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Richard Sutton 1837 – 1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Death Date: 1920

Death Location: North Plainfield, Somerset County, New Jersey

Father: David Sutton

Mother: Emily Yawger

Spouse(s): Catherine Miller, Hannah Bird

Children(s): Laura Sutton, Charles Sutton, Charles Sutton, Charles Sutton, Ramsey Sutton, Isaiah Sutton, Mattie Sutton

Richard Sutton was born in 1837 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, the child of David Sutton and Emily Yawger. In 1850, Richard Sutton resided in Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA. In 1860, Richard Sutton resided in Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA. Richard Sutton married Catherine Miller, Hannah Ann Bird, and had children including Laura A. Sutton, Charles M. Sutton, Charles M Sutton, Charles M Sutton, Ramsey Sutton, Isaiah Sutton, Mattie Sutton. Richard Sutton passed away in 1920 in North Plainfield, Somerset County, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • Richard Sutton was born in 1837 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, the child of David Sutton and Emily Yawger.
  • In 1850, Richard Sutton resided in Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1860, Richard Sutton resided in Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA.
  • Richard Sutton married Catherine Miller, Hannah Ann Bird, and had children including Laura A. Sutton, Charles M. Sutton, Charles M Sutton, Charles M Sutton, Ramsey Sutton, Isaiah Sutton, Mattie Sutton.
  • Richard Sutton passed away in 1920 in North Plainfield, Somerset County, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Sutton
1812 – 1871
Birth Location: Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
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Emily Yawger
1819 – 1904
Birth Location: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America
EY

Spouses(s)

Catherine Miller
1833 – 1862
Birth Location: New Jersey
CM
Hannah Bird
1846 – 1915
Birth Location: New Jersey
HB

Children(s)

Laura Sutton
1860 – 1920
Birth Location: Washington, Morris, New Jersey
LS
Charles Sutton
1862 – 1920
Birth Location: Lebanon, Hunterdon, New Jersey
CS
Charles Sutton
Birth Location: –
CS
Charles Sutton
1862 – 1929
Birth Location: New Jersey
CS
Ramsey Sutton
1868 – 1929
Birth Location: Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey
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Isaiah Sutton
1874 – 1957
Birth Location: Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
IS
Mattie Sutton
1881 – 1952
Birth Location: Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
MS

Richard Sutton's Ancestors

Self
Richard Sutton
1837 – 1920
Birth Place: Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Parents
David Sutton
1812 – 1871
Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Emily Yawger
1819 – 1904
Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America
Grandparents
Richard Sutton
1790 – 1861
Fairmount, Hunterdon County, NJ
Mary Bunn
1786 – 1862
Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA
William Yawger
1800 –
Margaret Hiler
1788 – 1850
Meridian, Morris County, New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
John Schuyler
1760 – 1822
Elizabeth Sutton
1763 – 1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John SUTTON
1738 – 1822
Elizabeth Sutton
1743 – 1825

Richard Sutton's Descendants

1.
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Richard Sutton (1837 – 1920) m. Catherine Miller (1833 – April 1862) m. Hannah (Ann) Bird (SEP 1846 – 15 JAN 1915)
  1. 1. Laura (A.) Sutton (14 Jun 1860 – before 1920)
  2. 2. Charles (M.) Sutton (1 Mar 1862 – after 1920)
  3. 3. Charles (M) Sutton
  4. 4. Charles (M) Sutton (May 1862 – 29 Nov 1929)
  5. 5. Ramsey Sutton (26 Aug 1868 – 21 Jun 1929)
  6. 6. Isaiah Sutton (27 Dec 1874 – 21 Mar 1957)
  7. 7. Mattie Sutton (21 JUN 1881 – 23 SEP 1952)

Richard Sutton's Timeline

6 Records

1837
1837
Birth of Richard Sutton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
1850
1850
Age 13
Richard Sutton resided here in Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Richard Sutton resided here in Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
Richard Sutton resided here in High Bridge, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
High Bridge, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
1920
1920
Age 83
Richard Sutton resided here in North Plainfield, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
North Plainfield, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
1920
1920
Age 83
Death of Richard Sutton in North Plainfield, Somerset County, New Jersey
North Plainfield, Somerset County, New Jersey

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Hunterdon County, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Plainfield, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1068; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 132
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Morris, New Jersey; Roll: M653_703; Page: 283; Family History Library Film: 803703
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Morris, New Jersey; Roll: M432_459; Page: 233A; Image: 9
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Morris, New Jersey; Roll: M432_459; Page: 233A; Image: 9

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Morris, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Morris, New Jersey; Roll: M653_703; Page: 283; Family History Library Film: 803703

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: High Bridge, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Plainfield, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Plainfield, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1068; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Plainfield, Somerset County, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whitehouse, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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