Sothoron & Related Families - 20 (Notes Pages)

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Sothoron John C. [Male] b. 6 JUL 1837 Deer Creek, Madison Co., OH - d. 6 JUN 1897 London, Madison Co., OH

Person ID: 391

John C. Sothoron was born to Henry G. and Ann Clark Sothoron in Deer Creek Township, Madison Co., Ohio on 6 July 1837. (Weller*)

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census, & brother in law Lewis Wildman's Notes for 1860 entry.

London Council, No. 411, Royal and Select Masters, was organized on 13 October 1866 under a charter from the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Ohio, on petition of several men, including John C. Sothoron. The first officers included John C. Sothoron, D.I.G.M. (History of Madison County, Ohio* Chapter XVIII, pg 587)

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.06.03) London, London Union Twp., Madison Co., OH - Pg 34(775A), Ln 7, 237/267
- Sotherin, John. 32 year old white male butcher, born in Ohio, US citizen. Listed with several others at Hotel Brandon.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.30) Water Street, London, Madison Co., OH - ED 61, Pg 24 (259A), Ln 49,205/242
- Sothoron, Ann. 77 year old widowed white female mother, keeping house. She & parents born in MD.
-----, John C.. 43 year old single white male son. No occupation listed. Born in Ohio, both parents born in Maryland.
- (John C. Sothoron was the enumerator for this district.)

1890 Federal Census (Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, etc - U. S. Census - Pg 3; Ref: ED 196, SD 5, 149/167) Ward 1, London, Madison County, OH
- Sothoron, John C. Private, Company A, 113 Regt., Ohio Inf. Enlisted 11 Aug 1862, discharged 11 Feb 1863; length of service 6 months.

** Compiled Service Record*

Returns from Jones' Co., 113 Ohio Inf. for Sept 1862 include John C. Sothoron, Pvt.: "On extra or daily duty detached as cook.”

Muster-in Roll of 10 October 1862 for Capt. Jones' Co., 113 Ohio Inf., at Camp Chase, Ohio, includes Pvt. John C. Sothoron, 27 years old. Enlisted Aug 11, 1862 at London, Ohio for 3 years

Return for Co. A., 113 Ohio Inf. for Oct 1862 includes entry for John C. Sothoron, Pvt.: "Absent sick London, O, Oct 31, ‘62.”

Return from Co. A, 113 Ohio Inf. of 30 December 1862 includes entry for John C. Sothoron, Priv.: "Absent sick at London since Dec 30, ‘62.”

Muster Roll for Co. A, 113 Ohio Inf. for Dec 1862 includes John C. Sothoron, Pvt. Remarks: "Absent-at home on sick leave.”

Certificate of W. A. Strain, M.D of London, OH.on 21 January 1863 that he found John C. Sothoron, "...laboring under chronic disease of the kidneys.”; and felt he had an abscess of the left kidney. He found Sothoron unable to perform military duties, and recommended discharge from the Service.

Certificate of Disability for Discharge of John C. Sothoron from the Army, dated 3 Feb 1863. He enlisted Aug 11, 1863 at London, Ohio for 3 years. Born in Guernsey Co, Ohio, 26 years old, 5 ft. 8 in. in height, complexion fair, eyes blue & hair brown. Occupation plasterer. Discharged by reason of Surgs. Ctf.

Muster-out Roll of Co. A, 113 Ohio Inf. On 11 Feb 1863, at Lewisville, KY, includes John C. Sothoron, 28 years old, never paid. Remarks: "Dischg'd Feb 11/63, Columbus, Ohio, by reason of physical disability by order of J. R. Black.” (Reported 1865.07.06)

Muster Roll for Co. A, 113 Ohio Inf. includes John C. Sothoron, Pvt. for Jan & Feb 1863, at Camp Chase, Ohio. Remarks: "Discharged at Camp Chase, O., Feby.11/63, discharge & final settlements given.”

Descriptive Book for Co. A, 113 Ohio Inf. includes John C. Sothoron, age 28, height 5 ft. 7 inches, complexion light, hair brown. Born Guernsey Co., Ohio. Occupation plasterer. Enlisted Aug 11, 186_, London, by Roland Jones, for 3 years

John C. Sothoron, soldier, applied from Ohio on 24 April 1890 for pension for service with A Company, 113th Ohio Infantry. (Federal Pension Application for Civil War service - Application # 770983, Certificate # 654813)

** Death

John C. Sothoron, the well known plasterer, died very suddenly at his home on Logan avenue, this place, at 9 o'clock last Sunday [6 June] morning. Mr. Sothoron had been in his usual health up to last Friday emening, when he walked up the street after supper. He complained somewhat of a severe attack of stomach trouble and fell to the street in front of Jones & Barrett's blacksmith shop. He was assisted to the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Wildman, and afterwards recovered sufficiently to walk home. The following morning he became worse and Dr. John Recob, with whom he boards, hastened for a physician. Mr. Sothoron remained in bed all day Saturday, but on Sunday morning he arose, ate breakfast and walked out in the yard. In a few moments he came in and was taken very ill. Dr. Strain was called and found his patient was beyond human aid, and he quietly passed away-a victim of apoplexy.
- The deceased was born in Hagerstown, Md., in July, 1834, and came when a child with his parents, Henry and Ann Sothoron, to this county. He was never married, but lived with his mother until her death some fifteen years ago. He leaves three sisters-Mrs. Mrs. Mary Wildman, Mrs. Philip Sidner and Mrs. Wm. Recob, another sister, Mrs. J. M. Winchester, having died several years ago. Mr. Sothoron was a reliable mechanic, industrious and saving. He was an uncompromising Democrat and never failed to express his opinion in politics. In religion, he was a firm believer in the Universalist doctrine. The funeral services were held at the late home at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. N. John and the remains were placed in Oak Hill Cemetery vault. (Madison Co. Democrat :1, Reported 1897.06.09)

SUDDEN DEATH OF J. C. SOTHOREN
- John C. Sothoren, who lived at the corner of Walnut street and Logan avenue, died rather suddenly Sunday morning about 9 o'clock.
- Mr. Sothoren had been in failing health for the past year, yet he managed to keep busy attending to his gardening, which occupation he has been following for several years. He was taken sick last Friday night in front of the Jones & Barrett blacksmith shop on Union street, and fell to the pavement. Mr. Jones, who happened to be near, assisted him to the home of his sister, Mrs. L. P. Wildman, who lives at the corner of First and Union streets. After remaining there for a short time he revived and was able to walk to his home.
- Sunday morning he arose and after eating breakfast, walked out on his veranda where he remained for some little time, after which he went to his room, laid down and in a short time died. His death was caused by heart failure.
- The deceased was about 65 years of age and was born near Lafayette, this county. Most of his life has been spent in this city. He was a brother of Mrs. Anna Recob, of Columbus, formerly of Lilly Chapel and Mrs. L. P. Wildman and Mrs. Mathew Winchester, the latter deceased. The deceased was never married.
- The funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. R. N. John officiating. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. (Weller* - London Times, Reported 1897.06.10)

John C. Southeron, a 62 year old single white male Plasterer, living in London, died in London, Madison Co., OH of Stomach trouble on 6 June 1897. He was born in Hagerstown, MD. (Death Record - at London Public Library, Recorded 1897.06.30)

JOHN C. SOTHORON
BORN JULY 6, 1837
DIED JUNE 6, 1897
(Grave Marker*, Section 2, Lot 51, Oak Hill Cemetery, London, Madison Co., Ohio)

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