Weems William Sothoron

Photo courtesy of Maher*.

Weems William Sothoron is a 38 year old caucasian living at 1243 Light St., Balto., Md. He was born June 5, 1880 in the United States. He works as a Belt whitener for Druid Oak Belting, Lombard & Light St. Nearest relative is Bertha A. Sothoron at the same address. He is of medium height & build, and has no physical impairments. (image of Draft Registration Card, World War I - 1918.09.12)  Signature on card:

Weems W. Sothoron of Elkridge, Howard Co., Md. registered for the draft at Local Board No. 18, Baltimore City, Md. on 26 April 1942.  He was 61 years old, born 5 June 1880 in Charles Co., Md., & had no phone.  Person always knowing his address was Bertha Weems of Elkridge, Md.  Employed by Druid Oak Belting Co., Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Md.  Serial No. u903.  (image of World War II Draft Registration Card)  Signature on card:

Mentioned by name in mother’s Burial Record, and in son Lee’s Certificate of Death (see their Notes).

** Census Schedules & Directories

See father’s Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.28) 21 Hanson Street, District 1, Easton, Talbot Co., MD - ED 93, Sh 25A (63A), Ln 41, 550/570

 - Sothoron, Weems W. Boarder, a 29 year old single white male, boarding with Frederick & Fanny Burkett & their children. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Miller at Flour mill, working for wages, no unemployment.

W. Weems Sothoron appears on a list of members of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Northampton Co., PA, having transferred from Trinity Church of Easton, MD. on 11 Oct 1910.  (Ancestry.com* - image of "Pennsylvania Church and Town Records, 1708-1985" - page 27)

Sothoron, Weems. lab, 1243 Light. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1917 :1839)

Sothoron, Weems. lab, 1243 Light. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1920 :1871)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.06) 1243 Light Street, Ward 24, Baltimore City, MD - ED 411, Sh 4B (248B), Ln 94, 72/74

- Southern, Williams. Head, 39 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation leather finisher at Leather Mill.

-----, Bertha. Wife, 29 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

-----, Robert L. Son, 3 year old single white male. No school since last Sept. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

-----, Hannah A. Daughter, 1 4/12 year old single white female. No school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

Sothoron, Weems. lab, 111 e Lombard, Elkridge, Md. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1921 :1924)

Sothoron, Weems. belt mkr, 111 e Lombard. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1922.:1719)

Sothard, Weems. beltmaker, Elkridge, Md. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1923.:1669)

Sothoran, Weems (Bertha A.) Beltmkr Druid Oak Belting Co, res Elkridge, Md. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1926.:1652)

Sothoran, Weems. beltmkr Druid Oak Belting Co, res Elkridge, Md. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1927.:1764)

Sothoran, Weems. beltmkr Druid Oak Belting Co Inc The, r Elkridge Md. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1928.:1743)

Sothoron, Weems, beltmkr The Druid Oak Belting Co Inc, r Elkridge, Md. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1929.:1688)

Sothoran, Weems (Bertha) beltmkr Druid Oak Belting Co, r Elkridge Md. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1930.:1114)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.03) Furnace Avenue, Ward 3, Elk Ridge, Howard Co., MD - ED 14, Sh 3A (20A), Ln 2, 44/49

- Sothoron, Weems. Head, 49 year old white male, married since the age of 35, has no radio, owns his non-farm home valued at $2,500. Speaks English, can read & write, no recent school. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Leather Curry at Belt Factory, coded 7738, draws wages, is employed, not a military veteran.

-----, Bertha A. Wife, 39 year old white female, married since the age of 25. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

-----, Robert L. Son, 14 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

-----, Hanna A. Daughter, 12 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

-----, Helen M. Daughter, 7 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

-----, Ruth L. Daughter, 6 year old single white female. Speaks English, cannot read nor write, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

Sothoron, Weems (Bertha) beltmkr Druid Oak Belting Co, r Elkridge Md. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1936 :1180)

Hannah, Weems, Bertha and Ruth Sothoron (left to right).
Photo courtesy of Maher*

** Death

SOTHORON – On Thursday, April 3, 1958, WEEMS W., at his home, 5512 Maine street, Elkridge, beloved husband of Bertha A. Sothoron and father of Mrs. Hannah A. Johnson, Mrs. Helen Talina, Mrs. Ruth Ryan.

- Friends may call at his home. Services at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church, Elkridge, on Monday, April 7, at 2 P.M. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

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SOTHORON – Liberty Lodge No. 10, I.O.O.F., announces with deep regret the passing of our beloved brother, PAST GRAND WEEMS W. SOTHORON. Officers will assemble at the I.O.O.F. Temple at 1 P.M. on Monday, April 7, to attend the funeral.

EUGENE R. BRICKMAN, President. (Hayward File* {Baltimore Sun), Reported 1958.04.04)

Weems William Sothoron, a 77 year old married white male, died at his Usual Residence (not a farm) at 6:05 PM. On 3 April 1958. He had lived at that address, 5512 Main St., Elkridge, Howard Co., MD, for 33 years. He was a retired Belt Maker. He was born in Elkridge, Md. On June 5, 1880 to Thomas Sothoron & Jennie. He had never served in Armed Forces & had no SSN. Informant was Mrs. Ruth Ryan of 5503 Main St.

- Immediate Cause of Death was Myocardial Infarction of 2 mos. duration, due to Parkinson’s disease of 10 years’ duration & General arteriosclerosis of 5 years’ duration, due to Hypertrophic arthritis of 5 years’ duration & Obesity. Decubitus ulcers of 2 mos. duration were contributory. Certification was by B. B. Brumbaugh of Elkridge, Md, who had attended him from Jan. 1957 to day of death, last seeing him alive Apr. 3, 1958.

- Burial was on Apr. 7, 1958 at Grace Cemetery, Elkridge, Md., with arrangements by Henry W. Jenkins Sons of 4905 York Rd. making the arrangements. (Certificate of Death No. 4677, Reg. Dist. No. 04669

S O T H O R O N

I am the Good Shepherd, I know mine, and mine know me.

Grave Marker, Grace Cemetery, Elkridge, Howard Co., MD