Andrew Webster Sothoron

Baptism of Andrew Webster, son of Wm. Henry & Katharine Sothoron, about 7 months old, by Rector in Mem. Chapel Charlotte Hall, on 20 December 1885. Parents sponsors. Date of birth not recorded. (Chron St. Mary’s 33:#4:1 - All Faith Parish Register, 1856-1870 :22, Recorded 1985.04)

See father’s Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, and brother James’ Notes for 1910 entry.

Andrew R. Sothoron, clerk, 17 D se. (Washington Directory*, 1906)

Andrew Sothoron, clerk, 24 D se. (Washington Directory*, 1907)

Andrew W. Sothoron, clerk, 495 Md ave sw. (Washington Directory*, 1908)

Andrew W. Sothoron, clerk, 1334 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1912)

Andrew W. Sothoron, clerk, 1334 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1913)

Andrew W. Sothoron, grocer, 1018 I se, home 4, 724 11th se.

Andrew W. Sothoron, clerk for John E. Hill, boards 411 12th ne. (Washington Directory*, 1914)

Andrew W. Sothoron, mgr Sanitary Gro Co, home 226 Ky av se. (Washington Directory*, 1916)

Andrew Webster Sothoron registered as Serial No. 515, Order No. 2723. He lived at 1544 D. St. SE, Washington, DC. He was White, 32 year old, born Nov. 2, 1885 in the USA. Occupation was Manager for Sanitary Grocery Co., 3d & K Sts. SE, DC. Nearest relative was Bertha V. Sothoron of same address. Physical description was medium height & build, dark blue eyes, light brown hair, no physical disabilities. (Draft Registration Card, World War I, Division 5, Washington, DC, 1918.09.12)  Signature on the card:

Mentioned by name in Draft Registration of brother James (see his Notes).

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.11) 1544 D Street, Washington, DC - ED 126, Sh 9A (140A), Ln 29, 146/162

- Sothoron, Andrew W. Head, 34 year old married white male, renting his home. Speaks English, can read & write. He & parents born in Maryland. Draws wages as a store manager, coded 786.

----, Bertha V. Wife, 36 year old white female. Speaks English, can read & write. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

----, James H. Brother, 45 year old widowed white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Draws wages as Govt. clerk, coded 994.

Andrew Webster Sothoron, a white male residing at 1518 Gale St., NE, was assigned SSN 578-24-7620. He was born on 2 November 1885 in Charlotte Hall, MD to William H. Sothoron & Catherine May Burroughs. His employer was Carry Ice Cream Co., 1337 D St. SE, Washington, DC. (Application for Social Security Number, Washington, DC, 1942.01.13)

Mentioned by name & relationship in obituary of brother in law Arthur Hardesty (see his Notes).

** Death

On Thursday, August 1, 1963, Andrew W. Sothoron of 118 9th Street ne, Washington, D.C., beloved husband of Bertha Sothoron (nee Hardesty) and brother of Mrs. Anna Mae Hiss of Baltimore, MD. Friends may call at the Hutchins Funeral Home, Owings, Maryland, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3 at 2 PM. Interment at Mt. Harmony Church Cemetery. (Washington Post :C-4 , Reported 1963.08.02)

ANDREW SOTHORON

SSN 578-24-7620

Born 2 Nov 1885

Issued: DC (Before 1951)

Died Aug 1963

(SSDI*)

Andrew W. Sothoron died at Eastern Dispensary & Casualty Hospital, Washington, DC on 1 August 1963 at 11:30 AM. He was a 77 year old married white male, whose Usual Occupation was Storekeeper for Medigo Ice Cream. His Usual Residence was 118 9th St., N. E., inside the City Limits, not a Farm. He was born on Nov. 2, 1885 to Henry Sothoron and (mother’s name not listed). His Surviving Spouse, also the informant, was Bertha Hardesty Sothoron. He had never been in the armed forces.

- The Cause of Death was Uremia of one week duration, due to Nephrosclerosis of 6 months’ duration. Other Significant Condition was Prostate Hypertrophy. No autopsy was performed. Death was certified by Frederick W. Schneider, M.D. of 1024 Mass. Avenue, who attended him from 1958 until the date of death.

- He was buried at Mr. Harmony Cemetery, Owings, MD on 8-3-63. Arrangements were made by Lee Funeral Home, 800 4th St. N.E.

Andrew W. Sothoron died at Casualty Hospital, Washington, DC, aged 77. He was born Nov. 2, 1885 in St. Mary’s Co., MD to Henry Sothoron & (mother’s name unknown). His occupation was Store Clerk and he lived at 118 9th Street NE (Apt. 2), Washington, DC. His wife was Bertha Sothoron. (Burial Record - Per oral report of Chairman of Cemetery Committee, Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro Methodist Church, 300 E. Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, Calvert Co., MD)

SOTHORON
ANDREW W.     BERTHA V.
1885-1963       1881-1971

Grave Marker, Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro Methodist Church Cemetery, Calvert Co.,  Owings, MD