John Henry Sothoron (of John II)

John Henry Sothoron granted guardianship of two children, both his:

- Elizabeth S. Sothoron, born 26 July 1903.

- John Henry Sothoron, born 25 June 1907. (Pippenger(12)* :282 - Case 3849, Washington, DC,1908)

See father’s Notes for Federal Census entries of 1910 through 1930, and Baltimore City Directory entries from 1924 through 1940.

John H. Sothoron, 21 year old single male, born 25 June 1907 in Washington, DC, with a home address in Baltimore, MD, sailed from Honolulu, T.H. aboard the City of Los Angeles on 9 March 1929, arriving at the Port of Wilmington, Calif. on 15 March 1929. (Ancestry.com* - image of California Passenger and Crew Lists, 1893-1957)

Mentioned by name in obituary & will of aunt Ellen Sothoron (see her Notes).

Mrs. Caroline Skinner Kindig, daughter of Mrs. Lawrence Albert Skinner of Easton, MD and the late Mr. Skinner, was married to Mr. John H. Sothoron, Jr, son of Mrs. J. H. Sothoron of Baltimore, at the bride's home in Roland Park on 11 July 1936. Garetta Long, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Farewell Long of Chester, PA, a niece of the groom, was flower girl. Best man was Basil Sterrs. (New York Times 85:3:6 {Section II, #28,659}, Reported 1936.07.12)

Mentioned by name in obituaries & Certificates of Death of wife Caroline, father and mother (see respective Notes).

1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.30)  3507 Charles St., Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 4-287A, Sh 62A, Ln 21, #205

- Sothoron, John H.  Head, 32 year old married white male, born in Washington, DC, school code H-4, renting his home for $65 per month.  Lived in same place on 1 April 1935.  Occupation Real Estate Manager, drawing private wages.  Worked 44 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940.  Earned $3,000 for working 51 weeks in 1939, no other income.

-----, Caroline S.  Wife, 43 year old married white female, born in Easton, MD, school code H-4.  Lived in same place on 1 April 1935.  Occupation Government Clerk, drawing government wages.  Worked 44 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940.  No employment nor income in 1939.

From the "DRAFT ORAN #104 OF ENLISTERD PASSENGEERS" aboard the U.S.S. Champlin (DD601), dated 22 April 1945, the list of men reporting aboard that date for transfer to Receiving Barracks, Lido Beach, L.I., N.Y. included SOTHORON, John H., BM2c, 602 24 85, "SHP."  (Ancestry.com* - image of original document)

John H. Sothoron, 40 year old married white male U.S. citizen, born 25 June 1907 in Washington, DC; and Luce Odette Sothoron, wife of John H. Sothoron, a 33 year old married white female citizen of France, (speaks English and French), permanent home in Baltimore, USA,  born in Paris, France, arrived in the Port of New York on 19 Dec 1947 from Southampton, England aboard the S.S. Queen Mary.  (Ancestry.com* - image of New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957)

John H. Sothoron, US Citizen, born in Maryland, with 5 pieces of luggage; and Luce Odette Sothoron, citizen of France with Travel Doc. No. 6353978, I-132-C, sailed First Class from Bermuda on 16 June 1954 aboard the Q.T.E.V. Queen of Bermuda, arriving at the Port of New York on 18 June 1954. (Ancestry.com* - image of New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 - List of Alien Passengers)

List of Officers for Guy W Burton & Co., Inc. includes John H. Sothoron, V.-Pres-Sales Mgr.  (Ancestry.com* - image of Polk's Baltimore Suburban (Maryland) Directory, 1955, pg 331

** Death

John H. Sothoron, a 51 year old married white male, died of Coronary Occlusion on 9 September 1958 at Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore City, MD. He was born June 25, 1907 in Washington, DC to John H. Sothoron & Elizabeth B. Dare. Usual occupation was Vice President at W. Burton Guy & Co, Inc. Usual residence was 6318 La Grange Ave., Baltimore, MD. Informant was Mrs. John H. Sothoron of same address.

- An autopsy was performed by the Medical Examiner’s office, and the Certificate was signed by R. Fisher, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner. Death was certified as being by natural causes.fied as being by natural causes.

- Burial was at Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC on Sept. 12, 1958. Funeral Director was H. W. Mears & Son, 805 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, Md. (Certificate of Death, Registered No. 58 8812, Recorded 1958.09.10)

J. H. Sothoron Dies at 51

- John H. Sothoron, Jr., vice president and sales manager of the firm of W. Burton Guy & Co., died unexpectedly last night of a heart attack.

- A graduate of Boys’ Latin School, Mr. Sothoron has been in real estate in Baltimore all of his life except during World War II when he served with the Navy in the African campaign.

- Previously he was with the old firm of F. N. Iglehart & Co., and since 1946 has been with the Guy realty firm. He was second vice president of the Real Estate Board of Greater Baltimore, and was on the multiple listing policy committee of the National Association - Mr. Sothoron was born in Baltimore, the son of the late John H. and Elizabet- He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Odette Durand Sothoron, and a sister, Mrs. Frederick Farwell Long, of Chester, Pa. His home was at 6818 LaGrange lane. (Hayward File* {Baltimore Evening Sun}, Reported 1958.09.10)

SOTHORON – Suddenly, on September 9, 1958, JOHN H., of 6318 LaGrange lane, beloved husband of Odette Durand Sothoron.

- Funeral from H. W. Mears & Sons, 805 North Calvert street. Friends are invited to attend the services at St. Michaels and All Angels Church, St. Paul and Twentieth streets, on Friday, September 12, at 11 A.M. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. (Baltimore Sun :27, Reported 1958.09.11)

SOTHORON – The Real Estate Broker’s Roundtable of Greater Baltimore deeply regrets the death of our beloved member and past president, JOHN H. SOTHORON. FRANK M BAKER, President. (Baltimore Sun :27, Reported 1958.09.11)

John H. Sothoron, a 51 year old male, died at Md. Gen. Hosp. On 9 Sept 1958, cause of death not noted. He was buried in a Con. Box in Sect. A, Lot 81, Site 9 on 12 Sept 1958. Undertaker J. W. Lus Sons, for W. H. Mears. (Interment Book 57:27, Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC)

JOHN HENRY SOTHORON, JR.
JUNE 25, 1907
SEPTEMBER 9, 1958

Grave Marker, Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC.

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