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

Sothoron John Dare [Male] b. 7 SEP 1902 Washington, DC - d. 9 SEP 1902 Washington, DC

John D. Sothoron, a 2 day old male living at 221 A SE, died of "Uraemia” on 9 Sept 1902 Born and died in DC. Burial #144969. Minister L. Peters, Undertaker Geo. Zinhorst. Buried in Sect. A, Lot 81, Site 7 on 10 Sept 1902. (Interment Book 4:50, Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC)

See grandfather John Dare's Notes for Grave Marker.

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Mary Alice was born to William & Annie Sothoron on 21 January 1892, in St. Mary's Co. (Baker*)

Baptism of Mary Alice on 14 August 1903. Parents Wm. Franklin & Annie P. Sothoron. Born 28 Feb 1902 (Chron St. Mary's 33:#5:3 {All Faith Parish Register :83}, Reported 1985.05)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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Bessie Jurine Sothoron was born in Greenville Twp., Darke Co., OH on 6 May 1904 to Eliza Ann Clay & Edwin Sothoron. (Darke Co., Ohio Birth Records, 1867-1908* - Vol. 5)

Bessie Jurine Sothoron (born 6 May 1904, Greenville, OH; died 13 October 1986, Sun City, AZ) married in Greenville on 15 June 1929, Howard Lucius Runion (born 4 August 1904, Swea City, IA; died 7 February 1993, Sun City, AZ) on 15 Jun 1929. (www-personal.umich.edu/~dawnbare/bonney/pafg02.htm - Runion Genealogy)

See father's notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, & husband's for 1930 entry.

Mentioned by name as a beneficiary of father's will of 1924, in mother's obituary & sister Evora's obituary. (see respective Notes).

BESSIE RUNION
SSN 550-44-4600
Born 6 May 1904
Issued: CA (before 1954)
Last Residence: 85373 Sun City, Maricopa, AZ
Died Oct 1986
(SSDI*)

SUN CITY – Bessie J. Runion, 82, an audiometrist for a county health department, died Oct. 13, 1986, at Woodale Healthcare Center, Sun City, AZ. Mrs. Runion, of Sun City, was born in Ohio & moved to Arizona in 1972 from California. Survivors include her husband, Howard; and sons, Howard E. And Dr. Howell I. Services will be at a later date. Sunland Mortuary made arrangements. ({Phoenix} Arizona Republic :D20, Reported 1986.10.15)

Bessie Jurine Sothoron Runion died in Sun City, AZ on 13 October 1986. She was born in Greenville, OH on 6 May 1904. She married Howard Lucius Runion (born 4 Aug 1904 in Swea City, IA; died 7 Feb 1993 in Sun City, AZ) on 15 Jun 1929 in Greenville, OH. (www-personal.umich.edu/~dawnbare/bonney*)

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

- ALLENHURST, N. J., June 3 -- Irene Bentley, singer, acress and musical comedy star, who was well known in London and New York at the turn of the century, died at her home here today. Her age was 70. She came here six months ago from her home at 319 West 107th Street, New York.
- She was the widow of Harry Bach Smith, who died on New Years's Day in 1936. He wrote the lyrics for much of Victor Herbert's music, as well as the score for the first Ziegfield Follies and for Robin Hood, in which Reginald DeKoven starred.
- Mrs. Smith, who was born in Baltimore, the daughter of William H. and Alexina Mabee Bentley, made her first appearance on the stage at Palmer's Theatre in New York in April, 1895, in "Little Christopher," and speedily becaome a popular success. (Additional credits not copied)
- Her first marriage was to J. T. Sothoron. She leaves two brothers, Charles E. and Wilmer H. Bentley, and a nephew, Spencer Bentley, all of this place. (New York Times :23, 1940.06.03, Reported 1940.06.04)

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(Photo obtained from http://www.angelfire.com/nm2/roadrunner/photojimsmomside.html in Aug 2005. See husband Corliss' Notes for family photo.)

Martha Evora Sothoron was born to Eliza Clay & Ed. Sothoron in Greenville, Darke Co., OH on 8 January 1907. (Darke Co., Ohio Birth Records, 1867-1908* - Vol 5)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, & husband Corliss's Notes for 1930 entry.

Mentioned by name in father's will of 1924, with codicil of 1926. She submitted application for probate of will (see father's Notes).

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

Martha Evora Sothoron died in Greenville, Ohio on 4 August 1984. She was buried at Union Cemetery, Greenville. She was born 8 Jan 1907 in Greenville to Eliza Ann Clay & William Edwin Sothoron. On 17 Feb 1927 she married Corless B. Dininger (born 3 May 1908, died 2 Feb 1978). (Russell, R.*)

M. Evora Neff, 77, of 511 Southbrooke, died at 5:30 a.m. today at Wayne Hospital.
- A Darke Co. native, Mrs. Neff was a daughter of the late Ed and Lisa (Clay) Sothoron. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ and retired after 15 years from Hobart's in Greenville.
- Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Betty) Thorp of Coldwater and Mrs. Richard (Joann) Robbins of Greenville; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Howard (Bess) Runion of Sun City, Ariz. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Corliss Dininger, in 1978; her second husband, John Neff, in 1980; a son Robert; one sister, Virginia; two half-brothers, Arthur and Martin Kitson; and a half-sister, Rebecca Kitson Myers.
- Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday [8/3] at Oliver Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Donald Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery.
- Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the cancer society. (Greenville Daily Advocate, Reported 1984.08.01)

M. NEFF
SSN: 264-24-4270
Born: 8 Jan 1907
Issued: FL (Before 1951)
Residence: 45331 Greenville, Darke, OH
Died: Aug 1984
(SSDI*)

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Miss Elizabeth Pearl Roberts, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H. F. Roberts, and Thomas Locke Sothoron, of Sparrows Point, Md., were married last night at the home of the bride. Rev. J. L. Sotaron, father of the groom, officiating. (Washington Post :5, Reported 1907.06.21)

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry, husband Thomas' Notes for 1910 entry.

Sothoron Elizabeth wid T L, h 1002 Patterson av S W. (Ancestry.com* - Hill's City Direcory of Roanoke, VA for 1922, page 521)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.08) 1002 Patterson, Block 465, Highland Ward, Roanoke City, VA - ED 15, SD 9, Sh 13A (110A), Ln 52, 169/188
- Engleby, Thomas L. Head, 54 year old married white male, married at the age of 24, owns his non-farm home valued at $10,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & mother born in Maryland, father in Pennsylvania. Occupation Assistant cashier at Bank, code 8583, class W, is working. Veteran of Spanish war.
-----, Minnie. Wife, 55 year old married white female, married at the age of 25. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & mother born in Pennsylvania, father in Germany. Occupation none.
-----, Helen. Daughter, 22 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Born in U.S., father in Maryland & mother in Pennsylvania. Occupation Teacher at Public school, code 9494, class W, is working.
- Sothoron, Elizabeth. Sister in law, 51 year old widowed white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & mother born in Pennsylvania, father in Germany. Occupation Baker at Womans exchange, code 8411, class O, is working.
- Roberts, Flora. Sister in law, 57 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & mother born in Pennsylvania, father in Germany. Occupation Baker at Womans exchange, code 8411, class O, is working.

See husband's Notes for shared Grave Marker*.

** Ancestry.com* images of Hill's Roanoke, VA City Directory

Sothoron Eliz R (wid Thos L) r1002 Patterson SW. (1936, pg 434)

Sothoron Eliz Mrs. r1002 Patterson av SW. (1937, pg 453)

Sothoron Eliz R (wid Thos L) r1002 Patterson av SW. (1939, pg 489)

Sothoron Eliz R (wid Thos L) r1002 Patterson av SW. (1941, pg 553)

Sothoron Eliz R wid Thos r 1002 Patterson av SW. (1942, pg 511)

Sothoron, Eliz R r1002 Paterson av SW. (1945, pg 528)

Sothoron Eliz R Mrs r1002 Patterson av SW (1948, pg 727)

Elizabeth Roberts Sothoron, SSN 224-62-5786, female, born 18 Aug 1880 in Mount Pleasant, PA to Henry F. Roberts & Lydia A. Hoffmaster, listed her name Jan 1963 as Elizabeth Roberts Sothoron. (Ancestry.com* - Social Security Applications & Claims Index)

- Elizabeth Pearl Sothoron, 83 year old widowed white female, residing at Shenandoah Hospital, 1002 Patterson Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA, born 18 Aug 1879 at Mt. Pleasant, PA to Henry F. Roberts & Lydia Ann Hoffmaster, widow of Thomas Locke Sothoron, died at her residence on 27 April 1973. Informant was L.R. Engleby.
- Cause of death was Cerebrovascular thrombosis of 2 weeks' duration. Certified by A. Wolfe, M.D., who attended from 7 April 1963 to day of death.
- Arrangements by John M. Oakey, Inc., Roanoke, VA. Burial was at Fairview, Roanoke, VA.
(Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Virginia, Registration Area No. 223, Certificate No. 480, State File No. 11849)

See husband's Notes for shared Grave Marker*.

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Miss Elizabeth Pearl Roberts, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H. F. Roberts, and Thomas Locke Sothoron, of Sparrows Point, Md., were married last night at the home of the bride. Rev. J. L. Sotaron, father of the groom, officiating. (Washington Post :5, Reported 1907.06.21)
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1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.03) East Huntingdon (East of SMRR), Westmoreland Co., PA - ED 91, Pg 7 (65), Ln 35, 58/60
- Roberts, Henry F. Head, 44 year old married white male, Painter in Coach Shop. He & parents born in Germany.
-----, Lidia. Wife, 40 year old married white female, Keepng House. She & parents born in Penna.
-----, Charles. Son, 13 year old white male, At Home, attended school within the year. He & mother born in Penna., father in Germany.
-----, Flora M. Daughter, 11 year old white female, At Home, attended school within the year. She & mother born in Penna., father in Germany.
-----, Minnie B. Daughter, 7 year old white female, At Home, attended school within the year. She & mother born in Penna., father in Germany.
-----, Lizzie P. Daughter, 4 year old white female, At Home. She & mother born in Penna., father in Germany.

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Jessie May Sothoron, a 2 month & 13 day old white female, died at home in New Market, St. Mary's Co. on 30 July 1907. She was born in St. Mary's Co. to Wm. F. Sothoron & Ann Pearl Knott, both born in Maryland. Informant was Wm. F. Sothoron, the father.
- Primary cause of death was Cholera Infection of 4 days' duration, with Immediate cause being Exhaustion. Certifying Physician was Zach. R. Morgan of Mechanicsville, Md. (Certificate of Death)

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See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, and husband Clifford's Notes for 1930 entry.

Clifford Graham married Lucille Sothorn (USGenWeb.com* - Kenton Co., KY Marriage Index, Up To 1925, Vol 7, Page 192 - date not noted)

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

LUCILLE GRAHAM
SSN: 401-30-8941
Born: 24 May 1903
Issued: KY (Before 1951)
Residence: 41017 Ft Mitchell, Kenton, KY
Died: 27 March 1989
(SSDI*)

Lucille S. Graham died on 27 March 1989 in Kenton Coutny at the age of 85. (Ancestry.com* {Kentucky Death Index - Volume 21, Certificate # 10212})

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See husband's Notes for 1860 & 1870 Federal Census entries.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.22) 2019 I Street NW, Washington, DC - ED 38, Sh 12B (64B), Ln 94, 156/275
- Williams, Mary A. Head, 91 year old widowed white female, had 7 children, 5 still alive. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation "Own Income.” She owns her non-farm home free of mortgage.
- Sothoron, Rebecca. Daughter, 60 year old widowed white female, had no children. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation "Own Income.”
- Batluff, Robert. Son-in-law, 40 year old married white male, married once. Born in DC, his father in Germany & mother in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Gardener for the U.S. Govt, receiving wages, no unemployment.
----, Mary I. Daughter (wife of above), 45 year old white female in this her first marriage for 23 years, with 2 children, both still alive. Born in DC, both parents in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Carl B. Grandson, 9 year old single white male. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation None.

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See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

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See mother in law's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry.

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See grandmother Mary Williams' Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry.

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John Henry Sothoron granted guardianship of two children, both his:
- Elizabeth S. Sothoron, born 26 July 1903.
- John Henry Sothoron, born 25 June 1907. (Pippenger(12)* :282 - Case 3849, Washington, DC,1908)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, and husband's Notes for 1930 entry.

Mentioned by name in parents' obituaries, her brother John's obituary, and as a beneficiary in her aunt Ellen Sothoron's will of 1920 (see respective Notes).

Elizabeth Somervell Sothoron Long, 85, of Rose Valley, a longtime resident of Delaware Co., died Tuesday at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media.
- Mrs. Long was born in Baltimore and attended Bryn Mawr School there. She lived in Rose Valley for 30 years and was formerly of Chester.
- She was a member of the Providence Garden Club. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Colonial Dames of America.
- She was the wife of the late F. Farwell Long, an executive with the American Viscose Co. in Chester, and the mother of the late Garretta Carlin, Air Force Capt. John H.S. Long, and Frederick Farwell Long 3d.
- She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Barton; six grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren.
- The memorial service was scheduled for Friday at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Swarthmore. Interment was private.
- Memorial contributions may be sent to the Trinity Episcopal Church, Chester Road and College Avenue, Swarthmore, or the Providence Garden Club Endowment Fund.
- Funeral arrangements may be sent to the Cavanagh-Patterson Funeral Home in Media. (Philadelphia Inquirer :D17, Reported 1988.12.25)

Elizabeth S. Long, SSN 211-38-9531, white female, born 26 July 1903 in Washington, DC to John H. Sothoron & Elizabeth B. Dare, died 20 Dec 1988. Name listed in Nov 1964 as Elizabeth S. Long. (Ancestry.com* - Social Security Applications & Claims)

Elizabeth Somervell Sothoron Long, an 85 year old white female widow, died at 3:20 A.M. (EST) on 20 December 1988 as an in-patient of Riddle Memorial Hospital, Middletown Twp., Delaware Co., PA. She was born 7/26/03 in Baltimore, MD. Her mailing address had been 27 Longpoint Lane, Rose Valley, PA 19063 and she was an USA citizen, never in the armed forces. Usual occupation was Homemaker and her SSN was 211-38-9531. She had lived in the city of Rose Valley, Delaware Co., PA. Her parents were John Sothoron & Elizabeth Dare. Informant was Elizabeth A. Bell, 30 St. Felix Street, Apt. 2C, Brooklyn, New York 11217.
- Burial was at Cremation Specialists in Media, PA on 12-21-88. Arrangements were by Cavanagh-Patterson Funeral Home, 43 E. Baltimore Avenue, Media, PA 19063.
- Her attending physician was Marc Wlertheimer, M.D. The Certificate was signed by Peter B.Wonack, M.D., Chesley Office Campus Media Pa. The immediate cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest, due to myocardial infarction. Contributory conditions were carcinoma of the colon, complete heart block and ventricular tachycardia. No autopsy was performed, and the case was not referred to the Medical Examiner. (Certificate of Death - File No. 117663,Recorded 1988.12.21 )

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See son in law Samuel Sothoron's Notes for 1910 & 1940 Federal Census entries, and 1915 New York State Census entry.

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See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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)

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

Mentioned by name in obituaries of mother and of half brothers Earl & Eugene (May 1974) Sothoron (see respective Notes).

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See father's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry, mother's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.

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)

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