Sothoron & Related Families - 75 (Notes Pages)

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Hopkins Ada [Female] b. JUL 1880 Maryland

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Francis Brand, son of John Farr Gilliams & Ida Marie Brand Shellenberger, married Helen May MacMillan in 1919. (Gilliams*)

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry, father-in-law's Notes for 1920 entry.

Francis Gilliams, SSN 179-03-8213
Born 28 Apr 1893
Issued PA (before 1951)
Last Residence 19807 Wayne, Delaware Co., PA
Died Jun 1974
(SSDI*)

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John Farr Gilliams, son of John Farr Gilliams & Ida Marie Brand Shellenberger, married Marie Emma Matthews Lewis in 1911 (Gilliams*)

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

John Farr Gilliams of 642 State, Camden, NJ registered for the draft at Pct. 2, Camden, NJ on 8 June 1917. He was 30 years old, born 7 Dec 1886 at Phila., PA, Caucasian, married with a child. Occupation Asst. Sec. in Camden Fire Insurance Co., Camden, NJ. No military experience. Described as medium height & build, blue eyes, Dark hair, not bald, no impairments. Form No. 2360, Card No. 21. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:

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Child of HARRIETT SOTHORON and WILLIAM CLAGETT is SALLY MAGRUDER6 CLAGETT, b. Bef. 1790; d. Aft. 1814, Pr. George's Co., MD; m. THOMAS RAMSEY HODGES II, March 14, 1805, Pr. Geo's Co., MD; b. February 13, 1766; d. 1821, Pr. George's Co., MD.
- Notes for SALLY MAGRUDER CLAGETT: Historical Society File which states she was the daughter of William Clagett.
- Ancestry.com, Margaret K. Myrick (meg.k.myrick@verizon.net), 1/5/2004:
--- ID: I2127
---Name: Sallie CLAGETT
--- Sex: F 1
--- Change Date: 16 APR 2002 at 10:38:15
--- Father: William CLAGETT b: 25 JUL 1748 in 'Clagett's Purchase',Prince George's,Maryland,USA
--- Mother: Harriet SOTHORON
--- Marriage 1 Thomas Ramsey HODGES (Historical Society File)
--- Married: 14 MAR 1805
--- Children
------ Gonzalvo HODGES
------ Zulienna HODGES
------ Sarah HODGES
------ Adeline HODGES b: Est 1814
(Reno*)

Sallie Claggett, daughter of William Claggett & Harriet Sothoron, m. Dr. Thomas Ramsey Hodges on 14 March 1805. They had issue. (Bowie* :126)

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See wife's Notes for information from Reno*.

Sallie Claggett, daughter of William Claggett & Harriet Sothoron, m. Dr. Thomas Ramsey Hodges on 14 March 1805. They had issue. (Bowie* :126)

** Notes from Mason*

Thomas Ramsey: Thomas Ramsey Hodges II lived in Alexandria Estate, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, MD about 1798. He lived in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, MD about 1818. He was known by the title of Dr.. Sex: Male. He was employed as a Physician. He served in the military US Army, Staff Surgeon, 14th Regiment, Prince George's County, MD.

Marriage recorded in Marriages of Prince Georges County, Maryland, 1777 to 1886, Part 02.

Hall of Records, Land Records PGC, Apr. 14, 1809. Liber JRM 13, ff 312-316 (Micro 131)
Abstracts, "Deed of Gift, Thomas Ramsey Hodges and Sarah Hodges---
"--to Amelia, Mary Ann, and Benjamin Hodges, their heirs and assigns---tract of land "Alexandria" purchased Feb. 1, 1799 from Benjamin Berry---
containing 302 acres, together with all houses, buildings and appurtenances---saving unto the said Thomas Ramsey Hodges, his life estate in said property--In 1818, Thomas as Trustee for his children, sold above estate for fifteen dollars per acre, which sale was ratified and confirmed by Orphans Court PGC, folio 376, June 9, 1818. The Trustee was directed to place the amount due Mary Ann and Benjamin (Amelia then deceased) at interest, either by retaining sum in his own hands or by investing it in the bank stock of some good bank.

TRH II in his will written two years later directed his Executrix to pay from his estate the money due from the sale of Alexandria to his children Mary Ann and Benjamin B. Hodges.

WILL OF THOMAS RAMSEY HODGES II Hall of Records, Liber TT #1, ff 290, 291
Executrix Sarah M. Hodges, Written: 1820; probate. Mar. 29, 1821. Witnesses Ed Hammond, Benjamin Lee, Orto B. Beale
I, Thomas R. Hodges of Prince George's County--
--beloved wife, Sarah M. Hodges, my lots and houses in the town of Upper Marlboro--all my real estate wherever situate- all negroes, stock and plantation utensils---
--son, Benjamin B. Hodges, all my books, Physics and shop furniture---
--daughter, Mary Ann Hodges, her bed and furniture---
--It is my will and desire that my Executrix shall pay to my children Benjamin and Mary Ann the money due them for the land sold by me as Trustee under the Act of Assembly of Maryland, the amount to be determined by reference to the Orphans Court of Prince George's County.
--It is my will and desire that my wife at her discretion shall give to my son Benjamin a negro boy, and to my daughter Mary Ann a negro girl--
--It is my will and desire that after my debts are paid, the money due to me on bonds, notes and open accounts, and all the remainder of my personal property remaining undevised shall be equally divided between my wife and all my children, share and share alike.

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ANN REBECCA SOTHORON7 HODGES, b. December 06, 1832, Charles Co., MD to Thomas Gonsalvo Hodges & Margaret Smith; d. October 18, 1833, Charles Co., MD. (Reno*)

At the place of Mr. Arundel Smith, the burial of Anne Rebecca Sothoron, infant of Dr. G. Hodges on 18 September 1833. (Trinity Parish Register {MSA* M259}:unnumbered)

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See mother's Notes for information from Reno*.

Zulienna Hodges was born to Dr. Thomas Ramsey Hodges & Sallie Claggett. She married Dudley Carroll Digges. (Bowie* :126)

See Notes for sister Adeline's husband Thomas for 1850 Federal Census entry.

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- Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetary (Bruials without markers) shows a "Zulei Hodges" with entry date of Nov 5, 1859 ("Stones and Bones, Cemetary Records of Prince Georges County, Maryland" p. 137)
- Excerpt from the diary of Elizabeth Wise Riley Hodges: "November 5th, 1859. Our dear Zulima went to her rest in heaven."
- Zuleima Hodges was born on 4 Oct 1814.

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See mother's Notes for information from Reno*.

Sarah Hodges was born to Dr. Thomas Ramsey Hodges & Sallie Claggett. (Bowie* :126)

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See mother's Notes for information from Reno*.

Adeline Hodges married on 20 March 1832 in Prince George's Co., MD to Alexander Mundell, son of Thomas Mundell & Verlinda Eversfield. He was born about 1803, died in Prince George's Co., MD in 1835. (Mason*)

Adeline Hodges, daughter of Dr. Thomas Ramsey Hodges & Sallie Claggett, m. (1) 20 March 1832, Dr. Alexander Mundell (M.L.M.), and (2) Thomas Claggett, of Weston. (Bowie* :126)

Thomas Clagett, son of Thomas Clagett & Sarah White, b.1790, d. 27 Aug1873, "Weston," Prince George's Co., MD; m1. 13 Nov 1838, Adeline Hodges, dau. Thomas Ramsey Hodges & Sallie Clagett, b. abt 1814; m2. .Harriet White, d. 1836, "Weston," Prince George's Co., MD. (Myrick* - Bowie*)

See husband Thomas' Notes for 1850 through 1870 Federal Census entries, daughter Adeline's Notes for 1880 entry.

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MARY BOND "POLLY" BISCOE was born to James Biscoe & Mary Sothoron on October 04, 1784 in "Bond's Retreat", St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Aft. 1806 in Norfolk, VA. She married GEORGE WILSON March 06, 1802 in Prince George's Co., MD. He was born Bef. 1782, and died Aft. 1802 in Norfolk, VA. (Reno*)

George Wilson was born 15 Jun 1778 in Smithfield, VA, died bef. 24 Apr 1854 in Norfolk.
- From the Colonial Dames of America application of Elizabeth Gardiner Sills Stephenson: Isle of Wight Co., VA. DB 20 (1805-1808) Reel 11 pp. 209-210 [7 Jul 1806] proof of birth date. Isle of Wight Co., VA DB 18 (1796-1802) Reel 10 pp. 709-712 - 13 Jul 1802. This indenture made - proof of marriage. (Ellen Croll, email EPCroll@aol.com)

1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.10.06) Elizabeth River Parish, Norfolk Co., VA - Pg 244B, Ln 3, 50/50
- George Wilson, 70 year old male Farmer, real property valued at $5,000, born in Virginia. This entry follows one for Thomas Wilson (? son of George), and includes widow & children of Henry Sothoron Gardiner.

Will of George Wilson. Names daughter Mary Biscoe Gardiner and second daughter Clarissa Bond Cornick, wife of Capt. James Cornick., also sons William Maxwell Wilson and Thomas Maxwell Wilson (by second wife Sarah). (Ellen Croll - Will City of Norfolk, page 271, 1854.04.05, Probated 1854.04.24)

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Mrs. Moore is Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, the daughter of Henry Sothoron Gardiner and Mary Biscoe Wilson. Born 19 Oct. 1840 Vicksburg, MS and died 30 Aug. 1905. Her mother was Mary Biscoe Wilson who was born 17 Nov 1806 and died 10 Jan 1883 in Norfolk. ME Gardiner married Col Walter Scott Moore b. and died in Norfolk. They had 5 children, one of whom is Virginia Wentworth Moore who married George Lochman Croll. (My husband's grandfather.) Note to me from Ellen Croll, EPCroll@aol.com, 12/29/2003. (Reno*)

Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, daughter of Henry Sothoron Gardiner & Mary Biscoe Wilson, was born 19 Oct 1840 in Vicksburg, MS, died 30 Aug 1905 in Baltimore, MD (source - Gardiner Family Bible). She was living with her daughter Virginia & George Croll when she died. She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore, MD (Croll*)

See notes of mother's half-brother Thomas Maxwell Wilson for 1850 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1880 & 1900 entries.

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Mrs. Moore is Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, the daughter of Henry Sothoron Gardiner and Mary Biscoe Wilson. Born 19 Oct. 1840 Vicksburg, MS and died 30 Aug. 1905. Her mother was Mary Biscoe Wilson who was born 17 Nov 1806 and died 10 Jan 1883 in Norfolk. ME Gardiner married Col Walter Scott Moore b. and died in Norfolk. They had 5 children, one of whom is Virginia Wentworth Moore who married George Lochman Croll. (My husband's grandfather.) Note to me from Ellen Croll, EPCroll@aol.com, 12/29/2003. (Reno*)

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.21) Ward 1, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC - ED 105, Pg 44, Ln 20, /457
- Moore, W.S. Boarder, in household of Sarah V. Young & children; a 45 year old married white male Hardware Merchant. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Rhode Island.
-----, Elizabeth. Wife, 35 year old married white female. Born in Miss., parents in Maryland.
-----, Sothoron. Son, 10 year old white male. He & father born in Virginia, mother in Miss.
-----, Virginia W. Daughter, 5 year old white female. She & father born in Virginia, mother in Miss.
-----, Elizabeth. Daughter, 2 year old white female. She & father born in Virginia, mother in Miss.
- (2 Boarders, 1 Servant w/ family)

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01) 30 East Lanvale St., Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 155, Sh 5(68)A, Ln 34, 68/78
- Moore, Walter S. Head, 69 year old white male, born Apl 1836, married 35 years. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Rhode Island. Can read & write, speaks English. No occupation listed. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Elizabeth G. Wife, 59 year old white female, born May 1841, married 35 years. Had 5 chidren, all living. She & mother born in Virginia, father in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Mary W. Daughter, 33 year old single white female, born Sept 1856 (sic). She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Music Teacher.
-----, Emmala G. Daughter, 25 year old single white female, born Dec 1874 (sic). She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Kindergarten.
-----, Virginia W. Daughter, 25 year old white female, born Jan 1875. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Artist.
-----, Elizabeth G. Daughter, 21 year old white female, born July 1878. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. No occupation listed.
- (1 Boarder, 1 Servant)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.25) 2116 Maryland Ave., Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 182, Sh 18B, Ln 92, 79/81
- Moore, Walter E. Boarder, with several others in home of Caroline Potter & children; a 74 year old widowed white male. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Rhode Island. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Clerk at Coal Company, drawing wages.
-----, Mary W. Boarder, 43 year old single white female. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Music Teacher, working on O.A.

Col. Walter S. Moore late of Baltimore who was known to many of our citizens having been a frequent visitor at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George L. Croll, died of old age, Thursday, January 28th, 1915, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. Gordon Stephenson, Norfolk, Virginia. He was aged 79 years and his remains were buried last Saturday alongside those of his wife in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore. (Ellen Croll - Baltimore Sun Newspaper obituary)

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Mrs. Moore is Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, the daughter of Henry Sothoron Gardiner and Mary Biscoe Wilson. Born 19 Oct. 1840 Vicksburg, MS and died 30 Aug. 1905. Her mother was Mary Biscoe Wilson who was born 17 Nov 1806 and died 10 Jan 1883 in Norfolk. ME Gardiner married Col Walter Scott Moore b. and died in Norfolk. They had 5 children, one of whom is Virginia Wentworth Moore who married George Lochman Croll. (My husband's grandfather.) Note to me from Ellen Croll, EPCroll@aol.com, 12/29/2003. (Reno*)

Virginia Wentworth Moore, dau Walter Scott Moore & Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, b. 18 Jan 1874, Virginia, d. 3 Jan 1945, Baltimore, MD, buried Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore, MD; m. George Lochman Croll, son of George Lochman Croll & Sarah Elizabeth Brown, at 30 E. Lanvale St., Baltimore, MD; he b. 13 Aug 1861, Middletown, PA, d. 20 Jan 1931, Baltimore, MD. She was Episcopalean, was educated at Maryland Institute of Art (1889). (Croll* - Diary of Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner)

See father's Notes for 1880 & 1900 Federal Census entries, husband's Notes for 1910 through 1930 entries.

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Mrs. Moore is Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, the daughter of Henry Sothoron Gardiner and Mary Biscoe Wilson. Born 19 Oct. 1840 Vicksburg, MS and died 30 Aug. 1905. Her mother was Mary Biscoe Wilson who was born 17 Nov 1806 and died 10 Jan 1883 in Norfolk. ME Gardiner married Col Walter Scott Moore b. and died in Norfolk. They had 5 children, one of whom is Virginia Wentworth Moore who married George Lochman Croll. (My husband's grandfather.) Note to me from Ellen Croll, EPCroll@aol.com, 12/29/2003. (Reno*)

Virginia Wentworth Moore, dau Walter Scott Moore & Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, b. 18 Jan 1874, d. 3 Jan 1945, Baltimore, MD, buried Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore, MD; m. George Lochman Croll, son of George Lochman Croll & Sarah Elizabeth Brown, at 30 E. Lanvale St., Baltimore, MD; he b. 13 Aug 1861, Middletown, PA, d. 20 Jan 1931, Baltimore, MD. She was Episcopalean, was educated at Maryland Institute of Art (1889). (Croll* - Diary of Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner)


From the Baltimore [MD] Sun of 18 Oct 1903, courtesy of Croll*

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.20) Pct.1, Dist. 15, Baltimore City, MD - ED 63, Sh 3(93)A, Ln 8, 38/38
- Croll, George L. Head, married white male (age not given). Born in Pennsylvania, parents in "unknown." Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Manager new Shipping at Steel Mfg. Co., drawing wages.
-----, Virginia. Wife, 34 year old white female, married 7 years. Had 1 child, still living. She & father born in Virginia, mother in Mississippi. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, George L., Jr. Son, 3 year old white male. Born in Maryland, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Virginia.
- (1 Servant)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.07) 2339 N. Calvert St., Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 188, Sh 6B, Ln 84, 114/134
- Croll, George L. Head, 58 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Pennsylvania. Occupation Accountant at Shipping Board, drawing wages.
-----, Virginia. Wife, 43 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & father born in Virginia, mother in Mississippi. Occupation None.
-----, George L., Jr. Son, 12 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Born in Maryland, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Virginia.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.04) 3005 Cresmont Ave., Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 185, Sh 5B, Ln 81, 91/92
- Croll, George L. Head, 68 year old married white male, first married at 41. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Pennsylvania. Occupation Attorney in General Practice (O).
-----, Virginia W. Wife, 54 year old married white female, first married at 27. Can read & write, speaks English. She & father born in Virginia, mother in Mississippi.
-----, George L., Jr. Son, 22 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Maryland, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Virginia. Occupation Helper at Telephone Co.

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