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Christopher M. Sutton Sr. 1740–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1836

Death Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Sitton

Mother: Elizabeth Pendleton

Spouse(s): Jane Melvin

Children(s): Christopher III, Toliver Sutton, John Sutton

In 1740, Christopher M. Sutton Sr. entered the world in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA, born to John Carter Sitton And Elizabeth Pendleton. In 1780, Christopher M. Sutton Sr. resided in N Han, Duplin, Bladen County, North Carolina, Unit. In 1800, Christopher M. Sutton Sr. resided in Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina. Christopher M. Sutton Sr. married Jane E Melvin, Sarah Jones, and had children including Christopher M Sutton Iii, John Bunyon Sutton, Toliver Sutton. Christopher M. Sutton Sr. passed away in 1836 in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1740, Christopher M. Sutton Sr. entered the world in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA, born to John Carter Sitton And Elizabeth Pendleton.
  • In 1780, Christopher M. Sutton Sr. resided in N Han, Duplin, Bladen County, North Carolina, Unit.
  • In 1800, Christopher M. Sutton Sr. resided in Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina.
  • Christopher M. Sutton Sr. married Jane E Melvin, Sarah Jones, and had children including Christopher M Sutton Iii, John Bunyon Sutton, Toliver Sutton.
  • Christopher M. Sutton Sr. passed away in 1836 in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sitton
1696–1770
Birth Location: Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
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Elizabeth Pendleton
1709–1846
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
EP

Spouses(s)

Jane Melvin
1748–1836
Birth Location: Turnbull,Bladen,North Carolina,USA
JM

Children(s)

Christopher III
1790–
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
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Toliver Sutton
1815–1894
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
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John Sutton
1821–1864
Birth Location: Sampson North Carolina, United States
JS

Christopher Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Christopher Sr.
1740–1836
Birth Place: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Carter Sitton
1696–1770
Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America
Elizabeth Pendleton
1709–1846
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Sutton
1674–1742
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Lydia (Kibbe \) Kibbey
1665–1729
Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Philip (H) Pindell
1689–1742
St. Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland
Elizabeth Holland
1689–1747
All Hollows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
John Sutton
1621–1691
Elizabeth House
1636–1679
Elisha KIBBE
1644–1735
Rachel COOKE
1645–1740
Thomas Jr.
1650–1710
Mary Howard
1652–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sutton
1613–1669
Samuel Howse
1610–1661
Elizabeth Hammond
1620–1662
Edward III
1611–1694
Mary PARTRIDGE
1618–1664
Henry Cook
1615–1661
Judith BIRDSALL
1611–1689

Christopher Sr.'s Descendants

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Christopher (M. Sutton) Sr. (1740–1836) m. Jane (E) Melvin (18 September 1748–1836)
  1. 1. Christopher (M. Sutton) III 1790–
  2. 2. Toliver Sutton 1815–1894 m. Mariah Sutton 1834–1898 m. Damaris Reeves 1792–1857 m. Julia Roland 1850–
    1. 1. Peter Sutton 1864–1922 m. Victoria MCKOY 1868–1916
  3. 3. John (Bunyon) Sutton 1821–1864 m. Elizabeth Jones 1825–1860
    1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Jordan 1852–1919 m. Samuel (P) Jordan 1858–1918
    2. 2. Loyd (Holmes "LH") Sutton 1847–1919 m. Margaret (Ann) Hall 1847–1936
      1. 1. Daniel (Mack) Sutton 1873–1938 m. Nancy (Jane) Hall 1890–1969 m. Emaline Hall 1880–1949
        1. 1. James (Earl) Sutton 1928–2016 m. Doris (Holloman) Sutton 1935–2017
        2. 2. Lavinia (S.) Sutton 1898–1982 m. William (Robert) Averitt 1893–1973
        3. 3. Bertie (Mae) Sutton 1903–1992
        4. 4. Troy (Holmes) Sutton 1905–1985
        5. 5. Harvey (Settle) Sutton 1907–1997 m. Velma Melvin 1908–1970
        6. 6. Mary (Ann) Sutton 1909–1952
        7. 7. James (Henry) Sutton 1914–2003
        8. 8. Thomas (Russell "Buster") Sutton 1910–1972
        9. 9. Margaret (Caroline "Seady") Sutton 1912–2003
        10. 10. Aileen Sutton 1914–1914
        11. 11. Stephen (Hamer "Bug") Sutton 1916–2013
        12. 12. Infant (Male) Sutton 1925–1925
        13. 13. Ellis (Jackson) Sutton 1933–1992
      2. 2. Thomas (Settles) Sutton 1876–1955 m. Zena Lucas 1885–
      3. 3. Charlie (Bussion) Sutton 1877–1963
      4. 4. Charlie (B) Sutton 1878–1962
      5. 5. Doshie (Sutton) Wicker 1889–1968 m. John Wicker 1889–
      6. 6. Hattie (Louise) Sutton –1933 m. William (Alexander) Freeman 1891–1918 m. Lloyd (Thomas) Fry 1891–1954
        1. 1. Henry (Alexander) Freeman 1914–1986
        2. 2. Clinton (Thomas Tom) Fry 1923–1997
        3. 3. Charles (Robert Rob) Fry 1925–1972
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Freeman 1917–1918
      7. 7. Katie Sutton 1891–
      8. 8. Rosia Sutton 1885–
      9. 9. Maggie Sutton 1881–1928 m. Sherman Johnson 1879–1925
        1. 1. Kirby (Lee) Johnson 1905–1985
        2. 2. Joseph (H) Johnson 1911–1931
        3. 3. Ada (B) Johnson 1914–1947
      10. 10. Mary (Susan) Sutton 1883–1949 m. Murdock (Leonard "Bud") Hall 1878–1916
      11. 11. Janie Freeman 1873–1912 m. Cisero Campbell 1866–1960
        1. 1. Glennie Freeman 1907–
        2. 2. Estella (Maude) FREEMAN 1896–1935 m. Merion (H) Fore 1886– m. James Lane 1883–
        3. 3. Robbie Freeman 1898–
        4. 4. Callie (Cicero) Freeman 1901–1999 m. Jeff Price 1904–1984
        5. 5. Emma Freeman 1895–1979 m. William (W) Price 1889–1949
    3. 3. John (Owen) SUTTON 1848–1921
    4. 4. George (W) Sutton 1848–1932
    5. 5. Sabrie (Elizabeth "Abbie") Sutton 1850–1919 m. Charles (W) Hall 1845–1893
    6. 6. Lucinda Sutton 1853–1915
    7. 7. Quincy (B) SUTTON 1858–1898
    8. 8. Saloma (C) SUTTON 1860–1939

Christopher Sr.'s Timeline

6 Records

1740
1740
Birth of Christopher M. Sutton Sr. in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
1780
1780
Age 40
Christopher M. Sutton Sr. resided here in N Han, Duplin, Bladen County, North Carolina, United States
N Han, Duplin, Bladen County, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 60
Christopher M. Sutton Sr. resided here in Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina
Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 70
Christopher M. Sutton Sr. resided here in Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 90
Christopher M. Sutton Sr. resided here in Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Bladen, North Carolina, USA
1836
1836
Age 96
Death of Christopher M. Sutton Sr. in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: N Han, Duplin, Bladen County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Series: General Assembly; Box: Jan - Feb 1779 [North Carolina State Archives]; Call Number: Folder: Petitions; Page Number: 4; Family Number: 53

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Capt Bryans District, Bladen, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 46; Image: 56; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Bladen, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 195; Image: 00015; Family History Library Film: 0337915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Bladen, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 119; Page: 82; Family History Library Film: 0018085

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
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