Sothoron & Related Families - 53 (Notes Pages)

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Scott Anna [Female] b. JAN 1876 Washington, DC - d. AFT JUN 1900

See father's Notes for 1880 & 1900 Federal Census entries.

The Plains graveyard has a plaque bearing her full married name.

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The Plains graveyard has a plaque bearing her full married name.

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1900 through 1920 entries.

- St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, near Washington Circle, was the scene of a beautiful wedding last evening, when Miss Blanch Sothoron SCOTT and Mr. Edwin M. DULIN were married in the presence of a congregation which filled the edifice to the doors. .
- The guests were seated by Mr. Sothoron SCOTT, Mr. Edward C. HICKS, Mr. Frank SCOTT, and Mr. William SMOTT, all of this city, who later led the bridal procession to the altar. The bride was escorted by her brother, Henry C. SCOTT, and attended by her three young sisters, the Misses Anna and Mabel SCOTT as bridesmaids, and Miss Ada SCOTT as maid of honor. The latter wore a pretty gown entirely of white and carried white roses..
- The bride's gown was of white silk elaborately trimmed in chiffon with which she word a gracefully arranged tulle veil falling to the hem of her trained gown. She carried a bouquet of Bride roses. The beautiful chancel was decorated in palms and scores of lighted candles with white roses and tapers in golden candelabra were on the altar. Rev. Dr. Alfred HARDING read the marriage service, and Mr. Claud COVILLE attended the groom as best man..
- The music was furnished by the regular organist, and consisted of a pleasing program during the seating of the guests, as well as the usual wedding marches..
- The bride and groom went directly from the church to their new home, 1021 Twentieth street, where an informal reception was held. Among the relatives and friend present at church and reception were Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. SCOTT, the parents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. George F. D. ROLLINS, Dr. L. J. SOTHORON, Dr. Yates SOTHORON and family, Mr. Henry C. CRUIT, Mr. J. Thomas SOTHORON and Miss Nellie SOTHORON Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WEEDEN, Dr. and Mrs. E. OERTEL, Mrs. Ella C. DULIN of Langly, Va., the mother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Will DULIN, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest DULIN, Mrs. Richard DAVIS, Mr. and Mrs. FIELDS, Mr. John DAVIS, Mrs. Lucy LYONS, Mrs. EMMERSON and family, Mr. John TAYLOR, Mrs. A. C. HEFLEBOWER, Mr. and Mrs. COVILE, Mr. and Mrs. BOLLINGER, Miss Eva CLARK, Miss Blanch HICKS, Miss Blanch WALKER, Miss Mira WALKER, Miss Eva MOXLEY, Mr. Frank GOODWIN, and Mr. Byron HOLSBERG. (Ancestry.com* - McKenney Family Tree, by "Marconi2" - citesThe Washington Post, dated 21 September 1899)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.15) 1270 New Hampshire Ave., Pct. 3, Ward 12, Washington, DC - ED 55, Sh 36(98)A, Ln 15, 68/85
- Dulin, Blanche S. Head, 50 year old widowed white female, owns her non-farm home valued at $15,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in DC, parents in Virginia. Occupation None.
-----, Eleanor. Daughter, 20 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & mother born in DC, father in Virginia. Occupation None.
-----, John. Son, 17 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & mother born in DC, father in Virginia. Occupation None.
-----, William. Son, 15 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & mother born in DC, father in Virginia. Occupation None.

Died. DULIN, BLANCHE SCOTT. On Wednesday, February 21, 1945, BLANCHE SCOTT DULIN of 1270 New Hampshire ave., nw., mother of Mrs. Eleanore D. Haynes, E. Melton, John D. and Lieut. William C. Dulin, and sister of Ada B. Carlton and Sothoron Scott of St. Cloud, Fla. Services at the S.H. Hines Co. funeral home, 2901 14th st. nw., on Saturday, February 24, at 1 p.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. (The Washington Post :12, Published 23 Feb 1945)

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See father's Notes for 1880 & 1900 Federal Census entries.

The Plains graveyard has a plaque bearing her full married name.

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LEONARD HEZEKIAH HANCOCK was born January 1871 in MD to William Hancock & Sarah E. Sothoron; and died 1948 in St. Mary's Co., MD. He married MARY LILLIAN BURROUGHS 1897, daughter of AQUILLA BURROUGHS and MARY FOWLER. She was born March 1875 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died 1958 in Washington, D.C.. (Reno*)

See mother's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry, mother-in-law's Notes for 1900 entry.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.09) Dist. 4, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 84, Sh 19(97)A, Ln 40, 235/245
- Hancock, L. Hezekiah. Head, 39 year old married white male, in this his first marriage 11 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Merchant in Retail Store, working on O.A. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Mary Lillian. Wife, 33 year old married white female, in this her first marriage 11 years. Had 7 children, 5 living. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Lillian G. Daughter, 10 year old white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Elinor L. Daughter, 8 year old white female, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Aquilla. Son, 7 year old white male, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Frances. Daughter, 3 year old white female. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Ursula. Daughter, 8/12 year old white female. She & parents born in Maryland.
- (1 Servant)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.16) South of road from Chaptico to Morganza, Dist. 4, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 108, Sh 8B, Ln 62, 133/133
- Hancock, Leonard H. Head, 49 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Forman (sic) at Tobacco Warehouse, drawing wages.
-----, Mary L. Wife, 44 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Lillian G. Daughter, 20 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Elener L. Daughter, 18 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Aquilla B. Son, 17 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Frances F. Daughter, 13 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Mary U. Daughter, 10 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Maryland.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01) 1424 Ames Place NE, Pct. 9, Washington, DC - ED 268, Sh 15B, Ln 86, 270/285
- Hancock, Leonard H. Head, 58 year old married white male, first married at 27. Renting his non-farm home for $59 per month, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation manager at grocery, drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Mary. Wife, 54 year old married white female, first married at 23. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Lillian. Daughter, 27 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation clerk in insurance, drawing wages.
-----, Eleanor. Daughter, 25 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation clerk in insurance, drawing wages.
-----, Frances. Daughter, 23 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation clerk at railway, drawing wages.

HANCOCK, Leonard H., 1870 - 1948, husband of Lillian B. Hancock. Buried at St. Joseph's Catholic, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :256)

St. Joseph's Catholic (New), Morganza, St. Mary's Co., MD
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See mother's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

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MARY EVA HANCOCK (SARAH EMILY was born March 1874 in MD to William Hancock & Sarah Emily Sothoron; and died October 08, 1937 in St. Mary's Co., MD. She married JAMES SAMUEL BURROUGHS July 22, 1896 in St. Mary's RCC, Bryantown, Charles Co., MD, son of WILLIAM BURROUGHS and MARY BOND. He was born May 1867 in Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD, and died 1935 in St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

See mother's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1900 through 1930 entries.

BURROUGHS, Mary Eva, 1874 - 1937, Wife of James S. Burroughs. Buried at All Faith Episcopal, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :88)

See husband's Notes for photo of Grave Marker.

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MARY KEY BARNES, b. 1804, St. Mary's Co., MD to Mary Key & John Barnes; d. July 17, 1834, Charles Co., MD; m. WILLIAM PENN COMPTON, January 12, 1826; b. June 02, 1796, Charles Co., MD; d. January 06, 1838, Charles Co., MD. (Reno*)

William Penn Compton, son of Wilson (2) and Elizabeth (Penn) Compton, was born in Charles county, and in early life was engaged in mercantile business in Baltimore, later returning to his native county to spend the residue of his years as a merchant and planter. He married Mary Clarissa, daughter of John and Mary (Key) Barnes. The Barnes and Key genealogies are given below. Mr. Compton died when about forty-seven years of age, his wife having passed away some five years before. (Abell* 2:134)

Barnes Compton died at his residence in Laurel, Prince George's Co., MD on Friday last. Was the 3rd child & 2nd son of Wm Penn & Mary Key (Barnes) Compton. Born 11-16-1830 at Port Tobacco, Chas. Co. Married on 10-27-1858 Margarette Holiday Sothoron, dau of Col John H. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co. (Long* :61 {P. 3, col 1}, Reported 1898.12.10)

See wife's Notes regarding suit over estate of Philip Key.

1830 Federal Census (1830.06.01) Allen's Fresh, Charles Co., MD - Pg 131, Ln 20 - Wm. P. Compton
- Free white males under 5...1
- ...........................30 - 39...1
- .............females under 5...1
- ..........................20 - 29...1
- ..........................Slaves...5

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MARY KEY BARNES, b. 1804, St. Mary's Co., MD to Mary Key & John Barnes; d. July 17, 1834, Charles Co., MD; m. WILLIAM PENN COMPTON, January 12, 1826; b. June 02, 1796, Charles Co., MD; d. January 06, 1838, Charles Co., MD. (Reno*)

Barnes Compton died at his residence in Laurel, Prince George's Co., MD on Friday last. Was the 3rd child & 2nd son of Wm Penn & Mary Key (Barnes) Compton. Born 11-16-1830 at Port Tobacco, Chas. Co. Married on 10-27-1858 Margarette Holiday Sothoron, dau of Col John H. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co. (Long* :61 {P. 3, col 1}, Reported 1898.12.10)

John Scott & Eliza Maynasira Scott vs.the following, regarding the Estate of Philip Key (Gravelly Hills, Bonds Rest, Widows Purchase, Labrynth):
- Henry Greenfield Sothoron Key
- Sarah Anna E. Key
- Mary Sophia Key
- John Key
- Richard Smith
- Anna Smith
- William Compton
- Mary Compton
- Dr. John H. Briscoe
- Mary H. Briscoe
- Henry Ashton
- Celia Ashton
- Charles W. Wharton
- Rebecca Wharton
- Thomas Riley
- Rebecca Riley
(Chancery Papers 11015 - Accession No: 17,898-11015-1/6, 1833.09.10)

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John Henry Sothoron Compton, b. 1861 to Barnes Compton & Margaret Holliday Sothoron; d. Aft. 1900, Baltimore, MD. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries, & mother's Notes for 1900 entry.

Named in mother's obituary of 1900 - see her Notes.

John H.S. Compton, clerk at B & O Building, Baltimore, MD. (Ancestry.com* - Baltimore, MD Directories, 1900)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.26) 1031 Cathedral St., Baltimore City, MD - ED 161, Sh 16B, Ln 59, 226/253
- Compton, J. Sothorn. Lodger (with Mary H. Richardson, her family & other boarders & lodgers), 48 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Railroading, drawing wages. Can read & write, speaks English.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.12) 117 Potomac St., Ward 1, Baltimore City, MD - ED 8, Sh 13B, Ln 90, 251/269
- Compton, John H. Head, 52 year old married white male, owns his non-farm home free of mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Foreman at Steamship Co., drawing wages.
-----, Elizabeth M. Wife, 42 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & mother born in Maryland, father in Germany (spoke German). Occupation None.
-----, Nannie R. Daughter, 14 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Martha B. Daughter, 11 year old white female.. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Nannie P. Sister, 45 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Saleslady at Department Store, drawing wages.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.05.10) 1634 N. Calvert St., Block 284, Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 465, Sh 20A (85A), Ln 10
- Sothoron, John H. Head, 73 year old married white male, married at age of 44, renting non-farm home for $45 per month, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Civil Engineer with State Roads Com, code 5171, class W, is working. Not a war veteran..
----, Elizabeth B. Wife, 56 year old married white female, married at age of 27. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.
----, John H., Jr. Son, 22 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. Born in DC, parents in Maryland. Occupation Cable Clerk, code 7X28, class W, is working. Not a war veteran.

1940 Federal Census (1940.04.01, Recorded 1940.04.12) 117 South Potomac St., Ward 1, Baltimore City, MD - ED 4-2, Sh 9B, Ln 42, #241.
- Compton, John H. Head, 74 year old married white male, born in Maryland, school code #3. Owns his non-farm home valued at $3,500. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Worked 40 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940. Occupation Machinist at Shipyard, drawing private wages. Worked 40 weeks in 1939, earned $900; no ohter income.
-----, Elizabeth D. Wife, 62 year old married white female, born in Maryland, school code #8. Occupation Housewife.
- McKenny, John, Jr. Son-in-law, 38 year old married white male, born in Maryland, school code #7. Lived in same house on 1 April 1935. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. Worked 44 hours the week of 24-30 March 1940. Occupation Motorman for Street Railway, drawing public wages. Worked 52 weeks in 1939, earned $1,600 with no other income.
-----, Nanny. Daughter, 35 year old married white female, born in Maryland, school code #9. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. Occupation Housewife.
-----, Nancey(?). Grand-daughter, 14 year old single white female, born in Maryland, school code #9. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935. Attends school.
-----, Dorothy E. Grand-daughter, 8 year old white female, born in Maryland, school code #3. Lived in same place on 1 April 1935.

J.H. SOTHORON COMPTON
* JULY 28, 1861
+ JULY 21, 1940




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KEY COMPTON, b. May 21, 1863, Baltimore , MD to Barnes Compton & Margaret Holliday Sothoron; d. 1927, Norfolk, VA; m. SALLY TAYLOE, October 18, 1888. (Reno*)

Key Compton, 25 year old single male, born in Charles Co., MD in 1863 to Barnes & Margaret H. Compton, married on 18 Oct 1888 in Richmond, VA to Sally Tayloe, 22 year old single female, born in Richmond, VA in 1866 to Henry A. & C.N. Tayloe. (Ancestry.com* - Select Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940 - FHL File 33729, Reference ID p. 73, #32)

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

Key Compton, clerk for Balto Steam Packet Co., 30 Freemason, Norfolk, VA. (Ancestry.com* - Norfolk, VA Directory, 1888)

Key Compton, clerk at Balto S P Co., boards 30 Freemason, Norfolk, VA. (Ancestry.com* - Norfolk, VA Directory, 1889)

Key Compton, Manager at City Express Co., 46 Commerce, Norfolk, VA; boards 30 Freemason. (Ancestry.com* - Norfolk, VA Directory, 1890)

Named in mother's 1900 obituary - see her Notes.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.02) 150 York, Ward 3, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA - ED 95, SD 2, Sh 2B, Ln 97, 29/29
- Compton, Key. Head 37 year old white male, born May 1863, married 11 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Agt. Bay Line, no unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English. Owns his non-farm home with a mortgage.
-----, Sallie. Wife, 32 year old white female, born Dec 1867, married 11 years; had 5 children, all still alive. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Barnes. Son, 9 year old single white male, born Oct 1890. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. At School 8 months; can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Tayloe H. Son, 8 year old single white male, born Apr 1892. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. At School 8 months; can read & write, speaks English.
- Compton, Key, Jr. Son, 5 year old single white male, born Mch 1895. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Cannot read nor write, speaks English.
-----, Hollyday. Son, 3 year old single white male, born Mch 1897. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Cannot read nor write, speaks English.
-----, Wm. R. Son, 8/12 year old white male, born Oct 1899. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.25) 219 Woodlawn Road, Pct. 2, Dist. 9, Baltimore City, MD - ED 29, SD 2, Sh 4(43)A, Ln 45, 43/43
- Compton, Key. Head 47 year old white male, in this his first marriage 21 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation President of Steamship Co. Has a mortgage on his non-farm home.
-----, Sallie T. Wife, 44 year old white female, in this her first marriage 21 years. Had 7 children 6 still living. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation none; can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Barnes. Son, 20 year old single white male. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, H. Tayloe Son, 17 year old single white male. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Occupation none. Can read & write speaks English, attended school since last Sept.
-----, Key, Jr. Son, 16 year old single white male. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept.
-----, Hollyday. Son, 13 year old single white male. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Occupation none. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept.
- Compton, Wm. R. Son, 10 year old single white male. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Occupation none.
-----, Beverley C. Son, 6 year old single white male. He & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Occupation none. Speaks English, attended school since last Sept.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.20) 219 Woodlawn Road, Ward 27, Baltimore City, MD - ED 454, Sh 2(112)A, Ln 38, 29/31
- Compton, Key. Head, 57 year old married white male, owms his home with a mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation President of Steamboat Lines, drawing wages.
-----, Sallie K. Wife, 54 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Virginia.
-----, Beverly G. Son, 16 year old singe white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia.
-----, Sothern. Son, 7 year old white male. Attended school since Sept. He & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia.

On a LIST OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS, aboard the S.S. Celtic, sailing from Liverpool on 22 Aug 1925 to New York, NY, arriving 31 Aug 1925 (page 138) appear the following:
- 26. Compton, Key, 62 year old married male, born in Charles Co., MD on 21 May 1863, residing at 219 Woodlawn Rd., Roland Pk., Baltimore, MD.
- 27. Compton, Sallie T., 58 year old married female, born in Richmond Co., VA on 29 Dec 1867, residing at 219 Woodlawn Rd., Roland Pk., Baltimore, MD.
- 28. Compton, William Randell, 27 year old single male, born at Norfolk, VA on 29 Oct 1898, residing at 219 Woodlawn Rd., Roland Pk., Baltimore, MD.
- 29. Compton, Beverley Cramp, 23 year old single male, born 17 June 1902 at Baltimore, MD, residing at 219 Woodlawn Rd., Roland Pk., Baltimore, MD.
- 30. Compton, Sothorn, 12 year old single male, born 3 Jan 1913 at Baltimore, MD, residing at 219 Woodlawn Rd., Roland Pk., Baltimore, MD.

COMPTON, KEY (Sallie T.), Pres Chesapeake Steamship Co., Light and Lee, h219 Woodlawn rd, R P. (Ancestry.com* - image of Baltimore City Directory, 1926, pg. 542)

Compton, Key, 63 year old white male, born 21 May 1863 in Baltimore, MD, traveling with no passport, residing at 219 Woodlawn Rd., Baltimore, MD, is on the LIST OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS sailing on the S.S. Voltaire from Bridgetown, Barbados on 5 March 1927, arriving at New York, NY on 9 March 1927. (Ancestry.com* - image of list, pg. 10, Ln. 10)

** Biography (Abell* 2:135)

Key Compton, son of Barnes and Margaret Hollyday (Sothoron) Compton, was born May 21, 1863, in Charles county, Maryland. He passed his boyhood on the farm and in the city of Baltimore, where he attended the public schools and also the grammar school. In this connection may be noted a fact which is not without significance, namely, that Mr. Compton is at the present time a firm believer in the public school system. From the grammar school he passed to George G. Carey's preparatory school, where he was fitted for a university career, but failed to matriculate in consequence of a strong and innate inclination for commercial life. In 188o he entered the service of the wholesale dry goods firm of Whiteley Brothers & Com­pany as an office boy, learning the business in all its details, and rising step by step in the scale of promotion, showing himself, at the outset of his career, to be one of those in whom the initiative spirit is a strong and dominant element. Within a few years he went on the road for the same firm, travel­ing from Maryland to Florida, inclusive, and in 1885 resigned his position, going to Norfolk, where he became chief delivery clerk for the Old Bay Line. Here again he showed the same instinct for thoroughness and prog­ress, working his way up in all departments until he became general agent of the company for Norfolk, and gaining experience which fitted him to fill his present position with the signal distinction which has marked his incum­bency.

In 1903 Mr. Compton returned to Baltimore, accepting the position of general freight and passenger agent for the Baltimore Steam Packet Company. It speedily became evident to the company and to Baltimore that here was one of the men who are intelligent factors in every idea and work that helps to develop the success of all great cities, a man of enthusi­asm, of profound knowledge of men and matters and of excellent common sense, altogether a man to trust and to admire. On July 1, 1909, Mr. Comp- ton was elected vice-president of the Chesapeake Steamship Company, and on October 1, of the same year, succeeded Reuben Foster in the office of president. One of his first enterprises was the building of two new steamers, pointing out to the directors the necessity of having ships which would meet modern requirements. If they would authorize the construc­tion of the vessels on the lines he suggested, he could safely promise that they would soon pay for themselves and would always be able to earn more than the interest on the money invested. The directors showed their con­fidence in their new president by telling him to "go ahead," the result amply justifying their trust and his boldness and foresight.
Mr. Compton is an ardent Baltimorean, and every movement for the advancement of the city finds him more than willing to lend his aid. Recently, when about forty lists were submitted to the Greater Baltimore Committee, for selection of a general committee, Mr. Compton's name was the only one that appeared on every list. His associates agree that he is a "tireless hustler" in the city's interest, and he has admitted that the realiza­tion of this ideal is one of his hobbies. The industrial activity created by his aggressive methods has brought an influx of laborers which has materially increased the population, and he stands to-day among those public-spirited men of affairs who, in directing systems of large and constantly increasing proportions, contribute to the business development and subsequent upbuild- ing of the city. While a true citizen, Mr. Compton takes no active part in politics, finding his best energies sufficiently absorbed by the incessant and strenuous demands of his office. The rapidity with which he dispatches business is simply wonderful. It has been said of him that "while other men are planning, he is executing." Personally he is one of the most com­panionable of men, strong in his friendships and with a capacity for enjoy­ment that many might envy. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association and the Travellers' and Merchants' Association, and yet finds time to belong to the Maryland, Merchants' and Baltimore Country clubs. He is a member of St. David's Protestant Episcopal Church, Roland Park.

Mr. Compton married, October 18, 1888, Sally, daughter of General H. A. Tayloe, of Mount Airy, Richmond county, Virginia, and they are the parents of the following children : Barnes, attending Lehigh College ; Henry Tayloe, graduate with class of 1911 from the City College ; Key, attending public school ; Hollyday Sothoron ; William Randall ; Beverly Crump.

The success of Mr. Compton's enterprise sufficiently denotes the quality of his mind and the vigor of his physical vitality. Courageous, ready, clear in judgment, alert to opportunity, untiring in labor and masterly in the management of men, he owes his success solely to his own efforts and the qualities inherited from a vigorous ancestry. The method he advises for the attainment of success is contained in the following words : "Close appli­cation to business and beginning and carrying out conscientiously what you have undertaken to do ; not all work and no play, but a good deal of each in the right proportion." In this utterance we have the practical wisdom of the typical business man and the keen and unerring insight of the thought­ful student of life and of human nature, an ideal equipment for the man who is leading the New Baltimore in its onward march.
(The Barnes Line).

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William Penn Compton, b. 1866 to Barnes Compton & Margaret Holliday Sothoron; d. Aft. 1900, Washington, DC. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

Named in mother's 1900 obituary - see her Notes.

The marriage of Dr. William Penn Compton, son of Representative Barnes Compton, of Maryland, to Miss Jean Bell Harriot, daughter of Mr. Samuel J. Harriot, of Seabright, N. J., took place on Thursday, at the country residence of the bride's father. (Washington Post :5, Reported 1893.11.11)

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins, who were to have entertained at dinner Tuesday [1 Feb] evening, recalled their invitations, following the sudden death at 6 o'clock that evening of Dr. William Penn Compton. (Washington Post: 11, Reported 1910.02.03)

** Biography (Fresco(2)* :70)

Dr. William Penn Compton was the son of the Honorable Barnes Compton (1830­1878) and Margaret Holliday Sothoron. His father attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy in St. Mary's Co., then graduated in 1851 at Princeton College, New Jersey. In 1859, he was elected to the House of Delegates for 2 years. The session of 1860 was held as usual at Annapolis, the capital of MD, but for political reasons, the session of 1861 was convened at Frederick City, MD. He was on his way when he learned that some of the members had been arrested by the Federal authorities. To avoid his arrest, he crossed the Potomac River into Virginia where he remained for two years. After the assassination of Lincoln in 1865, he was arrested and imprisoned at the Old Capitol at Washington. He was again elected in 1867 and 1869.
- Dr. Compton's parents were married October 27, 1858 at All Faith Episcopal Church at Huntersville, near Charlotte Hall, in St. Mary's Co. His mother was Margarette Holliday Sothoron, daughter of Colonel John Henry Sothoron of The Plains on the Patuxent River in St. Mary's Co. (now the site of Golden Beach). His mother was educated at St. Mary's Female Seminary at St. Mary's City (now St. Mary's College). When the Union officers came to The Plains to impress Colonel Sothoron's slaves into the service of the Union, there was a scuffle in which Lieutenant White, the recruiter, was shot and killed. Colonel Sothoron escaped across the Potomac River to Virginia and his property was confiscated to be used by the Freedman's Bureau.
- Dr. William Penn Compton was educated at Georgetown College, Washington, DC and received his medical degree there. He practiced in Washington, DC.
- References:
- St. Mary's Co. Will, RGC-2:111, Margaret H. Compton, proved 1900.
- "Biographical Cyclopedia of Representative Men in MD and DC". Baltimore, 1879.
- "Genealogy and Biographies of Leading Families of the City of Baltimore and Baltimore County, MD". New York, 1897.
- Hammett, Reginia C., "History of St. Mary's Co., MD". 1977.
- Fresco, M. K., "Marriages and Deaths, St. Mary's Co., 1634-1900". Priv. Publ., 1982.
- St. Mary's Beacon: 6/21/1900.
- Chronicles of St. Mary's: Fall 1988, Obituary of Margaret H. Compton..

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1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.21) 2309 18th Street, Washington, DC - ED 12, Sh 33B, Ln 82, 576/663
- Compton, William P. Head, 34 year old white male, born Aug 1865, married 6 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Physician, no unemployment. Can read & write, speaks English. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Jean H. Wife, 34 year old white female, born Dec 1865, married 6 years; had 2 children, both still living. She & parents born in New York. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Samuel H. Son, 5 year old single white male, born Sept 1894. Born in New Jersey, father in Maryland, mother in New York.
-----, William P., Jr. Son, 4 year old single white male, born Aug 1895. Born in Dist. of Col., father in Maryland, mother in New York.
(Boarder & 3 servants)

Samuel H. Compton, registered in New Jersey, died 3 Feb 1919 as a Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Infantry. He is buried in Plot B, Row 11, Grave 15 at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, Belleau, France. (Ancestry.com* - World War I Honor Roll)

Mrs. William P. Compton of 57 W 58th St., New York, NY, mother of Samuel H. Compton, 2 LT in Infantry, buried at Aisne-Marne, does not desire pilgrimage. (Ancestry.com* - U.S. World War I Mother's Pilgrimage, 1930 Record)

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Barnes Compton, b. 1874 to Barnes Compton & Margaret Holliday Sothoron; d. aft 1900, New York, NY. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry, & mother's Notes for 1900 entry.

Named in mother's 1900 obituary - see her Notes.

1910 Federal Census (1900.04.15, Recorded 1900.05.12) Dist. 1, Washington Twp., Dutchess Co., NY - ED 88, Sh 11(57)A, Ln 33, 337/403
- Compton, Barnnes. Head, 35 year old white male, in this his first marriage 6 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Living on Own Income.
-----, Charlotte B. Wife, 35 year old white female, in this her first marriage 6 years. Had 1 child, still living. She & parents born in Connecticut. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Mary B. Daughter, 3 year old white female. Born in Virginia, father in Maryland, mother in Connecticut.




Family grouping
Area 0, Section 174, Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore City, MD

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Mary Barnes Compton, dau. of Barnes Compton & Margaret Holliday Sothoron, b. 1859 in MD, d. aft. 1900 in Laurel, Prince George's Co., MD; m. aft. 1900, Wiliam Meyer Lewin. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1860 through 1880 Federal Census entries, mother Notes for 1900 entry, husband's Notes for 1910 & 1920 entries.

Named in mother's obituary & aunt Ellen H. Sothoron's will - see respective Notes.

Mary Barnes Compton, daughter of Barnes Compton, married William Meyer Lewin of Washington, DC. (Hall* 1:135)

William M. Lewin, 44 year old single white male, born in 1861, married in Washington, DC on 16 Feb 1905 to Mary B. Compton, 45 year old single white female, born in 1860. (Ancestry.com* - Select Marriages, DC, 1830-1921 - Reference ID 28354, p. 354)

MARY B. LEWIN
FEBRUARY 11, A.D. 1928
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WM. M. LEWIN
HER HUSBAND
MARCH 21 A.D. 1933


Grave Marker in Section 1 of Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC. (Photo & information from www.findagrave.com*)

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ELIZABETH SOMERVELL COMPTON, b. 1871, MD to Barnes Compton & Margaret Holliday Sothoron; d. 1962, Manhattan, New York; m. HAROLD BAXTER REES, 1897; b. August 30, 1873, NY; d. March 06, 1938, Manhattan, New York. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry, & husband's Notes for 1910 through 1930 entries.

Named in mother's 1900 obituary - see her Notes.

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ELIZABETH SOMERVELL COMPTON, b. 1871, MD to Barnes Compton & Margaret Holliday Sothoron; d. 1962, Manhattan, New York; m. HAROLD BAXTER REES, 1897; b. August 30, 1873, NY; d. March 06, 1938, Manhattan, New York. (Reno*)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.23) 10 Simon(?) St., Biltmore, Ashville Twp., Buncombe Co., NC - ED 1, Sh 25(25)A, Ln 35, 7/7
- Rees, Harold B. Head, 36 year old white male, in this his first marriage 12 years. He & father born in New York, mother in Vermont. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Manufacturer (Emp). Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Elizabeth B. Wife, 38 year old white female, in this her first marriage 12 years. Had 2 children, both living. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Harold B., Jr. Son, 5 year old white male. Born in North Carolina, father in New York & mother in Maryland.
-----, Compton. Son, 2 year old white male. Born in North Carolina, father in New York & mother in Maryland.

Harold Baxter Rees of Cedarhurst, Nassau Co., NY registered for the draft at Local Board for Division 4, Nassau Co., NY on 12 Sept 1918. He was 45 years old, born 30 August 1873 in USA, & White. Occupation Leather Gifts, employed by Harris Rees' Sons, 37 Transport St., NY, NY. Nearest relative was Elizabeth Compton Rees of same address. Described as medium height & build, blue eyes, brown hair, lame left leg. Serial No. 1118, Order No. A-1630. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:

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

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

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Identified by name in daughter Martha's obituary (see her Notes).

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Identified by name in daughter Martha's obituary (see her Notes).

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See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

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harles Sothoron Howard was born 8 July 1861. He married Frances Charlotte Dorsey. (USGenWeb.com - Index of names from History of Frederick County, Frederick County, MD)

See mother's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.12) 69 East Church St., Pct. 2, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD - ED 7, Sh 13B, Ln 83, 268/300
- Howard, Charles S. Head, 38 year old white male, born July 1861, married 5 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Mgr. Newspaper. Can read & write, speaks English. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Francis D. Wife, 27 year old white female, born Sep 1872. Had 2 children, both living. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Charles S., Jr. Son, 3 year old white male, born Nov 1896. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Francis D. Son (sic), 1 year old white male, born Aug 1898. He & parents born in Maryland.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.23) 29 East Second, Pct. 7, Dist. 2, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD - ED 55, Sh 12B (142B), Ln 62, 257/260
- Howard, Charles S. Head, 48 year old white male, in this his first marriage for 14 years. He & both parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Gen. Manager, News(?) Office, working for wages, no unemployed time. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Frances D. Wife, 37 year old white female, in this her first marriage for 14 years; had 2 children, both living. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Charles S., Jr. Son, 13 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Occupation None.
-----, Francis D. Son (sic), 12 year old single white male. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since last Sept. Occupation None.

** Biography (Williams* :1562)

CHARLES SOTHORON HOWARD, secretary and general manager of the Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company, of Frederick City, publishers of the Daily and Semi-Weekly News, was born July 8, 1861, on a farm two miles south of Frederick, on the Jefferson turnpike. He is a son of the late Charles Edward Howard.

The Howards are one of the oldest Maryland families and have always been prominent in public and civic life, and have long been settled in Frederick County. They have been extensive land owners. The great-grandfather of Charles Sothoron Howard, Charles Howard, at one time owned nearly all of the land known as "Linganore Hills," east of Frederick.

Edward Howard, the grandfather of Charles Sothoron Howard, was a large land owner. He was married to Annie Eliza Buckey. They were the parents of these children: Charles Edward; William C.; Virginia, who married George William Smith; Emily, became the wife of John C. Cookson; Mary, married Lloyd Kessler; Victoria, married James W. Pearre, a lawyer of Frederick; Annie Eliza, became the wife of John W. Veitch, who, for a number of years was State's Attorney for Garrett County, Maryland, and is the only one of these children living.

Charles Edward Howard, son of Edward and Annie Eliza (Buckey) Howard, is deceased. He was an ardent Democrat and was elected County Commissioner in 1869, the first Democratic ticket elected in the county after the close of the Civil War, but he died on the morning following the election, of pneumonia, being aged forty-one years. Mr. Howard was married to Joan Eliza Grove, daughter of the late Jacob Grove, of "Merryland Tract." This marriage had issue of five children: Annie Eliza, now deceased, became the wife of Charles Thomas Browning, of the firm of Browning & Middleton, wholesale grocers, of Washington, D.C.; William Summerfield, who died in infancy; Lillian, who married the late John Francis Ellis, of Washington, D.C.; Edward Buckley, deceased, and Charles Sothoron Howard.

Charles Sothoron Howard, son of Charles Edward and Joan Eliza (Grove) Howard, was educated in private and public schools and business college. He connected himself with the Daily and Weekly News of Frederick, on February 2, 1885, shortly after the paper was established, and when the journal was incorporated in June 1888, under the name of the Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company, Mr. Howard was elected secretary and business manager, which position he held until the death of the president, William Theodore Delaplains, on February 11, 1895, when he was made secretary and general manager, which position he now holds.

Mr. Howard is a Democrat in politics, although he has never aspired to any political office. He is prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of Columbia Lodge, No. 58, A. F. & A. M.; Enoch Royal Arch Chapter, No. 23; Enoch Council No. 10; Jacques de Molay Commandery, No. 4, Knights Templar; Mountain City Lodge No. 29, Knights of Pythias; Frederick Camp, No. 7710, Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Howard is trustee of the Girls' High School. In religion he is connected with the Evangelical Reformed Church.

Mr. Howard was married November 20, 1895, to Frances Charlotte Dorsey, daughter of the late Capt. W. H. B. Dorsey, of Mount Airy, Maryland, who was a Confederate calvary officer, and Fannie Ebert Dorset. There are two sons by this union; Charles Sothoron, Jr., born November 19, 1896, and Francis Dorsey, born August 28, 1898.

CHARLES S. HOWARD
1861 - 1910
C. SOTHORON HOWARD, JR
1896 - 1937


Grave Marker at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD. (Photo & information from Ancestry.com*)

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