Family Group Sheet
NameEdward Sutton
Birth27 Dec 1846, Floyd Co., Kentucky
Death2 Dec 1918, Menifee Co., Kentucky
Other spousesSarah “Sally” Ann Stephens
Marriageabt 1865, Kentucky
SpouseMary Catherine Evans
Birthabt 1845, Kentucky
Deathabt 1875
Children
1 MJohn Sutton
Birthabt 1866, Kentucky
2 MJames Sutton
Birthabt 1868, Kentucky
Birthabt 1870, Rowan Co, Kentucky
Birth12 Jul 1873, Menifee Co., Kentucky
Death12 Feb 1932, Bath Co., Kentucky
SpouseHarrison Taylor Purvis
Notes for Edward Sutton
His death certificate records Ed Sutton, age 61 years 11 months 2 days, born 27 Dec 1846 in Floyd Co., Ky, died 2 Dec 1918 in precinct 4, Menifee Co., Ky, married, father Lewis Sutton, mother’s maiden name Susan Prater, both born in Ky, cause of death heart failure, no medical attendance, informant Kelly Sutton, Rothwell, Ky, burial in Sutton graveyard.
His recorded age in adult census and marriage records varies greatly. But he was listed as age 3 in the 1850 census and age 14 in 1860, so the date from the death record is probably accurate.
His recorded age in adult census and marriage records varies greatly. But he was listed as age 3 in the 1850 census and age 14 in 1860, so the date from the death record is probably accurate.
Census
1850 census of Floyd Co., Ky, enumerated 8 Aug, lists on p. 40 as family #234:
Lewis Sutton, 23, b. Tennessee; Recene Moore, 24, b. Va; Edward Sutton, 3, b. Ky; John Sutton, 2, b. Ky.
1860 census of Floyd Co., Ky, Prestonsburg P.O., enumerated 27 July, lists on p. 56 as family #364:
Lewis Sutton, 33, farme, b. Tennr; Resina, 35, seamstress, b. Va; Edward, 14; John, 11; Elizabeth, 10; Allen, 7; Susan, 4; Martha, 2. All children born in Ky.
Lewis Sutton, 23, b. Tennessee; Recene Moore, 24, b. Va; Edward Sutton, 3, b. Ky; John Sutton, 2, b. Ky.
1860 census of Floyd Co., Ky, Prestonsburg P.O., enumerated 27 July, lists on p. 56 as family #364:
Lewis Sutton, 33, farme, b. Tennr; Resina, 35, seamstress, b. Va; Edward, 14; John, 11; Elizabeth, 10; Allen, 7; Susan, 4; Martha, 2. All children born in Ky.
Census Notes for Edward & Mary Catherine (Family)
1870 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Pearce precinct, Gills Mills P.O., enumerated 18 June, lists on p. 9 as family #61:
Sutton, Edward, 27, farm laborer; Catherine, 25; John, 4; James, 2. All born in Kentucky.
1880 census of Menifee Co., Ky, Slate precinct, enumerated 1 June, lists on p. 1 as family #1:
Sutten, Edward, 33, miner, b. Ky Tenn Ky; Salyann, 47, wife, b. Ky Ky Ky; John 14, son; James, 12, son; Elisabeth, 9, dau; Lidda, 6, dau; Joseph, 2, son. All children are listed as born Ky Ky Ohio, which is inconsistent with the reported birthplace of Kentucky for both of Edward’s wives.
Sutton, Edward, 27, farm laborer; Catherine, 25; John, 4; James, 2. All born in Kentucky.
1880 census of Menifee Co., Ky, Slate precinct, enumerated 1 June, lists on p. 1 as family #1:
Sutten, Edward, 33, miner, b. Ky Tenn Ky; Salyann, 47, wife, b. Ky Ky Ky; John 14, son; James, 12, son; Elisabeth, 9, dau; Lidda, 6, dau; Joseph, 2, son. All children are listed as born Ky Ky Ohio, which is inconsistent with the reported birthplace of Kentucky for both of Edward’s wives.
