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(submitted from St. Paul’s Cemetery website, Wisbeach, Warwick Township, 10 February 2015)
Thomas Southorn was born on 23 Dec 1828 in England.
Thomas married Mary Wicket, daughter of Thomas Wicket and Mary.
He appeared on the federal census between 1861 – 1891 in Warwick Twp.
Thomas Southorn died on 24 May 1899 Sarnia Twp, at age 70; asthma.1 He was buried on 26 May 1899 St. Paul’s Cemetery, Wisbeach, Warwick Twp.2,3
Thomas Southorn’s obituary ran in the The Guide-Advocate Watford pg 1 col 4, 2 Jun 1899
Thomas Southern, an old resident of Wisbeach, died at his home near Sarnia, on Wednesday of last week in his 71st year. The remains were interred in the Wisbeach Cemetery on Friday.
The Guide-Advocate, Watford, Friday, pg 1 col 4, 2 Jun 1899
DIED In Sarnia, Wednesday, May 24th, 1899, Thomas Southern, formerly of Wisbeach, aged 70 years, 5 months and 1 day.
The Sarnia Observer, pg 5 col 4, 2 Jun 1899
Died in Sarnia, on Wednesday, May 24th, Thos. Southorn sen., aged 70 years, 5 months and 1 day.
Children of Thomas Southorn and Mary Wicket
Sarah Ann Southorn b. 17 Dec 1862, d. 11 Nov 1887
Charles A. Southorn b. 17 Dec 1864, d. 27 Nov 1888
Sarah Ann Southorn (1862-1887)
Sarah Ann Southorn was born on 17 Dec 1862 in Warwick Twp.
She married George Harvey.
She appeared on the federal census between 1871 – 1881 in Warwick Twp.
Sarah Ann Southorn died on 11 Nov 1887 Fort Gratiot, St. Clair Co, Michigan, at age 24; overdose of morphine. She was buried on 13 Nov 1887 St. Paul’s Cemetery, Wisbeach.1
Sarah Ann Southorn’s obituary ran in the The Guide-Advocate pg 8 col 4, 18 Nov 1887
The remains of Mrs. George Harvey, wife of George Harvey, G.T.R. conductor, Ft. Gratiot, were brought to Wisbeach on Saturday, and interred on Sunday last. Mrs. Harvey, who was a daughter of Mr. Thos. Southorn, of Wisbeach, died very suddenly, it is supposed from an over dose of morphine taken to allay pain. Much sympathy is expressed for the afflicted in their sad bereavement.
Charles A. Southorn (1864-1888)
Charles A. Southorn was born on 17 Dec 1864 in Warwick Twp.
He appeared on the federal census between 1871 – 1881 in Warwick Twp.
Charles A. Southorn died on 27 Nov 1888 Warwick Twp, at age 23.1 He was buried on 28 Nov 1888 St. Paul’s Cemetery, Wisbeach.2
Charles A. Southorn’s obituary ran in the Watford Guide-Advocate pg 8, 30 Nov 1888
DIED In Wisbeach, on Tuesday, 27 November, 1888, Charles A., beloved son of Thomas and Mary Southorn, aged 23 years, 11 mos., 10 days.
The Guide-Advocate, Watford, Friday, pg 5 col 2, 30 Nov 1888
It is with sorrow that we report the death of Mr. Charles Southorn, which sad event took place at his father’s residence on Monday evening last. A few days ago Mr. Southorn was stricken with paralysis of the brain since which he has been in a helpless condition, but gradually sinking until death released him from his sufferings. Deceased was in his twenty-fourth year and leaves father, mother, sisters and brothers to mourn his early departure. The funeral took place on Wednesday to the English church cemetery.
The Guide-Advocate, Watford, Friday, pg 4 col 3, 30 Nov 1888
OBITUARY Died, in great peace, at Wisbeach, on Tuesday, the 27th inst., Charles A., beloved son of Thomas and Mary Southorn, aged 24 years, less 21 days. At the age of 19 months Charles received a stroke of paralysis, which left him an invalid for life. His affliction, however, did not sour his temper, nor make him a wilful or disobedient child. Thoughtful and kind, teachable and obedient, he grew up a noble boy, beloved by all. At the early age of 14 years he made choice of Christ as his Savior, at which time he united with the Methodist Church to remain a faithful and consistent member till the time of his decease. His faith was always strong, and as the end approached he was full of peace and confidence. He assured his pastor and his people that in Christ he was rich and strong. His last words were “Happy!, happy! Tell my aunt that Jesus was with me, and that I will be looking for her.”
How blest the righteous when he dies,
When sinks a weary soul to rest!
How mildly beam the closing eyes;
How gently heaves the expiring breast!
As fades the autumn cloud away,
As sinks the gale when storms are o’er,
As gently shuts the eye of day,
As dies the wave along the shore.
Who would not wish to die like those
Whom God’s own spirit deigns to bless;
To sink into that soft repose,
And wake to finished righteousness.
Mary Wicket was born on 2 Sep 1843 in Sparta.
Mary married Thomas Southorn.
She appeared on the federal census bt 1861 – 1901; 1861-1891 – Warwick Twp 1901 – Sarnia Twp.
Mary Wicket’s obituary ran in the The Sarnia Daily Observer pg 5 col 3, 22 Feb 1913
Mrs. Mary Southern, an old and respected resident of Lambton county, passed away at her daughter’s residence, Wyoming. She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, William, of Sarnia, and Manson, of Dakota, and three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Battle, Sarnia township; Mrs. Chas. Luckins, Wyoming, and Mrs. (Dr.) Wiley, of Michigan. The funeral will take place from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. Luckins, Wyoming, on Monday, Feb. 24th, to Watford Cemetery.
Mary Wicket died on 22 Feb 1913 Plympton Twp, at age 69; diabetes. She was buried on 24 Feb 1913 St. Paul’s Cemetery, Wisbeach.1
Chapter 24 of 25 - Southorn Family
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