Sothoron & Related Families - 34 (Notes Pages)

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Sothoron Adelaide Colt [Female] b. 13 OCT 1911 Baltimore City, MD - d. 7 OCT 1986 Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore City, MD

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See father's Notes for 1920 Federal Census entry, & mother's for 1930 & 1940 entries.

See mother's Notes for 1929 through 1940 Baltimore City Directory entries.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 8 -- Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Key Sothoron, daughter of Mrs. Pinckney Lewin Sothoron of this city and the late Mr. Sothoron, to Gordon Bennett Worcester, son of Edwin George Worcester of Belmont, Mass., and the late Mrs. Worcester.
- Miss Sothoron attended Notre Dame School here and was introduced to society at the Bachelors Cotillon. Mr. Worcester was graduated from Harvard University in 1931 and from the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Mass., in 1934. (New York Times :D1, Reported 1942.08.09)

Elizabeth Key Sothoron (born 20 May 1916, Baltimore, MD; graduated from Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore) married on 12 September 1942, Gordon Bennett Worcester (born 9 December 1906, Belmont, MA). He graduated Harvard (B.A.) In 1931, Episcopal Theological School (B.D.) In 1934. Residences: Groton, MA; Baltimore, MD; Royalton, CT; & Hollis, NH. (www.worcesterfamily.com - Worcester Family Pedigree)

Mentioned by name in obituaries of mother & of sister Adelaide (see their Notes).

Miss Betsy Sothoron was to be a bridesmaid in the wedding of Adelaide Coates Matthai and Leonard Carter Crewe at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Baltimore, scheduled to take place the following Saturday. Ceremony to be by Dr. Arthur Barksdale Kinsolving. (New York Times, Published 19 Jan 1942)

- WORCESTER , Elizabeth S. On August 4, 2007 ELIZABETH KEY SOTHORON WORCESTER, beloved mother of Robert O.C. Worcester snd Josephine B. MacMillan. Survived by five grandchildren Key S.C. Worcester, Anastasia C. Worcester, Gordon B. Worcester, II, Josephine MacMillan and Donald MacMillan. Also survived by three great-grandchildren.
- Friends may call at family owned Henry W. Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home, 16924 York Rd. (Hereford/Monkton) on Wednesday 7 to 9 P.M. A funeral service will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church, 4700 Roland Ave. on Thursday at 1 P.M. Interment following at Greenmount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to The Alzheimers Association of Central Maryland, 1850 York Rd., Timonium, MD 21093. (Baltimore Sun, Published 7 Aug 2007)

- Elizabeth S. Worcester, a former model and retired receptionist, died Saturday of heart failure at St. Joseph Medical Center. The former Roland Park resident was 92.
- Born Elizabeth Sothoron in Baltimore, she was a direct descendant of George Read, a Delaware signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Robert Oliver, the Baltimore merchant and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad executive whose 68-acre country estate became Green Mount Cemetery in 1839.
- She was raised in Bolton Hill and made her debut at the Bachelors Cotillon and the St. Cecilia's debutante ball in Charleston, S.C. After graduating from Notre Dame Preparatory School, she moved to New York City, where she was a professional model.
- "She did an awful lot of work for Vogue," said her son, Robert O.C. Worcester of Monkton.
- Mrs. Worcester was a receptionist for the Baltimore law firm of Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman and Hollander from 1956 until 1981, when she retired.
- "She really was the face of the law firm because she was extremely outgoing, friendly and warm," her son said. "She was always positive and optimistic."
- She was a member of the Colonial Dames of America.
- Mrs. Worcester, a Monkton resident since 2005, was a tennis player when she was young. She was a dog fancier and enjoyed vacationing in Warm Springs, Va.
- She was a longtime communicant of St. David's Episcopal Church, where services were held yesterday.
- Also surviving are a daughter, Josephine Bennett of Hollis, N.H.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her marriage to Gordon B. Worcester ended in divorce. (The [Baltimore] Sun :B7, Published 10 Aug 2007)

Elizabeth S. Worcester, SSN 219-03-7991
Born 20 May 1915
Issued MD (before 1951)
Last Residence 21111, Monkton, Baltimore Co., MD
Died 4 Aug 2007
(SSDI*)

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See father's Notes for 1920 Federal Census entry.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930 .04.28) 1523 New Hampshire, Block 136, Tract 53, Pct 3, Washington, DC - ED 67, Sh 5B (285B), Ln 53, 35/37
- Sothoron, Dorothea. Boarder, 18 year old single white female, in household of Elise Alexander & her family, along with several others. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Born in DC, parents in Maryland. Occupation Bookkeeper at store, code 6790, class W, is working.

See husband's Notes for 1940 Federal Census entry.

Dorothea Sothoron Humphrey, SSN 578-09-5552, white female, born 28 May 1912 in Washington, DC to Henry M. Sothoron & Sarah C. Canter, died 18 Feb 1999. Name listed as Dorothea Sothoron Humphrey in Nov 1936; as Dorothea S. Humphrey on 28 April 1999. (Ancestry.com* - Social Security Applications & Claims Index)

Dorothea S. Humphrey, SSN 578-09-5552
Born: 28 May 1912
Issued: Before 1951
Last Residence: 20008, Washington, DC
Died: 18 Feb 1999
(SSDI*)

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See father's Notes for 1920 Federal Census entry.

Andrew Milton(?) Sothoron, a 1 year, 9 month, 16 day old white male, died at his usual residence at 1020 E. Biddle, Baltimore City, at 1 pm on 16 February 1920. He was born May 26, 1918 in Baltimore to Andrew J. Sothoron (born in Tulis Mills, Md) & Grace Haslup (born in Baltimore). Informant was Mrs. Sothoron of same address.
- Cause of death was Influenza, present for 12 days, with Bronchitis & Pneumonitis of 7 days' duration being contributory. Certification was by James N. Brome, M.D. of 1223 Chase St., who attended him from Feb 7 to the day of death; he last saw the child alive on the day of death. (Certificate of Death, Registered No. D40165 - Recorded 1920.02.17)

- Andrew M. Sothoron was buried 18 February 1920 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5829 Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn, Anne Arundel Co., MD, in Grave No 3 (small) of Lot 305, Sec. K, under Permit No 40165. He was 1 year, 9 months & 16 days of age and died of Influenza. (Burial Record) [NOTE: This Lot contains the remains of Andrew J. & Grace O. Sothoron. There was no marker for the child as of 8 Oct 2003.]

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Lee R. Sothoron, a white male with Social Security # 218-03-1999, died at 10:55 pm on 19 August 1942 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Baltimore City, MD, having been hospitalized one day. He was born June 11, 1916 at Eastern Shore, Md., to William Sothoron (born St. Mary's Co., Md) & Bertha Wolley (born Eastern Shore, Md). Informant was his wife, Mrs. Bessie R. Sothoron. Home address for deceased & his wife was 5409 Garland Ave., Baltimore. His usual occupation was Street car operator, and he was 26 years, 2 months & 8 days of age.
- The deceased was struck by a street car while at work at Garden Villa Corp, Belair, Md (an "industrial place”), at 9:30 am the day of death, resulting in crushing injuries of thighs and legs, which were the Immediate cause of death. Certification was by Robert Lee Gratram(?), M.D., Medical Examiner.
- Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick Rd., on 8/22/42. Funeral Director was Leonard J. Ruck of 5305 Harford Road. (Certificate of Death, Registered No. F90565 - Recorded 1942.08.20)

Lee Robt. Sothoron was buried on 22 August 1942 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore City, in Lot 80 of Section O
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Photo courtesy of her daughter Winnie.

See father's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries, and for family photo.

Winifield Gilbert Johnson & Hannah Adelle Sothoron were married at Arnold, Anne Arundel Co., MD on 11 June 1938. Hannah married (Living) Koppenhaver late in 1966 (Maher*).

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

Hannah is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Cemetery, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., MD. (Maher*)

Hannah Koppenhaver, SSN 216-03-2374
Born 18 Aug 1918
Issued MD (before 1951)
Last Residence 21226, Curtis Bay, Anne Arundel Co., MD
Died Oct 1981
(SSDI*)

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See Notes of husband Lewis Sothoron's mother for 1920 Federal Census entry.

DIED
- Suddenly on Thursday, November 3, 1921, at Denver, Colo., MARY ELISE SOTHORON (nee Jameson), beloved wife of Harold Sothoron.
- Remains can be seen at Zurhorst's parlors, 301 East Capitol street, after 1 p.m., Sunday, November 6. Requiem mass Monday, November 7, at 10 a.m., St. Mary's church, Bryantown, Md. Interment Bryantown. (Washington Post :3, Published 6 Nov 1921)

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** Census schedules & directories

Torey L. Sothoron, cashier, home 1512 9th nw. (Washington Directory*. 1903)

Torey L. Sothoron, clerk, 644 B sw. (Washington Directory*. 1904)

Tory Sothoron, cashier, 710 4th nw. (Washington Directory*. 1905)

Torey L. Sothoron, cashier, 710 4th nw. (Washington Directory*. 1907)

Torey L. Sothoron, cashier, 86 R nw. (Washington Directory*. 1908)

See husband's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry, mother's Notes for 1920 entry, and bother Lewis' Notes for 1930 & 1940 entries.

** Jamestown Exhibition contest

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

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

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

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

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

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

Miss Torey Sothoron, of 86 R street northwest, is a winner of tickets to the Jamestown Exhibition. (Washington Post :12, Reported 1907.07.14)

** Death

Torey Wright, SSN 579-60-0505
Born 10 Jan 1885
Issued DC (1962)
Last Residence 20010, Washington, DC
Died Apr 1977
(SSDI*)

On Thursday, March 10, 1977, TOREY L. WRIGHT, of Sacred Heart Home, Hyattsville, beloved wife of the late Preston Wright; sister of L. Harold Sothoron. Relatives and friends may call at the COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University blvd., Silver Spring, Md., (parking on premises) Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark's Church, 7501 Adelphi rd., Hyattsville, Md., on Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Home. (Washington Post :C8, Reported 1977.03.11)

Torey L. Wright

1885 - 1977

Section 49, Line 16, Lot 12

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Washington, DC

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1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Reported 1910.04.22) 1996 Williard St., Precinct 8, Washington, DC - ED 143, Sh 2B, Ln 80, 30/43
- Wright, Preston B. Head 42 year old white male, in this his second marriage for "0" years. He & parents born in DC. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Government Clerk, drawing wages, no unembployemt. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Torey L. Wife (informant), 27 year old white female, in this her first marriage for "0" years. She & parents born in Md. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
- Wright, Lewis H. Son, 15 year old single white male. He & father born in DC, mother in Md. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept, Occupation None.
-----, Preston G. Son, 8 year old single white male. He & father born in DC, mother in Md. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept.

On Thursday, March 10, 1977, TOREY L. WRIGHT, of Sacred Heart Home, Hyattsville, beloved wife of the late Preston Wright; sister of L. Harold Sothoron. Relatives and friends may call at the COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University blvd., Silver Spring, Md., (parking on premises) Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark's Church, 7501 Adelphi rd., Hyattsville, Md., on Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Home. (Washington Post :C8, Reported 1977.03.11)

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1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.06.21) Ward 1, Washington, DC - Pg 135 (343), Ln 7, 1002/1011
- Harrison Williams. 47 year old male Butter Merchant, born in Va. Real property valued at $10,000.
- Mary " . 41 year old female, born in Va.
- Ann " . 17 year old female, born in Va.
- Emma " . 15 year old female, born in Va.
- Wm. " . 9 year old male, born in DC, attended school within the year.
- Joseph " . 7 year old male, born in DC.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.06.22) Gainesville, Prince William Co., VA - Pg 34, Ln 5, 2.6/205
- Williams, Harrison. 60 year old white male Farmer, born in Virginia. Real property valued at $5,800, personal property at $765. U. S. Citizen, eligible to vote.
-----, Mary. 52 year old white female, Keeping house, born in Virginia.
-----, Emerirase. 25 year old white female, born in Virginia.
-----, William. 19 year old white male, born in Virginia.
-----, Joseph S. 10 year old white male, born in Virginia. Attended school within the year, cannot write.
-----, Mary. 8 year old white female, born in Virginia. Attended school within the year.
- Southeron, John B. F. 30 year old white male Farm laborer, born in Maryland. U. S. Citizen eligible to vote
-----, Ann R. 27 year old white female, born in Virginia.
- Randall, Josephine. 12 year old white female, born in Virginia.

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

Audrey M. Sothoron, a 16 year, 7 month, 9 day old single white female school girl, died at home, 1460 William St., at 6 am on 27 January 1932. She had lived at that address 16 years, 7 months. She was born June 18, 1915 in Baltimore, Md. to William F. Sothoron & Annie P. Knott, both born in St. Mary's, Md. Informant was Mrs. Sothoron of the same address.
- Cause of death was Acute cardiac dilatation, with endocarditis being contributory. There is a notation of "over,” but reverse of form is not available. Diagnosis was on clinical basis, and certification was by J. F. Hawkins, M.D., 428 E. Lanvale St.
- Burial was at Loudon Park Cemetery on 1/30/1932. Services provided by I. Few McCully, 130 E. Fort. (Certificate of Death, Registered No. E76225, Baltimore City, MD,Recorded 1932.01.29 )

Under Permit For Interment No. 83275, a plain grave to be prepared for Audrey W. Sothoron in Lot 66 N. pt, Maple Section. She died of endocarditis, aged 16 years, 7 months, 9 days. Interment to be on Satur. 30th inst. at 2 PM. I. F. McCully, Undertaker. (Burial Record, Loudon Park Cemetery, 3700 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore City, MD, Buried 1932.01.30)
- Record contains copy of newspaper clipping:
----SOTHORON-On January 27, 1932, AUDREY M., aged 16 years, beloved child of William F. And Annie P. Sothoron (nee Knott.) (Washington, D.C. papers please copy).
----Funeral will take place from her parents' residence, 1460 Williams street on Saturday at 2 P.M. Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery.

AUDREY SOTHORON
1915 - 1932
(Grave Marker*, Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore)

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1920 Federal Census Schedule (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.03.22) Calvert Street, District 19 (Riverdale), Prince George's Co., MD - ED 101, Sh 17B (288B), Ln 60, 355/521
- Buddington, Arthur. Head, 34 year old married white male renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Born in DC, both parents in Connecticut. Occupation Dairyman on Dairy Farm, working on Own Account, coded 777.
-----, Ruth R. Wife, 23 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept She & father born in DC, mother in VA. Occupation none.
-----, Arthur R. Son, 4 year old single white male. Born in Maryland, parents in DC. Occupation none.
-----, Dorothy C. Daughter, 2 year old single white female. Born in Maryland, parents in DC. Occupation none.
-----, Warren. Son, 1 year old single white male. Born in Maryland, parents in DC. Occupation none.

Arthur Buddington
SSN 218-34-5563
Born 3 Jun 1886
Issued Maryland (1953-54)
Last Residence 20783 Hyattsville, Prince Georges, MD
Died Oct 1966
(SSDI*)

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