Warren Haddox Sothoron

The baptism of Warren Haddox Sothoron, born in Washington, DC on 6 May 1895 to George W. Sothoron & Linnia K. Sothoron. Parents were the sponsors, services by Rev. Charles E. Buck. (St. John’s Episcopal Church Parish Register 1888-1908 5:204, Georgetown, DC)

See brother's Notes for Virginia land records.

Marriage of Warren Haddox Sothoron of Flint Hill, VA to Lulah Mae Bartleson of Fredericksburg, VA on 2 February 1935. Service at Elkton, Cecil Co., MD, by C.M. Cope, Minister. (Marriage Certificate - in possession of WHS*)

Circuit Court of Rappahannock Co, VA on 11 Nov 1935) R. Lee Melton vs: Motion to revive a judgment by Scire Facias W.H. Sothoron Due to death of plaintiff, action dismissed with right of plaintiff’s personal representative to proceed to revive plaintiff’s judgment. (Common Law Orders H:352, Rappahannock Co., VA)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

- This is to state that I have known Haddox Sothoron of Front Royal, Virginia, for a number of years and have always found him to be a gentleman.

- Mr. Sothoron made a connection with our Company in the spring of 1934, and worked as a foreman under my personal supervision for two and one-half years. His duties were keeping records according to formula of all whiskies. For the past year and a half Mr. Sothoron has devoted his time to traffic management in connection with the shipping of our whiskies.

- I have found Mr. Sothoron honest, efficient, hard-working, industrious and capable of handling most any job assigned to him and especially figures. He is clean in habits and sober and a very respected citizen in his community.

(Letter of Reference - in possession of WHS*, 1938.02.05)

Mentioned by name in obituaries of his father & uncle Elroy, Death Certificates of brother George & wife Lulah, and Birth Certificates of both children. (see respective Notes).

His nickname while living in Virginia was "Doc. (WHS* - personal knowledge)

** Census & directories

The District of Columbia Department of Health is unable to locate a Birth Certificate for Warren Haddox Sothoron, born 6 May 1895. (Certificate of Search, 2003.03.19)

See grandmother Sarah D. Smith Haddox’s Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry; & those of uncle Warren A. Haddox for 1910 through 1930.

Sothoron, W. Haddox. student, 14 e Pleasant. (This is the home of Mrs. Susan Millan, and of Lyle J. Millan, student) (Baltimore City Directory*, 1916. :1845)

Sothoron, Wm. H. student, 14 e Pleasant. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1917. :1839)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.23) Wakefield District, Rappahannock Co., VA - - ED 7, Sh 10A (78A), Ln 21, 160/160

- Sothoron, Warren. Head, 34 year old single white male, renting farm home, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Farm Manager, code VVVV, class W, is working. Veteran of WW. Farm Schedule #61.

----, Linia K.. Mother, widowed 65 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation none.

- Cleg, John. Lodger, single 50 year old white male. Unable to read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & parents born in Virginia.. Occupation Farm Laborer, code VVVV, class NP. Not a war veteran.

- Jones, Ida. Servant, 20 year old single Neg female. Unable to read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Servant in Private family, code 4576, class NP.

----, Nancy. Lodger, 4 year old single Neg female. No school since last Sept. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation none.

Sothoron, W. Haddox (Lulah B) bkpr, h 804 St. Paul. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1936. :1180)

Sothoron, W. Haddox (Lulah) clk h 804 St. Paul. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1940. :1155)

See wife's Notes for 1940 Federal Census entry.

Warren Haddox Sothoron of 804 St. Paul St., Balto., Md. registered for the draft at Local Board No. 1, Hyattsville, Prince George's Co., MD on 27 April 1942.  He was 46 years old, born 6 May 1895 at Georgetown, D.C.  Telephone No. Vernon 2547J.  Person always knowing his address was Mrs. Lulah B. Sothoron (wife) of same address.  Employed by Bethlehem Shipyard at Fairfield, Balto., Md.  Described as White, 5' 8" tall, 176 pounds, Blue eyes, Brown hair, Light complexion, scar on right thumb.  Serial No. u5225.  (World War II Draft Registration Card)  Signature on card:

** Military service

Warren Haddox Sothoron of Rappahannock Co., Flint Hill, Va. registered for the draft at Baltimore, Md. on 5 June 1917.  He was 22 years old, born 6 May 1895 in Washington, DC, White & single. Occupation was student.  Was responsible for partial support of mother.  Described as medium height & build, gray eyes, brown hair, not bald, had a "bad foot."  Registration No. 58.  (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card)  Signature on card:

Warren Sothoron, Pvt. 1/C, 23 years old, W. Race, Va. Nativity, 9 months of service, admitted 16 Nov 1918 with diagnosis of Influenza, in the line of duty. Register No 103. Source of Admission: Command. Discharged to duty 21 Nov 1918. Signed by Robt. P. Cody, Captain, Med. Corps, U. S. Army. (Form 52, Medical Department, U. S. Army - Copy in possession of WHS*)

This is to certify that Warren H. Sothoron # 701020 Pvt 1st bl. 9th training Co. 154th Dep. Brig. THE UNITED STATES ARMY, as a Testimonial of Honest and Faithful Service is hereby HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the military service of the UNITED STATES by reason of Demobilization per letter also Nov. 15, 1918.

- SAID Warren H. Sothoron was born in Washington, in the District of Columbia. When enlisted he was 22 years of age and by occupation a Farmer. He had Grey eyes, Lt. Brown hair, Ruddy complexion, and was 5 feet 11 inches in height.

- Given under my hand at Camp Meade, Md this 20th day of January one thousand nine hundred and nineteen. NOEL GAINES, Major, Inf., U. S. A., Commanding, 3rd Tr. Bn., 154th D. B.

- PAID IN FULL By 1st Lieut. R. E. BEIGHLEY, Q.M.C. Amount $72.30 

- Camp Meade, Md Jan. 20, 1919.

- A TRUE COPY: /s/, Frank M. Humphrey, 1st Lt., V. C., Remount Depot, Front Royal, Va.

On the reverse is ENLISTMENT RECORD

- Name: Warren H. Sothoron

- Grade: Pvt 1st Class

- Inducted: Feb 20, 1918

- At: L.B. #1, Washington, Va.

- Serving in first enlistment period at date of discharge. No prior service.

- Negative responses in respect to NCO, firearm qualification, battles, wounds.

- Vocation: Farming. Good physical condition at discharge. Triple typhoid prophylaxis completed March 15, 1918. Not married. Character excellent.

- REMARKS: “Service honest and faithful. No absence to AWOL under G.O. #31 WD 1912 and GO #45 WD 1914.” (Honorable Discharge From The United States Army - in possession of WHS*)

To all Whom it May Concern:

Know ye, That

- Warren H. Sothoron, Army Serial # 701020, a Private 1st Class of Veterinary Corps, Remount Depot, Front Royal, Virginia, United States Army, who was inducted on the nineteenth day of February, one thousand nine hundred and eighteen, at Front Royal, Virginia to serve for the period of emergency was Honorably Discharged from the service of the United States on the twentieth day of January one thousand nine hundred and nineteen, by reason of demobilization.

- Given at the War Department, Washington, D.C., this twenty-first day of October, one thousand nine hundred and thirty five.

- Transcript from Record of Service: no prior service, battles, engagements, expeditions, wounds in action, decorations, service medals, citations, awards or service overseas. Character given on discharge: excellent. (Certificate in Lieu of Lost or Destroyed Discharge Certificate - in possession of WHS*)

** Death

Warren Haddox Sothoron, Sr., a 75 year old married white male, died at 10:50 P.M. on 12 July 1970 at Baltimore Co. General Hospital, Randallstown, Baltimore Co., MD. He was born on 5-6-95 in Wash., D.C., to George M. Sothoron & Katherine Haddox. Usual occupation was Farmer in Agriculture; usual residence was Box 25, Route 1, Marriottsville, Carroll Co., Md. He was an Armed Forces veteran of WW I, & his Social Security No. was 212-05-2021. Informant was Mrs. Lulah B. Sothoron of the same address.

- Cause of death was Cardiac Arrest, acute myocardial infarction of few months duration, due to coronary artery disease of 10 years + duration, with severe emphysema being contributory. No autopsy. Certification was by Yu-chen Lee, M.D., Attending Physician, who attended him from June 25, 1970 to July 5, 1970, last seeing him alive July 5, 1970.

- Burial was at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., Md. on 7-15-70. Services were by Luther H. Haight, Sykesville, Md. (Death Certificate)

WARREN SOTHORON

SSN 212-05-2021

Born 6 May 1895

Issued: MD (Before 1951)

Residence: 21104 Marriottsville, Carroll Co., MD

Died Jul 1970

(Ancestry.com* - Social Security Death Index)

SOTHORON
W. HADDOX
1895-1970
together
forever
LULAH B.
1897-1991

Grave Marker, Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, Carroll Co., MD.

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