Saturday, June 09, 2012

Surname Saturday : Sutton

The SUTTON surname is in my paternal line.  The origins of the surname appear to be English.


Stories and history : 


Ahnentafel # 79 : Sarah Sutton (1779-1863).  Sarah was born January 3, 1779 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  She married Jesse Maxson  (1772-1851) on February 23, 1797 in Harrison County, Virginia (now West Virginia).  Jesse was born October 8, 1772 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.  They were the parents of 12 children and lived in Greene and Clark Counties, Ohio.  Jesse died March 24, 1851 in Clark County, Ohio.  Sarah died March 18, 1863 in Clark County, Ohio.  Both are buried in the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Cemetery in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio.


Ahnentafel # 158 : Cornelius Sutton (1750-1850).  Cornelius was born October 29, 1750 in New Jersey.  He married Elizabeth Applegate (c1758-    ) before 1770.  Elizabeth was born circa 1758.  They were the parents of at least 6 children.  Cornelius died September 30, 1850 in West Union, Doddridge County, Virginia (now West Virginia). 


Ahnentafel # 316 : [?] Amos Sutton (1723-     ).  Amos was born July 16, 1723 in Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey.  He is believed to be Cornelius's father, but more research is needed.


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On This Day : June 9

1760 - Nicholas BARKER married Hannah ALLEN in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Nicholas was the son of Daniel BARKER and Elizabeth NICHOLAS.  Hannah was the daughter of John ALLEN and Phebe SCARLETT.  They were my 7x-great grandparents.


1848 - William Henry METZNER born in Ohio.  William was the son of William METZNER and Barbara POWELL.


1848 - Austin PIERCE born.  Austin was the son of Austin PIERCE and Mary Ann STERLING.


1849 - Lucinda NAUSLER married Moses PARKS in Hendricks County, Indiana.  Lucinda was the daughter of Bostin NOSLER and Sarah KIRK.


1868 - Austin J. SHERMAN born in Wayne Township, Jay County, Indiana.  Austin was the son of Warren S. SHERMAN and Margaret I. SPADE.


1876 - Samuel P.H.S.W. LAMBERTSON born in Delisle, Darke County, Ohio.  Samuel was the son of Nelson J. LAMBERTSON and Eliza Jane JOHNSON.


1879 - Solomon PEFLEY died in Wabash County, Indiana.  Solomon was the son of Henry PEFLEY and Susannah BORNDRAGAR.  Solomon was Eileen's 3x-great grandfather.


1880 - George SILLS died in Dora, Wabash County, Indiana.  George was the son of Michael SILLS and Rosanna FETTERS.  George was Eileen's 3x-great grandfather.


1888 - Mary Elizabeth BIRDWELL married George Newton CRAWFORD in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas.  Mary was the daughter of William Ezekiel BIRDWELL and Dora Alice FLANAGAN.


1905 - James CHEW died in Ross County, Ohio.  James was the son of Joseph CHEW and Elizabeth THOMAS.


1909 - George Washington BALES died in Dalton Township, Wayne County, Indiana.  George was the son of Aaron BALES and Susannah RUSSELL.


1910 - Ira Clyde HENDRIXSON died in Mt. Orab, Ohio.  Ira was the son of Ira F. HENDRIXSON and Mary Ann BERRY.


1966 - Alpha Revis CHIVLARE died in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.  Alpha was the son of Alpha Revis CHIVLARE and Clara Belle FOLLOWAY.


1968 - Harvey Allen WEHRLY died.  Harvey was the son of William P. WEHRLY and Olive Jane SMITH.

Friday, June 08, 2012

On This Day : June 8

1656 - Alice BENNETT married Ralph HUTCHINSON in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.  Alice was my 10x-great grandmother.


1725 - Amy ALLEN born.  Amy was the daughter of John ALLEN and Amy COX.


1778 - Jacob BEALS born in York County, Pennsylvania.  Jacob was the son of Jacob BEALS and Elizabeth BLACKBURN.


1785 - Rebecca McPHEETERS married John GAMBLE.  Rebecca was the daughter of William McPHEETERS and Rachel MOORE.


1795 - James ALDERMAN married Catherine WARNER in Augusta County, Virginia.  James was the son of Richard ALDERMAN. James was my 5x-great grandfather.


1823 - Rebecca Ann Haines WOOLSTON born in Burlington County, New Jersey.  Rebecca was the daughter of Abel B. WOOLSTON and Rachel WOOLSTON.


1824 - Elizabeth WARDLAW born.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Hugh WARDLAW and Rebecca HIRONS.


1825 - George PENISTEN born in Pike County, Ohio.  George was the son of Joseph PENISTEN and Jerusha LUNBECK.


1828 - Hampton WARDLAW born in Ohio.  Hampton was the son of Hugh WARLDAW and Rebecca HIRONS.


1882 - William METZNER died in St. Louisville, Licking County, Ohio.  William was the son of Jasper METZNER and Hannah REISENBURG.


1884 - Floyd Wesley HEATON born in Mound City, Holt County, Missouri.  Floyd was the son of Joseph Wesley HEATON and Clara Emaline OGLE.


1892 - John Aaron SWAFFORD Jr. born in Bradley County, Tennessee.  John was the son of John Aaron SWAFFORD and Bell SEABORN.