Sothoron & Related Families - 19 (Notes Pages)

For privacy reasons, Date of Birth and Date of Marriage for persons believed to still be living are not shown.

Sothoron Drucilla [Female] b. 1805 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. 1874 Elwood, Madison Co., IN

See husband's Notes for marriage and family information, and Federal Census entries for 1850 & 1860.

Drucilla Sothoron (born 1805 in St. Mary's Co., died 1874 in Madison Co., IN) married Philip Alvey (born 1800 in St. Mary's Co., died April 1868 in Madison Co., IN) (Alvey*, 1826.12.29)

Received monies from the estate of her father, and livestock as a legacy of her aunt Molly Sothoron through her will of 1828 (see respective Notes).

Indenture of 11 October 1834 between Philip Alvey & wife Drucilla of St. Mary's Co., MD; and Richard C. Sothoron of same county. For $10 Sothoron Alveys convey their "...one divided moiety or part..." of following tracts: "Sothoron's Hills," containing about 51 acres; "Sothoron's Supply," containing about 21 acres; "Long Yorkshire," containing about 25 acres. Signed by Philp Alvey & Drucilla Alvey (their marks), witnessed by Charles C. Egerton & Geo. Slye. Certified same date, recorded 9 Dec 1834. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JH#10:186)

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.06.14) Duck Creek Township, Madison Co., Indiana - Pg 4 (18A), Ln 35, 27/27
- Alvey, Drucilla. 55 year old white female, no occupation. Real property valued at $4000, personal property at $200. Born in Maryland, can read & write.
- Linley, Julia. 38 year old white female, Keeping house. Personal property valued at $100. Born in Maryland, can read & write.
-----, William. 7 year old white male. Born in Indiana.
- Green, Martha. 16 year old white female, At home. Born in Indiana
-----, George. 20 year old white male Farm laborer. Born in Indiana, can read & write.

Drucilla Sothoron, b. 1805 in St. Mary's Co., MD, d. 1874 at Elwood, Madison Co., IN; m. on 29 Dec 1826 in St. Mary's Co., MD, Philip Alvey, son of James Alvey & Sarah Burroughs, b. 1800 in St. Mary's Co., MD, d. Apr 1868 at Elwood, Madison Co., IN. Both are buried at Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., IN. (www.findagrave.com)

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Identified by name as a niece of William Bruce in his will of 1822, called "Kitty." With sister Elizabeth willed property for use during single life, to then pass to brother William (see Bruce's Notes).

Henry Chappelear licensed on 17 January 1825 in St. Mary's Co. to marry Catherine Sothoron. (Brumbaugh* 1:329)

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Henry Chappelear licensed on 17 January 1825 in St. Mary's Co. to marry Catherine Sothoron. (Brumbaugh* 1:329)

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Leonard Hezekiah Canter was born to Elizabeth R. Swann & Horatio Canter in 1825 in St. Mary's Co., MD. He will marry Sarah E. D. Sothoron. (Smith, P.*)

Sarah Eleanor Ducas Sothoron born to Richard & Sara Sothoron on 30 January 1830, and baptized 8 July 1832 at the Chapel. (Trinity Parish Register {MSA* M259}:unnumbered, Charles Co., MD)

Sarah Eleanor Dorcas Sotheron, daughter of Richard Sotheron and Sara Sotheron, was christened at Trinity Parish, Newport, Charles Co. On 8 July 1832. (Familysearch.org* - Church Records - Batch # C533651, Source # 0013203)

Deed of 29 Jan 1878 by L.H. Canter & wife Sarah E.D. Canter, both of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $1,200 convey to Benjamin C. Sothoron & Joseph A. Sothoron a tract in Charlotte Hall District, being that portion of the original Sothorons Desire farm which is situated northeast, north and northwest of the Benedict road, containing about 150 acres. Signed by L.H. Canter & Sarah E.D. Canter. Certified same date, recorded 19 March 1878. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JFF#3:47)

S. E. D. Canter, widow of Judge L. H. Canter of St. Mary's Co., d. 27 Jan 1892 at her residence near Charlotte Hall, age 62, buried beside her husband in burial ground St. Mary's Chapel, Bryantown. (Fresco(1)* :351 - Beacon, 18 February 1892)

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Teresa Beaven b. abt 1803, Charles Co., MD to Walter Beaven & Charity Simpson; m. 21 Aug 1832, Bryantown, Charles Co., MD, Benjamin Sothoron. (Ancestry.com* World Tree - Genealogy of Lillie Riney, by Lillie Riney)

Benjamin Sothoron & Teresa Beadie were married on 21 August 1832 at Mattawoman, Charles Co., MD. (Familysearch.org* - Records of the congregation of Mattawoman, 1793-1861- Batch 507931, Source 0013759, Printout 1205002)

Benjamin Sothoron married Teresa Beaven (born 1803), daughter of Walter Beaven (born 1750, Charles Co., MD) & Charity Simpson. Date not given. (Sneirson*)

See children's Notes for births & Roman Catholic christenings.

See husband Benjamin's Notes for Federal Census entries for 1850 through 1870; and for land transfers.

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Samuel Alvey born to Philip & Drucilla Alvay on 23 March 1833. Baptized at Alvay's place on 15 October 1833. (Trinity Parish Register {MSA* M259}:unnumbered, Recorded 1833.10.15, Charles Co., MD)

Samuel Alvay, male, born 23 Mar 1833 to Philip & Drusilla Alvey, christened 15 Oct 1833 at Trinity Parish, Newport, Charles Co., MD. (Ancestry.com* - Maryland Births & Christenings Index)

Philip Alvey, born in about 1809, emigrated to Franklin Co., Indiana in 1839, where he died. His children moved to Indiana with him: Charles (born 1830), Julia Ann (born 1832) & Samuel (born 1834). (Fresco(1)* :485)

Samuel Alvey, son of Philip Alvey & Drucilla Southoron, b. 1834 in MD, d. 15 Oct 1869 in Frankton, Madison Co., IN; m. on 5 Jan 1860 in Liberty, Union Co., IN, Sarah Ann Phenis. (Ancestry.com* - Family Data Collection; Individual Records)

Samuel Alvey, son of Philip Alvey & Drucilla Sothoron, b. 15 Oct 1834 in MD, d. 15 Oct 1869 in Franklin Co., IN, m. on 5 Jan 1860 in Liberty Union, IN, Sarah Ann Phenis. (Jeffords*)

Sarah A.(?H) Phenis & Samuel Alvey were married 5 Jan 1860 in Union Co., IN. (Ancestry.com* - Indiana Marriage Collection - Union Co., IN Marriages)

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry, maternal uncle Francis Sothoron's Notes for 1856 Iowa State Census entry.

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.06.23) Liberty P.O., Liberty Twp., Union Co., IN - Pg 56, Ln 31, 431/447
- Samuel Alvay, 24 year old male Farm laborer, born in Maryland. Personal property valued at $50.
- Sarah " , 21 year old female, born in Ind.

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Was a beneficiary of her maternal grandfather Jonathan Woodburn's estate, in which she was called "Elsprit."(see his Notes).

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

Thomas H. Burroughs licensed in St. Mary's Co., MD on 4 May 1857 to marry Elizabeth Sothoron. (Brumbaugh* 1:325)

Thomas H. Burroughs married Elizabeth Sothoron at All Faith on 5 May 1857. (Fresco(1)* :47)

Deed of 13 June 1859 by Thomas H. Burroughs & wife Elizabeth, both of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $550 they convey to Elizabeth Ann Sothoron the following parcels of land: Sothoron's Hills, containing about 51 acres; Sothoron's Supply, containing about 21 acres; Long Yorkshire, containing about 25 acres; Burroughs Gift, containing about 91 3/4 acres; in the whole containing about 188 acres, & being all the land that Richard C. Sothoron late of St. Mary's Co. died seized & possessed, & the said interest not conveyed being 1/4 part of the whole, in fee simple. Signed by Thomas H. & Elizabeth Burroughs. Wit: Thomas L. Davis, Isaiah Canter. Certified 30 June 1859. Recorded 25 Nov 1859 & delivered to W.H. Sothoron. (Land Record JTB#3:278)

See husband Thomas' Notes for 1860 & 1870 Federal Census entries.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.25) Dist. 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 140, Pg 34, Ln 11, 246/255
- Burroughs, Elizabeth 53 year old widowed white female, keeping house. She & parents born in Md..
-----, Frederick S. Son, 17 year old single white male Farmer. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Alice. Daughter, 16 year old single white female, At Home. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Weeklin. Son, 13 year old white male Laborer. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Susan O. Daughter, 12 year old white female, At Home. She & parents born in Md. Attended school within the year.
-----, Sarah F. Daughter, 7 year old white female. She & parents born in Md.

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Susan Rebecca Sothoron born to William H. & Susan Cornelia Rowles Sothoron on 20 October 1833, baptized 13 August 1834 at W.H. Sothoron's. (Trinity Parish Register, Charles Co.)

Henry G.S. Key of St. Mary's Co. & Barnard Hooe of Alexandria, Va. versus John T. P., Zachariah P., James F., Henry, Susanna R. Sothoron
- Notes agreement between John Sothoron late of St. Mary's Co. & Henry Sothoron late of Charles Co. (see below). Henry Sothoron took possession of land & made some payments. On about 7 October 1826 John Sothoron published his will, passing lands to Henry in fee simple, appointing him along with complainant as executors. John died about 1 November 1826. His executors gave bond, Henry making several payments on the account, leaving a debt balance by 15 March 1826 of $6,009.36. Henry Sothoron made his will 18 January 1832, appointing his son-in-law John Truman Hawkins & his only child William H. Sothoron as executors. The estate of Henry Sothoron including his equitable sale of noted land descended to his only child & heir at law William Henry Sothoron, late of Charles Co. dec'd. William made further payments, reducing the balance by 9 August 1833 to $3,991.02. Will of William H. Sothoron published 30 November 1836, demising his whole estate to be divided equally between his 2 children, Henry Sothoron & Susanna Rebecca Sothoron; if both deceased, then to cousin John Henry Sothoron & friend Samuel P. Webster. William H. Sothoron died 28 February 1837. John Sothoron left 4 children: John T. H., Zachariah Henry, James Philip & Mary Elizabeth Attaway Sothoron; Mary died in infancy, others still infants. John made provision for his widow in lieu of her dower and thirds. The children of William H. are infants. Balance of payment still due, with interest from 9 August 1833. Prays for appointment of guardian for infants, payment of monies due, sale of property if necessary to make payment.
- Agreement dated 27 June 1826. John Sothoron sells to Henry Sothoron lands next to lands now lived on by Henry, near Benedict, derived from brother Zachariah who had lived there, for $10,000. Henry is to secure to John and heirs, and of James F. Sothoron of and as to certain debts or bonds due from the estate of Horatio C. McElderry & George Forbes to the estate of their late uncle Samuel Bond. Balance payable in 6 years with interest from 1 Jan next. Henry is out of interest money to pay the widow of Zachariah Sothoron, their late brother, $200 as devised by Zachariah, in lieu of her dower; if she claims dower, Henry is to retain so much of the principal as would yield interest equivalent to the right of dower. Bears signatures of John & Henry Sothoron.
- Will of John Sothoron, 7 Oct 1826, 28 Nov 1826
- Will of Henry Sothoron, 18 Jan 1832, 13 Nov 1832
- Will of William H. Sothoron of Charles Co., 30 Nov 1836, 24 Feb 1837.
- Appointment of William T. Maddox as guardian to infants John T. H., Zachariah Henry, James P. Sothoron & others, 4 January 1839.
- Appointment of George Combs as guardian to infants Henry, Susanna Rebecca Sothoron & others, 4 January 1839.
- Interrogatories of John H. Briscoe dated 4 Feb 1839. Notes that Zachariah Sothoron died in 1825 or 1826, his wife 3 years ago.
- Final decree of Chancery Court, 11 February 1840. John Scott of Baltimore City trustee in sale of property to satisfy debt. (Chancery Papers 9156, St. Mary's Co., FIled1838.06.26)

William H. Sothoron wills all of his real & personal property to be equally divided between his two children Henry Sothoron & Susanna Rebecca Sothoron. If the children are dead without issue, estate to be divided between cousin John H. Sothoron, friend Samuel P. Webster & the 2 children of Caroline Hutchins (Luke W. Hutchins & Caroline R. Hutchins). A watch & jewelry to go to Caroline Hutchins in trust for his own children. Executors friends George Thomas of St. Mary's Co. & William D. Merrick of Charles Co.. Witness: William B. Scott, John A. Pye, John D. Bowling. (Wills DJ#16:92, Charles Co., 1836.11.30, Proved 1837.02.24)

Indenture of 8 Aug 1845 between John H. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co.; and Cornelius Barber, guardian to Henry & Susanna Sothoron, of Washington, DC. John is indebted to Barber as Guardian, through obligation executed 6 Aug 1844, for $2,000 plus interest. To secure that debt & for an additional $5.00 John mortgages property known as Chesleys Hill, containing about 500 acres. If John fails to pay Barber $2,000 by 6 Aug 1848, property will automatically convey to Barber. Signed by Jno. H. Sothoron, witnessed by John H. Stone & C.C. Spalding. Certified same date, recorded 9 Aug 1845. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JH#13:530)

Recorded 18 March 1854 at request of John D. Bowling. Indenture of 8 Dec 1853 between Henry Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD & John D. Bowling of Prince George's Co., MD. Commission issued out of Charles Co. Circuit Court on 4 March 1853 to value & divide the real estate of William H. Sothoron dec'd; accordingly a farm of said William near Benedict was divided into 2 parts, designated Lots No. 1 & 2, allotting Lot No. 1 to Henry Sothoron & Lot No. 2 to Susan R. Sothoron. Henry has agreed to sell Lot No. 1 to John D. Bowling for $13,000, being part of Calverton Manor & containing 424 1/4 acres, the plat for which is recorded in the County Land Records. (Charles Co., MD Land Records JS#1:29)

Deed recorded 14 Sept 1857 at request of Henry Mattingly of Charles Co., MD. Deed made 27 Feb 1857 by Henry Sothoron & Susan R. B. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $1,500 Sothorons convey to Mattingly tracts of land: part of Baltimore's Gift, about 180 acres; part of Sarasn(?) Manor, about 150 acres, with enclosed marsh land belonging to said tract, containing overall about 330 acres. Lands are near junction of New Port run & Wicomico River, adjoining lands of Capt. Jere. Herbert. Signed Henry Sothoron & Susan R.B. Sothoron, witnessed by Just. Jere Herbert & Luke W.B. Hutchins. Certified 27 Feb 1857. (Charles Co., MD Land Records JS#2:180)

Deed recorded 25 Nov 1857 at request of Adeline Rencher of Charles Co., MD. Indenture of 27 Feb 1857 between Caroline R. Hutchins, Henry Sothoron & Susan R.B. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD; and Adeline Rencher. For $650 Rencher conveyed tract in Charles Co. now occupied by John Rencher & bounded by lands of Messrs. Gough, Goodwin, Simpson, Wood & Burch, known as Grays Purchase, about 94 acres. Signed by Caroline R. Hutchins, Susan R.B. Sothoron & Henry Sothoron. Witnessed by Jere. Herbert, certified 27 Feb 1857. (Charles Co., MD Land Records JS#2:193)

A.B. Slye licensed on 29 December 1857 to marry Susan R. Sothoron. (Brumbaugh* :2)

MARRIED. On Tuesday, 29th inst., at St. Paul's Church, by Rev. Dr. Jones, A. B. SLYE, to Miss SUSAN R. SOTHORON, both of St. Mary's county, Md. (Baltimore Sun :2, 1857.12.29, Reported 1857.12.31)

On 29 December 1857 Susan R. Sothoron married Augustus Brown Slye (born about 1831), son of Mary Amery Barber (born 1796) & George Robert Slye (born about 1795). (Sly*)

Deed of 9 July 1875 by Henry Sothoron, Susan Slye & A. Brown Slye, all of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $5,000 already paid to Henry Sothoron, they convey to G. Matthew Sheirburn of same county the property known as "The Middle Farm," on River Wicomico & on Budd's Creek, in 4th District, containing about 284 acres. Is same land sold to said Sheirburn by said Sothoron on 1 Jan 1854 & recorded at JTB#1:551. Signed by Henry Sothoron, S.R. Slye & A.B. Slye; witnessed by I. Parran Crane. Certified same date, recorded 10 July 1875. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JFF#1:438)

Date & place of death per Reno*.

Is mentioned by name in obituaries of children William & Augustus (see respective Notes).

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1850 (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.12.10) West of 7th St Turnpike, Washington, DC - pg 263A, 60/60
- Cornelius Barber - 46 year old male farmer, born in MD. Property value $5,000.
- Margaret C. " - 38 year old female, born in MD
- John A." - 13 year old male, born in DC
- Rebecca Mead - 50 year old female, born in MD
- Susan B. Sothoron - 17 year old female, born in MD

1860 - I could not locate this family.

1870 - see husband's Notes

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John Burroughs (married Catherine Ann Sothoron on 28 December 1833) mentioned in the will of his grandfather, Samuel Burroughs. (Reno*)

See wife Catherine Ann's Notes for marriage details.

Indenture of 15 Dec 1834 between Harrison Sothoron, Francis Sothoron, John Burroughs & wife Catharine, and Mary Pell Jane Sothoron, all of St. Mary's Co., MD; and Richard C. Sothoron of same county. For $9.52 Richard C. Sothoron purchases all their interest in tract now in the possession of Richard: Sothoron's Hills, about 51 acres; Sothoron's Supply, about 21 acres; Long Yorkshire, about 25 acres. Signed by Harrison Sothoron (his mark), Francis Sothoron, John Burroughs (his mark), Catharine Ann Burroughs, Mary Pell Jane Sothoron (her mark). Wit: G. Fowler, Charles E. Egerton. Certified same date, recorded 6 June 1835. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JH#10:252)

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John H. Sothoron married on 22 May 1834, Elizabeth M. Somervell, daughter Margaret Territ Holliday & Thomas Trueman Somervell of Calvert Co., granddaughter of Leonard & _____ (Weems) Holliday. (Mackenzie* 2:692)

Col. John H. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co. married on 22 May 1834, Elizabeth M. Somervell, 2nd daughter of Thomas T. Somervell of Prince George's Co, at "Greenwood" by Rev. Goodwin. (Fresco(1)* :273 {National Intelligencer}, Reported 1834.06.11)

Margaret Somervell, James Somervell, Thomas T. Somervell and Sally Somervell & Mary Louisa Somervell infants and Dorsett family vs. John H. Sothoron & Elizabeth M. his wife, Richard W. Bowie & Margaret W. his wife, Benjamin R. Gray & Grace his wife, & Susan Ann Somervell. Margaret Somervell, the widow of Thomas T. Somervell of Prince George's Co who died intestate in Feb 1845, pleads for right of dower in two tracts of land in Prince George's Co called "Greenwood" & "Thomas & Anthony's Choice". Defendants agree with plea, 27 November 1845. Land abuts Hortons Creek & Somervell's Creek - plat on page 622. (Chancery Rec 166:617 {also Chancery Papers 11295}, Prince George's Co., 1845.11.26)

See daughter Margaret's Notes regarding disposition of personal property.

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John H. Sothoron married on 22 May 1834, Elizabeth M. Somervell, daughter Margaret Territ Holliday & Thomas Trueman Somervell of Calvert Co., granddaughter of Leonard & _____ (Weems) Holliday. (Mackenzie* 2:692)

Margaret Somervell, James Somervell, Thomas T. Somervell and Sally Somervell & Mary Louisa Somervell infants and Dorsett family vs. John H. Sothoron & Elizabeth M. his wife, Richard W. Bowie & Margaret W. his wife, Benjamin R. Gray & Grace his wife, & Susan Ann Somervell. Margaret Somervell, the widow of Thomas T. Somervell of Prince George's Co who died intestate in Feb 1845, pleads for right of dower in two tracts of land in Prince George's Co called "Greenwood" & "Thomas & Anthony's Choice". Defendants agree with plea, 27 November 1845. Land abuts Hortons Creek & Somervell's Creek - plat on page 622. (Chancery Rec 166:617 {also Chancery Papers 11295}, Prince George's Co., 1845.11.26)

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Harrison Sothoron, Francis Sothoron, John Burroughs & Catherine his wife, Mary Dale & Jane Sothoron of St. Mary's Co. deed to Richard C. Sothoron all their interest in tracts now held by him: Sothoron's Hills, Sothoron's Supply, Long Yorkshire. (Land Rec Abstracts F#1{StM#3A}:227, St. Mary's Co., MD, 1834.12.15, Recorded 1835.06.06)

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MARTHA ANN SOTHORON was born 1835 in Charles Co., MD to Benjamin H. Sothoron & Teresa Beaven, and died 1877. She married LEMUEL HANCOCK January 21, 1856 in Washington, D.C., son of JOSIAS HANCOCK and MARIA. He was born 1833 in Charles Co., MD, and died 1870. (Reno*)

Martha Anne Sothoron, daughter of Benjamin Sothoron and Theresa Sothoron, was christened on 22 April 1835 in the Roman Catholic Church, Mattawoman, Charles Co., MD (Familysearch.org* - Church Records - Batch # C507931, Source # 0013759, Printout # 1002753)

Martha Anne Sothoron, female, born 3 Feb 1835 to Benj. & Theresa Sothoron, christened 22 Apr 1835 at Roman Catholic Church Mattawoman, Charles Co., MD. (Ancestry.com* - Maryland Births & Christenings)

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry, and husband Lemuel's Notes for 1860 entry.

Martha A. Sothoron licensed in Washington, DC on 21 January 1856 to marry Lemuel Hancock. (Newman Papers* - also Pippenger(1)* :556)

John H., Joseph A. & Benjamin C. Sothoron, Elkanah H. Edwards, Maggie Edwards, Joseph H. Hancock, Mary M. Hancock, Thomas E. Dyer, Charley T. Dyer, Joseph H. Hancock guardian for Lemuel M. Hancock deed for price per agreement of 17 July 1877 to Sarah E. Hancock part of Mill Farm formerly owned by Benjamin H. Sothorn dec'd, adjacent to lands of Hancock, Edwards, Harrison, Slye & Sothoron, 80 acres. (Land Rec Abstracts StM#6:133, St. Mary's Co., MD, 1877.09.29, Recorded 1877.10.31)

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Rebecca Ann Mariah Sothoron was christened on 27 April 1835. She was born on 20 April 1835 to John Henry Sothoron & Elizabeth M. Sothoron. She was named for her paternal grandmother, Rebecca Ann Maria Forbes Sothoron. (Calhoun* :7 - Index of Church Registers :100)
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Rebecca Ann Mariah Sothoron, daughter of John Henry & Elizabeth M. Sothoron, was baptized at Thos. Somervell's on 27 April 1835. She was born 20 April 1835. (Brown(1)* 2:100 - Index to Register of St. Paul's Parish at Baden {Prince George's Co., MD}, 1831-1885; B1, 26)

See father's Notes for 1840 Census entry. She matches the single child reported as under the age of 5. She is not included with her parents in the 1850 census.

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Minerva Sothoron, daughter of Ann Clark & Henry G. Sothoron, died on 14 October 1911 in Catawba, Clark Co., Ohio. She was born in 1836. She married Philip Sidner (born 27 Feb 1830, Madison Co., OH; died 1 Feb 1905), son of Mary Elizabeth Ewing & Jacob Sidner, on 26 Jan 1860. (Weller*)

Minerva Sothoron was born to Henry G. Sothoron and Ann Clark Sothoron in Frederick, MD in 1836. (Familysearch.org* - Church Records - Batch # 8319302, Source # 1395584, Sheet # 4)

Minerva Sothoron was born to Henry G. Sothoron and Ann Clark Sothoron in Washington, MD in 1838. (Familysearch.org* - Church Records - Batch # 9026203, Source # 1553849, Sheet # 5)

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

The First Universalist Church of London. A group assembled in London on 12 July 1858 for the purpose of organizing themselves into a Universalist Church society, including Minerva Sothoron. (History of Madison County, Ohio* Chapter XVIII, pg 581)

Minerva Sothoron married Phillip Sidner in Madison Co., Ohio on 26 January 1860. (Familysearch.org* - Church Records - Batch # 8317502, Source # 1395577, Sheet # 41)

Minerva Sothoron, daughter of Henry G. & Ann Clark Sothoron, married Philip Sidner in Madison Co., OH on 27 February 1860. (Weller* - Madison Co. Probate Court, London, OH)

Philip Sidner & Minerva Sothoron were married on 26 Jan 1860, services by Rev. L. Hill. (Sidener* 2:209)

See husband's Notes for 1860 through 1900 Federal Census entries.

Mentioned by name in brother John's obituaries (see his Notes).

Mrs. Minerva Sidener, widow of the late Philip Sidener, died of heart trouble at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Waldeck, of near Catawba, last Saturday [14 October].
- Mrs. Sidener was born in Poolsville, Md., and came to Fairfield township, Madison county, with her parents when a small child.
- Mrs. Sidener was a member of the Methodist church of Lilly Chapel, at which place she resided for many years.
- Mrs. Sidener was a sister of Mrs. Mary Wildman of London and of Mrs. William Recob of Columbus. She is also survived by six children: Lester Sidener of Columbus; David Sidener of West Jefferson, Clyde Sidener of Lilly Chapel; Mrs. Hiram Wilson of Tradersville; Mrs. Anna Gantz of Orient, and Mrs. Jennie Waldeck of Catawba.
- The body was taken to Lilly Chapel Tuesday where the funeral services were held after which interment took place at West Jefferson. (Weller* - London Times, Recorded 1911.10.19)

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Henry Sothoron was born in 1830. (Familysearch.org* {Church Records - Film # 1985235}, St. Mary's Co.)

A beneficiary of his father's will (see father's Notes).

Henry Sothoron entered Princeton University, Princeton NJ as a freshman on 12 August 1847, giving his home as Georgetown, DC. On 19 September 1848 he was suspended until 2 October 1848 for "disorderly conduct.” He completed his education and graduated in 1851.
- In the file is a copy of a letter an alumnus sent a letter to Pinckney L. Sothoron of Baltimore in 1919, seeking information as to Henry's subsequent activities & location, for purposes of writing a book on alumni; the reply indicated no knowledge of same.
- The record contains no other personal information, except that as a sophomore his home address changed to Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD. While on campus he lived at 61B North College (old Nassau Hall). (Archivist - Telephone conversation on 6 April 2001)

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1850 Population Schedule (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.08.09) Princeton Township, Mercer Co., NJ - pg 34B, Ln 35
- Henry Sothoron, 18 year old male student, born in Medford. Listed with other students. "Color” not noted.

1860 Slave Schedule (1860.06.01) - District 5, St. Mary's Co., MD
- Pg 63, Recorded 1860.08.17- Henry Sothoron (O) had 7 slaves (2 female), ranging in age from 45 to 12; and 3 slave houses.
- Pg 69, Recorded 1860.06.21 - H. Sothoron (employer) has one 50 year old female slave

1860 Population Schedule (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.08.18) Charlotte Hall, District 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 181 (1099), Ln 3, 1549/1466
- Henry Sothoron - 28 year old Farmer. Real property valued at $11,000, personal property at $15,000.
- Cornelia Hutchens - 30 year old female Lady, Personal property valued at $15,000.
- Cousin Loyer - 17 year old Black male Farm hand.
- Andrew " - 15 year old Mulatto male Farm hand.
( "Color” was blank for some of these entries. Also, State of Birth is often blank; assumed to indicate birth in Maryland)

The following names were entered into a list of possible draftees into the Union Army, from District 5 of St. Mary's Co., MD for July & August, 1863. Age is as of 1 July 1863. (Ancestry.com* - image of Civil War Draft Registration Records)
- Sothoron, S.W., 23 year old single white Farmer, born in Maryland.
- Sothoron, Henry, 30 year old single white Farmer, born in Maryland.
- Sothoron, Wm. H., 26 year old single white Farmer, born in Maryland.
- Sothoron, James, 20 year old single white Teacher, born in Maryland.

Sothoron Henry of Woodburn. Dist. 5, Maryland, for month of November 1864.
..... 1 2-horse carriage, valued at $200, rate 2.00, Abstract No. 263, tax $2.00
..... 1 1-horse carriage, valued at $75, rate 1.00, Abstract No. 262, tax $1.00
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Henry Sothoron of Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD (Division 17, Collection Dist. 5) was taxed as follows:
.. Item or Occupation .. Assessment .. Tax
.. 1 H.C. ..................... 75 .................. 1.00
.. 2 H.C. ................... 150 .................. 2.00
(Ancestry.com* - image of U.S. IRA Tax Assessment List of May 1865, Pg 49, Ln 12)

Sothoron, Henry of Dist. 5, post office Chaptico, MD was taxed for month of May 1866: (Ancestry.com* - U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, pg 75)
- 1 head of cattle, valued at 75, tax of $1.00.
- 1 gold watch, valued at 75, tax of $1.00.
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1870 Population Schedule (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.08.10) Charlotte Hall, District 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 39 (649), Ln 3, 243/243
- Sothoron, Henry. 38 year old white male farmer, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $35,000, personal property at $1,500. Can neither read nor write.
- Hutchins, Cornelia. 40 year old white female, keeping house, born in Maryland. Can neither read nor write.
- Bush, Rebecca. 25 year old black female servant, born in Maryland.

1880 Population Schedule (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.09) District 4, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 139, Pg 13 (85A), Ln 21 106/106
- Sothoron, Henry. 48 year old white male farmer, he & parents born in Maryland. Living in household with 54 other people, including several families, including both black & white "colors”.

** Land records - Maryland

Henry G.S. Key of St. Mary's Co and Barnard Hooe of Alexandria, Va vs. John T. P., Zachariah P., James F., Henry, Susanna R. Sothoron
- Notes agreement between John Sothoron late of St. Mary's Co. & Henry Sothoron late of Charles Co. (see below). Henry Sothoron took possession of land & made some payments. On about 7 October 1826 John Sothoron published his will, passing lands to Henry in fee simple, appointing him along with complainant as executors. John died about 1 November 1826. His executors gave bond, Henry making several payments on the account, leaving a debt balance by 15 March 1826 of $6,009.36. Henry Sothoron made his will 18 January 1832, appointing his son-in-law John Truman Hawkins & his only child William H. Sothoron as executors. The estate of Henry Sothoron including his equitable sale of noted land descended to his only child & heir at law William Henry Sothoron, late of Charles Co. dec'd. William made further payments, reducing the balance by 9 August 1833 to $3,991.02. Will of William H. Sothoron published 30 November 1836, demising his whole estate to be divided equally between his 2 children, Henry Sothoron & Susanna Rebecca Sothoron; if both deceased, then to cousin John Henry Sothoron & friend Samuel P. Webster. William H. Sothoron died 28 February 1837. John Sothoron left 4 children: John T. H., Zachariah Henry, James Philip & Mary Elizabeth Attaway Sothoron; Mary died in infancy, others still infants. John made provision for his widow in lieu of her dower and thirds. The children of William H. are infants. Balance of payment still due, with interest from 9 August 1833. Prays for appointment of guardian for infants, payment of monies due, sale of property if necessary to make payment.
- Agreement dated 27 June 1826. John Sothoron sells to Henry Sothoron lands next to lands now lived on by Henry, near Benedict, derived from brother Zachariah who had lived there, for $10,000. Henry is to secure to John and heirs, and of James F. Sothoron of and as to certain debts or bonds due from the estate of Horatio C. McElderry & George Forbes to the estate of their late uncle Samuel Bond. Balance payable in 6 years with interest from 1 Jan next. Henry is out of interest money to pay the widow of Zachariah Sothoron, their late brother, $200 as devised by Zachariah, in lieu of her dower; if she claims dower, Henry is to retain so much of the principal as would yield interest equivalent to the right of dower. Bears signatures of John & Henry Sothoron.
- Will of John Sothoron, 7 Oct 1826, 28 Nov 1826
- Will of Henry Sothoron, 18 Jan 1832, 13 Nov 1832
- Will of William H. Sothoron of Charles Co., 30 Nov 1836, 24 Feb 1837.
- Appointment of William T. Maddox as guardian to infants John T. H., Zachariah Henry, James P. Sothoron & others, 4 January 1839.
- Appointment of George Combs as guardian to infants Henry, Susanna Rebecca Sothoron & others, 4 January 1839.
- Interrogatories of John H. Briscoe dated 4 Feb 1839. Notes that Zachariah Sothoron died in 1825 or 1826, his wife 3 years ago.
- Final decree of Chancery Court, 11 February 1840. John Scott of Baltimore City trustee in sale of property to satisfy debt. (Chancery Papers 9156, St. Mary's Co., FIled1838.06.26)

Indenture of 8 Aug 1845 between John H. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co.; and Cornelius Barber, guardian to Henry & Susanna Sothoron, of Washington, DC. John is indebted to Barber as Guardian, through obligation executed 6 Aug 1844, for $2,000 plus interest. To secure that debt & for an additional $5.00 John mortgages property known as Chesleys Hill, containing about 500 acres. If John fails to pay Barber $2,000 by 6 Aug 1848, property will automatically convey to Barber. Signed by Jno. H. Sothoron, witnessed by John H. Stone & C.C. Spalding. Certified same date, recorded 9 Aug 1845. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JH#13:530)

Indenture of 1 Dec 1852 between Caroline R. Hutchins & Henry Sothoron, both of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $6,000 Sothoron buys tracts known as WestHam, about 470 acres; Leath, about 130 acres; & Tanyard, about 2 acres; about 606 acres in all as shown by plots. Lies on or near the run dividing Chaptico & Charlotte (sic) Election Districts. Signed by Caroline R. Hutchins. Wit: George Goddard, Wm. Smith. Certified same date, recorded 16 Mar 1853. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JTB#1:340)

Recorded 18 March 1854 at request of John D. Bowling. Indenture of 8 Dec 1853 between Henry Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD & John D. Bowling of Prince George's Co., MD. Commission issued out of Charles Co. Circuit Court on 4 March 1853 to value & divide the real estate of William H. Sothoron dec'd; accordingly a farm of said William near Benedict was divided into 2 parts, designated Lots No. 1 & 2, allotting Lot No. 1 to Henry Sothoron & Lot No. 2 to Susan R. Sothoron. Henry has agreed to sell Lot No. 1 to John D. Bowling for $13,000, being part of Calverton Manor & containing 424 1/4 acres, the plat for which is recorded in the County Land Records. (Charles Co., MD Land Records JS#1:29)

Articles of agreement of 4 Jan 1854 between Henry Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD; and G. Matthew Sherburn of Charles Co., MD. For $4,000 Sothoron conveys property called Middle Farm, on the river Frecomico & on Bird's Creek, containing about 284 acres. Possession to be given 1 Jan 1854. Sothoron to receive $2,500 cash on 1 Jan 1854, along with his individual bonds for payment of $2,500, the residue of said $5,000 (sic), in 3 equal installments of 3, 6 & 8 years from said 1 Jan 1854, bearing interest from their date, for the final sum of $10,000. Signed by Henry Sothoron & Geo. M. Sheirburn, wit: John H. Burroughs, Wm. Mattingly of Wm. Certified same date, recorded 16 Jan 1854. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JTB#1:551)

Deed recorded 14 Sept 1857 at request of Henry Mattingly of Charles Co., MD. Deed made 27 Feb 1857 by Henry Sothoron & Susan R. B. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $1,500 Sothorons convey to Mattingly tracts of land: part of Baltimore's Gift, about 180 acres; part of Sarasn(?) Manor, about 150 acres, with enclosed marsh land belonging to said tract, containing overall about 330 acres. Lands are near junction of New Port run & Wicomico River, adjoining lands of Capt. Jere. Herbert. Signed Henry Sothoron & Susan R.B. Sothoron, witnessed by Just. Jere Herbert & Luke W.B. Hutchins. Certified 27 Feb 1857. (Charles Co., MD Land Records JS#2:180)

Deed recorded 25 Nov 1857 at request of Adeline Rencher of Charles Co., MD. Indenture of 27 Feb 1857 between Caroline R. Hutchins, Henry Sothoron & Susan R.B. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD; and Adeline Rencher. For $650 Rencher conveyed tract in Charles Co. now occupied by John Rencher & bounded by lands of Messrs. Gough, Goodwin, Simpson, Wood & Burch, known as Grays Purchase, about 94 acres. Signed by Caroline R. Hutchins, Susan R.B. Sothoron & Henry Sothoron. Witnessed by Jere. Herbert, certified 27 Feb 1857. (Charles Co., MD Land Records JS#2:193)

U.S. Stamp $2.50.
Mortgage made 2 Nov 1863 by Henry Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD, who is indebted to William Henry Thomas of same county on a promissory note of same date, payable at 5 years from date through semiannual installments, in the sum of $4,200, for purchase of property known as Westham, containing about 470 acres, being part of land conveyed to Sothoron by Caroline R. Hutchins on 1 Dec 1852 & recorded at JTB#1:340. Signed by Henry Sothoron, witnessed by R.H. Wathen & J.F. Magill. Certified same date, recorded 25 Nov 1863. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JTB#4:214)

Late Sheriff's Sale. By virtue of writ of Venditioni Exponas issued out of the Circuit Court against the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of Henry Sothoron, have seized & taken into execution all right, title, etc in tract called WOODBURN, 600 acres more or less, and 2 horses. Property to be auctioned on 5 March 1872. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1872.02.08)

Deed of 9 July 1875 by Henry Sothoron, Susan Slye & A. Brown Slye, all of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $5,000 already paid to Henry Sothoron, they convey to G. Matthew Sheirburn of same county the property known as "The Middle Farm," on River Wicomico & on Budd's Creek, in 4th District, containing about 284 acres. Is same land sold to said Sheirburn by said Sothoron on 1 Jan 1854 & recorded at JTB#1:551. Signed by Henry Sothoron, S.R. Slye & A.B. Slye; witnessed by I. Parran Crane. Certified same date, recorded 10 July 1875. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JFF#1:438)

Trustees sale, by virtue of decree of Circuit Court in Equity dated 30 December 1875, in cause of Dorothy A. Turner, assignee of Buchanan & Brooke, Administrators of Nannie Buchanan, complainant; and Henry Sothoron, defendant. WESTHAM, 470 acres, in Charlotte Hall District, part of land sold to Henry Sothoron by Caroline R. Hutchins, to be sold at auction in Leonardtown on 13 August 1878. Property noted to be in high state of cultivation & improvement, with fine dwelling, excellent stables & barns in good repair. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1878.07.04)

Ratification Notice in Buchanan et al v. Henry Sothoron. Ordered that sale may be ratified & confirmed unless cause to contrary be shown on or before the 4th Monday of September, 1878. Report states that land sold for $4,750. (St. Mary's Beacon :2,Reported 1878.08.29)

Ratification Notice - similar to that reported on 29 August 1878. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1878.10.03)

By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, issued out of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's county, Maryland, at the suit of J. Walter Carpenter and John B. Lyon, trading under the name and style of Carpenter & Lyon, use of Mary E. Kirk, against the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of Henry Sothoron, real estate has been seized by the sheriff, including land called Leath (130 acres) & Tanyard (2 acres), both in 4th Election District of St. Mary's Co.. To be auctioned 4 May 1880. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1880.04.15)

Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate
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By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, issued out of the Circuit Court for St. Mary's county, at the suit of Gustavus Ober, John K. Ober and Robert Ober, trading under the name and style of G. Ober & Sons, use of J. Walter Carpenter, against the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of Henry Sothoron, and to me directed, I have seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and estate at law, and in equity of the said Henry Sothoron, in and to the following real estate, to wit:-One tract or parcel of land called and known by the name of "LEATH,” containing 130 ACRES, MORE OR LESS-Also, one tract or parcel of land called and known by the name of "TANYARD,” containing 2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, or by whatsoever name or names the same may be known or called. The above tracts of land are located in the 4th election district of St. Mary's county.
- And I hereby give notice, that on TUESDAY, THE 21ST of SEPTEMBER, 1880, at the Court House door, Leonardtown, between the hours of 12 o'clock m. and 4 o'clock p.m., I will expose to public auction the above described real estate, so seized and taken in execution to the highest bidder for cash-to satisfy said debt, interest and costs due and to become due thereon. WM. FRANK FORD, Sheriff. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1880.08.26)

** Commercial activities - Maryland

Henry Sothoron is cited as a proponent for the use of Kettlewell's Manipulated Guano. (St. Mary's Beacon :3, Reported 1858.09.16)

Horse named Robert J. Walker, owned by Mr. Henry Sothoron, espoused as of good lines & traits, available for service. (St. Mary's Beacon :2,Reported 1860.02.16)

Robert J. Walker, horse owned by Henry Sothoron, available for service. Pedigree presented. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1860.03.22)

H. M. Leitch of Friendship, Anne Arundel Co., offers the farmers of St. Mary's Co. a GRIST MILL, run by a team of 6 horses. References include Col. John H. Sothoron & Henry Sothoron. (St. Mary's Beacon :3, Reported 1860.04.05)

Click here to see original application of Henry Sothoron on 17 Oct 1867 for permission (granted) to ship farm goods to Leonard Town. (Ancestry.com* - U.S., Union Provost Marshals' Papers, 1861-1867)

Advertisement for HAVERLOCK, a "celebrated bred trotting stallion,” making his first season in Maryland. Notes fees for services and schedule of locations within the county, including the farm of Henry Sothoron, the advertiser. The horse's pedigree is presented. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1870.03.31)

Notice by Henry Sothoron that the stallion HAVELOCK will stand during the coming season at Leonardtown & at Great Mills, particulars hereafter given. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1874.01.08)

Notice by Henry Sothoron of schedule for stallion HAVELOCK for April through June. (St. Mary's Beacon :2,Reported 1874.04.02)

Under heading of "Flashes,” a recommendation that garden seeds be purchased through Henry Sothoron, near Benedict in Charles Co. (St. Mary's Beacon :3, Reported 1885.04.02)

** Community activities - Maryland

Henry Sothoron appointed as a solicitor for Jockey Club subscriptions in the Fifth District. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1858.03.18)

Henry Sothoron one of several selected to manage a party being given on the occasion of a special meeting of the St. Mary's Reading Room & Debating Society. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1859.01.20)

Mr. Henry Sothoron appointed a petit juror. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1860.11.22)

Henry Sothoron, B. H. Sothoron & Col. John H. Sothoron were with others appointed by the County Commissioners as part of an additional police force for Charlotte Hall District, with full rights and duties of regular police (Chronicles of St. Mary's 12:#2 {St. Mary's Beacon}, Reported 1862.01.09)

H. Sothoron brought to Leonard Town late yesterday evening, charged with having goods for contraband trade on his premises. Paroled in Town, Seizing of boats by the military still going on. (Chronicles of St. Mary's 2:#5:12 {Diaries of John F. Dent, Transcribed & edited by Edwin W. Beitzell}, 1863.03.18)

A list of Registered Voters includes the following Sothoron given names/initials in Charlotte Hall District of St. Mary's Co.: Henry, Jos. A., M.S., W. H., B.H., H.C., W, & Jno. H. (St. Mary's Beacon :1, Reported 1868.10.15)

A list of registered voters for Charlotte Hall (5th) District includes Sothoron family members Henry, Joseph A., J.H., Wm. H., B.H., H.C. and W. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1869.10.07)

A meeting of the Democratic Convention was held on 10 June 1872 in Leonardtown. Henry Sothoron named to committee charged with determining & reporting those delegates entitled to seats. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1872.06.13)

A shooting match was held at Charlotte Hall between teams from Charlotte Hall (including H. Sothoron) & Chaptico District, the former barely beating the latter. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1874.02.19)
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Charlotte Hall Grange organized on 25 May 1874, with 21 charter members. Henry Sothoron selected as Steward. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1874.05.28)

** Miscellaneous - Maryland

Notice to creditors of John Lewis Millard, dec'd. to submit any claims against his estate no later than 30 November next. Henry Sothoron, administrator. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1854.05.18)

Henry Sothoron had five slaves emancipated by the new State constitution. One additional had left Mar 1, 1864, and another left Nov 1, 1863. (Arch MD 369:28 {Slave Statistics of St. Mary's Co., Maryland, 1864...}, 1864.11.01,Recorded 1867.08.24)

Notice from Henry Sothoron that his health was then such as to enable him to manage his own business, and that any & all outstanding powers of attorney were revoked. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1879.05.01)

Henry Sothoron died on 20 September 1891at the age of 61. (Fresco(1)* :458)

Sothoron, Henry, d. 22 Sep 1891 at age of 60; info from All Faith Records 18:310. (Tice* :511)

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Benjamin Cornelius Sothoron, son of Benjamin Sothoron and Teresia Beavin Sothoron, was christened 5 September 1836 in the Roman Catholic faith at Mattawoman, Charles Co., MD. (Familysearch.org* - Church Records - Batch # C507931, Source # 0013759, Printout # 1002753)

Benjamin Cornelius Sothoron was born in St. Mary's Co., MD in 1840. (Familysearch.org* - Church Records - Batch # 8810303, Source # 1553176)

See father's Notes for 1850 through 1870 Federal Census entries, brother Joseph's Notes for 1880 entry.

Benjamin Cornelius Sothoron, 40, single, licensed in St. Mary's Co., MD on 7 April 1880 to marry Susan Catherine Long, 18, single, daughter of Henry Long, at St. Aloysius Church. (Fresco(1)* :273)

MARRIED. On the 7th inst., by the Rev. Father Paccianial, BENJ. C. SOUTHERN to Miss SUSAN C. LONG. (St. Mary's Beacon :2, Reported 1880.04.15)

** Land Records

See Notes of brother John H. for details of sale of father's estate property on 29 Sept 1877.

Josias H. Hancock, Mary M. Hancock, E.H. Edwards, Maggie Edwards, Joseph A. & Benjamin C. Sothoron deed to Horatio Canter for $110 part of Mill Farm of which Benjamin H. Sothoron died seized & possessed, 3 acres. (Abstracts StM#6:136, St. Mary's Co., MD -1877.12.01, Recorded 1877.11.11)

Deed of 29 Jan 1878 by L.H. Canter & wife Sarah E.D. Canter, both of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $1,200 convey to Benjamin C. Sothoron & Joseph A. Sothoron a tract in Charlotte Hall District, being that portion of the original Sothorons Desire farm which is situated northeast, north and northwest of the Benedict road, containing about 150 acres. Signed by L.H. Canter & Sarah E.D. Canter. Certified same date, recorded 19 March 1878. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JFF#3:47; also StM#6:144)

Deed of 30 Jan 1878 by Benjamin C. Sothoron & Joseph A. Sothoron, both of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $2,000 convey to E. H. Edwards & wife Margaret the School Spring Mill and plantation, in 5th District. Signed with marks by Joseph A. Sothoron & Benjamin C. Sothoron. Wit: L.H. Canter, D.W. Slye. Certified same date, recorded 19 March 1878. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JFF#3:48)

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