William Franklin Sothoron

Boys in the vicinity of Charlotte Hall held a tournament there on 16 August 1879. Knights included Frank Sothoron. (Beacon :2, Reported 1879.09.04)

A Juvenile Baseball Club was organized, including F. Sothoron as a fielder. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1880.04.29)

Frank Sothoron participated in a foot-tournament at Charlotte Hall on 24 July 1880, being awarded Cool Springs. He was unsuccessful in tilting for the Queen & her 4 maidens. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1880.07.29)

At a foot-tournament on 10 August 1880 at Mechanicsville, Frank Sothoron was assigned St. Mary’s; he had 3 tilts, while the winner had 8. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1880.08.26)

Mary Alice was born to William & Annie Sothoron on 21 January 1892, in St. Mary’s Co. (Baker*)

A child was born to W. F. & Annie Sothoron on 24 January 1893 in S. Mary’s Co.. (Baker*)

Elizabeth Octavia was born to Wm. F. & Annie Sothoron in St. Mary’s Co. on 15 August 1894. (Baker*)

Baptism of Annie Mildred on 7 August 1901. Parents Wm Franklin & Annie Pearl Sothoron. Born 14 April 1901.(Chron St. Mary’s 33:#5:1 {All Faith Parish Register :81}, Recorded 1985.05)

Baptism of Mary Alice on 14 August 1903. Parents Wm. Franklin & Annie P. Sothoron. Born 28 Feb 1902 (Chron St. Mary’s 33:#5:3 {All Faith Parish Register :83}, Reported 1985.05)

Ruby Helen was born to William & Annie Sothoron on 2 February 1905, in St. Mary’s Co. (Baker*)

Mentioned by name in documents relating to death of children Jessie, William Jr., Audrey & Elizabeth; and wife Annie (see respective Notes).

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.02) District 5, St. Mary’s Co. - ED 113, Sh 2B, Ln 51, 19/19

- Sothoron, William F. Head, 31 year old white male blacksmith, born April 1869. He & both parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, owns his non-farm home, married 5 years.

----, Annie P. Wife, 25 year old white female, born Oct 1874. Married 5 years, 2 children born, 2 children alive. Can read & write, speaks English. She & both parents born in Maryland.

----, Maud T. Daughter, 4 year old single white female, born Oct 1895. She & both parents born in Maryland.

----, Elizabeth O. Daughter, 9/12 year old single white female, born Aug 1899. She & both parents born in Maryland.

- Knott, John W. Brother in law, 19 year old single white male, born May 1881. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.

-----, Rubie C. S. In law, 15 year old single white female, born June 1884. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.09) New Market Neighborhood, District 5, St. Mary’s Co. - ED 85, Sh 14B (117B), Ln 2, 231/234

- Sothoron, William F. Head, 41 year old white male, in this his first marriage 15 years. He & parents born in Maryland.. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Blacksmith in Own Shop; employer. His non-farm home is mortgaged.

-----, Annie P. Wife, 35 year old white female, in this her first marriage 15 years. Had 9 children, 6 still living. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.

-----, Thelma M. Daughter, 13 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Occupation None.

-----, Elebeth O. Daughter, 10 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Occupation None.

-----, Annie M. Daughter, 9 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None. Attended school since last Sept.

-----, Mary A. Daughter, 8 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None, attended school since last Sept.

-----, Helen R. Daughter, 5 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None, no school since last Sept.

Sothoron, Wm. F. blksmith, h 1442 Marshall. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1913. :1938)

Sothoron, Wm. F. blksmith, h 138 e Clement. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1914. :1839)

Sothoron, Wm. F. blksmith, h 138 e Clement. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1916. :1845)

Sothoron, Wm. F. blksmith, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1917. :1839)

Sothoron, Wm. F. blksmith, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1920. :1871)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.14) 1460 South William Street, Ward 24, Baltimore City - ED 402, Sh 24A (112A), Ln 22, 495/510

- Sothoron, William. Head, 45 year old married white male, has a mortgage on his home. Speaks English, can read & write. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Blacksmith for Machine Co., drawing wages, coded 136.

----, Anna. Wife, 43 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.

----, Thelma. Daughter, 23 year old single white female. Speaks English, can read & write. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation operator at Telephone Co. for wages, coded 674.

----, Anna. Daughter, 19 year old single white female. Speaks English, can read & write; no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation operator at Telephone Co. for wages, coded 674.

----, Mary. Daughter, 18 year old single white female. Speaks English, can read & write; no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Box-maker at Box Factory, for wages, coded 576.

----, Ruby. Daughter, 15 year old single white female. Speaks English, can read & write; no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.

----, Audrey. Daughter, 4 6/12 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.

Sothoron, Wm. F. blksmith, h 1460 William (Baltimore City Directory*, 1921. :1924)

“ Wm. F. (Annie P.), blksmith, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1922. :1719)

“, Mildred. phone opr C & P, 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1923. :1669)

“, Wm. F. (Pearl) blksmith, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1924-1925. :1600)

“, Frank W. (Annie P.) blacksmith, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1926. :1652)

“, Frank W. (Annie P) blksmith, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1927. :1764)

Sothoron, Frank W. (Anne P) blksmith, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1928. :1743)

Sothoron, Frank W (Pearl) blrmkr, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1929. :1688)

Sothoron, Frank W (Annie T) blksmith, h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1930. :1114)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.08) 1460 William Street, Ward 24, Block 36, Baltimore City - ED 377, Sh 11A (103A), Ln 42, 164/205

- Sothoron, William F. Head, 61 year old married white male, married at the age of 26, owns his home valued at $3,066. Can read & write, speaks English, school since last Sept. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Blacksmith at Boiler Co., code 0028, class W, is working. Not a war veteran.

-----, Anna P. Wife, 55 year old married white female, married at the age of 21. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.

-----, Audrey M. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.

- McManus, Roland. Head (family # 206), 27 year old married white male, renting home for $12 per month. Married at the age of 23. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Occupation Fireman with Steam Railway, coded 90T1, class W, is working. Not a war veteran.

-----, Olga. Wife, 23 year old married white female, married at the age of 20. She & mother born in Maryland, father in United States. Occupation None.

Sothoron, Wm F. (Pearl), h 1460 William. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1936. :1180)

Deed of 3 August 1898 by Laurence M. Davis of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $35 conveys to William F. Sothoron land in 5th District near Charlotte Hall: beginning at "Stab" on public road running east from store at New Market now occupied by T.B. Davis & Bro., & at northeast corner of lot owned by Mrs. W.A. Harrison, running thence south 130 yards to lot owned by A.H. Curtis; with Mrs. Harrison's lot thence easterly with lot of N.H. Curtis for 18 yards; thence northerly 130 yards to said public road; from a stone there situated, westerly with said road to beginning. Contains about 1/2 acre, part of land purchased by said Davis at tax sale recorded at JJG#5:208 on 10 May 1898. Signed by Laurence M. Davis, witnessed by L. Johnson Canter. Certified same date, recorded 10 Oct 1898. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JJG#5:322)

Deed of 3 Feb 1900 by Winifield W. Alvey & wife Elspeth J. For $25 convey to William F. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD a parcel near New Market in 5th District: beginning at large oak tree at intersection of road fro Mechanicsville to Charlotte Hall, with road from All Faith Church to New Market; thence with road toward Mechanicsville 1.59 chains; thence west at 90° angle for 1 chain, 59 links to post; thence northward at 90° angle for 1 chain, 59 links to cedar tree; thence with said road to beginning, about 1/4 acre. Same lot Alvey obtained by deed from Geo. P. Lee & wife, recorded at JFF#5:268 on 6 Dec 1881. Signed by Winifield W. Alvey & Elspeth J. Alvey, witnessed by L.J. Canter. Certified same date, recorded 13 Feb 1900. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records EBA#1:246)

Deed of 18 March 1902 by Wm. F. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD, Administrator of estate of mother, Catharine A. Sothoron, dec'd. By order of Orphans Court sells to James T. Harrison of same county the following leasehold property located in Charlotte Hall Village, known as "Lot No. 1," containing about 2 acres, together with small addition to same, for $600. Lot No. 1 subject to annual rent of $19.50, & the addition $4.00, due to Trustees of Charlotte Hall School. Said lands set forth in deed of 27 July 1829, recorded at JH#8:323, from Trustees of Charlotte Hall School to Sam'l. Childs; afterwards conveyed by will of Rebecca Shaw to her son Jno. C. Estep, in trust, & sold by Jo. F. Morgan, Trustee, to Geo. T. Burroughs on 27 Oct 1870 under a decree of County Circuit Court in Equity No. 249. Equity was conveyed in Burrough's will to daughter Catharine A. Sothoron, wife of Wm. H. Sothoron. Signed by W.F. Sothoron, Admr. of C.A. Sothoron. Witnessed by L. Johnson Canter & Wm. S. Coppage. Certified same date, recorded 18 March 1902. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records EBA#2:373)

Deed of 14 August 1902 by Benj. F. Blandford & wfie Mary F. of Charles Co., MD; and Thos. D. Edwards & wife Julia of Baltimore City, MD. For $15 they convey to Wm. Frank Sothoron in District 5 containing 1 acre with house, known as "White Marsh," Signed by Benj. F. Blandford, Mary F. Blandford, Thos. D. Edwards, Julia Edwards. Witnessed by Henry G. Robertson. Certified in Charles Co., MD on same date, recorded 16 Sept 1902 in St. Mary's Co. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records EBA#2:506)

William F. Sothoron, a 68 year, 5 month, 26 day old married white male, died at his usual residence, 1460 William St., Ward 24, Baltimore City, at 9:45 am on 22 October 1937. He had lived in Baltimore for 50 years. He was born Apr. 26, 1869 in St. Mary’s Co. to William H. Sothoron & Katherine Burroughs, both also born in St. Mary’s Co. Trade/Profession noted as “None.” The informant was Mrs. Annie P. Knott Sothorn of the same address.

- Cause of death was Coronary Thrombosis of 2 days’ duration & Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular disease, with Acute Cardiac Dilatation since Oct 20 ‘37 & Pulmonary Edema since Oct 28 ‘37 being contributory. He was attended by Walter Kohn, M.D. of 102 E. Fort Ave from March 1937 to the day of death, last seeing him alive the day of death.

- Burial was on Oct. 25, 1937 at Loudon Park Cemetery. Undertaker was J. Few McCully, 130 E. Fort Ave. (Certificate of Death, Registered No. F40266)

Under Permit for Interment No. 92370, a request to prepare a Plain grave for William F. Sothoron in Lot 66 N. pt., Maple Section. Died of Cor. Thrombosis at age of 68 years, 5 months, 26 days. Interment to be on Mon. 35 inst. at 2 PM. I. F. McCully, Undertaker.

SOTHORON - On October 22, 1937, WILLIAM F., beloved husband of Annie P. Sothoron (nee Knott).

- Funeral will take place from his late residence, 1460 William street, on Monday at 2 P.M. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery. (Burial Record, Loudon Park Cemetery, 3700 Wilkens Ave., Baltimore City, Buried 1937.10.25)

ANNIE P.	WILLIAM F.
1875-1964	1870-1937

William Franklin Sothoron

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