Sothoron & Related Families - 4 (Notes Pages)
For privacy reasons, Date of Birth and Date of Marriage for persons believed to still be living are not shown.
Burch John [Male] b. BET 1712 AND 1734
See father's Notes for excerpt of legal action regarding estate of John Johnson Sothoron.
Additional account of Richard Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., administrator of Mary Burch late of Charles Co. dec'd. Payments made to Henry Greenfield Southern for a bond & to Samuel Southern. Balance of estate £106.0.4½. Peter ONeal & Thomas Gerrard Slye sureties. "Representatives of children of the deceased vizt. Samuel Southern, Richard Southern, Elizabeth Burch, Anne Burch, Mary Burch, & John Burch, all of age." (Accts 65 (WD#9):23, Charles Co., Recorded1770.09.19)
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Anderson Jonathan [Male] b. BEF 1761 Charles Co., MD - d. 1797
JONATHAN ANDERSON was born Bef. 1761 in Charles Co., MD, and died Aft. 1791. He married MARY SOTHORON Bef. 1780 in St. Mary's Co., MD, daughter of RICHARD SOTHORON and ELIZABETH LETCHWORTH. She was born Bef. 1766 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Aft. 1791. (Reno*)
Jonathan Anderson, son of Robert Andereson & Mary, died 1797; married Mary Sothoron, who died 1809. (Cook(1)*, pg ii)
** Administration of Mary Anderson's Estate - Charles Co., Maryland
Letters of Testamentary granted on the estate of Mary Anderson to William Anderson Jr. & his bond with William Anderson Sr. & Jonathan Anderson his sureties in the sum of £300. On 26 June 1784 the inventory was returned, amounting to £102.14.42, John J. Sothoron & William Moran appraisers. (Wills B#1:266, 1784.02.07, Recorded 1784.06.26)
Letter of administration on the estate of Mary Anderson of Charles Co. dec'd granted to Jonathan Anderson, his bond with John J. Sothoron & Levin Sothoron sureties in the sum of £500. (Wills AI#10:144, 1789.08.31)
Indulgence given to several persons, including Jonathan Anderson and Richard Posten-new Bond by Jona. Anderson and John Johnson Southoron for 75£ of this date. (Arch MD 72:117 {Journal & Correspondence of MD Council}, 1790.07.26)
Final account of Jonathan Anderson administrator of Mary Anderson late of St. Mary's Co. dec'd, John J. Sothoron & Lewis Sothoron sureties. (Wills AI#10:482, Recorded 1790.08.03)
Final account of Mary Anderson, Jonathan Anderson admr. D.B.N. with will. John J. Sothoron & Levin Sothoron of Charles Co., sureties. (Charles Co. Records AI#10:482, 1790.08.30)
** 1790 Federal Census - Charles Co., MD, Pg 543, Ln 15 - Jonathan Anderson
- Free white males 16 & older...1
- ............................ under 16...1
- ............................. females...3
- ............................... Slaves...9
** Miscellaneous
See wife Mary's Notes for Land Record information relative to "Maxwell's Seat.”
- Caleb Thomas (born between 1756 & 1760, died intestate between 18 Dec 1813 & 22 March 1814) married Priscilla Anderson, his 3rd marriage, in 1805. They had 5 children between 1806 & 1813: Rebecca, Kitty Ann, Pricy Wilson, Maria, Caleb Sothoron & Adeline.
- Priscilla Anderson & her brother Henry Anderson were children of Mary Sothoron (daughter of Richard) & Jonathan Anderson. (Sween Library* - "Thomas Family in Maryland” - in Thomas Family folder, undated & unsigned)
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Magruder Elizabeth [Female]
List of Desperate Debt belonging to the estate of John Lawson, returned by Elizabeth Lawson admx. (Inv GSN#1:220, Prince George' Co., MD, Recorded 1762.07.30)
Second additional account of Elizabeth Lawson admx. of John Lawson. Balance due from deceased to Richard Southern who intermarried with Ann Letchworth, one of the daughters and representatives of Thomas Letchworth dec'd whose widow the dec'd afterwards married, paid £2.7.4. (Accts 48:169, St. Mary's Co., 1762)
Robert Whitaker was the third husband of Elizabeth Magruder (daughter of Alexander). Her first husband was Thomas Letchworth and second husband was Edward Truman. Her daugher, Elizabeth Letchworth married Richard Sothoron, son of John and Mary Johnson. (Reno*)
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Lawson John [Male] d. 1762
List of Desperate Debt belonging to the estate of John Lawson, returned by Elizabeth Lawson admx. (Inv GSN#1:220, Prince George's Co., MD, Recorded 1762.07.30)
Second additional account of Elizabeth Lawson admx. of John Lawson late of Prince George's Co, planter. "Of a balance due from the decd. to Richard Southern who intermarried with Ann Letchworth one of the daughters & representatives of Thomas Letchworth decd., whose widow the decd. afterwards married." (Admin Accts DD#6:352 {Also Accts 48:163/9}, Prince George's Co., MD, Recorded 1762.07.30)
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Jowles Mary [Female] b. BEF 1720 Maryland - d. BET 1735 AND 1744 Maryland
Named as a beneficiary in her father's will of 1693 (see his Notes).
Henry Greenfield Sothoron of St. Mary's Co. the son and heir at law of Mary Sothoron formerly Mary Jowles, daughter & heiress of Henry Jowles late of St. Mary's Co.. Henry Jowles is the brother of whole blood & heir at law of Rebecca Moreland formerly Rebecca Jowles which said daughter was the daughter & devise of Henry Jowles the patentee of tract called the Grange. Formerly in Charles Co and now in Prince George's Co, originally patented to Henry Jowles 10 Sept1685. On the north side of Eastern Branch of Potomac River. Sold to Richard Henderson of Prince George's Co for £350. Excludes damages from tract called Inclosure. (DD#3:40, 1763.07.12)
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Bond Mary [Female] b. 14 JAN 1737 Maryland - d. 11 OCT 1763 The Plains, S
"Here lies the body of Mary Sothoron wife of Henry Greenfield Sothoron, only child of Major Zachariah Bond. Born 14 Jan 1736. Died 11 Oct 1763 " (Grave Marker, The Plains, St. Mary's Co., MD)
Describes inscription as: "Here is interred the body of Mary Sotheron, wife of Henry Greenfield Sotheron, only child of Major Zachariah Bond. Born the 14th of January 1736 and died the 11th of October 1763 aged 26 years." (Ridgely* :42, The Plains St. Mary's Co., MD)
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Bond Zachariah [Male] b. BEF 1713 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. BET 1775 AND 1776 St. Mary's Co., MD
Will of Thomas Hunt, gentleman, of St. Mary's Co.. To godsons George Vaudery & Joanna his sister, 218 acre dwelling plantation called Plimouth, in Chaptico Manor. Test: James Briscoe, Zachariah Bond, John Johnson Sothoron. (Baldwin* 7:162 {Wills 21:518}, St. Mary's Co., 1733.12.10, Proved 1735.02.24)
MARGARET NEALE was born Bef. 1710 in Charles Co., MD, and died 1792 in St. Mary's Co., MD. She married (1) RICHARD EDELEN III Bef. 1725, son of RICHARD EDELEN and SARAH HAGAN. He was born Bef. 1705, and died 1738 in St. Mary's Co., MD. She married (2) ZACHARIAH BOND, JR. Bet. 1738 - 1741 in St. Mary's Co., MD, son of ZACHARIAH BOND and ANN. He was born Bef. 1713 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died 1776 in St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)
Samuel & Richard Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., executors of John Johnson Sothoron late of St. Mary's Co.. Tobacco received from Mrs Dryden Forbes for costs of suit in Prerogative Court, 2,550 lbs. Income noted from George Graham, John Crook, Mary Burch, Benjamin Sothoron, Leonard Clark, John Briscoe, Jacob Andrew Minitrees. Monies paid to Zachariah Bond, Thos. Beck, Gustavus Brown, Dr. Richard Cooke, Wm. Bond. Paid to attorneys for suit against Dryden Forbes, 1,017 ½ lbs tobacco. Net value £619.12.1½ (Accounts 23:157, St. Mary's Co., MD, 1746.09.09)
John Eden, Sheriff of St. Mary's Co. makes his return of Excise on liquor, for duties received since 8 Nov 1758. Includes "Bond & Sothoron." (Calendar of Maryland State Papers (Black Books)* 1:139 {III, 70, 948}, Recorded 1760.09.29)
Here lies the body of Mary Sothoron wife of Henry Greenfield Sothoron, only child of Major Zachariah Bond. Born 14 Jan 1736, died 11 October 1763. (Grave Marker*, The Plains, St. Mary's Co., MD)
Describes inscription as: "Here is interred the body of Mary Sotheron, wife of Henry Greenfield Sotheron, only child of Major Zachariah Bond. Born the 14th of January 1736 and died the 11th of October 1763 aged 26 years." (Ridgely* :42, The Plains, St. Mary's Co., MD)
Account of James Briscoe of Charles Co. & Elizabeth his wife, administrators of the estate of Thomas Gerard Slye, late of Charles Co., dec'd. Includes payments to Zachariah Bond & Henry Sothoron, merchants. (Admin Accts :210, Charles Co., MD, 1767.07.02)
Mortgage recorded at request of buyers. Sold by Robert Horner of Charles Co. merchant to Zachariah Bond & Henry Greenfield Sothoron of St. Mary's Co. for £513:
- Hadlow, 234 acres. Starts at bounded red oak called Wolf Pit tree.
- Parr, 50 acres. Previously purchased of Wm. Machon. Near Hadlow, on Pyles Fresh, abuts John Heard's plat called Hitchen.
- Croppers Reserve, 45 acres. Previously owned by Wm. Machon. East side of Pyles fresh, abuts Hitchen.
- Hadlow & Hitchen, 147 acres. Bought of Robert Wood, on east side of Piles swamp.
- Wood Low Grounds, 15 acres. Bought of Peter Wood, at west line of Hitchin Running.
- Simmons Chance, 186 acres. On west side of Piles swamp, abuts St. Thomas & St. Georges tracts, on main run of Piles fresh.
- Keeths Rest, 100 acres. Bought of Baker Brooks & Mary his wife in 1755.
- Hitchen, 50 acres. Abuts Lumbley.
- Payment to be made over a period of three years. (Land Rec 58{0#3}:410, Charles Co., MD, 1768.05.27, Recorded 1768.05.29)
Will of Zachariah Bond. To his wife the home plantation & adjacent Middle Quarter, plus his part of Chaptico & upper mill - to pass then to granddaughter Mary Sothoron. To granddaughter Clarissa Bond all land she & her husband Samuel live on (part of Calverton Manor), 400 acres. To granddaughter Harriet Claggett, 500 acres of Calverton Manor now rented by Thomas Callis, with adjacent tract bought from Mr. Edelen. To granddaughter Rebecca Jowles Sothoron, Indian Town (part of Bond's Rest), now in possession of Zepheniah Bond, 245 acres; plus St. Johns, bought from Matthew Herbert and rented by Samuel Cusick, 5 acres; plus part of Chaptico Manor bought of Eneas Campbell. Upper mills & parts of Chaptico pass to Rebecca Jowles Sothoron & Mary Sothoron on death of wife. To Thomas Bond, son of nephew Thomas, tract he lives on called Tillency, 180 acres; one half of his bond forgiven, other half to be paid to his brother Jeremiah. Sisters children: Matthew & Abraham Tennison. Executor Henry Greenfield Sothoron, "...son in law and friend..." (Wills 41(WF#2):17 {Also Wills TA#1:741}, St. Mary's Co., 1775.03.14, Proved 1775/6.02.01
Returns from St. Mary's Co. Zachariah Bond his will & Testy. Bond by Henry Greenfield Sothoron with Richard Bond, Jno. H. Broom his sureties in the sum of £10,000. (Test Proc 47:37, 1776.02.19, Recorded 1776.08.12)
On application of Henry Greenfield Sothoron Executor of Zachariah Bond late of St. Mary's Co. deceased to settle and pass the account of the said deceased's Estate-Ordered that the Register of Wills do settle & pass the same. (Fenwick* {Orphans Court Proc :192}, St. Mary's Co., MD, 1777.12.16)
** Biography
BOND, ZACHARIAH (?-ca. 1776). BORN: in St. Mary's County before 1716, probably of age by 1733. NATIVE: at least second generation. RESIDED: in St. Mary's County. FAMILY BACKGROUND. FATHER: Zachariah Bond (?-1716). STEPFATHER: probably George Haskins. MOTHER: Ann. BROTHERS: Thomas (?-1740); Capt. John (7-1760), who married Elizabeth Attaway. SISTERS: Elizabeth, who married (first name unknown) Tennison. NEPHEW: Thomas Bond (?-ca. 1797). NIECE: Mary Bond (?-1825), who probably married Henry Greenfield Sothoron (ca. 1732-1793). MARRIED Margaret (?-1792). CHILDREN. DAUGHTER: Mary (1736-1763), who married Henry Greenfield Sothoron (ca.1732-1793). PRIVATE CAREER. EDUCATION: literate. RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Anglican. OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE: planter; owned mills. PUBLIC CAREER. LEGISLATIVE SERVICE: Lower House, St. Mary's County, 1745, 1745/46-1748, 1749-1751 (election voided on June 10, 1749, because of illegal conduct of the sheriff at the election; reelected and seated; Bills of Credit Cv-3), 1751-1754 (Bills of Credit 1-6). LOCAL OFFICES: justice, St. Mary's County, 1746-at least 1764 (quorum, 1761-at least 1764); justice, Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery, St. Mary's County, commissioned 1768; trustee, St. Mary's County Free School, in office 1772. MILITARY SERVICE: captain, by 1758; major, by 1768. WEALTH DURING LIFE-TIME. LAND AT FIRST ELECTION: probably 200 acres in St. Mary's County. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN LAND BETWEEN FIRST ELECTION AND DEATH: purchased 162 acres in St. Mary's County in the 1750s and patented an additional 1,011 acres in St. Mary's County in 1768. WEALTH AT DEATH. DIED: will probated on February 1, 1776, in St. Mary's County. LAND: probably ca. 1,500 acres in St. Mary's County. (Papenfuse* 1:143, 2:935)
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Sothoron George Mortimer [Male] b. 8 FEB 1893 Washington, DC - d. 3 JUN 1949 518 Cathedral St., Baltimore City, MD
The baptism on 24 November 1894 of George Mortimore Sothoron, born at Georgetown, DC on 5 Feb 1893 to George M. Sothoron & Linnia K. Sothoron. Sponsors were the parents, services by Rev. Charles E. Buck. (St. John's Episcopal ChurchParish Register, 1888-1908. 5:192, Georgetown, DC)
The District of Columbia Department of Health is unable to locate a Birth Certificate for George Mortimer Sothoron, who was born 8 February 1893 in DC. (Certificate of Search, Issued 2003.03.19)
See grandmother Sarah D. Smith Haddox's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, and uncle Warren A. Haddox's Notes for 1910 & 1920 entries.
G. M. Sothoron is listed in the 1914 Academy Roll of the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA. (Ancestry.com* - image of original document)
George M. Sothoron of Flint Hill, VA was born Febry. 5, 1893 in Washington, DC. Occupation Farm Laborer, employed by W. A. Haddox near Flint Hill, VA. Mother is partially dependent upon him. Is single, Caucasian, no military experience, no disabilities. Described as of medium height, Stout stature, Brown eyes, drk. Brown hair, not bald. (Draft Registration Card, World War I - No. 79. Precinct 91, Rappahannock Co., VA, 1917.06.05) Signature on card:
Deed of Bargain & Sale from James A. Fletcher to G.M. & W.H. Sothoron. Tax $3.00, Fee $1.25, $4.25 paid.
- Received in Clerk's Office, Rappahannock Co., VA Circuit Court on 1 Dec 1919, and together with annexed certificate was recorded at 11 A.M. (Deeds 29:394, Rappahannock Co., VA)
Deed of Sale made 1 Dec 1919 from James A. Fletcher to George M. Sothoron & W. Haddox Sothoron, all of Rappahannock Co., VA, for $3,000, 102 acre tract of land in Wakefield Dist. of Rappahannock Co., VA, being identical land conveyed to Fletcher by Shirley Carter & wife by deed dated 8 Nov 1915 & recorded in Deed Book 27:437, known as the John Q. Rhodes place, adjoining lands of W.A. Haddox, James A. Fletcher, Mrs. John J. Clark, & others.
- Fletcher's signature notarized in Rappahannock Co., VA on 1 Dec 1919.
- Deed of Bargain and Sale with annexed certificates recorded 1 Dec 1919 at 3 PM. (Deeds 29:394, Rappahannock Co., VA)
Mortgage of 26 Sept 1923 between Warren H. Sothoron & George M. Sothoron, both unmarried, of Rappahannock Co., VA; and Federal Land Bank of Baltimore. Loan of $1500 this date under promissory note with annual interest rate of 5½%, to be paid in 68 semiannual installments of $48.75 each, with final payment of $48.61. To convey in trust properties with general warranty - tract in Wakefield Dist., Rappahannock Co., VA, identical to that conveyed to James A. Fletcher by Shirley Carter & wife by deed of 8 Nov 1915 & recorded at 27:437, containing 102 acres, & known as John Q. Rhodes place & adjoining lands of W.A. Haddox, James A. Fletcher, Mrs. John J. Clark & others. Lands conveyed to GMS & WHS by deed from Fletcher dated 1 Dec 1919 & recorded at 29:394. Surveyed for Carroll Morrison 28 Oct 1909: beginning at Figure 1 on map, a pile of stone formerly a spanish oak & chesnut corner to C.B. Haddox, dec'd & W.J. Browning, thence with Browning's line S.75¼.E 5.50 chs. to stake in pile of stone 17 S.W. of chestnut oak as a pointer, N.42 ¼.E 2.75 chs. To stone 7 ½ lengths S.E. of chestnut oak as a pointer; thence S.88 ½.E 9.37 chs.to 2 hickories (E. one corner) at 2 in Mrs. Jordan's line; thence with her line N.13 ¾.E 7.50 chs. to stone pile; thence S.76 ¼.E 13.3 chs. to figure 7, a stake 22 ½ lengths above a md. chestnut & pronged poplar, a hollow poplar called for in deed (1842) N.11 ¾.E 17.90 chs. to stone on north side of road leading from Turner's Mill to "Bear Wallow” at figure 3, corner to said Haddox; thence with his line N.13.E 9.87 chs. to stake on north side of an old road; thence N.61 ¼.W 25.47 chs. to point at figure 4, corner to James Fletcher; thence with his line, a stone wall, S.22 ¼.W 7.02 chs., S.20 ¾.W 4 chs., S.25 ¾.W 6.75 chs., N.71 ¼.W 1.57 chs. to a stone, S. 19 ¼.W 7.51 chs. to figure 5, a point in stone wall, corner to J.J. Clark; thence with his lines S.45.E 25 chs., S.46 ¼.W 1.12 chs., S.36 ¾.W 1.05 chs., S.44 ¾.W 3.27 chs., S. 5 ¼.W 0.62 chs., S. 31 ¼.E 1.05 chs. to point in Spruce Pine Branch at water gap west of School House, "Laurel Dale”; thence with branch S.41.W 0.87 chs. to point in branch corner to said Haddox at figure 6; thence with his lines S. 49 ½.E 10.25 chs. to stake in stone pile; thence S.40 ½.W 11.12 chs. to beginning, containing 102.637 acres. Includes 0.25 acre belonging to said school house; no record of corners, so could not take lot out of survey. Net 102.387 acres. /s/ J.E. Sutphin, Surveyor.
- Margin note: mortgage fully paid, Deed of Release of record in Deed Book 34:145)
- Certified & recorded at Rappahannock Co., VA on 15 Oct 1923. (Farm Loans 1:48)
Tax 2.82, Fee 1.50, $4.32 paid.
- Deed of 14 Nov 1925 between James A. Fletcher & wife Mollie V.; and W. Haddox Sothoron & G. Mortimer Sothoron. For $2350 Fletcher conveys tracts of land with general warranty:
- First, all land, about 99.75 acres, in Wakefield Dist. of Rappahannock Co., VA adjoining Sothoron's farm & known as "Rhodes Place” or "Corran Place.” John W. Clark & wife conveyed to Fletcher 275 acres by deed recorded at V:112. Mattie B. Bowling & husband conveyed to Sarah A. Fletcher, wife of James, 35 acres by deed recorded at V:113. Fletcher & wife conveyed to Oliver E. Maltby 150.25 acres (part of 275 acre tract) by deed recorded at X:144. Fletcher & wife conveyed to Sarah E. Cliser 125 acres (residue of 275 acre tract) by deed recorded at 29:296. Said Sarah E. Cliser (under name of Sarah L. Cliser) reconveyed to said James Fletcher said 125 acre tract by deed recorded at 29:338.
- By her will recorded at H:339, Sarah A. Fletcher devised the 35 acre tract to James A. Fletcher for life, with remainder therein to said Sarah E. Cliser; & said Sarah L. Cliser by deed recorded at 29:358 conveyed to James Fletcher her interest in said 35 acre tract. James A. Fletcher & present wife Mollie V. conveyed to W.T. Riley a 60 acre portion of said 125 acre tract, recorded at 31:62.
- Thereby said Fletcher estimates he is now seized of about 99.75 acres & wishes to convey it, along with afsd. 10 acre tract adjacent thereto (as described in X:144).
- Certified 14 Nov 1925, recorded 18 Nov 1925, both at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds 33:196, Rappahannock Co., VA)
Tax 2.40, Fee 1.50, $3.90 paid
- Deed of Trust of 14 Nov 1925 between W. Haddox Sothoron & G. Mortimer Sothoron, both unmarried; & W. C. Armstrong, Trustee; & Joseph C. Walter. Sothorons convey land with general warranty to Trustee:
- Parcel of 99.75 acres in Wakefield Dist., Rappahannock Co., VA, adjoining Sothorons farm & known as "The Rhodes Place” or "the Corron Place.”
- Parcel of 10 acres in same Dist., adjacent or near former, both being conveyed by James A. & Mollie V. Fletcher by deed of same date.
- Parcel in same Dist., adjacent to above tract, 102.387 acres as per survey of J.E. Sutphin in 1909, & being same parcel conveyed to Sothoron by deed dated 1 Dec 1919 & recorded at 29:394.
- In trust, to secure Walter the payment of $2000, payable in 3 years with interest payable semi-annually from date, with waiver of Homestead Exemption. Terms of default delineated.
- Certified 14 Nov 1925 & recorded 18 Nov 1925 at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds 33:198, Rappahannock Co., VA)
George M. Sothoron, 34 year old single farmer, born in Rappahannock Co., lives at Flint Hill, son of G.M. & L. Kate Sothoron, married on 22 March 1927, Flora B. Keyser, 25 year old, single, born in Rappahannock Co., lives at Washington, VA, daughter of H.F. & Lula Keyser. Married at the Baptist Church of Front Royal by Horace J. Parker. (Marriage Records 1833-1854 :93, Rappahannock Co., VA)
Tax .50, Fee 1.50, 2.00.
- Deed of Release of 21 July 1927 between Federal Land Bank of Baltimore, and Warren H. Sothoron & George M. Sothoron. Mortgage dated 26 Sept 1923 & recorded at Farm Loan Trust Book 1:48 has been satisfied, with interest, and lien is hereby released. Certified at Baltimore City, MD, recorded at Rappahannock Co., VA on 25 July 1927. (Deeds 34:145, Rappahannock Co., VA)
1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.23) Wakefield District, Rappahannock Co., VA - ED 7, Sh 10A (78A), Ln 26, 161/161
- Sotheron, George M. Head, 37 year old married white male, married at age of 34, owns his farm home, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Farmer, code VVVV, class E. Not a war veteran. Farm Schedule #62.
----, Flora K. Wife, 28 year old married white female, married at age of 25. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation none.
----, Lucie K.. Daughter, 1 4/12 year old single white female. No school since last Sept. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation none.
- Keyser, Lucie W. Mother in law, 65 year old married white female, married at age of 24. Reads & writes, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Occupation none.
Absolute divorce granted on 14 Feb 1938 to Flora Keyser Sothoron, plaintiff, of Rappahannock Co., VA, 37 year old female, born at Washington, VA; from George Mortimer Sothoron, defendant, 45 year old white male Farmer, of Rappahannock Co, VA, born at Flint Hill VA. Marriage was at Front Royal, VA on 22 March 1927. Divorce was uncontested; cause was desertion. Separation was from Oct 1935 until day of divorce. One minor child affected. Signed by Jas. M. Settle, Clerk of Rappahannock Co. Court. (Ancestry.com* - image of Certificate 38-000448, Commonwealth of Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics)
See mother's Notes for 1940 Federal Census entry.
Mentioned by name in obituaries of his father, and of uncle Elroy Haddox (see respective Notes).
He & his wife were separated when their daughter was still very young. I don't know if they ever got a formal divorce, although I have vague recollections of Flora having married someone else. The daughter went with her mother, and was never very close to her father. (WHS* - personal knowledge)
George Mortimer Sothoron of Flint Hill, Rappahannock Co., VA registered for the draft at Local Board No. 1, Washington, VA on 27 April 1942. He was 48 years old, born 5 Feb 1894 at Washington, D.C. Person who would always know his address was Mrs. L.K. Sothoorn. Employed at Flint Hill, Rappahannock Co., VA. Described as White, 5' 9" tall, 180 pounds, Brown eyes, Brown hair, Light complexion. Serial No. u73. (World War II Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:
Deed of 18 Sept 1947 between James W. Fletcher, Special Commissioner for Rappahannock Circuit Court, in Chancery cause pending therein in style of Federal Land Bank of Baltimore, v. James M. Lillard, Sheriff of Rappahannock Co, and as such Administrator d.b.n. c.t.s. of Estate of Warren A. Haddox, dec'd et al; and Dr. Lyle J. Millan III of Baltimore, MD. Pursuant to Court decree of 27 Jan 1947, Fletcher named Special Commissioner & directed to sell lands unless defendants redeem by payment within 30 days. Having not been redeemed, was sold by auction at Washington, Rappahannock Co., VA on 5 Apr 1947 to highest bidder, Dr. Lyle J. Millan III, for $21,450. Lands conveyed to Millan: "A certain tract or parcel of land in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, containing 475 acres, more or less, adjoining the lands of P.B. Eastham, W.A. Jordan's estate, J.A. Fletcher, W.P. Slaughter and others, being the same lands that were acquired by said Warren A. Haddox, as one of the heirs of E. Clifton Haddox, deceased, and by deed from W.G. Davis et al., deed from F.P. Carter, Commissioner, and two deeds from Norbert R. Haddox and wife, recorded in the Clerk's Office of said County, in Deed Book 26, at page 397; Deed Book W, at page 227; Deed Book V, at page 515; and Deed Book 28, at page 396 respectively, and that were acquired by said L. Kate Sothoron, as one of the heirs of said Clinton B. Haddox and as one of the heirs of said E. Clifton Haddox and by said deed from Norbert R. Haddox and wife, recorded in Deed Book V, page 515, and by said Warren A. Haddox and L. Kate Sothoron, and by deed from Horace B. Haddox and wife, which last mentioned deed has been admitted to record in the Clerk's Office of said County. Reference is hereby made to a will of Warren A. Haddox, dated May 18, 1917, and duly probated on October 31, 1922, in the aforesaid Clerk's Office, in Will Book H, at page 415. Reference is also made to the fact that L. Kate Sothoron died intestate on the 30th of December, 1942, leaving as her sole heirs, a son, Warren H. Sothoron, and a son, G.M. Sothoron.
- "For a further and more particular description of said tract of land reference is hereby expressly made to the papers and proceedings in said Chancery cause, as well as to the deeds and will hereinbefore mentioned.”
- Certified 18 Sept 1947, recorded at Rappahannock Co., VA on 2 Jan 1948. Tax paid $25.74. (Deeds 49:573, Rappahannock Co., VA) NOTE: At this time the property was lived upon and managed by George M. Sothoron II (WHS* - personal knowledge)
Upon the death of my "Uncle Mort," the Haddox lands were acquired by Lyle J. Millan on the basis of an unsatisfied mortgage. Part was sold off and the majority (with buildings) sold to a Col. Holmes, USMC (retired). The farm, known theretofore as "Hillsboro," was renamed. (WHS* - personal knowledge)
** Death
George Mortimer Sothoron, Jr. A white male farmer, died at 12:20 A.M. on 3 June 1949, at 518 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD. He had been in Baltimore for 3 days; his usual residence was Flint Hill Rural, Rupp'k Co., Virginia. He was 56 years old, born 2/5/1893 in Washington, D.C. to George Mortimer Sothoron, Sr. & Limmie Katherine Haddox. He was never in the Armed Forces & had no Social Security Number. Informant was W. H. Sothoron of Marriottsville, Md.
- Cause of death was Coronary thrombosis of 1 yr. duration, due to Hypertension of 4 yrs. duration. Certification was by George E. Shannon, M.D., 820 Medial Arts Bldg., who attended him from 5/31/49 to day of death, last seeing him alive on day of death.
- Removal was made by Harry H. Witzke, 4101 Edmondson Ave., to Front Royal, Va., for burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery. (Death Certificate #A9172)
George Mortimer Sothoron III died at the office/home of Lyle J. Millan, M.D., urologist and close family friend. He was to have prostate surgery and, according to the verbal statements of Drs. Millan & Shannon (Shannon was assisting) to the family, he got a "bad batch of local anesthetic,” and died therefrom. There was no postmortem exam. (WHS* - personal knowledge)
George Mortimer Sothoron died on 3 June 1949. He was buried next to his mother, Linnia K. Sothoron. There is no grave marker. (Burial Record, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, VA)
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Clarke Jane [Female] b. 1713 Maryland - d. AFT 1796
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Jane Clarke was born in 1713 to Francis Clarke and Mary Rose. (Reno*)
Admin. accts. of Mary Clark of St. Mary's Co.. (Exec. of Francis Clarke). Sureties: James Compton, Thomas Nichols. Payments to (among others): Leonard Clarke per Daniel Dulany, Esq. and Samuel Sothoron who married a daughter of Francis Clarke. Payments to (in equal amounts, their portions, children of Francis Clarke: Thomas Morris who married a daughter; Williamson Hayes who married a daughter; William Clarke, under age; Benjamin Clarke, under age; John Clarke, under age; Francis Clarke, accountant. Exec: Francis Clarke.Wills. (Reno* {Admin. Accts}, St. Mary's Co., 1742.02.10)
Named as a beneficiary and executor of husband Samuel's will (see his Notes for will & related activities).
Henry G. Sothoron replaced Richard Sothoron as vestryman, the latter becoming warden of the new Church. Pews in the new church were auctioned: Jane, John & Samuel Sothoron bought #8; Henry G. Sothoron & Thomas Bond bought #20; Richard, Samuel & Richard Jr. Sothoron bought #24. (MD Hist Mag 31:28, All Faith Parish, 1769.03.27)
1790 Federal Census (1790.08.02) St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 109 - Jane Sothoron
- Free white females...4
- .............Other free...1
- ..................Slaves...6
Assessment of Jane Sothoron, Upper Resurrection Hundred, St. Mary's Co., MD: Slaves: 4. Land: Trumans Lott, 165 acres. Personal: 52.2.6. Total: 302.2.6 (Fenwick*, 1793-6)
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Sothoron Samuel [Male] b. BEF 1758 Maryland - d. 1835 St. Mary's Co., MD
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Sothoron Ann [Female] b. BET 1745 AND 1767 Maryland - d. AFT OCT 1806
Identified in father's will of 1767 as "daughter Ann Burroughs," and suggests young age. Bequeathed bed, furniture, cow & calf (see father's Notes).
In the estate of Hezekiah Burroughs dec'd: Ann Burroughs administratrix, receiving 1/3 of estate assessed at £130.14.3 ½ . Residue to be distributed equally among his ten children, each receiving £14.9.6 ¾: Mary Harrison, Henry Burroughs, Hanson Burroughs, Jane Sothoron, Samuel Burroughs, Susanna Burroughs, Margaret Sothoron, Elizabeth Burroughs, Allen Burroughs, Hezekiah Burroughs. Test: James Forest, Reg Wills for St. Mary's Co.. (Bal & Dist JJ&JF:274, St. Mary's Co., 1806.10.28)
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Hawkins Elizabeth E.B. [Female] b. 1829 - d. 26 DEC 1848 Monument Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA
William Maclure Gilliams, son of Jacob Gilliams & Ann Sothoron, married Elizabeth Hawkins of Port Tobacco, Charles Co., MD. (Fresco(2)* :113)
** From www.findagrave.com:
Elizabeth E.B. Gilliams
Birth: 1829
Death: Dec. 26, 1848
- Registry no. 3775 Elizabeth E. B. Gilliams age 19 yrs. Date of Interment Dec. 29/48 Location of Grave in lot 4 north (no date of removal or place of removal) (in corner Removed to Lawnview Lawn----Broad Sec. 36 Graves 89-90-91-92. Date removed 8-10-56. New Title Issued----)
- Daybook Entries from Monument Cemetery:
Name, Elizabeth E. B. Gilliams Age, 19 yrs. Died Dec. 26th 1848 Interment, 29th Dec. 1848 Lot No. 671 Sect A Occupation,---- married-Native of US Resided in Philadel'a-- Disease, Anemical Physician Francis West Order No. 3775 Issued Dec: 28th 1848 To Mr. Binghurst # 3.50 $3.50
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Sothoron Susannah [Female] b. BET 1745 AND 1767 Maryland
Identified as a daughter in father's will of 1767, and implies she is still a minor. Bequeathed furniture, cow & calf. See father's Notes.
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Sothoron Mary [Female] b. BET 1745 AND 1767 Maryland
Identified as a daughter in father's will of 1767, and implies she is still a minor. Bequeathed furniture, cow & calf. See father's Notes.
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Sothoron Margaret [Female] b. BET 1745 AND 1767 Maryland
Identified as a daughter in father's will of 1767, and implies she is still a minor. Bequeathed furniture, cow & calf. See father's Notes.
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Sothoron Jane [Female] b. BET 1745 AND 1767 Maryland
Identified as a daughter in father's will of 1767, and implies she is still a minor. Bequeathed furniture, cow & calf. See father's Notes.
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Sothoron Elizabeth [Female] b. BET 1745 AND 1767 Maryland
Identified as a daughter in father's will of 1767, and implies she is still a minor. Bequeathed furniture, cow & calf. See father's Notes.
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Burch Samuel [Male] b. BET 1712 AND 1734
Named in respect to mother's estate (see her Notes).
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Maynard Lori [Female]
Stephen Haddox Sothoron, son of Glenda Carolyn (Parks) & Warren Haddox Sothoron, Jr. of West Friendship, MD, married Lori Maynard, daughter of Geri Maynard in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD on 13 October 1991). (Personal Knowledge & Records, WHS*)
Stephen Haddox Sothoron divorced from Lori Maynard in January 1996) (Personal Knoweldge & Records, WHS*)
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Burch Richard [Male] b. BET 1712 AND 1734Named in respect to mother's estate (see her Notes).
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