Emma Elizabeth Lucas

Joseph A. Sothoron, 30, single, married Emma Lucas, 18, at St. Mary's in Charles Co. by Francis J. Tewes, on 19 September 1878. (Fresco(1)* :274)

Joseph A. Sothoron deeds to Emana Elizabeth Sothoron for $1,000, Sothoron's Desire, 160 acres. (Land Rec Abstracts SMC#6:194, St. Mary’s Co., MD, 1879.07.28, Recorded 1879.08.30)

Deed of 28 July 1879 by Jos. A. Sothoron of St. Mary's Co., MD. For $1,000 conveys to Emer Elizabeth Sothoron of same county a tract known as Sothoron's desire, containing about 160 acres, being same land purchased of H.L. Canter by seller. Signed by Jos. A. Sothoron with a mark. Wit: G.W. Burroughs. Certified same date, recorded 30 August 1879. (St. Mary's Co., MD Land Records JFF#3:507)

Mentioned by name in Death Certificates of children Viola & Lewis (see respective Notes).

See husband's Notes for land transfer records.

** Census schedules - Maryland

See husband Joseph’s Notes for 1880 entry.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.07) District 5, St. Mary's Co. - ED 113, Sh 6A (113A), Ln 35, 74/74

- Sothoron, Emma E. Head, 38 year old widowed white female seamstress, born Mar 1862. She & mother born in Maryland, father in England. Can read & write, speaks English, owns non-farm home free of mortgage. Had 8 children, 4 still living.

----, Mary V. Daughter, 12 year old single white female, born July 1887, at school 10 months. She & parents born in Maryland. Speaks English, can read & write.

----, Laura E.E. Daughter, 5 year old single white female, born Oct 1893. She & parents born in Maryland.

----, Lewis H. Son, 4 year old single white male born June 1895. He & both parents born in Maryland

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.07) Holiday St., Brentwood, Precinct 1, Prince George’s Co. - ED 96, Sh 6A (182A), Ln 9, 111/122 (17th Chillum)

- Southern, Emma. Head, 50 year old widowed white female. Owns home free of mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.

----, Harold. Son, 23 year old married white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk in Paper Store, drawing wages, coded 707.

----, Elsie. Daughter in law, 20 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English, no school since last Sept. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk for U.S. Govt., drawing wages, coded 994.

- Wright, Torrie. Daughter, 35 year old widowed white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation Clerk for U.S. Govt., drawing wages, coded 994

** Death

Died. On Saturday, June 18, 1921, at her residence at Brentwood, Md., Mrs. Emma E. Sothoron, mother of Mrs. T. L. Wright, Mrs. Laura Garrety and Harold Sothoron. Notice of funeral later. (Ancestry.com* - image of Washington Post, Published 19 June 1921)

Emma E. Sothoron, a widowed white female, 70 years old, died at 1 pm on 18 June 1921 at Brentwood, Prince George’s Co., MD. She was born to Thomas Sothoron & (unknown), all born in Md. Informant was Mrs. V. Wright, Holliday St., Brentwood.

- Cause of death was Pulmonary tuberculosis of 3 years’ duration, with Influenza (3 years ago) being contributory. Certification was by Thos. E. Lattimer, M.D. of Hyattsville, Md, who attended the deceased from Jan 15, 1921 until death, having last seen her alive the day of death.

- Burial was in Washington, DC on 6/21/1921, with arrangements by W. W. Dicalt Co., 816 H St. NE. (Certificate of Death, Registration No. 9652, Reg. Dist. No. 245)

Emma E. Sothoron died 18 June 1921 in Prince George's Co., MD. (MD State Archives - Index of Death Records, Maryland Counties)

Emma E. Sothoron, widowed, died 18 June 1921 at the age of 70 of pulmonary tuberculosis. Her last residence was Brentwood, MD. She was buried on 20 June 1921 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1300 Bladensburg Road, Washington, DC in Area 49 as Burial # 17245. From the southwest corner of that Area, the Lot is 22 graves east (Row 21) and three lots north (Lot 19). Services were from St. Aloysius Parish. (Burial Record)

EMMA E.
BELOVED WIFE OF
JOSEPH A. SOTHORON
DIED JUNE 18, 1921, AGE 59
(Grave Marker, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC)