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     John Thomas Sutton was born on 4 November 1903. He was the son of W. Clifford Sutton and Evelyn Fay Cherry. John Thomas Sutton lived in 1930 at Xenia, Greene Co., OH.

     John Thomas Sutton was born on 6 October 1878 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.¹ He was the son of Charles Sutton and Laura Winebrenner.¹ John Thomas Sutton died on 8 November 1900 at age 22.¹

     John Thomas Sutton was born on 11 March 1917 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN; son of Albert Franklin and Leila M. (Bennett) Sutton of Indianapolis. He married Mary Lou Edwards, daughter of Forrest Wilson Edwards and Ruth Alexander, circa 1944. John Thomas Sutton died on 19 November 2005 at Carmel, Hamilton Co., IN, at age 88

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Business and civic leader John T. Sutton passed away on November 19, 2005 at the age of 88.

John was born to Leila and Albert Sutton in Indianapolis on March 11, 1917.

He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1934 and received of Bachelor of Arts degree from Wabash College in 1938. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Medical Administrative Corps and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. After the war John opened his first retail appliance store, Sutton Sales, on the corner of 38th and Broadway. After 15 years of operating his original store plus two others, it became clear to John that department and larger specialty stores were the wave of the future for selling appliances, so he decided to give back to the community that he loved so much and went into politics. In 1963 he was elected Marion County Auditor, a post he held until 1969. With the help of his loyal and highly competent staff, he was able to automate the office and start the computer era for local government. From 1969-1975 John served as Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Public Relations for American Fletcher National Bank. After a short stint as Public Relations Consultant for the Indiana Pacers, John went back into politics and was elected Marion County Treasurer in 1977. He ended his working career as Vice President of Governmental and Community Affairs for Merchants National Bank, retiring in 1985. During his long and distinguished working career, John was a very active and involved member of several civic and service organizations. He held an office or was on the Board of Directors for the Downtown Kiwanis Club, Service Club, Indianapolis Press Club, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis Jaycees, Indianapolis Public Relation Society, Mayflower Classic Pro-Am, American Cancer Society, Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission, Marion County Sheriff's Merit Board, Shortridge High School Alumni Association, USO Council of Indianapolis, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, Greater Indianapolis Republican Finance Committee, Gyro Club, Meridian Hills Country Club and the Salvation Army. John also won numerous awards for his civic and community involvement including the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal from the Department of the Army, Man of the Year Award from both the Marion County American Cancer Society and Indianapolis Press Club, Kiwanis Distinguished President Award and was named a Sagamore of the Wabash under 4 different Indiana Governors.

John was married to his wife, Mary Lou for 58 years before her death in 2002. He has three children, Jan, Dave (Sandy) and Steve (Suzi), four grandchildren, Jeff (Carol), Tim, Tom and Amy and two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Kylie. They will all miss "Pop" very much.

The family would like to thank the very professional and caring staffs of Sunrise of Carmel and Asera Care for taking such wonderful care of John for the last 3 years. We invite all of John's friends to come say good-bye on Tuesday, November 29 at the Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon with services immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Salvation Army.

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on Nov. 26, 2005.

He was buried on 29 November 2005 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Findagrave #46028351.

     John William Sutton was born on 1 December 1928 at Pickens Co., AL.¹ He was the son of John Andrew Sutton and Mary Veatrice Strickland.¹ John William Sutton married Ida Pearl Phelps, daughter of Will Phelps and Stevie (?), on 6 May 1950 at Columbus, Lowndes Co., MS, Two sons and two daughters. John William Sutton died on 22 October 2011 at Aliceville, Pickens Co., AL, at age 82.

     Joseph Sutton married Mary Sands, daughter of Caleb Sands and Peniah Owen. Joseph Sutton died circa 1767.

     Joseph Elmer Sutton was born on 31 January 1880 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.¹ He was the son of Charles Sutton and Laura Winebrenner.¹ Joseph Elmer Sutton lived in 1926 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.¹

     Josephine Elena Sutton was born on 24 January 1890 at Berkeley Co., WV.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Sutton and Laura Winebrenner.¹ Josephine Elena Sutton died on 31 August 1920 at age 30.¹

     Leonard Sutton was the son of Charles Sutton and Dorothy Hazelwood.¹
Note: Does not appear in 1880 census -- probably died young. DLB 2008.

     Lola Sutton was born in November 1893 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Frank L. Sutton and Ada C. Parrett.¹ Occupation: laundress in a laundry in 1910 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.²

     Lucy Mae Sutton was born on 17 May 1937 at Pickens Co., AL.¹ She was the daughter of John Andrew Sutton and Mary Veatrice Strickland.¹ Lucy Mae Sutton died on 2 November 1994 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, at age 57. She was buried in November 1994 at Northport, Tuscaloosa Co., AL.
Note: Two daughters.

     Margaret Sutton was the daughter of Charles Sutton and Dorothy Hazelwood.¹
Note: Does not appear in 1880 census -- probably died young. DLB 2008.

     Margaret Ann Sutton was born on 7 February 1858 at IN. She was the daughter of Oliver P. Sutton and Catherine Elizabeth Kegerreis. Margaret Ann Sutton married William L. Clevenger on 25 November 1875 at Delaware Co., IN. Margaret Ann Sutton died on 2 November 1924 at age 66.

     Martha Sutton was born in 1793 at Perquimans Co., NC. She married Miles Tatlock, son of Edward Tatlock and Susannah Brothers, on 12 October 1808 at Perquimans Co., NC. Martha Sutton died in 1850 at Washington Co., IN.

     Mary Belle Sutton was born on 20 February 1865 at IN. She was the daughter of Oliver P. Sutton and Catherine Elizabeth Kegerreis. Mary Belle Sutton married William H. Naylor on 26 December 1884 at Delaware Co., IN. Mary Belle Sutton died in 1939.

     Mary Della Sutton was born on 26 November 1895 at Winebrenner's Cross Roads, Berkeley Co., WV.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Sutton and Laura Winebrenner.¹ Mary Della Sutton married John C. Trace, son of Frank Trace and Katie Odair, on 30 December 1915, Ceremony by Rev. C. F. Boggs.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Sutton was born on 28 October 1844.¹ She was the daughter of John Sutton and Sarah Roberts.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Sutton married Francis M. Miller, son of Jacob Miller and Catharine Rentch, after 1861.¹ Mary Elizabeth Sutton died on 13 August 1923 at Van Clevesville, Berkeley Co., WV, at age 78.¹

     Mary L. Sutton was born circa 1907 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of David Oscar Sutton and Eliza Lillian Semler. Mary L. Sutton died after January 1920 no record found after the 1920 census.

     Melinda Sutton died on 17 June 1947 at Alabama. She was born on 17 June 1947 at Alabama. She was the daughter of John Andrew Sutton and Mary Veatrice Strickland.

     Merle Alena Sutton was born in January 1894 at Knox Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Sutton and Rose Celestia Larimore.

     Mildred Sutton was born in April 1898 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Frank L. Sutton and Ada C. Parrett.¹

     Naomi Sutton was born circa 1785 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married (?) Messamore in 1804. Naomi Sutton married John Tedrick.

     Oliver P. Sutton was born on 23 March 1832 at Wayne Co., IN. He was the son of Humphrey Sutton and Sophronia Gilmore. Oliver P. Sutton married Catherine Elizabeth Kegerreis on 22 January 1857 at Randolph Co., IN. Oliver P. Sutton died on 26 June 1900 at Liberty Twp, Delaware Co., IN, at age 68. He was buried on 28 June 1900 at Delaware Co., IN.

     Paul Sutton died at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. He married Carol R. Jones, daughter of Albert Clayton Jones and Susan Hershey Stuff.

     Phebe Ann Sutton was born in November 1849 at Indiana.¹ She married David R. McNees on 22 October 1873 at Indiana. Phebe Ann Sutton died in 1933. She was buried in 1933 at Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co., IN, Findagrave #85996398.

     Raiford Hugh Sutton was born on 28 October 1932 at Pickens Co., AL.¹ He was the son of John Andrew Sutton and Mary Veatrice Strickland.¹ Raiford Hugh Sutton died on 6 January 1948 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, at age 15. He was buried in January 1948 at Carrollton, Pickens Co., AL.

     Note: Fifth son in his family. Richardson Sutton married Elizabeth Quinby. Richardson Sutton was born on 11 July 1732. He was the son of Joseph Sutton and Mary Sands. Richardson Sutton died in 1776.

     Robert Lee Sutton was born on 5 November 1893 at Berkeley Co., WV.¹ He was the son of Charles Sutton and Laura Winebrenner.¹ Robert Lee Sutton died on 3 January 1912 at Berkeley Co., WV, at age 18.¹

     Samuel Sutton was born in January 1826 Both parents born Ohio, per 1900 census info.¹

     Samuel L. Sutton was born on 22 October 1860 at IN. He was the son of Oliver P. Sutton and Catherine Elizabeth Kegerreis. Samuel L. Sutton married Mary Louise Conner on 21 December 1882 at Randolph Co., IN. Samuel L. Sutton died on 12 December 1922 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA, at age 62.

     Sarah J. Sutton was born circa 1842 at New York City, NY. She was the daughter of Jacob H. Sutton and Ann Louise Wheeler. Sarah J. Sutton died after 1880.