980s and included in the oklahoma history center archives, offer chilling descriptions of those dark days. Aarp in soper is here to help you take on today and every day. Soper area historical tornado activity is slightly below oklahoma state average. Soperarea historical tornado activity is slightly below oklahoma state average. Areas of oklahoma east of its panhandle were acquired in the louisiana purchase of 1803, while the panhandle was not acquired until the u. Charles rhoades obituary oklahoma city, ok oklahoman. The following towns are located in present day choctaw county, oklahoma.
The caddo and the wichita lived in the southern part of the state and had similar customs and history. Books about oklahoma or by oklahoma authors and book dealers. Please choose your book the story of oklahoma, 3rd edition the story of oklahoma, revised 2nd edition. After thirtythree years crossett ceased publishing the paper and sold the equipment to w. Soper is a town in choctaw county, oklahoma, united states. Subjects are a mixture of history, geography, science, and literature, but no entertainment. The center promotes the past, current, and future works of oklahoma authors. The primary coordinate point for soper is located at latitude 34. The town of soper had a population of 249 as of july 1, 2019. Postcard photos of early day buildings, street scenes, parks, ranches, and oil and gas fields.
In his early years, he moved to nuyaka, oklahoma and was raised by his uncle and aunt gordon and lula sharp along with his sister lillian. Sopers kamryn sellers knocked down a buzzer beating three to end the third quarter for the lady red bears last thursday. Guide to choctaw county, oklahoma ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage. Soperreese theatre fosters community engagement with the performing arts in lakeport, california by offering a. Compassionate cuisine book by linda soperkolton, sara boan. At the time of the 2010 census, soper had 153 housing units and with its population of 261 people, this averages 1. To find the cemetery, travel west out of soper on hwy 70. Select a county from oklahoma or western north texas from the menus below. Geography, land policy, sociological circumstances, economics, ethnicity, even religion, readily come to mind. List of books and articles about oklahoma history online. This was about 46% of all the recorded soper s in the usa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading oklahoma.
Soper, who was an attorney for the arkansas and choctaw railway. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate. This translates to 566 housing units per square mile 218. A history of the state of oklahoma, volume 2 a history of the state of oklahoma, luther b. Compassionate cuisine book by linda soperkolton, sara. The oklahoma center for the book ocb is a state affiliate of the center for the book in the library of congress, and is organized to focus attention on the vital role of books and reading in our lives. In all of these areas but religion oklahoma is overwhelmingly composed of bible belt churches, oklahoma is a border region, neither north nor south, east nor west, neither all. Gene aldrich, black heritage of oklahoma edmond, okla thompson book and supply co. For complete details and forms visit our orders and fees page. A2z computing services and make no warranties as to the accuracy of any information posted on. The cemetery is just on the edge of town on the north side of the highway. Nicely written and a good read for those interested in the subject.
Cowen collection photographs collected and taken by chester cowen that date from 1885 to 2006 with themes of buildings, people, and events. Popular oklahoma books meet your next favorite book. Mary helen harless, age 81, was born october 24, 1935 in lamasco, tx, the daughter of aubrey eric haynes and ora jo bowling haynes and had lived in soper since 1963. Feb 27, 1929 dec 1, 2012 choctaw wilburn ray lee, of choctaw, oklahoma, passed away december 1, 2012, at the age of 83, in oklahoma city, oklahoma. John departed this life on january 18, 2018 at the age of 58 years, 6 months and 6 days he is preceded in death by his father. John married myra pence on april 5, 1979 in boswell, ok. Oklahoma territory and statehood the western section of what is now the state of oklahoma became the oklahoma territory in 1890. These sites allow patrons visiting the research center to search, view, and print various items pertaining to genealogy and history. The book, trivia for thinkers, is divided into sections of 20 questions and 20 answers and can be used in trivia contests. Kten an elementary student at soper public schools has tested. Kfor the oklahoma state bureau of investigation is investigating the.
The research center offers free access to ancestry library edition, fold3, heritagequest online, and the oklahoman digital archives. The county seat of hugo is also known as circus city u. Soper, oklahoma phone book listings, including common soper, oklahoma phone scams plus local white pages and yellow pages. Our maryland heritage, book 7 the soper family william. The companys history goes back 1 years to its first store in dallas.