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Sothoron Elizabeth Octavia [Female] b. 20 AUG 1899 Maryland - d. 23 NOV 1984 Castro Valley, Alameda Co., CA

Person ID: 571

Elizabeth Octavia was born to Wm. F. & Annie Sothoron in St. Mary's Co. on 15 August 1894. (Baker*)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries. See mother-in-law Sarah's Notes for 1930 entry.

John R. Bryon, 21, of Baltimore City, MD and Elizabeth O. Sothoron, 20, of Baltimore City, MD were married in Howard Co., MD on 4 Sept 1919. (Marriage License Project, Howard Co., MD Historical Society)

ELIZABETH BYRON
SSN: 558-12-0009
Born: 20 Aug 1899
Issued: CA (Before 1951)
Residence: 94546 Castro Valley, Alameda, CA
Died: Nov 1984
(SSDI*)

Elizabeth Octavia Byron, a 85 year old widowed W/American non-Hispanic female, died at Stanton Hills Conv. Hosp., 20090 Stanton Ave., Castro Valley, Alameda Co.,California on 23 November 1984 at 1510 hours. Her Social Security Number was 558-12-0009; her primary occupation was Housewife for Adult Life (Home Maker). Her usual residence was 3590 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley, Alameda Co., CA. She was born in Maryland on August 20, 1899 to Frank Sothorn and Pearl (last name unknown), both also born in Maryland. The informant was Wanda Byron, her Daughter-In Law, of the same home address.
- Cause of death was Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and death was reported to the Coroner. The Deputy Coroner, Michael King (#135), certified the death & its cause by investigation on 11/26/84.
- Burial was on 11/26/84 at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno. Chapel of the Valley, Inc., License No. 876, performed the embalming and made arrangements. (Certificate of Death, County of Alameda, CA - District No. 6097, Certificate No. 7650)

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Moore Flora E. [Female] b. 30 OCT 1861 Hamilton Co., OH - d. 17 SEP 1932 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH
Person ID: 572
Updated: 28 JUN 2016

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})

Mentioned by name in death records of son Mentor (see his Notes).

** Federal Census schedules - Kenton Co., Kentucky

1900 Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.04) 637 Crescent Ave., Precinct E, Covington - ED 97, Sh 5A (197A), Ln 37, 75/86
- Southern, Flora. Head, widowed 36 year old white female, born Oct 1863. Had 2 children, both living. She & mother born in Ohio, father in New York. Works soliciting ladies articles, no unemployment. Has a mortgage on her non-farm house. Speaks English, can read & write.
----, Menter. Son, 6 year old single white male born March 1894. He & father born in Kentucky, mother in Ohio. At school 10 months.
----, Grace. Daughter, 13 year old single white female born Sept 1886. She & mother born in Ohio, father in Kentucky. Speaks English, can read & write.

1910 Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.22) 637 Crescent Avenue, Covington - ED 97, Sh 10A (228A), Ln 1, 142/165
- Sothorn, Flora F. Head, 46 year old white female widow. Had 2 children, both still alive. She & mother born in Ohio, father in New York. Occupation solicitor in corset firm, drawing wages, no unemployment. Able to read & write, speaks English. Owns her home fee of mortgage.
----, Menter. Son, 16 year old single white male. He & father born in Kentucky, mother in Ohio. Occupation Apprentice at electrical works, earning wages, no unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English. No school since 1 Sept 1909.

** Death

Flora E. Sothoron, living at 6241 Sturdy Ave., Mt. Washington, Cincinnati, OH for the past 5 months, died on 17 September 1932 at the age of 70 years, 10 months, 18 days. She was a white widow of Edw. Sothoron whose occupation was "At Home.” She was born in Hamilton Co., OH to John Moore of Pennsylvania (mother's name & birthplace not known). Informant was Mentor Sothoron of the same address.
- She was attended since April 27, 1932 by H. C. Hyndman, M. D. of 1403 Tusculum, who last saw her alive on Sept. 17. She died at 1:30 am of Chronic myocarditis, aortic & mitral insufficiency & stenosis, chronic interstitial nephritis; with General anasarca being contributory. There was no recent surgery, and there was no autopsy.
- Burial was on Sept 19, 1932 at Highland Cemty., with arrangements by Smith & Trayer of Covington, KY. (Certificate of Death - File No. 53472, Registered No. 5133, Recorded 19 Sept 1932)

- Flora E. Sothoron, 70 years old, was buried on 19 September 1932 at Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton Co., KY, in Large Single Grave No. 372, Sec. 21. Burial # 015578. Undertaker Albert E. Smith. (Burial Record) ( I could find no grave marker on my visit of 13 Oct 2003)

FLORA SOTHORON
MOTHER
1861 - 1932


Photo from www.findagrave.com*.

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Sothoron Mentor E. [Male] b. 12 MAR 1894 Ohio - d. 14 JUN 1955 Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH
Person ID: 573
Updated: 2 SEP 2012

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Sothoron Grace Maud [Female] b. SEP 1886 Ohio - d. 8 AUG 1969 Riverside Meth. Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH
Person ID: 574

See mother's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, & husband Ezra's Notes for 1910 & 1920 entries.

Ezra Hundley of Covington, KY, 21 years old, married Grace Sothoron, 18, of Covington, KY in Kenton Co., KY on 2 Dec 1903. (Ancestry.com* - Kentucky Marriage Records, 1908:8)

Named in son Edward's Birth Certificate (see his Notes).

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.07) 532 3rd Ave., Ward 14, Block 10, Columbus, Franklin County, OH - ED 124, SD 17, Sh 9B, Ln
- Hundley, Grace. Head 43 year old married white female, married at age of 17. Renting her non-farm home for $40, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent school. She & mother born in Ohio, father in Kentucky. Occupation none.
-----, Edward. Son, 24 year old divorced white male, married at age of 19. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent school. Born in Kentucky, father in West Virginia & mother in Ohio. Occupation Foreman at Roller Bearing Company, drawing wages, no unemployment. Not a veteran.
-----, Gladys. Daughter, 18 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent school. Born in Kentucky, father in West Virginia & mother in Ohio. Occupation Designer at Paper Company, drawing wages, no unemployment.
-----, Henrietta. Daughter, 13 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school recently. Born in Kentucky, father in West Virginia & mother in Ohio. Occupation none.
-----, Willis. Grandson, 4 8/12 year old single white male. Speaks English, no recent school. He & mother born in Ohio, father in Kentucky. Occupation none.
- Huey, Lloyd. Boarder, 19 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent school. He & mother born in Ohio, father in United States. Occupation Tool Maker for Automobile Accessories, drawing wages, no unemployment. Not a veteran.
- Gehring, Ann. Boarder, 21 year old divorced white female, married at age of 19. Can read & write, speaks English, no recent school. She & parents born in West Virginia. Occupation Clerk at Card & Printing Store, no unemployment, drawing wages.

1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01) 554 Fourth Ave., Ward 15, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH - ED 93-241, Sh 15B, Ln 80
- Hundley, Grace. Head, 32 (sic) year old single white female, school code H-1, born in Ohio. Renting her non-farm home for $35 per month. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. Does housework, has other income >$50.
- Kisling, Albert. Relation not noted; 29 year old married white male, school code H-4, born in Ohio. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Worked 50 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940. Occupation Salesman of Casualty Insurance, drawing private wages. Worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,560, with other income >$50.
-----, Gladys. Relation not noted; 28 year old married white female, school code H-4, born in Kentucky. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Worked 50 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940. Occupation Beautician in Own Shop, paid by Own Account. Worked 50 weeks in 1939, earning $1,100 with no other income.
- Balzer, William. Relation not noted; 52 year old widowed white male, school code 8, born in Ohio. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Occupation Plater in Own Shop, working on Own Account. Worked 52 weeks in 1939, earning $1,664 with no othe income.

Grace M. Balzer, 82 year old widowed white female, living in Franklin Co., OH, died 8 Aug 1969 at Riverside Meth. Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Certified by a physician, no autopsy performed. Census Tract 0812, Certificate # 059880. (Ancestry.com* - Ohio Deaths)

DEATHS. SOTHORON, Mentor (Fuzzy), beloved husband of Bernadina Sothoron (nee Manfres), brother of Mrs. Grace Balzer, Tuesday, June 14, 1955; residence, 6241 Sturdy Ave. Services the T. P. White and Sons funeral home, 2005 Beechmont Ave., Mt. Washington, Friday, June 17, at 2 P.M. Friends may call Thursday after 4 P.M. (Cincinnati Enquirer :24, Reported 1955.06.16)

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Knott Rubie C. [Female] b. JUN 1884 Maryland
Person ID: 575

See Notes sister Annie's husband William for 1900 Federal Census entry.

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Moore John [Male]
Person ID: 576

Identified in daughter Flora's Certificate of Death (see her Notes).

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Ridgely Dora M. [Female] b. MAY 1870 Ohio - d. AFT 1917
Person ID: 577

See father's Notes for 1870 Federal Census entry, and husband Elmer's Notes for 1900 & 1910 entries.

Under Real Estate Transfers, "James T. Sothoron and wife to Dora M. Sothoron, lot 30, square 86, $5,000.” (Washington Post :7, Reported 1895.01.31)

See husband Elmer's Notes for divorce proceedings.

Dora Sothoron, 102 Hammond Court. (Washington Directory*, 1910)

Dora M. Sothoron, 2006 Columbia Rd nw. (Washington Directory*, 1913)

Dora M. Sothoron, boards 6, 2006 Columbia Rd. (Washington Directory*, 1914)

Dora M. Sothoron, widow Elmer, home 102, 2022 Columbia Rd. (Washington Directory, 1916)

Mrs. C. D. Ridgeley has announced the marriage of her daughter, Dora M. Sothoron, to Mr. Frank H. Nolte, of this city. Mr. And Mrs. Nolte are at the Hotel Martinique, New York. (Washington Post :7, Reported 1917.02.24)

Identified as son's employer on his Draft Registration Card of 15 June 1917 (see his Notes).

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Sothoron James Ridgley [Male] b. 29 APR 1888 Ashland, Ashland Co., OH - d. 16 SEP 1943 Washington, DC
Person ID: 578
Updated: 18 JUL 2012
Updated: 21 MAY 2015

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries

At the fifth annual meeting of the Clarke Co. Horse and Colt Show Association in Berryville, VA yesterday, Ridgeley Sotheron took fourth place in the combined saddle and harness class with his horse Dandelion. They also took first place in the Ladies' saddle class. (Washington Post :9, Reported 1905.08.25)

J. Ridgley Sothoron, clerk, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1911)

James R. Sothoron, clerk, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1912)

James R. Sothoron, clerk, 1921 I nw. (Washington Directory*, 1913)

Susie M. Bowles, 26 years of age, single, dau. of Chas. A. & Mary E. Bowles, born at Richmond, VA in 1888, married in Richmond, VA on 5 May 1914 to James R. Sothoron, 26 years of age, single, born in Ohio in 1888 to Elmer H. & Dora M. Sothoron. (Ancestry.com* - Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940)

Sothoron, James R., clk bds 708 W Cary. (Ancestry.com* - image of Richmond, VA City Directory of 1916, page 1133)

Sothoron Ridgeley, rms 1 E Main. (Ancestry.com* - image of Richmond, VA City Directory of 1917, page 1202)

James Ridgley Sothoron, 29 years old, living at The Burlington, 1120 Ct(?) Av. NW, Washington, DC, was registered as No. 3795 (1281). He was born in Ashland, Ohio on April 29th, 1888. Occupation Catering, employed by Mrs. D. M. Sothoron at Burlington Café, Washington, DC. He was single, Caucasian & with no dependents. He had a physical disability - abscess. Physical description was Short, Stout, Lt. Brown hair & eyes, not bald, & considered not disabled. (Draft Registration Card, World War I, Precinct 2, Washington, DC, 1917.06.15) Signature on card:



1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.05) 28 Grand Place, Washington, DC - ED 5, Sh 5(54)A, Ln 10, 48/106
- Southorn, James R. Head, 31 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Ohio, father in Maryland. Occupation Manager at Restaurant, drawing wages, coded 944.
-----, Vera. Wife, 29 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English.
She & father born in Pennsylvania, mother in Ohio. Occupation None.

Sothoron, Jas R. agt, 1912 w Lexington. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1922. :1719)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.03) D.C. Jail, 19th St. S.E., Pct. 5, Washington, DC - ED 144, Sh 3(276)A, Ln 35
- Sothoron, James R. Prisoner, 42 year old single (sic) white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Ohio, father in DC. Occupation None. Not a war veteran.

Mentioned by name in father's obituary of 1939 (see his Notes).

James R. Sothoron, 59, was pronounced dead at Emergency Hospital early yesterday morning after he collapsed on the sidewalk near his home at 1230 of Massachusetts ave. nw.
- A neighbor, Everett Lynch, told police that he had found Sothoron tottering about the street about 2:30 a.m. He asked Lynch to get a doctor, police learned, and then fell to the sidewalk.
- The body was moved to the District morgue pending a police investigation and an autopsy. (Washington Post :14, Reported 1943.09.17)

James Ridgely Sothoron, a "60?” year old married white male Retired baker, died at his home address, 1230 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington, DC, on 16 September 1943. He had lived in DC all his life; his birth date was April 29. His parents were Elmer E. Sothoron, birthplace unknown; and Dora Ridgely, born in Ohio. Informant was wife, Nellie Sothoron.
- Name of physician is illegible. Cause of death was acute congestive heart failure, chronic myocarditis & cardiac asthma.
- Burial was at Glenwood on Sept 18, 1943, with Joseph Gawlers Sons of 1756 Pa. Ave. NW making arrangements. (Certificate of Death No. 439877, Class No. 095C, Census Tract No. 51)

James R. Sothron, age 60 years, was buried on 18 September 1943 at Glenwood Cemetery in Section G, Lot 58, Site 1 (family burial plot). (Burial Record)

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Moore Zoraida M. [Female] b. JUL 1856 Gallitin Co., KY - d. 20 DEC 1936 Covington, Kenton Co., KY
Person ID: 579

** Federal Census schedules - Kentucky

See husband's Notes for Census entries for 1900 & 1920.

1930 Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.07) 309 Bakewell, Ward 3, Covington, Kenton Co. - ED 10, Sh 8A (62A), Line 46, 155/201
- Sothoron, Zoradi. Head, 69 year old widowed white female, owns non-farm home worth $1,800, has a radio.Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Kentucky. Occupation none.
- Moore, Alise. Sister, 60 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Kentucky. Occupation none.

Sothoron Zoraida wid Mont T h 309 Bakewell. (Ancestry.com* - image of Williams' Covington, KY City Directory, 1936-37, pp 318, 378)

** Death - Kentucky

Zoraida Sothoron died in Covington, Kenton Co., KY on 20 December 1936. Her residence was 309 Bakewell. She was an 83 year old white widow of Montgue Sothoron. Her occupation was Housewife. She was born in Gallitin Co., KY to Robert Moore and Anna Kelley, both also born in Gallitin Co., KY; date of birth was unknown. Information was provided by John Sothoron of 309 Bakewell, Cov, KY.
- John J. Rolf, M.D., of 406 N 6th St., Cov., K, certified that he had attended her from Dec 15, 1936 to Dec 20, 1936, and that the causes of death were Atherosclerosis and Chr. Glomerular Nephritis, both with onset in 1936. Contributory causes wee Acute Upper Respiratory Inf. since Dec. 15, 1936; and Bronchopheumonia since Dec 19, 1936. No tests were used to confirm the diagnoses, and there was no autopsy.
- Burial was at Highland on Dec 22, 1936. Allison & Rose of Cov Ky made the arrangements. (Certificate of Death - Registration Dist. No. 790, Primary Registration Dist. No. 2290, File No. 33562)

Zoraida M. Sothoron was buried on 22 December 1936 at Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton Co. in Grave 455, Sec. 15. Undertaker was Allison & Rose. (Burial Record)

See husband's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

** Other

Mentioned by name in husband's Death Certificate, and son John's Application for Social Security Number (see respective Notes).

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Sothoron Robert [Male] b. AUG 1882 Kentucky - d. 28 JUL 1905 Grave 3, Lot 108-A, Sect. 5 of Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton Co., KY
Person ID: 580

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

Robert Sothoron, son of Montague T. Sothoron & Zoraida M. Moore, b. Aug 1892, d. 28 July 1905, buried in Sect. 5, Lot 108-A, Grave 3 (no marker) of Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton Co., KY. (www.findagrave.com - Cemetery Records)

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Kloetzer Phebe E. [Female] b. NOV 1869 New York - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 581
Updated: 17 JUN 2012

See husband Samuel's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries, and 1915 State Census entry.

Sothoron, Phebe E. and S.H. to J. M. Moser, Madison st nr Patchen av 1,800 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle :16, 1902.01.14, Published 1902.01.15)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.23) 8511 106th Street, Richmond Hill, Queens, New York, NY - ED - 347, Sh 28B (191B), Ln 68, 195/209
- Sothoron, Phebe E. Roomer, 50 year old widowed white female. Living with others in house of Frank & Harriet Rehman. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in New York, parents in Germany. Occupation saleslady in a shoe store, drawing wages, coded 891.

1925 New York State Census (1925.06.01) 1127 119th St., Block 13, Dist. 4, Richmond Hill, Assembly Dist. 5, Queens Co., NY - Pg 57, Ln 47
- Bierschenk, August L. Head, 52 year old white male, born in Germany, attained citizenship at age of 40 in N.Y. in 1897. Occupation confectioner, drawing wages.
------, Charles F. Brother, 54 year old white male, born in Germany, attained citizenship at age of 40 in 1895 in New York. Occupation Salesman, drawing wages.
- Sothoron, Phoebe E. Sister-in-law, 55 year old white female, born in U.S., living there for 55 years. Occupation Housekeeper, drawing wages.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.09) 111-27 Lefferts Blvd., Ward 5, Ozone Park, Queens, NY - ED 531, Sh 5B, Ln 53, 36/42
- Sothoron, Phebe E. Head, 60 year old widowed white female, married at the age of 21, owns her home valued at $7,000, has a radio. Born in New York, parents in Germany. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Occupation None.
- Bierschenk, Charles F. Boarder, 59 year old single white male. He & parents born in Germany. Immigrated in 1884, was naturalized. Native tongue is German; can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Occupation Com'l Trader, Dairy Products, code 4290, class W, is working. Not a war veteran.

1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.06) 111-27 Lefferts Blvd., Queens Co., NY - ED 41-1709, Sh 7B, Ln 44, Household 149.
- Sothoron, Phebe E. Head, 70 year old widowed white female, attended 8 years of school, lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Owns her non-farm home valued at $5,000. Engaged only in Housework, no earned income for last year.
- Kloetzer, William. Brother, 80 year old widowed white male, attended 8 years of school, lived in same house on 1 April 1935. No income, unable to work.
- (1 Lodger)

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Bond Zachariah [Male] d. ABT 1716
Person ID: 582

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Sothoron Florence Lydia [Female] b. 14 FEB 1888 Maryland - d. 30 OCT 1918 Maryland
Person ID: 583

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Sothoron Mary Viola [Female] b. 3 JUL 1887 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. 16 JAN 1901 "Oakes", St. Mary's Co., MD
Person ID: 584

See mother's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

Viola Sothoron, a single white female, 13 years, 6 months & 13 days of age, died at the Oakes, St. Mary's Co., MD on 16 January 1901. She was a native of St. Mary's Co.. Her parents were Jos. Sothoron & Emma Lucas.
- Primary Cause of Death was syncope, present for about a month. Reporting Physician was Sylvester Adams of Mechanicsville, Maryland. (Certificate of Death)

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Sothoron Laura E. E. [Female] b. 1 OCT 1896 Hughesville, Charles Co., MD - d. 22 APR 1951 Los Angeles, CA
Person ID: 585
Updated: 13 JAN 2016

See mother's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1920 entry.

** Jamestown Exhibition contest

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., is one of may contestants for free Jamestown Exposition tickets and a cash prize. (Washington Post :2, Reported 1907.05.05)

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., is one of may contestants for free Jamestown Exposition tickets and a cash prize. (Washington Post :14, Reported 1907.05.19)

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., is one of may contestants for free Jamestown Exposition tickets and a cash prize. The contest is highly popular. (Washington Post :13, Reported 1907.05.26)

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., is one of may contestants for free Jamestown Exposition tickets and a cash prize. She has 1,629 points to date (the leader has 116,247). (Washington Post :2, Reported 1907.06.02)

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., is one of may contestants for free Jamestown Exposition tickets and a cash prize. Her standing has changed little. (Washington Post :4, Reported 1907.06.09)

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., is one of may contestants for free Jamestown Exposition tickets and a cash prize. Her points have increased slightly. (Washington Post :12, Reported 1907.06.23)

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., is one of may contestants for free Jamestown Exposition tickets and a cash prize. She has a few more votes, but is still second in her county. Miss Torey Sothoron of Washington appears with 1,000 votes. ( Washington Post :10, Reported 1907.06.30)

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co.; and Miss Torey Sothoron of Washington, have changed little in their standings in the contest for Jamestown Exposition tickets. (Washington Post :4, Reported 1907.07.01)

Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., now has 3,491 votes, but is still second in her county. Miss Torey Sothoron of Washington still has 1,000. (Washington Post :5, Reported 1907.07.02)

Essentially the same findings as reported on 1907.07.02. (Washington Post :12, Reported 1907.07.03)

Laura Sothoron and Torey Sothoron have the same number of votes as yesterday. (Washington Post :5, Reported 1907.07.04)

Miss Torey Sothoron of Washington now has 36,800 votes, while Miss Laura Sothoron of Hughesville, Charles Co., has 3,939, in the contest for Jamestown Exhibition tickets. (Washington Post :11, Reported 1907.07.06)

** Miscellaneous

Laura Southoron was one of several guests of Miss Avis Holson for a Halloween party at her home, 1818 Eighteenth street northwest, on 31 October. (Washington Post :7, Reported 1913.11.03)

Laura Sothoron was one of several night school students receiving a certificate of proficiency at the end of the school term on 13 March. (Washington Post :9, Reported 1914.03.15)

** Death

Laura Garrety, white female, born 1 Oct 1896 at Hughesville, MD to Joseph Sothoron & Emma Lucas, listed her name as Laura Garrety in Nov 1942. (Ancestry.com* - Social Security Applications & Claims Index)

Laura Sothoron Garrety died on 22 April 1951 in Los Angeles, CA. She was born in MD on 1 October 1894. Her mother's maiden name was Lukas, and her father was a Sothoron. (Ancestry.com* - California Deaths, 1940-1997)

Deaths. GARRETY, Laura E., beloved sister of Mrs. Torey L. Wright and L. Harold Sothoron of Maryland. Rosary this evening 8 o'clock at Edwards Brothers' Colonial Mortuary, Mass Wednesday 9 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church, Dunsmuir and West Pico Boulevard. (Ancestry.com* - image of Los Angeles Times, Published 24 April 1951)

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Sothoron Lewis Harold [Male] b. 8 JUN 1896 Hughesville, St. Mary's Co., MD - d. 13 OCT 1978 Manor Care, Hyattsville, MD
Person ID: 586
Updated: 2 AUG 2012

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Sothoron James Hoskins [Male] b. 12 MAY 1874 Maryland - d. 21 AUG 1925 Washington, DC
Person ID: 587

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Georgianna Frances [Female] b. ABT 1864 England, UK - d. 18 NOV 1916 Washington, DC
Person ID: 588

See husband's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry.

Georgina Frances Sothoron, 49 year old married female housewife, able to read & write, citizen of England, last permanent address Putney (in pencil is added, "Claims U.S.A."), arrived at the Port of New York on 9 May 1914 from Southampton (sailed 2 May) aboard the S.S. St. Paul. Name and address of relative/friend in country whence alien came was Elingburg Morrison, Putney, S.W. Claims to be U.S. Citizen. (Ancestry.com* - New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 - List of Alien Passengers)

Sothoron, Georgianna F. On Saturday, November 18, 1916, Georgeana F., beloved wife of James H. Sothoron, aged fifty-two years. Funeral from W. W. Deal & Co.'s funeral parlor, 816 H street northeast on Tuesday, November 21, at 2 p.m. Interment at Congressional cemetery. (Range/Site R25/93). (Congressional Cemetery Web Page)

Georgianna F. Sothoron, a 52 year old female, died 18 November 1916 of myocarditis. She was born in England and lived at 1004 S.C. Ave SE. She was buried 21 November 1916 "ED” (extra deep) in Lot 93 of Range 25, a lot owned by James H. Sothoron and which also holds the grave of John H. Sothoron. (Burial Record, Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC)

DEATHS REPORTED. Georgina F. Sothoron, 52 years, 1004 S. C. ave. se. (Washington Post :12, Reported 1916.11.22)

See husband's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

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Sothoron James Clinton [Male] d. BET 1895 AND 1898
Person ID: 589

James L. Sotheron, 4th e near S. Cav., Washington. (Washington Directory*, 1868)

James Sothoron, 531 4th se. (Washington Directory*, 1884)

James L. Sothoron, 531 4th se. (Washington Directory*, 1885)

James L. Sothoron, cooper, 531 4th se. (Washington Directory*, 1886)

James L. Sothoron, 531 4th se. (Washington Directory*, 1887)

James L. Sothoron, huckster, 239 10th se. (Washington Directory*, 1888)

James L. Southron licensed on 6 October 1886 in Washington, DC to marry Maggie Lahey. (Pippenger(20)* :422 - 22:197)

James L. Sothoron, grocer, 710 4½ sw. (Washington Directory*, 1889)

James L. Sothoron, lab, 1233 Pa ave se. (Washington Directory*, 1890)

James L. Sothoron, lab, 1254 3rd se (Washington Directory*, 1892)

James L. Sothoron, lab, 1254 3rd se. (Washington Directory*, 1893)

James L. Sothoron, lab, 1254 3rd se. (Washington Directory*, 1894)

James L. Sothoron, machinist, 323 K se. (Washington Directory*, 1896)

Mentioned by name (as James Clinton Sothoron) in son Eugene's records (see his Notes).

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Lahey Margaret [Female] b. JAN 1868 Washington, DC - d. 5 APR 1965 Cheverly, Prince George's Co., MD
Nickname: Maggie
Person ID: 590
Updated: 2 SEP 2012

James L. Southron licensed on 6 October 1886 in Washington, DC to marry Maggie Lahey. (Pippenger(20)* :422 - 22:197)

Maggie G. Sothoron, 43 Myrtle ave. (Washington Directory*, 1898)

Maggie G. Sothoron, widow James, 313 6th ne. (Washington Directory*, 1899)

See husband Harry Cross' Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.06) 530 10th Street, Precinct 9, Washington, DC - ED 232, Sh 4B (127B), Ln 99, 76/94
- Cross, Margaret S. 53 year old widowed white female, renting her home. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in DC, both parents in Ireland. Occupation none.
- Sothoron, Earl F. Son, 28 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in DC. Draws wages as a machinist at Navy Yard, coded 362.
- Sothoron, Eugene J. Son, 26 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in DC. Draws wages as "skl laborer” at Printing Office, coded 514.
- Cross, Clarence N. Son, 20 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in DC. Draws wages as a machinist at Navy Yard, coded 362.
----, Harry V. Son, 16 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. He & parents born in DC. Draws wages as messenger boy for Government, coded 997.
----, Virginia L. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. She & parents born in DC. Occupation none.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04) 3415 13th Street NW, Precinct 10, Washington, DC - ED 303, Sh 8A (64A), Ln 50
- Cross, Margaret S. Head, 65 year old white female widow, married first at age of 19, has a radio, renting her non-farm home for $65 per month. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in DC, father in Ireland, mother in Ohio. Occupation None.
- Sotheron, Earl F. Son, 39 year old married white male, married at the age of 34. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & parents born in DC. Occupation Machinist at Navy Yard, code 2028, class W, is working. Not a war veteran.
-----, Grace. Daughter in Law, 37 year old married white female, married at the age of 32. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Counter Man at Bureau Printing, code 7749, class W, is working. Not a war veteran.
-----, Eugene J. Son, 34 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & parents born in DC. Occupation Machinist at Navy Yard, code 2028, class W, is working. A veteran of WW.
- Brown, James R. Son in Law, 24 year old married white male, married at the age of 21. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Automobile Mechanic, code 2028, class W, is working. Not a war veteran.
-----, Virginia. Daughter, 24 year old married white female, married at the age of 21. Can read & write, speaks English, school since last Sept. She & parents born in DC. Occupation None.
-----, Francis E. Son, 2/12 year old single white male, no school since last Sept He & mother born in DC, father in Maryland. Occupation None.

See son Earl's Notes for 1940 Federal Census entry.

Mentioned by name in records of daughter in law Grace Hopkins & of sons Eugene & Earl (see respective Notes).

DIED. CROSS, MARGARET S. At Adsacordia Nursing Home, Cheverly, Md., on April 5, 1965, mother of Eugene J. Sothoron and C. Norton Cross; grandmother of Eugene and Alan Brown of Clinton, Md. Prayers at Chambers Funeral Home, 5801 Cleveland ave., Riverdale, Md., on Thursday, April 8, at 10 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Washington Post :B10, Reported 1965.04.07)

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