Sothoron & Related Families - 62 (Notes Pages)

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Thompson James [Male] b. ABT 1782 Scotland, UK - d. BET 1850 AND 1860

See sister Isabella's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

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Thomson, James d. 9 Aug 1827 43 yrs. R47/13. Thomson. Suddenly in this city on Thursday night, 9th inst., Mr. James Thomson, in the 44th year of his age; a native of Scotland and for the last 10 or 12 years an inhabitant of this place. (NOTE: This must be Isabella's father). (Reno*)

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William H. Sherier, born 9 Sept 1830. (Walker-Sherier Bible*)

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.07.29) Alexandria P.O., Alexandria Co., VA - Pg 257, Ln 37, 1850/1996
- Wm. H. Shirley, 28 year old male Farmer, born in Virginia.
- Martha ", 23 year old female, born in Virginia.
- Wm. H. ", 1 year old male, born in Virginia.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.08.31) Alexandria P.O. Box 202, Washington Twp., Alexandria Co., VA - Pg 3, Ln 40
- Sherrier, Wm., 38 year old white male labourer, born in Virginia. Real property valued at $1500, personal property at $100.
-----, M., 33 year old white female, Keeping house, born in Virginia.
-----, Wm. H., 11 year old white male, At home, born in Virginia, attended school within the year.
-----, Ida, 8 year old white female, At home, born in Virginia.
-----, Clara, 6 year old white female, At home, born in Virginia.
-----, Ella, 4 year old white female, born in Virginia.
-----, Gilbert, 1 year old white male, born in Virginia.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.16) Washington Dist., Alexandria Co., VA - ED 8, Pg 2, Ln 32, 5/7
- Shirer, Henry, 47 year old married white male Farmer. Born in Maryland, parents in Prussia.
-----, Martha. Wife, 43 year old married white female, keeping house. She & parents born in Virginia.
-----, William H. Son, 20 year old white male, At home. He & parents born in Virginia (sic).
-----, Claria. Daughter, 16 year old single white female, At home. She & parents born in Virginia (sic).
-----, Ella. Daughter, 14 year old white female, At home. She & parents born in Virginia (sic).
-----, Gilbert C. Son, 11 year old white male, At home. He & parents born in Virginia (sic).
-----, Pheba. Daughter, 6 year old white female. She & parents born in Virginia (sic).

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.06) Washington Dist., Alexandria Co., VA - ED 3, Sh 4 (62)A, Ln 41, 58/58
- Sherrier, William H. Head, 67 year old married white male, born Sept 1832, married 42 years. Born at sea, parents in Germany. Occupation Farmer, Farm Schedule #26. Has a mortgage on his farm home. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Martha. Wife, 62 year old married white female, born Aug 1837, married 42 years. Had 12 children, 7 still living. She & parents born in Germany. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Nettie. Daughter, 18 year old single white female, born May 1882. She & mother born in Virginia, father at sea. Can read & write, speaks English.

See Notes of daughter Phebe's husband George for 1910 Federal Census entry (is widowed).

SHERIER--On Sunday, July 30, 1911, at 4:30 a.m., at his home, West Livingston Heights, Va., WILLIAM H. SHERIER, in his seventy-ninth year.
- Funeral from Walker's chapel today at 3 p.m. Friends and relatives invited to attend. (Obituary posted on www.findagrave.com, source unknown)

S H E R I E R
Wm HENRY
1832 - 1911
HIS WIFE
MARTHA WALKER
1837 - 1905
AT REST


Grave Marker at Walker Chapel Cemetery, Glebe Road, Arlington Co., VA. According to source (www.findagrave.com), he was born 9 Sept 1830 & died 30 July 1911- cites family Bible.

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See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

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See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

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See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry, father-in-law's Notes for 1860 entry, husband's Notes for 1870 & 1900 entries.

Henry S. Sauter & Mary E. Sherry were married in DC on 2 Dec 1856. (familysearch.org - "District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950")

Henry A. Sauter, born in DC, and Mary E Sherrier Sauter, born in DC, had a white male child that was born on 18 Dec 1874. (familysearch.org - "District of Columbia, Births and Christenings, 1830-1955")

DEATHS REPORTED
Mary E. Sauter, 78 yrs., St. Elizabeth's Hosp.
(Ancestry.com - The Washington Post of 17 Dec 1916)

- SAUTER--On Thursday, December 14, 1916, at 2:45 p. m., MARY ELLEN, beloved wife of the late Henry A. Sauter, aged seventy-eight years.
- Funeral from the chapel of Frank Geiers Sons Co., 113 Seventh street northwest, on Monday, December 18, at 8:30 a. m. Requiem mass as the Church of the Immaculate conception at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. (Ancestry.com* - image of The Washington Post of 18 Dec 1916.

See husband's Notes for shared Grave Marker.

Mary Ellen Sauter's will, made December 5, 1901, and offered yesterday for probate by Eugene Z. Hernkard, leaves to her son, Frederick Valentine Sauter, as executor, the premises at 1401 Tenth street northwest, to be kept as a home for her husband, Henry Alvin Sauter. At the husband's death, the estate is to benefit the executor and the other children, Cora Elizabeth Sauter, Emily E. Sauter, Myla Angelus Sauter and Irving Charles Sauter. (Ancestry.com* - image of "District Court News" of The Washington Post, pg. 14, published 9 January 1917)

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See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

Elizabeth Sherier & John Wills were married 10 June 1861 in Washington, DC. (www.familysearch.com - DC Marriages, 1811-1920)

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See father's Notes for 1850 & 1860 Federal Census entries, & mother's Notes for 1870 entry.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.11) Washington, DC - ED 1, Pg 25, Ln 35, 210/224
- Sherier, Michael, 31 year old married white male Laborer, out of work 2 months the past year. Born in DC, parents in HesseBaden.
-----, Margery. Wife, 21 year old married white female, Keeping House. Born in Virginia, parents in Ireland.

Michael Sherier, Blacksmith, Conduit Road. (Ancestry.com* - Washington, DC Directory, 1890 & 1891)

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.09) Conduit Road, Washington, DC - ED 1, Sh 8B, Ln 92, 146/151
- Sherier, Michael. Head, 50 year old white male, married 20 years, born Sept 1849. Born in DC, parents in Germany. Occupation Tool Sharpener. Can read & write, speaks English. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Margery. Wife, 40 year old white female, born Feb 1859, married 20 years. Had 4 children, all living. Born in Virginia, parents in Ireland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Mark. Son, 19 year old single white male, born June 1880. He & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Tool Sharpener.
-----, Nora. Daughter, 16 year old single white female, born Jan 1884. She & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, at school for 9 months.
-----, Paul. Son, 8 year old white male, born Nov 1891. He & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, at school for 9 months.
-----, Margie. Daughter, 7 year old white female, born Mar 1893. She & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, at school for 9 months.

See sister Sarah's Notes regarding law suit over use of the family farm. Article mentions family names.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.05) Little Falls Rd., Washington, DC - ED 168, Sh 1B, Ln 97, 24/24
- Sherier, Mike. Head, 73 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in DC, parents in Germany. Occupation None. (Wife is not listed)

See brother James' Notes for shared Grave Marker

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See father's Notes for 1850 & 1860 Federal Census entries, & mother's Notes for 1870 & 1880 entries.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.18) Dist. 1, Washington County, DC - ED 1, Pg 36, Ln 5, 288/301
- Sherier, John C.(sic), 38 year old married white male Blacksmith. Born in DC, parents in Hess.Castle.
-----, Mary E. Wife, 28 year old married white female, keeping house. Born in Connecticut, parents in Ireland.
-----, Alice. Daughter, 2 year old white female. She & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut.
-----, Louisa. Daughter, 1 year old white female. She & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut

James T. Sherier to Edward B. Cottrell and Jacob P. Clark, part lot 1, Smallwood estate, $180.82. (Transfers of Real Estate, The Washington Post, published 15 Oct 1890, pg 3)

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900;.06.07) Conduit Road, Washington City, DC - ED 1, Sh 6(6)A, Ln 33, 100/105
- Sherier, James T. Head, 51 year old white male, married 24 years, born Sept 1848. Born in DC, parents in Germany. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Farmer. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Mary E. Wife, 48 year old white female, born Mar 1852, married 24 years. Had 5 children, all living. Born in Connecticut, parents in Ireland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Alice. Daughter, 23 year old single white female, born July 1876. She & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Louise. Daughter, 22 year old single white female, born Sept 1877. She & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut. Can read & write, speaks English. Works at Bureau of E & P.
-----, Joseph. Son, 20 year old single white male, born Aug 1879. He & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Stenography & Typing.
-----, James. Son, 18 year old single white male, born Aug 1881. He & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut. Can read & write, speaks English, "at school."
-----, Mary. Daughter, 14 year old white female, born June 1885. She & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut. Can read & write, speaks English, "at school."

See Notes of Harvey Sherier (son of brother John C.) for 1910 Federal Census entry.

See sister Sarah's Notes regarding law suit over use of the family farm. Article mentions family names.

Wife is a widow at 1920 Census (see her Notes)

SHERIER
JAMES
1848-1918
MICHAEL
1848-1924


Grave marker at Walker Chapel Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA. (Photo & information from www.findagrave.com)

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John C. & Mary E. Sherier. (Ancestry.com* - Spencer/Paxton Family Tree)

Johann Caspar Schoerge was born to Conrad Schoerge & Anna Catharina Ernst on 22 Jan 1840 in Washington, D.C. He was baptized on 30 May 1841 at Concordia Lutheran Evangelical Church, Washington, DC. (www.familysearch.org - District of Columbia Births and Christenings, 1830-1955)

See father's Notes for 1850 & 1860 Federal Census entries.

John C. Sherrior of __ademy Georgetown, 23 years old as of 1 July 1863, single, White, Blacksmith, born in DC. (Ancestry.com* - U.S. Civil War Draft Registration Records for Tenth sub. of District of Columbia, enumerated during June & July 1863)

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.07.02) Georgetown P.O., West Part of Washington Co., DC - Pg 92, Ln 2, 646/646
-Schörge, John, 30 year old white male Blacksmith, born in DC.
-----, Catherine, 25 year old white female, Keeping house, born in Virginia.
-----, Julius, 1 year old white male, born in DC.
- Eglin, Elizabeth, 11 year old white female, born in Maryland.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1800.06.18) Dist. 5, Washington, DC - Ed 1, Pg 36, Ln 5, 288/301
- Sherier, John C., 38 year old married white male Blacksmith. Born in DC, parents at Hess Castle.
-----, Mary E. Wife, 28 year old white female, Keeping House. Born in Connecticut, parents in Ireland.
-----, Alice. Daughter, 2 year old white female. She & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut.
-----, Louisa. Daughter, 1 year old white female. She & father born in DC, mother in Connecticut
- NOTE: Even though the head of household is John C. Shearer, this household fits MUCH better under the name of his brother, James T. Shearer. I believe that somehow the census enumerator got this one mixed up. (WHS*).

John C. Sherier, Blacksmith, Canal Road & Conduit Road, Washington, DC. (Ancestry.com* - Washington, DC City Directory, 1890 and 1891)

Little Falls Ldoge, No. 10, I.O.G.T. (International Order of Good Templars) was instituted & organized in Little Falls Church on Thursday last [8 Oct]. Miss Maggie Sherier presided at the organ. Officers elected & installed included J.C. Sherier, C.T.; Arthur Sherier, R.S.; and Maggie Sherier, D.M. (The Washington Post, pg 10, Published 11 Oct 1896)

See sister Sarah's Notes regarding law suit over use of the family farm. Article mentions family names.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.11) Little Falls Road, Washington City, DC - ED 1, Sh 9B, Ln 85, 168/173
- Sherier, John C. Head, 60 year old white male, born Jan 1840, married 23 years. Born in DC, parents in Germany. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Blacksmith. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Mary E. Wife, 53 year old white female, born Jan 1847, married 23 years. Had 5 children, all living. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Arthur W. Son, 22 year old single white male, born Oct 1877. He & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Motorman.
-----, Charles W. Son, 20 year old single white male, born Aug 1879. He & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Iron worker.
-----, Harvey L. Son, 19 year old single white male, born Jan 1881. He & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Blacksmith.
-----, Margaret M. Daughter, 16 year old single white female, born Dec 1883. She & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, "at school" 9 months.
-----, Harry C. Son, 14 year old white male, born Sept 1885. He & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English, "at school" 7 months.

The Palisade Democratic Club ws formed last night in the town hall of the Palisades of the Potomac, under the auspices of the District of Columbia Democratic Association. Thirty-five persons joined the new organization. Edwin A. Newman, president of the District of Columbia Democratic Association, called the meeting to order and discussed the issues of the campaign. The officers of the club were elected as follows: Joseph H. Barnes, president; Joseph Sherier, secretary, and J.C. Sherier, treasurer. (The Washington Post, pg. 3, published 3 Oct 1900)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.20) Conduit Road, Pct. 7, Washington, DC - ED 137, Sh 8B, Ln 97, 133/142
- Sherier, John C. Head, 72 year old widowed white male. Born in DC, parents in Germany. Can read & write, speaks English. Living off of Own Income. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Harry C. Son, 24 year old single white male. He & father born in DC, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Painter doing Odd Jobs, working on Own Account.

John C. Sherier, 79 yrs., Conduit rd., D.C. (Ancestry.com* - image of Deaths Reported from The Washington Post of 14 Dec 1917)


Photo of John/Johann Caspar Schorge & wife Mary E. Birch. Courtesy of Coughlin*, who received it from Emily Paxton Spencer.

Sherier, John C., 1840 Jan 22 - 1917 Dec 13. Masonic Symbol, "FLT" in a chain. (USGenWeb.org - Burials at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, Arlington, VA)

JOHN C. SHERIER
BORN JAN. 22, 1840
DIED DEC. 13, 1917
AGED 79 YEARS.


Grave Marker at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA. (Photo & information from www.findagrave.com)

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See father's Notes for 1870 Federal Census entry.

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Mary Hall Key, dau. of Philip B. Key & Sophia Hall, b. 30 Sept 1803 at "Gravelly Hills," Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD, d. 8 Nov 1891 at Baltimore, MD (Reno*)

See husband John's biography in his Notes.

Lewis Ford and Cornelius Manning vs. Charles H. W. Wharton, Rebecca Wharton, Henry Ashton, Celia Ashton, John Scott, Elizabeth M. Scott, Mary C. B. Barnes, Henry G. S. Key, Rebecca G. S. Key, Sarah Anna Key, Mary Sophia Key, Philip Key, Anna H. Key, Upton S. Key, Mary H. Key, Thomas W. Key, John H. Key, and Sophia Key. Estate of Philip Key--St. Margarets Forrest, The Branch and The Hills. (Tom Jennings - St. Mary's County Court {Equity Papers}, 1820:44. Accession No.: 19,731-30 ,MSA No.: C 1591-30, Location: 1/57/9/41)

See husband's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

1860 Federal Census (1860.01.01, Recorded 1860.06.23) Ward 11, Baltimore City, Baltimore Co., MD - Pg 184, Ln 1, 1150, 1268
- Mary H. Briscoe, 50 year old female, born in Maryland. Personal property valued at $1,500. No occupation entered.
- Sophia " , 24 year old female, born in Maryland.
- (2 other families, plus 2 servants).

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.06.27) Randallstown P.O., Dist. 3, Baltimore Co., MD - Pg 58, Ln 40, 350/354
- Briscoe, Elizabeth, 58 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland. In household of Jas. & Theodora Norris & children.
- Briscoe, Sophia, 28 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.02) 113 Charles St., Pct. 3, Ward 9, Baltimore City, MD - ED 88, Pg 8, Ln 11, 37/38
- Briscoe, Mary, 76 year old widowed white female, Keeping house. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Sophia. Daughter, 40 year old single white female, at home. She & parents born in Maryland.
- Key, Julia. Niece, 23 year old single white female, at home. She & parents born in Maryland.
- Briscoe, Jno. H. Boarder, 38 year old single white male Com Merchant. He & parents born in Maryland.
- (3 Boarders, 3 Servants)

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John Farr Gilliams, son of John Jacob Gilliams & Emily Farr, married Ida Marie Brand Shellenberger. (Gilliams*)

See husband's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01) 4240 Regent St., Ward 27, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA - ED 877, Sh 3(210)A, Ln 8, 25/51
- Gilliams, I.M. Head, 62 year old widowed white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Pennsylvania, parents in Germany (spoke German).
-----, Emily C. Daughter, 24 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Pennsylvania. Occupation school-teacher.
- (3 Boarders)

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Edward Earl Shumaker III, son of Edward Earl Shumaker & Ida Marie Gilliams, married Polly Dean Merrick. (Gilliams*)

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Mary Kate, daughter of John Farr Gilliams & Marie Emma Mathews Lewis, married Hugh F. Fitzpatrick in 1941. (Gilliams*)

See father's Notes for 1930 Federal Census entry.

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Emily C., daughter of John Farr Gilliams & Ida Marie Brand Shellenberger, married Francis Jackson Daniel in 1923. (Gilliams*)

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

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Named in son Clarence's obituary (see his Notes).

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Patricia Ellen, daughter of Robert Louis Donall & Eleanor Frances Gilliams. (Gilliams*)

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Named in brother Clarence's obituary (see his Notes).

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Named in brother Clarence's obituary (see his Notes).

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