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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 Helen Ruby [Female] b. 9 FEB 1905 Maryland - d. 28 MAR 1997

Ruby Helen was born to William & Annie Sothoron on 2 February 1905, in St. Mary's Co. (Baker*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries, and Baltimore City Directory entries for 1922 & 1923.

Mrs Helen Reed of 107 East Fort Ave. was the informant for mother's Certificate of Death (see mother's Notes).

HELEN R. REED
SSN 218-36-5198
Born: 9 Feb 1905
Issued: MD (1955-1956)
Residence: 21212 Baltimore City, MD
Died: 28 Mar 1997
(SSDI*)

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Forresta Taylor was born to Levin & Marguerite Sothoron in St. Mary's Co., MD on 12 December 1907. (Baker*)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries; and grandfather Levin Sothoron's notes for additional 1920 entry.

Foresta Sothoron, a single white female, Occupation At School, died at Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore City, MD on 8 February 1921 at 10:30 pm, at the age of 13 years, 1 month, 24 days. Her residence was Mechanicsville, MD; she had been in Baltimore for the past 26 days. She was born Dec 12, 1907 in St. Mary's Co., MD, to Levin J. Sothoron & Margaret Tayloe, both born in VA. Informant was Dr. Levin J. Sothoron of Mechanicsville, MD.
- Cause of death was Sore throat (possible streptococcic) & Appendicitis-Peritonitis. Ulcerative endocarditis of 26 days' duration was contributory. Disease was contracted at Her Residence. Surgery was performed on Jan 8, 1921. Diagnoses were based on clinical evidence; there was no autopsy. Certification was by George M. Settle, M.D., 2435 Maryland Ave, who had attended the deceased from Jan 11, 1921 until the day of death, having last seen her alive the day of death.
- Burial was on Feb 8, 1921 at Charlotte Hall, Md. Arrangements were made by Harry W. Ehlen, W. North Ave. (Certificate of Death, Registered No. D50652, Recorded 1921.02.08)

Miss Foresta Sothoron died on Monday last, at Maryland General Hospital, Baltimore, from the effects of an operation for appendicitis and an attack of pneumonia. Daughter of Dr. L. J. Sothoron, of Mechanicsville, aged about 13 years. (Long* {p. 3, col 1}, Reported 1921.02.12)

FORRESTA TAYLOR
DAUGHTER OF
DR. LEVIN J. & RITA
SOTHORON
DEC 12, 1907
FEB 7, 1921
(Grave Marker, All Faith Church, Huntersville, MD)

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A.B. Slye licensed on 29 December 1857 to marry Susan R. Sothoron. (Brumbaugh* :2)

MARRIED. On Tuesday, 29th inst., at St. Paul's Church, by Rev. Dr. Jones, A. B. SLYE, to Miss SUSAN R. SOTHORON, both of St. Mary's county, Md. (Baltimore Sun :2, 1857.12.29, Reported 1857.12.31)

On 29 December 1857 Susan R. Sothoron married Augustus Brown Slye (born about 1831), son of Mary Amery Barber (born 1796) & George Robert Slye (born about 1795). (Sly*)

I could not locate the family in the 1860 Federal Census.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.06.21) District 4, Charles Co., MD - Pg 26, Ln 15, 147/147
- Slye, A. B. 38 year old white male farmer, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $20,000, personal property at $4,000.
-----, S. R. B. 35 year old white female, Keeping house, born in Maryland.
-----, Wm. H. 11 year old white male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year
-----, Augustus B. 9 year old white male, born in Maryland.
- Morton, Thomas. 31 year old white male, born in Maryland.
- McWilliams, L. 42 year old black male Farm laborer, born in Maryland. Listed also are 6 others with the last name of McWilliams.

See wife's Notes for land transfers.

Date & place of death per Reno*.

Mentioned by name in notice of deaths of children William & Augustus (see their Notes).

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Susan R. Sothoron married Augustus Brown Slye (born about 1831), son of Mary Amery Barber (born 1796) & George Robert Slye (born about 1795) on 29 December 1857 (Sly*)

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Susan R. Sothoron married Augustus Brown Slye (born about 1831), son of Mary Amery Barber (born 1796) & George Robert Slye (born about 1795) on 29 December 1857 (Sly*)

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Walter Beaven, b. 1750, Charles Co., MD to Basil Beaven & Martha Wheeler, m. 12 Jan 1790, Charles Co., MD, Charity Simpson (b. 1769, Newport, Charles Co., MD), daughter of James Simpson & Ann Semmes (Ancestry.com* World Tree - Genealogy of Lillie Riney, by Lillie Riney)

Benjamin Sothoron married Teresa Beaven (born 1803), daughter of Walter Beaven (born 1750, Charles Co., MD) & Charity Simpson. Date not given. (Sneirson*)

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Sam Mach Hencock (sic), male, was born to Sam Hencock & Martha Ann Sothoron on 13 Dec 1859. He was christened at Roman Catholic, Mattawoman, Charles Co., MD on 31 May 1860. (Ancestry.com* - Maryland Births and Christenings, Index, 1662-1911)

See father's Notes for 1860 Federal Census entry.

Is living with Joseph Hancock & his family in District 5, St. Mary's Co. during the 1870 Federal Census (pg 638B, Ln 21). His parents are not listed.

See uncle Josiah Hancock's Notes for 1880 & 1900 Federal Census entries.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.25) St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, DC - ED 361, Sh 37(256)A, Ln 11
- Hancock, Lemuel. Employee, 50 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Hospital Attendant, drawing wages.

John H., Isabella, Joseph A. & Benjamin C. Sothoron, Elkanah H. Edwards & Maggie his wife, Joseph H. & Mary Hancock, Thomas E. & Charity T. Dyer, Sarah E. Hancock, & Joseph H. Hancock guardian for Lemuel M. Hancock deed to Wirt Harrison for $1,200, part of the Mill Farm, formerly owned by B. H. Sothoron dec'd, bounded on the south by lands of Charlotte Hall School. Also a house & lot in Charlotte Hall of which the late B. H. Sothoron died seized & possessed, situated near Thoephilus Harrison's store, 2 acres. Also 1 acre lot with stable built by B. H. Sothoron just before his death, adjacent to land of William H. Sothoron. (Land Rec Abstracts StM#6:132, St. Mary's Co., 1877.09.29)

John H., Joseph A. & Benjamin C. Sothoron, Elkanah H. Edwards, Maggie Edwards, Joseph H. Hancock, Mary M. Hancock, Thomas E. Dyer, Charley T. Dyer, Joseph H. Hancock guardian for Lemuel M. Hancock deed for price per agreement of 17 July 1877 to Sarah E. Hancock part of Mill Farm formerly owned by Benjamin H. Sothorn dec'd, adjacent to lands of Hancock, Edwards, Harrison, Slye & Sothoron, 80 acres. (Land Rec Abstracts StM#6:133, St. Mary's Co., MD, 1877.09.29, Recorded 1877.10.31)

Lemuel M. Hancock was born 15 Nov 1859 & died 11 Oct 1932; he is buried at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (New) (Morganza, MD). Stone is shared with Peter L. Hancock, b. 8 Nov 1872, d. 18 Apr 1935. (Tice* :256)


St. Joseph's Catholic (New), Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD

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Isiah Canter was born in St. Mary's Co., MD in 1836 to Elizabeth R. Swann & Horatio Canter. He will marry (1) Jane Hayden & (2) Mary Elizabeth Alvey. (Smith, P.*)

Isaac (Isaiah) Canter, born July 23, 1836 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Horatio Canter & Elizabeth Swann; died August 27, 1910 in St. Mary's Co., MD; married (1) Eleanor "Ellen" Jane Hayden January 27, 1857 in All Faith Epis., Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD; born March 21, 1839 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died November 10, 1866 in St. Mary's Co., MD; married (2) Mary Elizabeth Alvey February 19, 1868 in St. Mary's Co., MD; born March 15, 1842 in St. Mary's Co., MD; died January 16, 1922 in Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

In memory of
ELEANOR JANE CANTER
Born
March 21st, 1839.
Died
November 10th, 1866.

Next to husband's marker.
All Faith Episcopal, Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD

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Leonard Hezekiah Canter was born to Elizabeth R. Swann & Horatio Canter in 1825 in St. Mary's Co., MD. He will marry Sarah E. D. Sothoron. (Smith, P.*)

1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.10.09) Bryantown District, Charles Co., MD - pg 281B, Ln 41, 1120/1120
- L. H. Canter - 24 year old male Farmer, born in Md. Real property valued at $2500.
- Sarah E. " - 20 year old female, born in Md.
- (All "Color” entries on page blank except for a few "B”)

Leonard H. Canter of Charles Co., MD purchased property of Benjamin & Sothoron & wife Teresa on 14 May 1853 (see Benjamin's Notes)

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.08.16) District 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 174, Ln 24, 1489/1407
- L. H. Canter. 34 year old male Farmer. Real property valued at $5000, personal property at $10000.
- E. R. " . 30 year old female
- Thomas Beavan. 18 year old male Farm hand.
(On this page the "Color” column was blank except for some with "B”; Place of Birth was blank below an entry of "Maryland.”)

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.07.22) Charlotte Hall Post Office, District 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 17(638), Ln 7, 114/114
- Canter, Leonard H. 44 year old white male Farmer, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $3000, personal property at $900. Can neither read nor write.
-----, Sarah E. D. 40 year old white female, Keeping house, born in Maryland.
- Washington, Lon?. 30 year old black female Servant, born in Maryland.
- Greenfield, Hariett. 10 year old black female Servant, born in Maryland.
-----, Nancy. 7 year old black female, at home.
- Hammett, George. 40 year old black male Farm laborer, born in Maryland.
- Winters, Eliza. 20 year old black female Farm laborer, born in Maryland.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.07) District 5 (Mechanicsville), St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 140, Pg 1(100)A, Ln 1, 1/1
- Canter, L. H. 52 year old married white male Farmer, unemployed all of last 12 months. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, S. E. D. Wife, 47 year old married white female, Keeping House. She & parents born in Maryland.
- Johnson, Harriet. Servant, 70 year old widowed black female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can neither read nor write.
- Hamett, George. Laborer, 52 year old single black male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can neither read nor write.
- Briscoe, james. Laborer, 18 year old single mulatto male. He & parents born in Md.
- Green, Henry. Laborer, 17 year old single black male. He & parents born in Md. Can neither read nor write.
- Greenfield, Harriett. Servant, 19 year old single black female. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Fannie E. Servant, 17 year old single black female. She & parents born in Md.
- Washington, Mary. 7 year old single black female. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Olivia. 5 year old single black female. She & parents born in Md.

L. H. Canter died 25 September 1883, buried at All Faith Church, Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :98)

Judge L. H. Canter of Charlotte Hall died 23 Sep 1883, age 57, buried at All Faith Cemetery. (Fresco(1)* :351 - Beacon, 27 September 1883)

** Land Record Abstracts - St. Mary's Co., MD

Benjamin H. Sothoron & Teresa his wife deed to Leonard H. Canter for $2,800, the following: Sothorons Desire, 125 acres; Sothorons Adventure, 27 acres; Seigby, 50 acres; portion of Seigby bought of James Burroughs, 1 acre 9 pp; and part of Long Looked For Come at Last purchased of George Burroughs, 1 acre, 2 roods, 10 pp. (Land Record Abstracts, St. Mary's Co., MD, StM#7:491, 1853.05.14, Recorded 1853.08.14)

Deed of 29 Jan 1878 by L.H. Canter & wife Sarah E.D. Canter, both of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $1,200 convey to Benjamin C. Sothoron & Joseph A. Sothoron a tract in Charlotte Hall District, being that portion of the original Sothorons Desire farm which is situated northeast, north and northwest of the Benedict road, containing about 150 acres. Signed by L.H. Canter & Sarah E.D. Canter. Certified same date, recorded 19 March 1878. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JFF#3:47)

L. H. CANTER
FEB. 13, 1825
SEP. 23, 1883
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S.E.D. CANTER
JAN. 30, 1830
JAN. 26, 1892


Grave Marker is at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Bryantown, Charles Co., MD. (Photo from www.findagrave.com)

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Wm. F. Sothoron, Jr., a single white male, 1 year, 7 months & 16 days of age, died at 8 am on 23 December 1911. He was born on May 7, 1910 to Wm. F. Sothoron, Sr. & Annie F. Knott, all born in MD. The informant was Wm. F. Sothoron, Sr. of Brooklyn, Md.
- Cause of death was Bronchopneumonia of 17 days' duration, with Exhaustion of 2 days' duration being contributory. Certification was by Thos. B. Horton, M.D., who attended him from Dec. 6th to day of death, last seeing him alive the day before death.
- Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery on Dec 25, 1911, with Armstrong Dewey Co of Balto., Md. making arrangements. (Certificate of Death, Anne Arundel Co., MD)

William F. Sothoron, Jr. was buried on 24 December 1911 in Grave No. 2 of Lot 222 ½, Sec. K. Age was 1 year, 7 months, 16 days. Cause of death was Pneumonia. Denny Armstrong was the Undertaker. (Burial Record, Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5829 Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn, Anne Arundel Co., MD) [NOTE: As of 14 November 2003 the base card file for this lot is missing. There is also no grave marker.]

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John Councilman Cockey (born 5 June 1884) & his wife Florence Lydia Sothoron (daughter of Rev. Levin & Lydia (Castor)), married on 10 November 1908, died in Baltimore Co., MD the same day of "Spanish Influenza,” 30 October 1918. They had 2 children: Lydia Sothoron Cockey (born 24 Jan 1912) & John Sothoron Cockey (born 21 Sept 1916). (Sween Library* - "A Brown Family of Maryland,” by Eleanor McC. Callahan. In Brown Family Folder, undated)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.04) Precinct 2, District 4, Baltimore Co., MD - ED 16, Sh 17B, Ln 67, 277/279
- Cockey, John C. Head, 25 year old white male, in first marriage for 1 5/12 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Farmer on Home Farm, which he was renting.
-----, Florence S. Wife, 22 year old white female, in first marriage for 1 5/12 years. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.
- Harrison, Ferguson. Boarder, 30 year old white male, in first marriage for 11/12 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Farm Laborer on Home Farm, drawing wages, no unemployment.
-----, Margaret S. Boarder, 28 year old white female, in first marriage for 11/12 years. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & writes, speaks English. Occupation none.
- Flowers, Stella. Help, 9 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Attended school since last Sept.; no occupation.

John Councilman Cockey of Owings Mills, Balto., Md. registered for the draft at Local Board No. 2, Baltimore County, MD on 12 Sept 1918. He was 34 years old, born 5 June 1884, White, Native born. Occupation Farmer & Police Marshal for Baltimore Co., MD. Nearest relative was Florence Sothoron Cockey of same address. Described as tall, medium build, gray eyes, dark hair, no impairments. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card)

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Mentioned by name in obituary of son John (see his Notes).

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Elmer N. (sic) Sothoron, male, and Mary E. Tulley, female, ware married at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA in 1915, Marriage License No. 331519. (Ancestry.com* - Philadelphia, PA Marriage Index)

Dr. Sothoron Married.
Cards have been received here from Mrs. William Edward Tully, of Philadelphia, announcing the marriage of her daughter Mary Edna, to Dr. Elmer Sothoron of this city, last Wednesday, in Philadelphia. Dr. And Mrs. Sothoron, who are now at Atlantic City, will be at home after October 1, at 1921 I street in this city. (The Washington Post :7, Reported 1915.08.14)

Dr. And Mrs. Elmer H. Sothron have returned to their home on I street after a visit to Atlantic City. (Washington Post :7, Reported 1915.09.05)

Dr. And Mrs. Elmer Sothoron are at Cape May, N.J., having arrived there in their car. (Washington Post :5, Reported 1916.08.21)

See husband Elmer's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

Mrs. E. H. Sothoron was present at a luncheon and bridge meeting in the Columbia Country Club. (Washington Post :7, Reported 1923.05.23)

Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Sothoron have returned to Washington after passing the late summer at Westport-on-Lake Champlain. (Washington Post :7, Reported 1924.09.05)

At the second meeting of the Continental hall and revolutionary relics committee, D.C.D.A.R, Mrs. Elmer Sothoron was put in charge of the candy table for the upcoming card party to be held at the Hotel Roosevelt on 12 November 1924. (Washington Post :13, Reported 1924.11.09)

Dr. Elmer Sothoron, 60 year old married male, born 1871 in Washington, DC, with a permanent address of 1921 Eye St., N.W., Washington, DC; and Edna T. Sothoron, 45 year old married female, born 1886 in Baltimore, MD, with the same permanent address, sailed from Hamilton, Bermuda on 9 Sept 1931 aboard the Franconia, arriving at the Port of New York on 11 Sept 1931. (Ancestry.com* - New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957)

Mentioned by name in husband Elmer's obituary & Certificate of Death (see his Notes).

1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.02)3010 Foxhall Rd., Pct. 7, Washington, DC - ED 1-254, Sh 1A, Ln 26, #6
- Sothoron, Edna T. Head, 52 year old widowed white female, born in Maryland, school code H-4, owns her non-farm road valued at $17,500. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. No occupation; has other income.
- Biggs, Mary. Servant, 32 year old single Neg. female, born in Virginia, school code 5.
Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. Occupation Maid in private home, drawing private wages. Worked 44 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940. Worked 40 weeks in 1939, earning $400 with no other income.
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On Sunday, December 6, 1953, at her residence, 1356 27th st. n.w., EDNA T. SOTHORON, wife of the late Dr. Elmer Sothoron. Friends may call at Gawler's Chapel, 1756 Pa. ave. n.w., where services will be held on Tuesday, December 8, at 11 a.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. (Evening Star :A-12, Reported 1953.12.07)

Edna T. Sothoron was buried 8 December 1953 at Glenwood Cemetery. She died 6 December 1953 of carcinoma. Her last residence was 1356 27th St. NW. (Register of Baptisms, Confirmations & Burials,St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown, DC)

Edna T. Sothoron was buried on 8 December 1953 in site 7 of Lot 58, Sec. G. She died Dec 6, 1953 at the age of 66. Her home was 1356 27th St. NW. Undertaker was J. Gawler's Sons. (Burial Record, Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, DC)

Card index for will of Edna T. Sothoron, Docket # 176. Codicils dated 12 June 1953, petition filed 8 January 1954, order for probate 9 March 1954. (Register of Wills Administrative # 84340, Washington, DC, 1943.09.24, Proved: 1953.12.24)

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Mentioned by name in announcement of daughter Mary Edna's wedding (see her Notes)

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1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.06.04) Village of London, Madison Co., OH - Pg 8, Ln 7, 42/46
- Lewis P. Wildman, 32 year old male Grocery Clerk, born in Ohio. Real property valued at $1000, personal property at $100.
- Mary E. Wildman, 27 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Minnie Wildman, 8 year old female, born in Ohio, attended school within the year.
- Henry Wildman, 6 year old male, born in Ohio.
- Ella Wildman, 1 year old female, born in Ohio.
- Ann Sothoron, 59 year old female, born in Maryland.
- John C. Sothron, 25 year old male plasterer, born in Ohio. Real property valued at $1,400, personal property at $75.
( "Color” was blank for all these entries)

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.06.03) London, London Union Township, Madison Co., OH - Pg 21 (768B), Ln 38, 155/170
- Wildman, Lue. 42 year old white male Retail Grocer, born in Ohio. Real property valued at $2,000, personal at $1,696.
-----, Mary. 37 year old white female, Keeping House, born in Maryland.
- Smith, Joseph, 74 year old white male, At Home, born in Massachusetts, an adult male citizen.
- Wildman, Minnie. 18 year old white female, Attg. School, born in Ohio, attended school within the year.
-----, Harry. 13 year old white male, Attg. School, born in Ohio, attended school within the year.
-----, Ella. 11 year old white female, Attg. School, bon in Ohio, attended school within the year.
-----, Cleland. 6 year old white male, Attg. School, born in Ohio, attended school within the year.
-----, Bernard. 3 year old white male, At Home, born in Ohio.
- Sotherin, Ann. 67 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded {undated}) Main Street, Gordon, Madison Co., OH - ED 61, Pg 16, Ln 21, 124/162
- Wildman, Lewis P. 57 year old married white male Clerk in Store, unemployed last 12 months. Born in Ohio, parents in Pa.
-----, Mary E. Wife, 48 year old married white female, Keeping House, unemployed last 12 months; she & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Henry S. Son, 24 year old single white male, Keeps Store. He & father born in Ohio, mother in Maryland.
-----, Ellia. Daughter, 21 year old single white female, At Home She & father born in Ohio, mother in Maryland.
-----, McCalern. Son, 16 year old white male. He & father born in Ohio, mother in Maryland.
-----, Bernard. Son 13 year old white male. He & father born in Ohio, mother in Maryland.
-----, Blanch E. Daughter, 9 year old white female. She & father born In Ohio, mother in Maryland.

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

LEWIS P. WILDMAN
AUGUST 18, 1827
MARCH 10, 1894
(Grave Marker*, Section 2, Lot 51, Oak Hill Cemetery, London, Madison Co., Ohio)
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See father's Notes for 1860 through 1870 Federal Census entries, husband's for 1880 through 1910 entries.

Mentioned by married name in mother's obituary of 1915 (see her Notes).

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