Sothoron & Related Families - 25 (Notes Pages)

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

Linley William [Male] b. FEB 1863 Indiana - d. AFT APR 1910

See mother's Notes for 1870 & 1900 Federal Census entries.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.22) Hammond Twp., Spencer Co., IN - ED 71, Sh 4(77)A, Ln 42, 76/77
- Linley, William, Hired man, a 45 year old divorced white male, in the household of Taylor Wilson, 50 year old single white male Farmer. Born in Indiana, parents in USA. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Laborer on General Farm, drawing wages.

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See father's Notes for 1920 Federal Census entry.

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See father's Notes for 1920 Federal Census entry.

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See father's Notes for 1870 Federal Census entry, & mother's Notes for 1880 entry.

Notley P. Sothoron, clerk, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1885)

Notley P. Sothoron, clerk, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1886)

Notley B. Sothoron, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1887)

Notley B. Sothoron, clerk, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1888)

Notley B. Sothoron, clerk, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1889)

Notley B. Sothoron, clerk, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1890)

Notley Sothoron, clerk, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1891)

Notley Sothoron, clerk, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1892)

Notley Sothoron, clerk, 1115 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1893)

Notley Sothorn., clerk, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1894)

Notley Sothoron, tinner, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1895)

Notley Sothoron, 906 8th se. (Washington Directory*, 1897)

Notley Sothoron, clerk, 622 Pa ave se. (Washington Directory*, 1899)

Notley B. Sothoron, clerk, 622 Pa av se. (Washington Directory*, 1900)

See sister Jessie's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

Notley Sothoron, undertaker, 666 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1901)

Notley Sothoron, 666 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1902)

Notley Sothoron, undertaker, home 666 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1903)

Notley B. Sothoron, undertaker, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1904)

Notley B. Sothoron, undertaker, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1905)

Notley B. Sothoron, undertaker, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1906)

Notley Sothoron, undertaker, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1907)

Notley B. Sothoron, undertaker, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1908)

Notley B. Sothoron, undertaker, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1909)

See sister Jessie's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry.

Notley Sothoron, undertaker, 662 Mass ave ne. (Washington Directory*, 1911)

Notley B. Sothoron, embalmer, 662 Mass av ne. (Washington Directory*, 1912)

Notley B. Sothoron, undertaker, 308 D ne. (Washington Directory*, 1913)

Notley Sothoron, undertaker, boards 308 D ne. (Washington Directory*, 1914)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.03) 308 D Street NE, Washington, DC - ED 221, Sh 1B (237B), Ln 80, 11/14
- Sothoron, Notley B. Roomer, 53 year old single white male. He & mother born in DC, father in Maryland. Speaks English, can read & write. Draws wages as a laborer for an undertaker, coded 726.

** Death

Died. On Saturday, January 14, 1950, NOTLEY B. SOTHORON, 308 D st. ne. Notice of funeral later. Mattingly funeral service. (Washington Post :12M, Reported 1950.01.15)

Died. On Saturday, January 14, 1950, NOTLEY B. SOTHORON, 308 D st. ne, son of the late John and Virginia Sothoron; brother of the late Jessie and John Sothoron. Friends may call at the Robert A. Mattingly Funeral Home, 131 11th st. se., until Thursday, January 17, at 9:30 a.m. Mass of requiem at St. Joseph's Church, 222 8th st. ne., at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery. (Washington Post :B2, Reported 1950.01.16)

Card index for will of Notley B. Sothoron, Docket # 157. Probate petition filed 26 January 1950, order for probate 28 March 1950. (Register of Wills Administrative # 74597, Washington, DC, 1950.01.12, Proved 1950.01.19)

Notley B. Sothoron, an 84 year old male, died 14 January 1950 at Casualty Hospital of congestive heart failure. He was buried 17 January 1950 "W.V.” (with vault) in Lot 71 of Range 71, Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC , one of a series of 4 lots owned by Mrs. Virginia Sothoron since Oct 1871. (Burial Record) (I could find no stone found on my visit of 5 Sept 2003.)

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See father's Notes for 1870 Federal Census entry, & mother's Notes for 1880 entry.

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1889)

John Sothoron, tinner, 1115 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1893)

John Sothoron, 1113 7th se (Washington Directory*, 1894)

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 1113 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1895)

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 622 Pa ave se. (Washington Directory*, 1899)

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 622 Pa ave se. (Washington Directory*, 1900)

See sister Jessie's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 666 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1901)

John Sothoron, clerk, 666 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1902)

John A. Sothoron, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1904)

John A. Sothoron, plasterer, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1905)

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1906)

John Sothoron, tinner, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1907)

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1908)

John A. Sothoron, 652 B se. (Washington Directory*, 1909)

See sister Jessie's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry.

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 662 Mass av ne. (Washington Directory*, 1911)

John A. Sothoron, tinner, 662 Mass av ne. (Washington Directory*, 1912)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.07) 427 4th Street, Washington, DC -ED 136, Sh 6A (94A), Ln 32, 54/115
- Sothoron, John D. Head, 45 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in DC, father in Virginia. Renting his home in a house with three other families. Draws wages as a tinner, coded 596.
----, Jesse E. Sister, 60 year old single white female. Speaks English, can read & write. She & mother born in DC, father in Virginia. Draws wages as a press feeder at Printing Office, coded 514.

Mentioned by name in brother Notley's obituary (see his Notes).

** Death

Man Struck by Street Car Dies in Hospital
- John Adams Southern, 55 years old, of 30 D street southeast, died at 9:20 o'clock last night at Casualty hospital from cerebral concussion and a fractured skull, received when struck by a Capital Traction street car at Eighth and C streets southeast, about 7:30 o'clock. Southern, who never regained consciousness after being struck, was identified by police of the Fifth precinct through tatoo marks on his left arm. Police say he called at the Fifth precinct abut half an hour before the accident to collect $6 that was held for him following his arrest last week for a minor charge.
- The street car was in charge of Motorman Virgil W. Reamey of 908 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Southern was taken to the hospital in a passing automobile. (Washington Post :1, Reported 1927.03.04)

Died. Suddenly, on Thursday, March 3, 1927, JOHN A., son of the late John & Virginia Sothoron and brother of Jessie E. Sothoron, in the fifty-sixth year of his age.
- Funeral from the chapel of P.A. Taltavall, 436 Seventh street southwest, on Monday, March 7, at 11 a.m. Interment (private) at Congressional cemetery. (Washington Post :3, Reported 1927.03.05)

John A. Sothoron, a 56 year old male, died 3 March 1927 from a skull fracture he incurred when struck by a street car. He was born in DC and lived at 330 D st SE. He was buried on 7 March 1927 in Lot 71 of Range 72, the burial place of John Sothoron; John was disinterred and buried more deeply, with John A. buried over him in the same lot. The lot is one of 4 purchased by Mrs. Virginia Sothoron in Oct 1868. (Burial record, Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC) (I could find no Grave Marker on my visit of 5 Sept 2003).

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See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

Edward Sothoron married Flora Moore at Hamilton, Ohio on 16 December 1885. They had no children. (Familysearch.org* {Church Records - Batch # M513459, Source # 0344488 V})

Sothoron Edward, brklayer, h. n.w.c. 8th and Main. (Ancestry.com* - image of Williams' Covington and Newport Directory, 1888-89:162)

Edward Sothoron, bricklayer, 623 Bullock (Ancestry.com* (Covington, KY Directory, Published 1890})

Edward Sothoron, bricklayer, 637 Bullock. (Ancestry.com* Covington Directory, Published 1892)

Sothoron Edward, bklayer, h. 637 Crescent Av. (Bullock) (Ancestry.com* - image of Williams' Covington & Newport Directory, 1894:198)

Sothoron Edward E. bklayer, h. 637 Crescent Av. (Ancestry.com* - image of Williams' Cincinnati Directory, 1897:193)

Edward E. Sothoron, 36 year old married white male Bricklayer, born in Boone Co., died at 637 Crescent Ave, his private place of residence, on 14 Jan 1898. Immediate cause of death was Asthma, wit Sarcoma of Liver as Remote or Predisposing cause. Last illness was of about two months' duration. Interred at Highland on the afternoon of 16 Jan 1898, Geo. W. Mennenger(sp?) the Undertaker. Attending physician was Jno. M. H. Glass, 1056 Russell St., Covington, KY. Certificate bears numbers 1988 (left upper corner ) & 48 (right upper corner). (Certificate of Death, Dept. of Health, City of Covington, KY)

Reporting "A Week's Deaths,” includes Ed. H. Sothoron, 36, sarcoma of liver. (Jenny Davis* {Kentucky Post - Kenton Co. Deaths - Page 5}, Reported 1898.01.24)

Edward Sothoron, 36 years of age, born in Boone Co., KY, last address Covington, KY, died 14 Jan 1898, buried in Section 7, Div. A, Grave 34 of Highland Cemetery; arrangements by Linnemann & Moore Funeral Home. (Highland Cemetery Records, Kenton Co., KY)

EDWARD SOTHORON
FATHER
1861 - 1898


(Photo from www.findagrave.com)

Mentioned by name in death records of wife Flora & son Mentor (see their Notes).

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1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.07.31) District 4 (Bryantown), Charles Co. MD - Pg 47, Ln 24, 380/383
- Luke Hawkins, 40 year old male Planter, born in Maryland. Real property valued at 12,000, personal property at 30,000.
- Margaret " , 29 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Francis " , 11 year old male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- John" , 8 year old male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Jane" , 6 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Nellie" , 4 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Mary" , 1 year old female, born in Maryland.
- George Thomas, 18 year old black male Servant, born in Maryland, cannot read nor write

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.04) Port Tobacco, District 1, Charles Co., MD - ED 38, Pg 12, Ln4, 63/64
- Hawkins, Margaret A.. 49 year old white female widow, Keeping house. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Nellie. Daughter, 23 year old single white female, At home. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Hollie. Daughter, 21 year old single white female, At home. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Almeda. Daughter, 18 year old single white female, At school this census year. She & parents born in Md.
-----. Laura. Daughter, 13 year old single white female, At school this census year. She & parents born in Md.
-----, G. McClellan. Son, 10 year old single white male, At school this census year. He & parents born in Md.
- Sothern, John T. Son in law, 36 year old married white male Carpenter, unemployed 6 months the past year. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Jeannie R. Daughter, 25 year old married white female, At home. She & parents born in Md.
- Gardiner, Samuel. Servant, 38 year old single mulatto male. Cannot write. He & parents born in Md.

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See father's Notes for Census entries from 1860 through 1880.

Was a States witness in the trial of her father for manslaughter (see his Notes).

With mother & siblings requested survey of oyster beds in Patuxent River, completed 21 May 1881 (see mother's Notes).

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.18) Dist. 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 113, Sh 15(122)A, Ln 37, 182/182
- Sothoron, Mary E. Head, 63 year old single white female, born July 1836. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Farmer, Farm Schedule #78. Has a mortgage on her farm home. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Fannie B. Sister, 45 year old single white female, born May 1855. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Amelia W. Sister, 43 year old single white female, born June 1856. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Ellen H. Sister, 41 year old single white female, born Jan 1859. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
- Curtis, Lloyd. Nephew, 7 year old white male, born Aug 1892. He & mother born in Maryland, father in New Jersey.
- Krander, John. Servant, 10 year old white male, born Apr 1890. Born in Maryland, parents in Germany. Occupation Nurse. Can read & write, speaks English.

At request of separate requests of Mary E. Sothoron & Marshall Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD, two separate oyster beds were surveyed off the shoreline of "The Plains," under the waters of the Patuxent River.
Click here to view plats & descriptions. Certified 5 Sept 1902, recorded 8 Sept 1902. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records EBA#2:502-4)

Mentioned by name in sister Margaret's obituary (see her Notes).

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.12) Road from All Faith Church to Benedict, Dist. 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 85, Sh 17B, Ln 99, 292/298
- Sothoron, Mary E. Head, 72 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation General Farmer (Emp), Farm Schedule #188. Has a mortgage on her farm home.
-----, Marshall. Brother, 65 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Fannie B. Sister, 55 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Amelia W. Sster, 53 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Ellen H. Sister, 50 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
- Krander, John C. Orphan, 20 year old single white male. Born in Maryland, parents in Germany. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Laborer on Home Farm, drawing wages.
- (1 Servant)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.06) North of road from New Market to Persimmon Creek, Dist. 5 (Mechanicsville), St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 109, Sh 2(88)A, Ln 1, 11/15
- Sothoron, Mary E. Head, 83 year old single white female, owns her home free of mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation General Farmer (Em), Farm Schedule #12.
-----, Marshall L. Brother, 75 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Fannie B. Sister, 68 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Amelia W. Sister, 64 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Ellen H. Sister, 62 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
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** Death

Mary Elizabeth Sothoron, a single white female with no occupation, 81 years, 9 months & 6 days of age, died on 22 April 1924 at Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co., MD. She was born July 16, 1836 to John H. Sothoron & Elizabeth Summervell, all of St. Mary's Co., MD. Informant was Elmer Jarboe of Mechanicsville, Md.
- Cause of death was Valvular heart disease of 1 year's duration, with Rheumatism being contributory. Certification was by Henry C. Chappelear, M.D. of Hughesville, MD. He did not attend the deceased, but completed the Certificate on April 24, based on information from the family.
- Burial was at All Faith Church on April 24, 1924. Arrangements were by Elmer R. Jarboe of Mechanicsville, MD. (Certificate of Death, Registration No. 4651, Reg. Dist. No. 289)

Mrs. Mary E. Southern died at her home, The Plains, on April 22nd. Funeral services were held at All Saints Church on Thursday last. (Long* {p. 3, col. 2}, Reported 1924.04.26)

MARY ELIZABETH
SOTHORON
JULY 16, 1836
APRIL 22, 1924
DAUGHTER OF
COL. JOHN H. SOTHORON
AND
ELIZABETH SOMERVELL
(Grave Marker*, All Faith Church, Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD)

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Managers were elected on 6 March 1884 for the upcoming annual ball at Charlotte Hall School, St. Mary's Co., MD. A. H. Plugge & Thos. Sothoron were selected for Washington (county?). (St. Mary's Beacon :3, Reported 1884.03.13)

Mentioned by name in 1908 obituary of George Sothoron (see his Notes).

** Census schedules & directories - DC

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries, & mother's for 1900 entry.

James T. Sothoron, Jr, lawyer, 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1888)

J. Thomas Sothoron, attorney-at-law, 412 5th nw, home 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1889)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 412 5th nw, home 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1890)

J. Thomas Sothoron, attorney, councellor, 412 5th nw, home 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1891)

J. Thomas Sothoron, attorney, councellor, 412 5th nw, home 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1892)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 412 5th nw, home 1917 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1893)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 412 5th nw, home 1917 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1894)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, Equity Building, 317 4½ nw. (Washington Directory*, 1895)

J. Thomas Sothoron, attorney-at-law, Rooms 21-22 Equity bldg, 317 4½ nw, home 1917 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1896)

J. Thomas Sothoron, attorney at law, Office 21/22 Equity Bldg, 317 4½ nw, home 1917 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1897)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 317 4½ nw, home 1917 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1898)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 317 4½ nw, home 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1899)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 317 4½ nw, home 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1900)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 317 4th nw, home 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1901)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, Columbian bldg., home 1917 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1902)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 416 5th nw, home 1917 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1903)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, Columbian bldg, home 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1904)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 416 5th nw, home 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1905)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 416 5th nw, home 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1906)

Thomas E. Sothoron, lawyer, 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1908)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, Steward Bldg., home 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1908)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 400 6th nw, home 901 21st nw.
Thomas E. Sothoron, lawyer, 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1910)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 402 6th nw, home 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1911)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 402 6th nw, home 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1912)

J. Thomas Sothoron, lawyer, 402 6th nw, home 901 21st nw. (Washington Directory*, 1913)

** Professional activities

From "Test Book #2 1886-1908 - Oaths of Office of St. Mary's Co., Maryland, Sworn Before J. Frank Ford, Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Mary's Co., Maryland, page 16)” (Compiled by Margaret Parcel et al): Includes J. Thomas Sothoron, Attorney & Practitioner of Law. (Chron St. Mary's 33:#2:10, 1887.09.19)

Mr. J. T. Sothoron the solicitor for Walter E. Newman in a divorce suit. (Washington Post :6, Reported 1898.03.09)

Law Suits: 47977-Issac A. Eiker vs. William B. Abert; judgement of H.R. Webb, justice of the peace, for $184. Plaintiff's attorney, J. Thomas Sothoron. (Washington Post :2 {The Legal Record}, Recorded 1905.09.29)

Releases-TURNER'S IMPROVEMENT-Josephine McCully, from John L. Warren and J. Thomas Sothoron, liber 2795, folio 318, part. (Washington Post :10 {The Legal Record}, Reported 1906.09.09)

No. 1907. Andrews vs. Haller Wall Paper Company: submitted on printed record and briefs, by Mr. J. T. Sothoron for appellant and Mr. E. S. Bailey and Mr. J. A. Hicks for appellee. (Washington Post :5 {Court of Appeals, Washington, DC, 1908.12.02, Reported 1908.12.03)

By Mr. Justice Barnard, assignment for today: No. 28. Weaver vs. Weaver. Attorneys, Nheaans(?) - Sothoron. (Washington Post :11 {The Legal Record - Equity Court No. 2, Supreme Court, District of Columbia}, 1909.10.05, Reported 1909.10.06)

** Divorce

By Chief Justice Clabaugh - Assignment for Monday, June 11, 1906: No. 701, Sothoron vs. Sothoron. Attorneys, Bates Warren-P. H. Marshall. (Washington Post :11 {The Legal Record - Equity Court #1, Supreme Court, District of Columbia}, Reported 1906.06.09)

By Chief Justice Clabaugh - Assignment for Monday, June 11, 1906: No. 701, Sothoron vs. Sothoron. Attorneys, Bates Warren-P. H. Marshall. (Washington Post :11 {The Legal Record - Equity Court #1, Supreme Court, District of Columbia}, Reported 1906.06.10)

By Chief Justice Clabaugh: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; divorce a vin mat. decreed. Complainant's solicitor, Bates Warren; defendant's solicitor, P. H. Marshall. (Washington Post :11 {The Legal Record - Equity Court No. 1, Supreme Court, District of Columbia}, Reported 1906.06.13)

DECREE AFTER TEN YEARS
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Sothoron Waited Long to Have Marital Bonds Severed-Divorce Record.
- Two absolute divorces were granted and one application for an absolute divorce was filed in the District divorce courts yesterday. Chief Justice Clabaugh signed a decree in favor of J. Thomas Sothoron against Irene M. Sothoron, on the ground of desertion. Sothoron began suit ten years ago, when desertion was a cause for an absolute divorce in the District. ( rest of article not relevant, and not copied) (Washington Post :13, 1906.06.12, Reported 1906.06.13)

** Death

ILL, HE KILLS HIMSELF
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J. T. Sothoron, Lawyer, Fires Bullet Into Temple.
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WOMAN FINDS HIM A CORPSE
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Prominent Member of District Bar and Scion of Old Maryland Family, Leaves No Explanation of Deed, but Brother, a Doctor, Tells of Nervous Breakdown. Phone Call Reveals Tragedy.
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James Thomas Sothoron, 46 years old, a well-known lawyer, who practiced in Washington for 25 years, committed suicide early yesterday by shooting himself in the right temple with a .32-caliber revolver. He had been suffering from nervous exhaustion for six months or more, according to Dr. Elmer Sothoron, his brother. He left no note of explanation or farewell.
- The body was discovered by the woman who conducts the boarding house at 901 Twenty-first street northwest, where Sothoron lived. Early in the afternoon Dr. Sothoron telephoned the house, and the woman went upstairs to call his brother to the phone. Receiving no response to her knock, she supposed Mr. Sothoron had gone out, and so she told the doctor. Then she wrote a memorandum of the call for the lawyer, and was about to pin it on his door when she noticed the key was in the lock on the outside. That impelled her to open the door.
Sothoron Dead on the Bed.
- She discovered the body on the bed. Sothoron lay on his back in his night clothing, and the revolver was still clutched in his right hand.
- The woman at once notified Dr. Sothoron, who promptly informed the police, so that Deputy Coroner White was on hand almost immediately. A search of the dead man's effects failed to reveal anything he might have left by way of explanation, and Dr. Sothoron had to conclude that it was his brother's illness that drove him to suicide. Deputy Coroner White issued a certificate of suicide.
His Briefs Used in Textbooks.
- Mr. Sothoron was a member of one of the most prominent families of St. Mary's county, Md., and his father, the late Dr. James T. Sothoron, was widely known in Washington where he practiced for many years. Mr. Sothoron attended Georgetown University, and was graduated from the National Law School in 1887, taking up practice in this city at once. He gained prominence in several important cases in which he was successful, and many of his briefs have been published in textbooks in use in law schools all over the United States. Besides his brother, he leaves a married sister, who lives in Washington. (Washington Post :1, Reported 1913.07.24)

John Thomas Sothoron, a 46 year old single white male Lawyer, died at his home, 901 21st Street NW, District 3, Washington, DC on 23 July 1913. The cause of death was Gunshot wound of head-hemorrhage, due to Suicide. He was born in DC, both parents being born in Maryland. He had lived in DC his entire life. The Certificate was signed by Chas. S. White, M.D., Acting Coroner.
- He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery on 25 July 1913. Joseph Gawlers' Sons of 1732 Pa Avenue was the Undertaker. (Certificate of Death - No. 212521)

Jas. T. Sothoron was buried on 27 July 1913 at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, DC in Site 10 of Lot 58, Sec. G. under Permit No. 212521, "In lot of Dr. Jas. T. Sothoron”. He was born in DC and was single. He died 7-23-1913, age 46 years, of Hemorrhage, GSW in head. His residence was 901 21st St. NW. Undertaker was Jos. Gawlers Sons. (Burial Record)

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Dr. Elmer Hezekiah Sothoron, born 13 October 1868 in Washington, D.C., son of Dr. J.T. Sothoron. Bachelor of arts from Ashland College, Ohio 1887; M.D. from Bellevue in 1890. Member of the Medical Association of D.C., American Medical Association; ex-president of Medical & Surgical Society of D.C.; member Washington Obstetrical & Gynecological Society; Examining Surgeon, Bureau of Pensions; served on Milk Commission 1905-1909. Reference to LAMB'S HISTORY, p. 262. (Medical Society of D.C. Annals :338)

The students met & chose managers for the ball which will take place at the end of the Summer session-included Elmer Sothern of 1st Form. (St. Mary's Beacon :3, Charlotte Hall School, St. Mary's Co., MD, 1885.02.25, Reported 1885.03.05)

At commencement the Last Mass was led by L. J. Sothoron. E. H. Sothoron was one of several students involved in commencement activities. Col. John H. Sothoron delivered the address to students in the absence of Joseph H. Key, Esq., the scheduled speaker. (St. Mary's Beacon :3, Charlotte Hall School, St. Mary's Co., MD, 1885.06.25, Reported 1885.07.02)

** Census schedules & directories - DC

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census schedules.

Elmer Sothoron, student, 1919 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1889)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 925 20th ne. (Washington Directory*, 1890)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 925 20th nw; hours: 8-10 am, 1-2 & 6-8 pm; Sun (Washington Directory*, 1891)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 915 20th nw .(Washington Directory*, 1892)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw .(Washington Directory*, 1893)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1894)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw .(Washington Directory*, 1895)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1896)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1897)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1917 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1898)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1917 I nw (Washington Directory*, 1899)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1900)

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.07) 1921 I St NW, Washington - ED 34, Sh 9B, Ln 98, 143/162
- Sothoron, Elmer H. Head, 31 year old white male physician, born Oct 1868, married 13 years. Born in DC parents in MD. Can read & write, speaks English. Owns non-farm home free of mortgage, no unemployed time.
----, Dora M. Wife, 30 year old white female, born May 1870, married 13 years. Had one child, still living. She & parents born in Ohio. Can read & write, speaks English.
----, James R. Son, 12 year old single white male, at school, born Apr 1888. He & mother born in Ohio, father in DC. Can read & write, speaks English. At school 8 months this past year.

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1901)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1902)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1903)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1904)

Elmer H. Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1905)

Elmer H. Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1906)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1907)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1908)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1909)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.15) 1921 I Street NW, Washington - ED 48, Sh 8A (52), Ln 3, 37/64
- Sothoron, Elmer. Head, a 42 year old married white male, first married at the age of 22. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Physician in General practice, payment on own account; no unemployment. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Dora M. Wife, a 39 year old married white female, first married at the age of 22. One live birth, still alive. She & parents born in DC. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, James R. Son, a 21 year old single white male. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent schooling. Occupation Real Estate Salesman, working for wages no unemployment.
- Derricote, Harry S. Servant, a 21 year old single mulatto male. He & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent schooling. Occupation Servant for Private family, no unemployment.

Elmer H. Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1911)

Elmer H. Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1912)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1913)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw, home same. (Washington Directory*, 1914)

Elmer Sothoron, physician, 1921 I nw, home same (Washington Directory*, 1916)

Elmer Hezekiah Sothoron. A.B., 87, Ashland Univ. (O.); Phys.; v.p. The Exchange Bk. of Washington, D.C..; mem. Bd. of Pension Exam. Surgs; mem. Natl. Assn. of U.S. Pension Exam. Surgs.; Masonic conections. 1921 I St. N.W., Washington, D.C. (image of General Alumni Catalogue of New York University, School of Medicine, 1916, page 449)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.03) 1921 I St. NW, Washington - ED 60, Sh 1B (35B), Ln 76, 9/26
- Sothoron, Elmer H. Head, 50 year old married white male. Owns his home free of mortgage. Speaks English, can read & write. Born in DC, both parents in Maryland. Occupation physician in General practice, income on Own Account, coded 858.
----, Edna T. Wife, 32 year old white female. Speaks English, can read & write. She & mother born in Maryland, father in Virginia. Occupation none.
- Wells, Edmund H. Lodger, 58 year old married white male. Speaks English, can read & write. He & mother born in Ohio, father in New York. Occupation Publicity for Presidential Campaign, drawing wages; coded 980.
- La Bow, Robert . Lodger, 51 year old widowed white male. He & parents born in New York. Speaks English, can read & write. Draws wages as Representative for metal mfg, coded 980.
- Coosenberry, Ella E. Servant, 18 year old black female. Can read & write, speaks English; no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Servant at Doctor's house, coded 960.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.29) Laurel Sanitarium, District 10, Laurel, Prince George's Co., MD - ED 81, Sh 7B, Ln 62
- Southoron, Elmer Dr. Inmate (sic), 50 year old married white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in DC. Occupation Attendant at Sanatarium, drawing wages.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.05.11) 1921 I Street, Precinct 2, Block 86, Washington - ED 70, Sh 4B (34B), Ln 56
- Sothoron, Elmer. Head, 52 year old married white male, married at age of 35, owns non-farm home valued at $25,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Born in DC, parents in Maryland. Occupation Physician in General Practice, code 9294, class O, is working. Not a war veteran.
-----, Edna T. Wife, 45 year old married white female, married at the age of 28. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & mother born in Maryland, father in Virginia. Occupation None.
- Banks, Edmona. Servant, 21 year old single Ng female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Maid for Private Family, code 9596, class W, is working.

** Professional activities

Elmer Sothron was one of nearly 150 physicians who gathered at Rauscher's to honor Dr. J. Ford Thompson upon his fiftieth anniversary of graduation in medicine from the University of Maryland; and for his service to the Washington area. ( Washington Post :4, 1907.03.07, Reported 1907.03.08)

Drs. Elmer Sothoron & John W. Sutherin were among one hundred DC medical med & women who traveled by special B & O train from Union Station to Frederick, MD yesterday, to inspect the new White Cross Milk Company processing plant. They witnessed a demonstration of the pasteurization & sterilization apparatus, finding a few defects in the process, which management agreed to remedy. (Washington Post :11, Reported 1910.02.23)

Red Cross and Ambulance Stations and Those In Charge (In preparation for the Inaugural Parade). At Union Station, with Dr. J. J. Madigan in charge, several physicians, including Dr. Elmer Sothoron. (Washington Post :8, Reported 1913.03.04)

Dr. Elmer Hezekiah Sothoron, born 13 October 1868 in Washington, D.C., son of Dr. J.T. Sothoron. Bachelor of arts from Ashland College, Ohio 1887; M.D. from Bellevue in 1890. Member of the Medical Association of D.C., American Medical Association; ex-president of Medical & Surgical Society of D.C.; member Washington Obstetrical & Gynecological Society; Examining Surgeon, Bureau of Pensions; served on Milk Commission 1905-1909. (Medical Society of DC Annals :338 {Lamb's History :262}

Dr. Elmer Sothoron, selected by Department of Justice, was one of 3 physicians examining Gaston B. Means to determine whether he was malingering when stating he was too ill to attend court in New York where he has been indicted in a liquor case. Dr. Sothoron submitted their report, indicating Means was too ill to attend. (New York Times :31, Washington, DC, 1924.03.03, Reported 1924.06.12)

** Divorce

Sothoron vs. Sothoron; rule as to maintenance returnable July 6. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey. (Washington Post :10 {Legal Record - Supreme Court, DC}, 1910.06.27, Reported 1910.06.28)

WIFE SUES DR. SOTHORON
- Physician Cited to Show Cause Why He Should Not Pay Alimony.
- Dr. Elmer H. Sothoron, of 1921 I street northwest, was yesterday cited by Justice Anderson to show cause July 6 next why he should not pay alimony to his wife, Dora M. Sothoron.
- The rule is based upon a petition for limited divorce, filed by Mrs. Sothoron, who alleges systematic ill treatment dating back to within a year of their marriage at Mansfield, Ohio in 1887. The petition filed by Attorneys Henry E. Davis and John E. Laskey relates that Dr. Sothoron assaulted his wife and made false accusations against her in the presence of servants. She left him last fall, but later returned upon his promise to do better, but was obliged to leave him a second time last April. (Washington Post :16, Reported 1910.06.28)

By Justice Stafford: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; order for alimony $50 per month, pendente lite, and counsel fee. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorney, C. A. Douglas. (Washington Post :5 {Legal Record - Equity Court #1, Supreme Court, DC}, 1910.07.05, Reported 1910.07.06)

DENIES WIFE'S CHARGES.
Dr. Sothoron Avers That the Trouble Is With Mother-in-Law.
- By the mutual consent of attorneys representing the plaintiff and defendant, Dr. Elmer H. Sothoron, of 1921 I street northwest, pending the determination of his wife's suit for maintenance, will pay her $50 a month. The order was signed yesterday by Justice Stafford. Counsel fees for the wife's attorneys also are allowed.
- In his answer to the rule to show cause, Dr. Sothoron denies the charges of cruelty and ill treatment, which his wife avers lasted more than a quarter of a century. He says it is a case of "too much mother-in-law,” and that were his wife removed from the influence of her mother there would be no cause for complaint on her part. Dr. Sothoron's version of the affair is supported by an affidavit filed by his son, Ridgley Sothoron, their only child.
- Attorneys John E. Laskey and Henry E. Davis represent Mrs. Sothoron and Charles A. Douglas the husband. (Washington Post :14, Reported 1910.07.06)

Dr. Elmer H. Sothoron, of 1921 I street northwest, yesterday filed and answer to the suit brought some time ago by his wife, Dora M. Sothoron, for a limited divorce. His wife charges him with harsh and cruel conduct, and alleges that she was compelled to leave home. Dr. Sothoron denies the charges and declares his wife deserted him. (Washington Post :16, Reported 1910.10.27)

By Mr Justice Gould: Sothoron vs Sothoron; reference to Albert Harper, examiner. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorneys, Douglas & Baker. (Washington Post :10 {Legal Record - Equity Court #2, Supreme Court, DC}, 1910.11.08, Reported 1910.11.09)

By Mr. Justice Stafford: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; time to take testimony extended. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorneys, Douglas & Baker. (Washington Post: :10 {Legal Record - Equity Court #1, Supreme Court, DC}, 1910.12.22, Reported 1910.12.23)

By Mr. Justice Gough: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; order extending time. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorneys, Douglas & Baker. (Washington Post :10 {Legal Record - Equity Court #2, Supreme Court, DC}, 1911.01.24, Reported 1911.01.25)

By Mr. Justice Barnard: Hincks vs. Sothoron; motion to quash writ of certiorari ordered to be overruled upon compliance with terms by defendant forthwith. Plaintiff's attorney, L. P. Loving; defendant's attorney, G. P. Barse. (Washington Post: :5 {Legal Record - Circuit Court #2, Supreme Court, DC}, 1911.06.02, Reported 1911.06.03)

By Mr. Justice Anderson: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; time to take testimony extended. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorneys, Douglas, Baker, Ruffin & Obear. (Washington Post {Legal Record - Equity Court #2, Supreme Court, DC}, 1913.01.09, Reported 1913.01.10)

By Mr. Justice Barnard: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; time to take proof extended. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorney, C. A. Douglas. (Washington Post :5 {Legal Record - Equity Court # 1, Supreme Court, DC}, 1913.02.13, Reported 1913.02.14)

By Mr. Justice Barnard: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; time to take proof extended. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorneys, Douglas, Baker, Ruffin & Obear. (Washington Post :13 {Legal Record - Equity Court # 1, Supreme Court, DC}, 1913.03.21, Reported 1913.03.22)

By Mr. Justice Barnard: Motions for today, include No. 379. Sothoron vs. Sothoron. Attorneys, Davis, Laskey-Douglas, Baker, Ruffin & Obear. (Washington Post :11 {Legal Record - Equity Court # 1, Supreme Court, DC}, 1913.05.01, Reported 1913.05.02)

By Mr. Justice Barnard: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; order extending time. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorney, C. A. Douglas. (Washington Post :15 {Legal Record - Equity Court # 1, Supreme Court, DC}, 1913.05.02, Reported 1913.05.03)

By Mr. Justice Barnard: Sothoron vs. Sothoron, order extending time. Plaintiffs' attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorneys, Douglas, Baker, Ruffin & Obear. (Washington Post :10 {Legal Record - Equity Court # 1, Supreme Court, DC}, 1913.05.20, Reported 1913.05.21)

By Mr. Justice Anderson: Sothoron vs. Sothoron; time to take testimony extended. Plaintiff's attorneys, Davis & Laskey; defendant's attorney, C. A. Douglas. (Washington Post :13 {Legal Record - Equity Court # 2, Supreme Court, DC}, 1913.06.06, Reported 1913.06.07)

By Mr. Justice Gould: Sothron vs. Sothron; time to take testimony extended. Plaintiff's attorneys, H. E. Davis and J. E. Laskey; defendant's attorneys, Douglas, Ruffin & Obear. (Washington Post :13 {Legal Record - Equity Court #1, Supreme Court, DC}, 1913.10.20, Reported 1913.10.21)

** Social & Community

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John Richard infant of W. H. Sothoron & Catharine his wife, in private. (Chron St. Mary's 32:#9:8 {All Faith Parish Register :50}, 1866.07.29)

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries. I have not found him in the 1900 Census.

Jno. R. Sothoron, a male, died at the age of 52 of mitral regurgitation. He was born in Maryland and lived in Washington. He was buried 3 November 1918 in Lot 283 of Range 43, a single plat owned by Andrew W. Sothron. (Burial Record,Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC) (There was no stone at the site when visited by me on 5 Sept 2003.)

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Under "Deaths Reported” is included Chas. Sothoron, 52 years. (Washington Post :24, Wash. Asylm. Hosp, Washington, DC, Reported 1918.11.10)

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Robert S. Scott married Fannie S. Sothoron in Washington, DC on 25 April 1871. (Provine(2)* - Licenses 2:281)

Robert S. Scott licensed in Washington, DC on 9 August 1876 to marry Susan F. Scott. (Provine(2)* - Licenses 9:363)

The Plains graveyard has a plaque bearing his full name.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.09) 86 Ninth Street NW, Washington Co., DC - ED 48, Pg 30, Ln 45, 199/225
- Scott, Robert. 28 year old married white male Plumber, he & parents born in DC.
-----, Fannie. 26 year old married white female wife, keeping house, she & parents born in DC.
-----, Estelle. 8 year old single white female daughter, she & parents born in DC.
-----, Henry. 7 year old single white male son, he & parents born in DC.
-----, Anna. 5 year old single white female daughter, she & parents born in DC.
-----, Blanche. 3 year old single white female daughter, she & parents born in DC.
-----, Mabel. 1 year old single white female.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.06) 1019 20th Street, Washington, DC - ED 37, Sh 5B, Ln 68, 83/110
- Scott, Robert S. Head 49 year old white male, born Sept 1850, married 32 years. He & parents born in DC. Occupation Plumber, no unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Francis. Wife, 45 year old white female, born May 1855, married 32 years. Had 7 children, all still alive. She & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Anna. Daughter, 24 year old single white female, born Jan 1876. She & parents born in DC. Occupation Telephone Operator, no unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Mabel. Daughter, 23 year old single white female, born Aug 1876. She & parents born in DC. Occupation Telegraph Operator, no unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Sta (sic). Daughter, 19 year old single white female, born April 1881. She & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Sothoron. Son, 20 year old single white male, born Jan 1880. He & parents born in DC. Occupation Engineer, no unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English.
- At same address, family # 111:
- Rollins, George. Head 30 year old white male, born Feb 1870, married 4 years. He & parents born in Dist. of Col. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Machines, no unemployment. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Estelle. Wife, 28 year old white female, born Jun 1872, married 4 years; no children. She & parents born in Dist. of Col. Can read & write, speaks English.
- Cruet, Henry K. Boarder, 55 year old single white male, born Jan 1845. He & parents born in Dist. of Col. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Plumber, no unemployment.
- Stockman, Rodger. Boarder, 33 year old single white male, born June 1866. He & parents born in England. Can read & write, speaks English. In the US 10 years & is naturalized. Occupation Elevator Builder, no unemployment.

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MARRIED. WELSH--SOTHORON. On the 19th instant, by the Rev. Sam'l Kepler, HARRY WELSH, to Miss MARY K. SOTHORON, only daughter of the late Z. H. Sothoron, formerly of St. Mary's county. [St. Mary's and Calvert county papers please copy.] (Baltimore Sun :2, Reported 1871.09.23)

See husband William's Notes for 1880 through 1910 Federal Census entries.

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MARRIED. WELSH--SOTHORON. On the 19th instant, by the Rev. Sam'l Kepler, HARRY WELSH, to Miss MARY K. SOTHORON, only daughter of the late Z. H. Sothoron, formerly of St. Mary's county. [St. Mary's and Calvert county papers please copy.] (Baltimore Sun :2, Reported 1871.09.23)

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.15) District 3, Baltimore Co., MD - ED 227, Pg 38, Ln 32, 296/296
- Welsh, William H. 28 year old married white male Clerk in Store, can read & write. He & parents born in Md..
-----, Mary E. Wife, 28 year old married white female, Keeping house, can read & write. She & parents born In Md.
-----, Elmo. Son, 8 year old single white male. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Edward L. Son, 4 year old single white male. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Bessie. Daughter, 3 year old single white female. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Hunt. Son, 2 year old single white male. He & parents born in Md.
- Full, Charles. Boarder, 25 year old single white male RR Conductor, can read & write. He & parents born in Md.
- Sothoron, Martha. Boarder, 54 year old widowed white female, At home, can read & write. She & parents born in Md.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.09) 6720 Rhodes Ave., Ward 34, Hyde Park Twp., Chicago, Cook Co., IL - ED 1098, Sh 11(120)A, Ln 33, 102/200
- Welsh, William. Head, 48 year old white male, born May 1852, married 28 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Ticket Salesman C.C.Ry. Renting his non-farm home. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Mary E. Wife, 48 year old white female, born Jan 1852, married 28 years. Had 13 children, 12 living. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Elmo S. Son, 28 year old single white male, born Jan 1872. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Guard (C.C.Ry). Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Edward L. Son, 25 year old single white male, born July 1874. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Waterman (C.C.Ry) Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Bessie. Daughter, 22 year old single white female, born June 1877. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Hunt E. Son, 20 year old single white male, born Nov 1879. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Machinist. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Garrie. Daughter, 18 year old single white female, born May 1882. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Inaze. Daughter, 16 year old single white female, born Nov 1883. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Harry. Son, 10 year old white male, born Feb 1890. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school 10 months.
-----, Roy R. Son, 9 year old white male, born Aug 1890 (sic). He & parents born in Maryland. Attended school 10 months.
-----, Lewis. Son, 7 year old white male, born June 1892. He & parents born in Maryland. Attended school 10 months.
-----, Ethel. Daughter, 6 year old white female, born Nov 1893. Born in Illinois, parents in Maryland.
-----, Hazel. Daughter, 4 year old white female, born Aug 1895. Born in Illinois, parents in Maryland.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.19) 1848 Calumet Ave., Ward 6, Chicago, Cook Co., IL - ED 358, Sh 8(70)A, Ln 3, 66/147
- Welsh, William H. Head, 58 year old married white male, in this his first marriage 39 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Ticket Agent, drawing wages. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Elizabeth. Wife, 58 year old married white female, in this her first marriage 39 years. Had 13 children, 12 living. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Hunt. Son, 32 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Clerk at Grocery Store, drawing wages; out of work 4 weeks.
-----, Harry. Son, 23 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Tile Setter, working as Extra Help; out of work 4 weeks.
-----, Roy. Son, 21 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Tile Setter, working as Extra Help; out of work 32 weeks.
-----, Bessie. Daughter, 31 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Ethel. Daughter, 16 year old single white female. Born in Illinois, parents in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Hazel. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. Born in Illinois, parents in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation None.
-----, Inez. Daughter, 27 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Louie. Son, 18 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Delivery Boy for Grocery Store, drawing wages.

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Albert H. Jones licensed in Washington, DC on 17 November 1873 to marry Mary B. Sothoron. (Provine(2)* - Licenses 6:98)

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.14) 815 Third Street NW, Washington, DC - ED 50, Pg 50. Ln 45, 422/495
- Jones, Albert H. Married 28 year old white male Printer. He & parents born in Penn.
-----, Mary. Wife, 27 year old married white female, Keeps House. Born in DC, parents in Md.
-----, Loula. Daughter, 5 year old single white female. She & mother born in DC, father in Penn.
-----, Irinie. Daughter, 2 year old single white female. She & mother born in DC, father in Penn.
-----, Emma. Sister, 24 year old single white female Clerk in Store. She & parents born in Penn.
-----, Ella. Sister, 20 year old single white female Clerk in Store. Born in DC, parents in Penn.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.01) 44 Milburn Street, Ward 5, District 1, East Orange, Essex Co., NJ - ED 181, Sh 18B, Ln 72, 336/371
- Jones, Albert H. Head, 48 year old white male, born July 1851, married 25 years. Born in New Jersey, parents in Pennsylvania. Occupation Printer, no unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Mary B. Wife 47 year old white female, born Jun 1852, married 25 years. Had 4 children, 3 still living. She & father born in DC, mother in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Sotherenn, Dolly. Sister in Law, 55 year old single white female, born May 1845. She & father born in DC, mother in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English

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Grandfather Lloyd William Curtis was born 28 August 1892 & died 20 February 1974. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation*)

Mentioned by name as a beneficiary in wills of aunts Fannie B., Ellen H. & Amelia W. Sothoron (see respective Notes).

Entered in 1900 Federal Census with aunt Mary E. Sothoron, and in 1910 with uncle John H. Sothoron. (see respective Notes).

Lloyd William Curtis, white, of 1632 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, born in Annapolis, MD on 28 Aug 1892, entered the service in Baltimore, MD on 6 Apr 1917, assigned to USS Missouri 9 Apr 1917. Bosn mate 1c on 1 Nov 1918. Inactivated 12 Aug 1919. (Ancestry.com* - Maryland Men in the World War)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.26) District 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 9,Sh 11B (96B), Ln 56, 192/192
- Curtis, Lloyd W. Head, 37 year old Single white male, renting his farm home, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & mother born in Maryland, father in New Jersey. Occupation Farmer, coded VVVV, class O, is working. Veteran of WW. Farm Schedule #56.
- Sothoron, Amelia M. Aunt, 76 year old single white female Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
----, Ellen H. Aunt, 70 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.

1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.26) The Plains Road, Dist. 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 19-11, Sh 10B, Ln 66, #177
- Curtis, Lloyd. Head, 47 year old married white male, owns his home valued at $50,000, school grade C-2, born in Md., living in same house as on 1 Apr 1935. Occupation Farmer; was employed during week of 24-30 March 1940. Received income >$50 from other source(s). Farm Schedule #118.
-----, Virginia. Wife, 25 year old married white female, school grade 8, born in Md. Lived in Charles Co., MD on 1 Apr 1935 (not on a farm).
- Sothoron, Amelia. Aunt, 94 year old single white female, school grade C-2, she & parents born in Md. No occupation. Was living in same house on 1 Apr 1935.
- Ellis, Anna. Nurse, 48 year old divorced(?) white female, school grade 8, born in Md.; was living in another house in St. Mary's Co., MD on 1 Apr 1935. Occupation Nurse in Private Home; was working during the week of 24-30 March 1940. Received income >$50 from other source(2).
- (1 Servant)

Lloyd William Curtis of "8 miles east of Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co.," MD registered for the draft in 1942. He was 49 years old, born 28 Aug 1892 at Annapolis, MD. Person always knowing his whereabouts was Mrs. Virginia Curtis of Mechanicsville, MD. Self-employed at home address, telephone no. Mechanicsville 24 F 12. Serial No. U412. (Ancestry.com* - image of front of World War II Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:

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John H. Sothoron, 40, widower of St. Mary's Co., married on 1 December 1873 in Charles Co., MD, Isabella Canter, 40, single, of Charles Co. (Fresco(1)* :273)

** Census schedules - Maryland

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry, and husband John's Notes for 1880 entry.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.12) District 4 (Allen's Fresh), Charles Co., MD - ED 72, Sh 17B, Ln 86, 283/287
- Truman, Thomas R. Head, 26 year old married white male, born Feb 1874, married for 12 years. He & parents born in MD. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation is farmer, no time unemployed. Rents his farm. Farm schedule 202.
----, Ann M. Wife, 29 year old married white female, born Aug 1870. Married for 12 years; had 3 children, all living. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-, Mary M. Daughter, 10 year old single white female, born Jul 1889, at school for 8 months. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
----, Ann M. Daughter, 6 year old single white female, born Jan 1894. She & parents born in Maryland.
----, William R. Son, 1 year old single white male, born Oct 1898. He & parents born in Maryland.
- Southerin, Esobel. Aunt, 65 year old widowed white female, born Mar 1835, had no children.

** Land records - Maryland

See husband John's Notes for transfers during his lifetime.

Deed of 29 August 1888 by Isaiah Canter & wife Mary E. of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $115 convey to Isabella Sothoron of Charles Co., MD all of tract lying principally in 5th District of St. Mary's Co., containing about 130 acres, bounded as follows: on west by public road from Charlotte Hall to Hughesville; on south by road from Charlotte Hall to Benedict; on east by lands of William E. Burch & lately owned by Joseph A. & Benjamin. C. Sothoron; on north by lands of said William E. Burch & James Lyon. Is same land inherited by John H. Sothoron from his father Benjamin H. Sothoron, & by James H. Alvey (Tax Collector) for taxes to Isaiah Canter & deeded on 26 March 1888. Signed by Isaiah Canter & Mary E. Canter, witnessed by D.W. Slye. Certified same date, recorded 30 Aug 1888. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JFF#10:470)

Deed of 29 June 1896 by Isabella Sothoron of Charles Co., MD. For $200 grants to Wm. E. Burch of St. Mary's Co., MD a tract in 5th District of St. Mary's Co. called "Brotherhood," containing about 50 acres, in fee simple. Bounded as follows: on west by land of Isaiah Canter & public road from Charlotte Hall to Hughesville; on south by public road from the Oaks to Benedict; on east by land of said Burch; on north by line dividing Charles & St. Mary's Counties. Part of tract sold by James H. Alvey for taxes & deeded on 26 March 1888 to Isaiah Canter & afterwards sold to Isabella. Signed by Isabella Sothoron, witnessed by Henry C. Adams. Certified same date, recorded 30 June 1896. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JJG#3:502)

Deed of 16 Nov 1896 by Isabella Sothoron & Mary Jane Sothoron, wife & daughter of John H. Sothoron dec'd, the former of Charles Co. & latter of Prince George's Co. For $50 they convey to Wm. E. Burch of St. Mary's Co. parcel lying partly in Charles & St. Mary's Counties, about 150 acres, lying on public road from Charlotte Hall to Hughesville, about 138 acres lying on right of said road & about 12 acres on the left. Bounded on south by road from the Oaks to Benedict, on east by lands of Mrs. Spencer Harrison & William E. Burch, on north by land of late Thomas C. Lyon. Said land once deeded by Jno. H. Sothoron to wife Isabella on 13 Aug 1878 & was sold by James H. Alvey, collector of taxes of St. Mary's Co. & deeded to Isaiah Canter on 26 March 1888; afterwards sold to said Isabella on 29 Aug 1888. Located in 5th Dist. of St. Mary's Co. & 9th Dist. of Charles Co., known as "Brotherhood." Portions previously purchased by said Burch; purpose of deed is to secure all rights & claims of Isabella Sothoron or John H. Sothoron to said Burch, regardless of county. Signed by Isabella Sothoron & Mary J. Sothoron, witnessed by J.F.S. Middleton. Certified same date, recorded 14 Jan 1897. "Delivered to J.D. Greenwell." (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JJG#4:203)

Deed recorded 17 Nov 1896 at request of William E. Burch. Deed made 16 Nov 1896 by Isabella Sothoron & Mary Jane Sothoron, wife & daughter of John H. Sothoron dec'd, former of Charles Co. & latter of Prince George's Co. For $50 Sothorons convey to Wm. E. Burch of St. Mary's Co., MD a tract partly in St. Mary's Co. (5th District) & partly in Charles Co. (9th District), containing about 150 acres. Known as Brotherhood, it is on public road from Charlotte Hall to Hughesville, 138 acres on the right & 12 acres on the left. Is bounded on the south by road from The Oaks to Benedict, on east by lands of Mrs. Spencer Harrison & of William E. Burch, on north by land of late Thomas C. Lyon. Said land was deeded 12 Aug 1878 by John H. Sothoron to Isabella Sothoron for her natural life, & at her death to Mary Jane Sothoron; was sold by James H. Alvey, Collector of Taxes for St. Mary's Co. & deeded to Isiah Canter 26 March 1888, then sold to said Isabella Sothoron on 29 Aug 1888. Portions sold previously to Burch, & purpose of deed is to secure Burch of any rights or claims the Sothorons may have. Signed by Isabella & Mary J. Sothoron, witnessed by J.F.S. Middleton. Certified 16 Nov 1896. (Charles Co., MD Land Records JST#8:515)

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