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Sarah Elizabeth Sutton 1854–1920

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Sutton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 21 May 1854 · Lacon, Marshall, Illinois
Died 23 Apr 1920 · Hartford, Lyon, Kansas
Father John Calvin Sutton
Mother Isabella Moulton (1832–1884)
Siblings Benjamin Marion Ben Sutton, Della Florence Nellie Sutton, Georgianna L Sutton, Hannah Mary Sutton, Isabella Sutton, Joshua Leroy Jack Sutton, Laura Belle Sutton, Lewis W Sutton, Marion Wesley Sutton, Rebecca Rosa Sutton

Researchers connected through Sarah Sutton 1854–1920

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Sutton 1854–1920

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Elizabeth Sutton began in 1854 in Lacon, Marshall, Illinois. Sarah Elizabeth Sutton passed away in 1920 in Hartford, Lyon, Kansas.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1854
Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Sutton in Lacon, Marshall, Illinois
Birth
1920
Death of Sarah Elizabeth Sutton in Hartford, Lyon, Kansas
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Sutton

This ancestor line traces from Rising Sun, Ohio, Indiana (1829) to Lacon, Marshall, Illinois (1854) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Sutton (1854–1920) was born in Lacon, Marshall, Illinois and died in Hartford, Lyon, Kansas. 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 Sarah 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 2 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Sarah Sutton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Elizabeth Sutton PTP
1854–1920
Lacon, Marshall, Illinois
Parents
Unknown
Isabella C. Moulton PTP
1832–1884
Rising Sun, Ohio, Indiana
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Sutton's Descendants

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Sarah Elizabeth Sutton PTP 1854–1920