James Hoskins Sothoron

See father’s Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

James H. Sothoron, clerk, 207 I se. (Washington Directory*, 1894)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 1908 Pa ave nw. (Washington Directory*, 1895)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 1908 Pa ave nw. (Washington Directory*, 1896)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, Hotel Vendome. (Washington Directory*, 1897)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, Vendome Hotel. (Washington Directory*, 1898)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 126 D nw. (Washington Directory*, 1899)

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.13) 126 D St., Washington, DC - ED 90, Sh 19A (128A), Ln 10 

- Sothoron, James H. Lodger, 26 year old single white male clerk, born May 1874. He & parents born in Maryland. No unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English.

- Only other at this address is another lodger, Joseph E. Fowler, a 30 year old single white male salesman.

James Sothoron, bartender, 126 D nw. (Washington Directory*, 1901)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, home 1512 32nd nw. (Washington Directory*, 1903)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 3416 P nw. (Washington Directory*, 1904)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 473 H nw. (Washington Directory*, 1905)

James H. Sothoron, manager, 1203 E Capitol.

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 1305 E nw. (Washington Directory*, 1906)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 1338 Wis av nw. (Washington Directory*, 1907)

James H. Sothoron, clerk, 1338 Wis av nw. (Washington Directory*, 1908)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 509 E nw. (Washington Directory*, 1909)

James H. Sothoron, clerk, 1336 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1910)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05) 1336 B Street SE, Washington, DC - ED 103, Sh 19B, Ln 6 (Supplemental Sheet)

- Sothoron, James H. Head, 35 year old white male, in this his first marriage 8 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Bartender at a Saloon, working for wages, no unemployment. Has a mortgage on his home.

-----, Georgiana F. Wife, 45 year old white female, in this her first marriage 8 years. She & parents born in England. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.

-----, Andrew W. Brother, 24 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Clerk with Navy, working for wages, no unemployed time.

James H. Sothoron, clerk, 1336 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1900)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 1334 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1912)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, 1334 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1913)

James H. Sothoron, bartender, home 1334 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1914)

James Hoskins Sothoron registered as Serial No. 4183, Order No. 4070. He lived at 1544 D st. SE, Washington, DC. He was White, 44 years of age, born May 12, 1874 in USA.. Occupation Warehouseman(?) for Federal Government at Medical Museum & Library, 7th & B sts SW, Wash., DC. Next of kin is Andrew Webster Sothoron of same address. Physical description is tall with blue eyes & light hair. (Draft Registration Card, World War I, Division 5, Washington, DC, 1918.09.12)  Signature on card:

Named as Nearest Relative in brother Henry's Draft Registration (see his Notes).

Mentioned by name in wife’s obituary1920 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.

** Death

Died. On Friday, August 21, 1925, JAMES H., beloved son of the late William H. and Catherine A. Sothoron.

- Funeral from parlors of James T. Ryan, 817 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, on Monday, August 24, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. (Washington Post :3, Reported 1925.08.24)

John H. Sothoron, a 51 year old male, died 21 August 1925 of acute appendicitis and acute peritonitis. He was born in Maryland and lived at 3016 7th SE. He was buried 24 August 1925 in Lot 93 of Range 25, a lot shared with Georgianna F. Sothoron, and which was owned by James H. Sothoron. (Burial Record, Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC)

JAMES H. SOTHORON
1874-1925
GEORGINA SOTHORON
1864-1916

Grave Marker, Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC.

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