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Colonial Jack of All Trades Sloper Proved Versatile Pioneer
In Blandford Mass the life of Colonel Samuel Sloper is sketched as that of a resourceful veteran who could do for neighbors and family alike. He drove teams, built garments, shoes, and coats, ran errands, tended horses, and served as surgeon and veterinary. a long record of odd jobs and helpful acts across decades. The piece highlights his 1788 move, work for John Waldo Wood, and various tasks from shoeing to clothing and medical aid. A secondary note covers a Philadelphia labor strike where 30,000 workers returned to work amid a wave of sympathy actions and union pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sloper
Mungelf
Sauhiel Siper
Blindford
Mass
G. Woodwaver
David Knox
John Waldo Wood
Kor Enos Loomis
Moses
Martin Leonard Camping
Orinary
Blandford
Eliphatet ‘Thompson
James Shmete