Sothoron & Related Families - 30 (Notes Pages)
For privacy reasons, Date of Birth and Date of Marriage for persons believed to still be living are not shown.
Sothoron Elmer James [Male] b. 23 OCT 1887 Washington, DC - d. 18 DEC 1947 San Diego Co., CA
See step-father Harry Cross' Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.
The District's militia naval battalion is readying for a cruise. In the Second division is E. J. Sotheron. (Washington Post :2, Reported 1914.06.28)
1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.15) USS Pigeon, at Port in Viejo, CA - Sh 1A, Ln 3
- Cross, Elmer J. Boatswain. Resident of Washington, DC, at 530 10th NE. A 32 year old married white male. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & mother born in DC, father in Maryland. Occupation Navigator.
List of United States Citizens sailing on the U.S.S. Henderson, from Shanghai, China, 26 March 1928, via Amoy & Hongkong, China, Manila, P.I., Guam, M.I., & Honolulu, T.H; arriving at port of San Francisco., CA on 4 May 1928. On Line 20 is Elmer James Cross, 41 year & 6 months' old married male, born 23 Oct 1887 in Washington, D.C. Home address is 620 F. Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. (Ancestry.com* - image of document)
1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.10) 4869 41st St., San Diego, C.D. 4, San Diego Co., CA - ED 62-78, Sh 8(2232)A, Ln 31, #200
- Cross, Elmer J. Head, 52 year old married white male, renting his non-farm home for $45 per month, school code 8, born in D.C. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. Unemployed, with other income >$50.
-----, Mabel E. Wife, 43 year old married white female, school code H-1, born in Massachusetts. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. Does housework, no income.
Elmer James Cross, male, born 23 Oct 1887 in D.C., died 18 Dec 1947 in San Diego Co., CA. Father's surname was Southern (sic). (Ancestry.com* - California Death Index)
Elmer James Cross, LCDR, US NAVY, b. 23 Oct 1887, d. 18 Dec 1947, buried on 23 Dec 1947 in Section G, Site 40 of Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetry, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. (Ancestry.com* - U.S. Veterans Gravesites)
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Sothoron Earl Francis [Male] b. 11 OCT 1889 Washington, DC - d. 6 OCT 1962 East Riverdale, Prince George's Co., MD
See step-father Harry Cross' Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries, and mother's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.
Earl F. Sothoron, helper navy yard, 721 4th ne. (Washington Directory*, 1907)
Earl F. Sothoron, Navy Yard, 721 4th se. (Washington Directory*, 1908)
Earl F. Sothoron, navy yard, 721 4th ne. (Washington Directory*, 1909)
Earl F. Sothoron, navy yard, 721 4th ne. (Washington Directory*, 1910)
Earl F. Sothoron, navy yard, 6003 3rd ne. (Washington Directory*, 1911)
Earl F. Sothoron, machinist, 603 3rd ne. (Washington Directory*, 1912)
Andrew W. Sothoron, clerk, 1334 B se.
Earl F. Sothoron, navy yard, 327 F ne. (Washington Directory*, 1913)
Earl F. Sothoron, machinist navy yard, boards 532 4th ne. (Washington Directory*, 1914)
Earl Francis Sothoron registered as No. 1506 (2055). He lived at 530 10 NE. He was born in Washington, DC on October 11, 1890. He was 26 years of age, Caucasian & single. Occupation Machinist at U. S. Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Dependents were Mother (widow), sister & brother under 12. He had served as a Private in DC Militia, DC National Guard for 6 years. Physical description was medium height & build, blue eyes, brown hair. Examiner noted, "I am not sure about his mother sister and brother being dependent.” (Draft Registration Card, World War I, Precinct 9, Washington, DC, 1917.06.05) Signature on card:
Licensed to Marry: Earl F. Sothoron, 32, and Grace Hopkins, 32, of Laurel. The Rev. J. T. Kennedy. (Washington Post :12, Reported 1924.07.01)
Mentioned by name in documents of wife Grace (see her Notes).
1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.10) 331 Eleventh St. N.W., Washington, DC - ED 1-406, Sh 14B, Ln 58
- Sothoron, Earl F. Head, 49 year old married white male, born in DC, school grade 8, renting his home for $40 per month. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. Occupation Machinist at Navy Yard, drawing government wages, worked 39 hours during the week of 24-30 March 1940. Income $2080; no alternate income. Worked 52 weeks in 1939.
-----, Margaret S. Mother, 73 year old widowed white female, born in DC, school grade 6. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. No employment. Other income of >$50.
Died. SOTHORON, EARL F. Of 5421 55th pl., East Riverdale, Md., on October 6, 1962. Son of Margaret S. Cross; brother of Eugene J. Sothoron and C. Norton Cross. Prayers at Chambers Funeral Home, 5801 Cleveland ave., Riverdale, Md., on Wednesday, October 10, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery. (Washington Post :B2, Reported 1962.10.08)
Earl Sothoron, a 72 year old male, died 6 October 1962 at Prince George's Hospital. Cause of death is not stated. He was buried at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC in Lot 101 of Range 25, over top of Grace E. Sothoron. The lot owner was Margaret S. Cross. (Burial Record) (I could find no stone was found on my visit of 5 Sept 2003.)
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Sothoron Eugene Joseph [Male] b. 30 DEC 1891 Washington, DC - d. 10 MAY 1974 Prince George's Hospital, Cheverly, Prince George's Co., MD
See step-father Harry Cross' Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries, and mother's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.
Eugene Sothoron, clerk, boards 532 4th ne. (Washington Directory*, 1914)
Eugene Joseph Sothoron registered as No 1088 (2056). He was 25 years of age, Caucasian & single with no dependents. He was born in Washington, DC on Dec. 30, 1891. Occupation Railway Machinist at Washington Terminal Co., Wash., DC. He served as a N.C.O. in DC Naval Militia for 6 years. Physical description was medium height, slender build, blue eyes, l. brown hair, not bald, no impairments. (Draft Registration Card, World War I, Precinct 9, Washington, DC, 1917.06.05) Signature on card:
1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.05.10) 904 Magnolia Ave., Rogers Heights, Dist. 19 (Riverdale), Prince George's Co., MD - ED 17-75, Sh 25A, Ln 24, #588
- Sothoron, Eugene. Head, 48 year old married white male, born in D.C., school code 7, owns his non-farm home valued at $4,000. On 1 April 1935 was living in Washington, DC. Occupation Cartirdge core maker for Navy, drawing government wages of $1900; worked 40 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940, and worked 52 weeks in 1939. No other income.
-----, Minnie. Wife, 51 year old married white female, born in N. Carolina, school code 8. On 1 April 1935 was living in Washington, DC. No occupation.
- Smith, Samuel. Step-son, 25 year old single white male, born in N. Carolina, school code H-4. On 1 April 1935 was living in Washington, DC. Occupation Clerk at Hotel, drawing private wages of $1560; no other income.
Eugene J. Sothoron of 5019 53rd Place, Rogers Height, Hyattsville P.O., Prince George's Co., MD registered for the draft at Local Board No. 14, Baltimore City, MD on 26 April 1942. He was 49 years old, born 30 Dec 1891 in Washington, DC; telephone no. Warfield 3985. Person who would always know his address was Mrs. Minnie R. Sothoron of same address. Employed by U.S. Government at Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Described as White, 5' 10 3/4" tall, 158 lbs., Blue eyes, Brown hair, Light complexion. Serial No. u2259. (World War II Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:
Eugene Joseph Sothoron, male, born 30 Dec 1891, died 10 May 1974, SSN 218304928, enlisted 11 Jun 1917 & was released 8 Apr 1917, branch unknown. (Ancestry.com* - Dept. of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File)
Eugene Joseph Sothoron, a white male living at 5019 53rd Place, Rogers Heights, Prince George's Co., MD, was assigned SSN 218-30-4928. He was born to James Clinton Sothoron & Margaret Lahey in Washington, DC on 30 Dec 1891. He was unemployed. (Application for Social Security Number, 1951.03.02)
Mentioned by name in obituaries of mother & of brother Earl & of wife Minnie (see respective Notes).
EUGENE SOTHORON
SSN 218-30-4928
Born 30 Dec 1891
Issued: MD (Before 1951)
Residence: 20781 Hyattsville, Prince Georges, MD
Died May 1974
(SSDI*)
SOTHORON, EUGENE J., of 5019 53rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, on Friday, 5/10/1974, the beloved husband of Minnie R. Sothoron, father of Jessie Dunn, Rachel Switt & Samuel J. Smith, brother of Norton Sothoron. Seven grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren survive. Services at Chambers Funeral Home 5801 Cleveland Avenue, Riverdale, MD on Monday, May 13 at 2 pm. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. (Washington Post :B6, Reported 1974.05.12)
Eugene J. Sothoron, an 81 year old married white male, was pronounced dead at Prince George's General Hospital, Cheverly, MD at 8:35 PM on May 10, 1974. He was born in Wash. D.C. on 12/31/92. His usual occupation was Machine Oper. for Govt. His usual residence was 5019 53rd Place, Hyattsville, PG Co., Maryland, within the city limits. His parents were James Sothoron and Margaret Leahy. He was a veteran of WW1 and his social security number was 218-30-4928. The informant was Minnie Sothoron of the same address.
- Cause of death was Acute Myocardial Infarction, with Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer a contributing cause. There was no autopsy. His attending physician was Joseph Matthew Kallukalam, M.D. of 3700 East West Highway, Hyattsville, MD 20782. He had attended the patient from 5/9/74 to May 10, 1974, and had last seen him alive on May 10, 1974.
- He was buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemt., Colmar Manor, Md. On 5/13/74. Arrangements were by W. W. Chambers Co. Riverdale Md. (Certificate of Death - Reg. No. 13561)
Eugene J. Sothoron was interred 13 May 1974 at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD, in Plot 2, Lot 1149, Block 18, next to Minnie R. Sothoron. See wife's Notes for Lot ownership information. (Burial Record)
EUGENE J. SOTHORON
Dec 30, ... May 10,
1891........ 1974
(Grave Marker*, Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD)
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Cross Harry H. [Male] b. JAN 1866 Washington, DC - d. 13 FEB 1913 Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV
1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.12) 721 4th St., Washington, DC - Vol 10, ED 115, Sh 19B, Ln 79, 353/402
- Cross, Harry H. Head, 34 year old white male machinist, born Jan 1866, married for 2 years. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English. No unemployed time. Renting his non-farm home.
----, Maggie. Wife, 32 year old white female, born Jan 1868, married 2 years. Had 4 children, all still alive. She & mother born in DC, father in England. Can read & write, speaks English.
----, Clarence B. Son, 10 year old single white male, born Apr. 1889. He & parents born in DC.
- Sothoron, Elmer. Son, 12 year old single white male, born Oct 1887, at school for 9 months . He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English.
----, Earl F. Son, 10 year old single white male, born Oct 1889, at school 9 months . He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English.
----, Eugene J. Son, 8 year old white male, born Dec 1891, at school 9 months. He & parents born in DC.
1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.30) 721 4th Street, Precinct 9, Washington, DC - ED 176, Sh 16A (163A), Ln 15, 282/331
- Cross, Harry H. Head, 43 year old white male, in this his first marriage for 12 years. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation machinist at Shop, drawing wages, no unemployment. Rents his non-farm home.
-----, Maggie S. Wife, 43 year old white female, in this her second marriage for 12 years. Had 6 children, all still alive. She & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.
-----, Earl F. Son, 20 year old single white male. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Occupation machinist at Shop work, drawing wages, no unemployment.
-----, Eugene J. Son, 18 year old single white male. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Occupation machinist at Shop work, no unemployment.
-----, Clarence M. Son, 10 year old single white male. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Occupation none.
-----, Harry A. Son, 6 year old single white male. He & parents born in DC. Speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Occupation none.
-----, Loretta V. Daughter, 4 year old single white female. She & parents born in DC.
Harry H. Cross died 12 Feb 1913 and was interred 15 Feb 1913 in a public vault at Congressional Cemetery. His remains were moved to Range 25 Site 102 on 13 March 1913. (Congressional Cemetery Records - on their web site)
DISTRICT MAN MURDERED
- Harry H. Cross' Widow Hears of His Death Near Martinsville, W. Va.
- Harry H. Cross, 45 years old, a machinist formerly employed in the navy yard, was murdered Wednesday night, according to a dispatch received by the Washington authorities last night from the chief of police of Martinsville, W. Va. Cross was killed about a mile from Martinsville, but no particulars as to the manner in which he met his death have been received by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Cross, of 327 F street northeast, who was notified by the detective bureau.
- Early last night Mrs. Cross received a message from a store near her house that a man, speaking over the long-distance telephone, had asked the store people to inform Mrs. Cross that her husband was dead. Mrs. Cross was unable to learn who had telephoned the store or from what point the message had come. Then she asked the police to communicate with the authorities of Martinsville, where her husband was employed since he left this city two months ago. Inspector Boardman's inquiry resulted in the the news that Cross had been murdered.
- The body will be brought here for burial. [NOTE: This may have been Martinsburg] (Washington Post :2, Reported 1913.02.14)
- Grace E. Sothoron, a 50 year old female, died 3 August 1940 as a result of pulmonary TB. She had lived in Glendale, MD. She was buried on 6 August 1940 in Lot 101 of Range 21, a lot owned by Margaret S. Cross since May 1913. She was buried "ED” (extra deep), and shares the same lot with Earl Sothoron (see 1962.10.06). (No stone was found when visited by me on 5 Sept 2003)
- The adjacent Lot, also owned by Margaret Cross, contains the remains of Harry Cross (March 1913) and Virginia L. Brown (April 1925). (Burial Record, Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC)
Harry H. Cross was buried in Site R25/102 of Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC on 15 Feb 1913. (www.congressionalcemetery.org)
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NAME [Female] b. BEF 1876 - d. BEF 1898
Name of first wife not known.
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Cross Clarence B. [Male] b. APR 1889 Washington, DC - d. BEF 1901
See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entriy
Assumed to have died before birth of half brother Clarence N. Cross in Abt. 1900.
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Hardesty Bernard H. [Male] d. 22 SEP 1968 Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's Co., MD
On Sunday, September 22, 1968, BERNARD H. HARDESTY, SR., beloved husband of the late Florence E. Hardesty; father of Mrs. Belva J. Lee; Bernard H. Hardesty Jr.; brother of Bertha Sothoron. Survived by four grandchildren. Friends received at Robert E. Wilhelm Funeral Home, 4308 Suitland rd. se., where services will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Washington Post :B-10, Reported 1968.09.25)
Mentioned by name in obituay of brother Arthur (see his Notes).
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Gunder Thomas [Male] b. AUG 1885 Ohio - d. BEF 18 AUG 1929
1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.22) Bradford Village, Adams Township, Darke Co., OH - ED 48, Sh 11A (29A), Ln 7, 227/232
- Sothoron, Bernard. Head, 38 year old white male tinner, born Aug 1861, married 10 years. He & parents born in Maryland. No unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
----, Ida. Wife, 36 year old white female, born Mar 1864, married 10 years. Had 3 children & all still living. She & mother born in Ohio, father in Tennessee. Able to read & write, speaks English.
- Gunder, Thomas. Step son, 14 year old single white male, born Aug 1885. He & mother born in Ohio, father in Maryland. At school for 8 months this past year. Able to read & write, speaks English.
----, Harrison. Step son, 11 year old single white male, born June 1888. He & mother born in Ohio, father in Maryland. At school for 8 months this past year. Able to read & write, speaks English.-
Sothoron, Allen. Son, 8 year old single white male, born Apr 1891. He & mother born in Ohio, father in Maryland. At school for 8 months this past year..
Bernard Hoe Sothoron died. Son of John & Virginia Sothoron, born in Baltimore, MD Aug 27, 1858, one of 6 children. One brother Edwin of Greenville survives. Married Ida Coate Gunder of Pleasant Hill, O. One son Allen Sutton Sothoron, 2 sons of former marriage: Thomas Gunder dec'd, & Harry Gunder of Gordon, O. Buried Pleasant Hill. (Shilt*, 1929.08.18, Reported 1929.08.29)
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Gunder Harrison [Male] b. JUN 1888 Ohio - d. AFT APR 1930
1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.22) Bradford Village, Adams Township, Darke Co., OH - ED 48, Sh 11A (29A), Ln 7, 227/232
- Sothoron, Bernard. Head, 38 year old white male tinner, born Aug 1861, married 10 years. He & parents born in Maryland. No unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
----, Ida. Wife, 36 year old white female, born Mar 1864, married 10 years. Had 3 children & all still living. She & mother born in Ohio, father in Tennessee. Able to read & write, speaks English.
- Gunder, Thomas. Step son, 14 year old single white male, born Aug 1885. He & mother born in Ohio, father in Maryland. At school for 8 months this past year. Able to read & write, speaks English.
----, Harrison. Step son, 11 year old single white male, born June 1888. He & mother born in Ohio, father in Maryland. At school for 8 months this past year. Able to read & write, speaks English.
- Sothoron, Allen. Son, 8 year old single white male, born Apr 1891. He & mother born in Ohio, father in Maryland. At school for 8 months this past year.
Bernard Hoe Sothoron died. Son of John & Virginia Sothoron, born in Baltimore, MD Aug 27, 1858, one of 6 children. One brother Edwin of Greenville survives. Married Ida Coate Gunder of Pleasant Hill, O. One son Allen Sutton Sothoron, 2 sons of former marriage: Thomas Gunder dec'd, & Harry Gunder of Gordon, O. Buried Pleasant Hill. (Shilt*, 1929.08.18, Reported 1929.08.29)
1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.30) Gordon Village, Twin Township, Darke Co., OH - ED 37, Sh 1B (226B), Ln 90, 36/37
- Sothoron, Ida. Head, 67 year old widowed white female, married at the age of 20, owns non-farm home valued at $600, no radio. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Ohio. Occupation none.
-NOTE: At Line 86, Household 35/36, is Harry Gunder & his family.
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Kitson Rebecca [Female] b. SEP 1887 Ohio - d. BEF AUG 1984
Is in household of Edwin Sothoron (step-father) at 1900 Federal census (see Edwin's Notes).
Last will & testament of Edwin Sotheron.
- Debts & funeral expenses to be paid out of life insurance policy
- One dollar each to wife's children by first marriage: Arthur Kitchin, Becky Kitchin Myers & Martin Kitchin.
- Residual to be divided equally between wife Eliza Sotheron & two children Evora & Bessie Sotheron.
- Heirs not to borrow from one another, and his 2 children to aid & support their mother.
- Household goods belong to wife.
- Evora Sotheron to be the executor, with G. F. Schmermund & Geo. A. Katzenberger her advisors. (will - Held at Garst Museum, Greenfield, OH, 1924.01.16)
Named in mother's obituary & obituary of half-sister Evora (see their Notes)
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Kitson Matthew [Male] b. AUG 1888 Ohio - d. BEF JAN 1924
Is in household of Edwin Sothoron (step-father) at 1900 Federal census (see Edwin's Notes).
Last will & testament of Edwin Sotheron.
- Debts & funeral expenses to be paid out of life insurance policy
- One dollar each to wife's children by first marriage: Arthur Kitchin, Becky Kitchin Myers & Martin Kitchin.
- Residual to be divided equally between wife Eliza Sotheron & two children Evora & Bessie Sotheron.
- Heirs not to borrow from one another, and his 2 children to aid & support their mother.
- Household goods belong to wife.
- Evora Sotheron to be the executor, with G. F. Schmermund & Geo. A. Katzenberger her advisors. (will - Held at Garst Museum, Greenfield, OH, 1924.01.16)
Not named in mother's obituary nor obituary of half-sister Evora (see their Notes)
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Hawkins Virginia Yates Ludwell [Female] b. 5 SEP 1853 Maryland - d. 21 JAN 1937 Baltimore City, MD
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See father's Notes for 1860 Federal Census entry and mother's Notes for 1880 entry. See husband's Notes for entries from 1900 through 1920, daughter Margaret's Notes for 1930 entry.
Sothoron, Andrew J. (Grace O) carp, h 1503 s Hanover.
", Jennie Y (wid Thos. J.) R 1503 s Hanover. (Baltimore City Directory*, 1936.:1180)
** Death
Jennie Y. Sothoron, an 83 year, 4 month, 16 day old white female, widow of Thomas J. Sothoron, died at her usual residence (1503 Hanover St., Ward 23, Baltimore City, MD) at 3:30 am on 21 January 1937. She lived in the City for 50 years. Occupation was At Home. She was born Sept. 5, 1853 in Md.; her father (name not known) was born in Md.; her mother was Margaret A. (last name & birthplace not known). Informant was son, Andrew J. Sothoron.
- Cause of death was Broncho-Pneumonia, present since 1/17/37, with Mitral Regurgitation (indefinite duration) being contributory. Diagnosis was made on clinical means; no autopsy & no operation. Certification was by R. L. Campbell, M.D., 1644 Hanover St, who attended her from Jan. 17, 1937 until the day of death; he last saw her alive the day before death.
- Burial was on Jan 23, 1937 in Easton, MD. Services provided by A. H. Evans (address not clear) (Certificate of Death, Registered No. F31467, Recorded 1937.01.22)
Jennie K. Sothoron was buried on 22 January 1937 at Spring Hill Cemetery, 123 North Street, Easton, MD in Space 4 of Lot 43, Section K. Space purchased by Weems J. Sothoron. (Burial Record) [NOTE: There was no grave marker as of 19 July 2004]
SOTHORON - On January 21, 1937, JENNIE Y. (nee Hawkins), beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Sothoron. [Charles and Talbot county (Md) papers please copy]
- Services at her home, 1505 Hanover Street, on Friday at 7 P.M. Interment in Easton, Md., on Saturday at 11 A.M. (Baltimore Sun :18, Reported 1937.01.22)
** Miscellaneous
Mentioned by name in Application for Social Security Number by children Andrew J. & Nellie Hawkins (see their Notes).
Mentioned by name in Certificates of Death of children Weems, Nellie & Andrew J.; and in Nellie's obituary (see their Notes).
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Sothoron Weems William [Male] b. 5 JUN 1880 Charles Co., MD - d. 3 APR 1958 Elkridge, Howard Co., MD
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Sothoron Emerald I. [Female] b. JAN 1885 Maryland - d. ABT 1908 Easton, Talbot Co., MD
See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.
HUSBAND AND DOCTOR ACCUSED
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One Perfomred (sic) and Other Aided in Operation.
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DOCTOR HAS LEFT TOWN.
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Out on Bail on a Similar Charge. Said to Have Caused Death of a Young Girl About One Year Ago.
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Easton, Md., March 22 - John Dean was held Saturday, charged with aiding and abetting an illegal operation on his wife, in Carolina county, about three years ago. He was taken to Denton jail. Dr. J. B. Merritt, of Easton, is charged with having performed the operation, and a warrant was also sworn out for his arrest. Deputy Sheriff Gannon as yet has been unable to find the doctor, and it is generally supposed he has left town.
- Dr. Merritt is now out on $5,000 bail on a charge of having performed an illegal operation upon Miss Emerald Sothoron, of Easton, about a year ago, which caused her death. (Evening Times {Cumberland, MD}:8, Reported 1909.03.22)
DR. MERRITT ON TRIAL.
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Easton Physician, After Forfeiting Bail, Returns to Face Charges.
Special to The Washington Post.
Easton, Md., Nov. 26-Dr. James B. Merritt appeared in court here today to answer to the charge of having performed an unlawful operation upon Emerald L. Sothoron, the 18 year-old daughter of Thomas J. Sothoron, of this city. Dr. Merritt's presence was a surprise, for since November 24, 1908, when he was indicted, his whereabouts were unknown to the officers of the law. His bail of $5,000 had been forfeited when he failed to appear at the May term of court.
- Some of the evidence so far seems damaging to Dr. Merritt, especially that of the dead girl's mother, who said on the stand that she saw him perform the operation, and after the removal of the child ordered her to burn the infant.
- Dr. Merritt's case is regarded as most sensational in many respects. He had been practicing medicine here for more than 23 years. The sheriff of Caroline county is here with a warrant for Dr. Merritt on a similar charge. (Washington Post :3, Reported 1909.11.27)
DR. MERRITT NOT GUILTY.
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Special to The Washington Post.
Easton, Md., Nov. 27.-The trial of Dr. James R. Merritt, charged with performing an unlawful operation on Emerald Sothoron, in circuit court here, was brought to a close today, the jury, after being out about three minutes, rendering a verdict of not guilty.
- Notwithstanding the order of the court that no demonstration should be made, Dr. Merritt, his wife, daughter, and son were congratulated by their many friends. (Washington Post :14, Reported 1909.11.28)
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Sothoron Margaret [Female] b. SEP 1892 Maryland - d. AFT APR 1940
See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.
1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.21) 64 Prospect Ave., Winthrop Town, Suffolk Co., MA - ED 574, Sh 16B, Ln 55, 318/391
- Hill, Margaret S. Head, 38 year old widowed white female, first married at 21. Renting her non-farm home for $40 per month. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Hostess at Hotel, drawing wages. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Sothoron L. Son, 8 year old white male. Born in Vermont, father in Illinois, mother in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
- Sothoron, Jennie Y. Mother, 74 year old widowed white female, first married at 21. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.22) Bennington College, North Bennington, Bennington Co., VT - ED 2-10, Sh 10(143)A, Ln 31
- Hill, Margaret. Head, 47 year old widowed white female, born in Maryland, school code H4. Lived in Same Place on 1 April 1935. Worked 42 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940. Occupation Head Waitress at College, drawing private wages. Worked 52 weeks in 1939, drawing $780 with no other income.
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Sothoron Andrew Jackson [Male] b. 18 APR 1895 Tunis Mills, Talbot Co., MD - d. 11 JAN 1974 Baltimore City, MD
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Sothoron Henry Melwood [Male] b. 15 AUG 1876 Maryland - d. 1925 Maryland
See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.
Henry M. Sothoron, attendant, Insane Asylum. (Washington Directory*, 1900)
1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.14) Government Hospital for the Insane {St. Elizabeth}, Washington, DC - ED 143, Sh 3A (208A), Ln 29
- Sothoron, Harry M. Employee, 23 year old single white male attendant, born Aug 1876. He & parents born in Maryland. No unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English.
Henry Melwood Sothoron, 23, of St. Mary's Co., son of Dr. William H. Sothoron, married on 10 July 1900, Sarah Christiana Canter, 21, of Charles Co. at Charlotte Hall by John Lindon. They were 2nd cousins. (Fresco(1)* :273)
Henry M. Sothoron, attendant, Insane Asylum. (Washington Directory*, 1901)
Henry M. Sothoron, attendant, Insane Asylum. (Washington Directory*, 1902)
Henry Sothoron, attendant, home Congress hts. (Washington Directory*, 1903)
Henry M. Sothoron, attendant, Insane Asylum. (Washington Directory*, 1904)
Henry M. Sothoron, attendant, Insane Asylum. (Washington Directory*, 1905)
Henry M. Sothoron, attendant, 226 Adams, Anacostia. (Washington Directory*, 1906)
Henry M. Sothoron, barber, Congress hts. (Washington Directory*, 1907)
Henry M. Sothoron, barber, Insane Asylum (Washington Directory*, 1908)
Henry M. Sothoron, steel plant, Congress hts. (Washington Directory*, 1910)
1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.20) 6th Street, Washington, DC - ED 238, Sh 5(236)B, Ln 57, 97/105
- Sotheron, Henry M. Head, 33 year old married white male, in this his first marriage for 9 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Shell turner at Steel Plant, working for wages. No unemployment. Is renting his non-farm home.
-----, Sarah C. Wife, 30 year old married white female, in this her first marriage for 9 years. Has had no children. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.
Henry M. Sothoron, machinist, Congress hts. (Washington Directory*, 1911)
Henry M. Sothoron, machinist, 6 se, Congress hts. (Washington Directory*, 1912)
Henry M. Sothoron, machinist, 1411 7th, Congress heights. (Washington Directory*, 1913)
Henry M. Sothoron, machinist, home 1411 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1914)
Henry Sothoran, foreman, home 1411 7th se. (Washington Directory*, 1916)
Mentioned by name in wife Sarah's obituary of 1916 (see her Notes).
Henry Melwood Sothoron registered as Serial No. 856, Order No. a2180. He was a 42 year old White, born Aug. 15, 1876 in USA, living at 1411 7th St. SE, Washington, DC. Occupation Foreman Shipping Dept, Wash. Steel & Ord. Co., Gresboro Point, Washington, DC. Nearest Relative was James Hoskins Sothoron, bor 154 D St. SE, Washington, DC. Physical description is tall, slender, blue eyes, L. brown hair, no impairments. (Draft Registration Card, World War I, Division 11, Washington, DC, 1918.09.12) Signature on card:
1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.05) 621 Portland Street, Precinct 11, Washington, DC - ED 365, Sh 1B (280B), Ln 90, 15/23
- Sothoron, Henry M. Boarder, 43 year old widowed white male, boarding with Cooke family. Speaks English, can read & write. He & parents born in Maryland. Draws wages as a foreman at a steel plant, coded 178.
----, Dorothia A. Boarder, 7 year old single white female. Has attended school since Sept., speaks English. Born in DC, both parents in Maryland. Occupation None.
** Death
Referenced on wife's Grave Marker (see her Notes).
HENRY M. SOTHORON
1876 - 1925
(Grave Marker*, All Faith Church, Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD)
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Canter Sarah Christiana [Female] b. 8 MAY 1879 Charles Co., MD - d. 30 JAN 1916 Providence Hospital, Washington, DC
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Tayloe Marguerite [Female] b. 18 SEP 1882 King George Co., VA - d. 16 MAY 1948 Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co., MD
Levin Johnson Sothoron, M.D. married Margarite Tayloe (born King George Co., VA, 4 June 1901). (Personal Notes of Julia Sothoron Buddington, on file at St. Mary's Co. [MD] Historical Society)
See husband's Notes for 1910 through 1930 Federal Census entries.
Mentioned by name in children's Notes & husband's obituary (see respective Notes).
Margeurite T. Sothoron, a 63 year, 7 month, 28 day old married white female housewife, died at Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co., MD on 16 May 1946 at 11 A.M. Her Usual Residence was Charlotte Hall, Charles Co., Maryland, where she had lived 40 years. Her husband was Dr. L. J. Sothoron of Charlotte Hall, who was also the Informant.. She was born Sept. 18, 1882 in Chatterton, VA to Forrest Plater Tayloe (born in VA) & Lousa Dieretson(?).
- Cause of death was Myocarditis, due to Rheumatic cardio-vascular disease of 15 yr. duration. Other Condition was manic-depressive psychosis of 15 years duration. Certification was by Louis C. Gailes, M.D. of Hughesville, MD, who had attended her on the day of death, seeing her before death.
- Burial was at All Faith, near Charlotte Hall, Md. Arrangements by Elmer M. Quade of Hughesville, Md. (Certificate of Death - Reg. Dist. No. 284)
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Sothoron Annie Mildred [Female] b. 14 APR 1901 Maryland - d. AFT 1927
Baptism of Annie Mildred on 7 August 1901. Parents Wm Franklin & Annie Pearl Sothoron. Born 14 April 1901.(Chron St. Mary's 33:#5:1 {All Faith Parish Register :81}, Recorded 1985.05)
See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, and for Baltimore City Directory entries from 1922 through 1927.
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