Who was James Sutton?

James Sutton (1859–1920) was born in Monroe, Tennessee, USA and died in Sweetwater, Monroe, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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James Wiley Sutton 1859–1920

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Nov 1859 · Monroe, Tennessee, USA

Died 9 Jan 1920 · Sweetwater, Monroe, Tennessee, USA

Father Perry Sutton

Mother Sarah D Raper

Siblings E Sutton, George B Sutton, Harrison Riley Sutton, Martha Ellen Sutton, Ruthie E Carter, Sarah J Sutton, William Marion Sutton

Records

Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Perry Sutton

Sarah D Raper

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Wiley Sutton began in 1859 in Monroe, Tennessee, USA. James Wiley Sutton passed away in 1920 in Sweetwater, Monroe, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1859

Birth of James Wiley Sutton in Monroe, Tennessee, USA

Birth

1920

Death of James Wiley Sutton in Sweetwater, Monroe, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Sutton

This ancestor line traces from Ordsall, Notts, England (1499) to Monroe, Tennessee, USA (1859) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Sutton (1859–1920) was born in Monroe, Tennessee, USA and died in Sweetwater, Monroe, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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