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Date Sutton Name Other Name Doc. Type Transcription Notes / Observations

1748 None Giles, John Mukelroys, Archibald

Survey September 17th 174[8] Surveyed for John Giles a tract of land lying in Craven County on the north ??? Neus River on the South Bucklesberry pocosin beginning at a water oak Standing on an Island of said pocosin ??? Archibald Mukelroys Island and Plums Island then Due So 30 po then ??? 70 po then N 20 E 128 ??? ??? Then with a direct [torn area] First Station for one hundred and sixty acres [torn area] No. ??? [At top, right corner of document, there is a trapezoid- shaped drawing of the 160-acre tract of land, with the following words inscribed inside] Center 160 a At Least One Inch to 100 ???

Oldest dated document in the Clellan Sutton Collection. The last digit for the year, 174_, is no longer visible due to deterioration of the document. However, the deed for this tract of land recorded by John Giles in Craven County indicates the year, 1748. Per Saunders, W. L. (Ed.). (1888). The colonial records of North Carolina (vol. VI, 1759-1765). Raleigh, NC: Josephus Daniels, Printer to the State. https://books.google.com/books?id=-JzmLhpHz8kC&pg=PA1&lpg=PA101#v=onepage&q&f=false “On Petition of John Giles Ordered that his Patent for 160 Acres of Land in Craven County Dated 14th October 1748 be Recorded in the Secretarys Office” (p. 1019) This tract of land was apparently acquired by John sometime after 1748. Although John is not named, this document is believed to have been in John’s possession prior to passing it down to his son, Benjamin.

1757 ca.

Sutton, John Bonny, John Bonny, John Jr. Giles, John Uzzell, Thomas Rous, John

Survey [Diagram indicates ‘275 Ac’] North Carolina Surveyed for John Sutton a Plantation Containing two hundred and Seventy five Acres of land lying in the County of Johnston ?? Bucklesbury Begining at a White Oak Tho. Uzzells corner land No. 68 W. 31 po. to a Red Oak John Rous corner then along his line W. 90 po. to a Water Oak Then N. 50. W. 100 P. to a Hickory Then N. 80 W. 138 P. to a Maple Then So. 45 W. 66 P. to a Pine Then So. 7 E. 120 P. to the Land at said Sutton lives on (taken up by John Giles) Then along the lines of said land to Uzzells line & then with the same No. 20 E. 80 P. to the begining. ?? ?? Surv. [back side] John Bonny } Chainbearers Jno. Bonny junr }

Document is undated. Old Dobbs County (unnamed in document) was not established until 1758 from eastern Johnston County, and Johnston County (named in document) was established in 1746 and remained in its larger geographic size until 1758. The identified tract of land, further identified in Bucklesberry, provides evidence that this land was located in Old Dobbs County, specifically, in the eastern split-off from Johnston County. Source: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nc/state2/amap/nccf.html Acreage surveyed in this document is consistent with a 1757 Land Patent #960, not part of this Collection but issued to John1 Sutton [c.f., Colony of North Carolina



Land Patents, 1735-1764, by Margaret Hoffman], which reads, “John Sutton - 25 May 1757 - 275 acres in Johnston Co in Bucklesberry adj Thomas Uzzell, John Row and lands sd Sutton lives on (which was) taken up by John Giles.” Therefore, a circa date of 1757 for this document would be reasonable.

1763 Sutton, John Giles, John Herring, Simon George, King III Dobbs, Arthur

Land Grant No. 68 George the Third, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, Etc. To all whom their Presents shall come, Greeting. Know ye, that We, for and in consideration of the Rents and Duties herein reservid, have Given and granted, by these Presents, for Us, our Heirs and Successors, do give and Grant unto John Sutton__a Tract of Land containing Seventy five__Acres, lying and being in the County of Dobbs__in our Province of North Carolina, On the No. side of Neuse River Joining John Giles's line Beginning at the Sweet Gum in a Branch near said Giles's line and Runs No. 20 Et. 2 [hole in document] to a white Oak in said Giles's line And runs with said line Wt. 188 poles [?? hole in document] stake then with said Giles's line again No. [?? hole in document] Stake Then So. 75 Wt. 72 poles to a White Oak in Simon Herrings line then So. 20 Wt. 87 poles to a post Oak in or near his own line Then to the Beginning__As by the Plat hereunto annexed doth appear; together with all Woods, Waters, Mines, Minerals, Hereditaments, and Ap-purtenances, to said Land appertaining, (One half of all Gold and Silver mines excepted;) To hold to him the said John Sutton his __Heirs and Assigns, for ever, as of our Manor of East-Greenwich, in our County of Kent, in free and common Soccage, by Fealty only: YIELDING AND PAYING, unto Us, our Heirs, and Suc-cessors, for ever, the Yearly Rent of Four Shillings Proclamation Money, for every Hundred Acres hereby granted ; to be paid unto Us, our Heirs and Successors, on the Second Day of February each Year, at such Places in our said Province, as our Go-vernor, for the Time [?? hole in document] with the Advice and Consent or our Council, shall think fit to direct and appoint. Provided always, That in Case the said John Sutton his__Heirs and Assigns, shall not with [?? hole in document] Years from the Date hereof, clear and [?? hole in document] according to the Proportion of Three Acres for every Hundred; and

***Although not part of the Clellan Sutton Collection, this document is owned by, and currently in the possession of, a Bucklesberry Sutton descendant. It is included in the transcriptions because of its relevance.***



[?? hole in document] is a Minute or Doc-ket of these our Letters Patent, shall not be entered in the Office of our Auditor-General, for the Time being, in our said Pro-vince, within Six Months from the Date hereof ; that then, and in either of the said Cases, these our Letters Patent shall be void and of none Effect. IN TESTIMONY whereof, we have caused the Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS our trusty and Well-beloved Arthur Dobbs, Esq; Captain-General, and Governor in Chief, in and over our said Province, this 21st Day of Decemr in the Fourth Year of our Reign, Anno Domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Three.

1763 Sutton, John Giles, John Burnetts, Thomas Stone, Philip

Receipt

April the 9th 1763 Recd of Mr. John Sutton ₤2:0:4 part of pay secure and get him a patent for 100 acres of Land in Dobbs County North Side of Neuse River joyning John Giles and Thos Burnets lines ? Philip Stone ? and ₤0:5:0 to search the office and get the courses of John Gileses land ??? Mr. Sotten now lives on

Misspelling of ‘Sutten’ for Sutton not uncommon. Abstract of deed (below) provides proof that this early, 1763 document, coupled with the 1746, ca. 1757, and 1741 (copy) documents, describe original Bucklesberry land owned by John1, and inherited by his son, Benjamin, which was passed down to his descendants. “P 3 – Indenture – 10 Feb. 1870 – Noah Rouse and M. E. his wife to Julius Sutton - $1.00 for 259 acres – tract in Bucklesberry – being that tract conveyed from Benj. Sutton to Hardy Sutton by Deed of Gift on 13 Nov. 1820 – adj Jno. Sutton, dividing corner agreed on by Benj. Sutton, Jr. and Hardy Sutton adj Thos. Jones, Thos. Burnett’s old patent, Thos. Uzzell, dividing corner agreed on by sd Uzzell and Hardy Sutton WIT: J. W. Harper M. E. privately examined Enrolled 23 Feb. 1870, Book 38, pp 417, 418, 419, A. C. Wadsworth, ROD Re-enrolled 2 March 1886, Geo. L. Hodges, ROD” http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/deeds/dbook9.txt

1765 None Stone, Philip Receipt Recd again the 4th of October for Three pounds pracl money towards surving the above said Land ?? Philip Stone ?? [back side]

This document represents two reconnected half-documents that had been separated in the Collection. The original, fragile document had split over the years. Document appears to be referencing



8:0:4 - 3:0:0 ______ 5:0:4

Balc_5 New P Due_15 Old P Due_5 Search ____________ Due 1-5:0 Hole The above Recd By me Philip Stone February 18th 1765

payment for survey of a tract of land likely purchased by John1, although he is not named in the document. We can rule-out the possibility that the land was surveyed for John’s son, Benjamin (b. ca. 1752), as he would have been only about 13 years of age at the time, much too young to have been a landowner, let alone a buyer of land. Although John is not named in this document, it is believed to have been in his possession initially and passed down to his son, Benjamin.

1773 Bef

Sutton, John None Invoice & Receipt

Sold for John Sutton 5 Barrels pork at 120/- ₤30 ” 0 ” 0 Ditto 6 Barrels & 1/2 Corn 42/6—12 ” 19 ” 3 29 lb ullage pork—16— 0 ” 12 ” 6 __________ ₤43 “ 11 “9 John Sutton ?? to ?? pork & Corn—36/-- ₤1 “ 16 “ 0 to Cash pd Mr Sutton— 32 “ 10 “ 0 to 5 Bushels Salt—10/-- 2 “ 10 “ 0 to Cash for a/ct— 6 “ 18 “ 4 __________ ₤43 “ 11 “ 4 [written upside down] 151 37 ____ 4 ) 114 _____ 28 – 2

Benjamin’s father, John1, born ca. 1730 and died before 1773, had a son named John, born ca. 1758. Benjamin also had a son named, John, born ca. 1779. We can immediately alleviate Benjamin’s son as the John named in this document, as he would have been only about 20 years of age, and would not have yet amassed the magnitude of property and wherewithal described in this receipt. Both John1, and son, John, Jr., then would be candidates for the John named in the document. However, there is no other document in the Clellan Sutton Collection in which John, Jr. made individual purchases or was invoiced at this monetary level. The older condition of the document, and use of the British pound, would suggest a mid-/late-1700s date. Therefore, we can reasonably assign this document to John1 and a date of before 1773, John1’s death date. The 1792 Coinage Act designated the dollar as the unit of currency in the US, although it would be decades before the country would see widespread use of the dollar, see https://eh.net/encyclopedia/money-in-the-american-colonies/ ‘Ullage’ is a unit of measure. Per dictionary.com, the first definition is “the amount by which the contents fall short of



filling a container, as a cask or bottle.” 1777-1781 ca. [copy of 1741 document]

None Burnet, Thomas, Sr. Johnston, Gabriel Jones, Thomas Glasgow, James Williams, John

Survey Thomas Burnet, Sr. three hundred and fifty acres lying and being in Craven County. On the No. side of Neuse River beginning at a white oak a corner tree of John William's land and runs thence to 81 Wt. 88 poles to a white oak thence to 85 Wt. 88 poles to a pine then So. 20 Wt. 28 poles then No. 85 Ws. 88 poles to a red oak in Thomas Jones's line then along his line No. 30 Et. 60 then No. 30 Wt. 200 poles to a red oak another of Jones's corner trees thence Et. 250 poles to John Williams's line then with a straight line to the first station Dated 23rd May 1741 Gab. Johnston Copy J Glasgow Secretary [back side of document] Tho Burnet, Sr. 350 acres Craven

Word, ‘Copy’ (bottom) indicates this document was not prepared in the referenced year, 1741; rather, it was a handwritten copy prepared more than 30 years later, although we are uncertain of the exact year. James Glasgow, who signed this copied document, was not sworn into office as Secretary of State until 1777, an office in which he continued to be re-elected until 1789. Glasgow lived at Harmony Hall in Kinston from 1777 to 1781, so a circa date of 1777-1781 for this document (as a copy) would be reasonable. Re: James Glasgow, http://ncpedia.org/biography/glasgow-james http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Glasgow). Per Martha Mewborn Marble (1.2.15 email), “Doubled checked patent book today. That was a 1741 patent. Someone obviously requested a copy during Glasgow’s term. Can’t prove it but obvious reason was the current owner needed to clear up something. Probably mets & bounds. Big question…has always been….how did the Suttons get it. No apparent deed & that leaves inheritance.” A 'pole' is equal to 16.5 ft. The original 1741 document predates the birth of Benjamin Sutton (ca. 1752), known son of John Sutton; however, the copy circa date of 1777 to 1781 places Benjamin’s age at 25 to 29 years old at the time. Given that his father, John, died before 1773 (per Marble), years before this document was likely copied, Benjamin likely obtained the copied document, making it the earliest document in the Collection that we can tie directly to John’s son, Benjamin.

1778 Sutton, Benjamin Whitfield, Bryan Invoice Mr. Benj Sutton To Bryan Whitfield D? Dec 8th 1778 1 Bar Iron 31 Lb 6/8 ₤ 10 :10 1 yd Irish Linnin 4 1 Bushel Salt 5 : 12 4 lb Sugar 12 2 : 8 ———

Itemized amounts sum correctly to 22:10, since 30 shillings (i.e., 10 + 12 + 8 = 30), and 20 shillings equal 1 pound, leaving 10 shillings.



22 : 10 Mr. Bryan Whitfield

1778 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, Major Receipt Recd february the 21 1778 of Benjamin Sutton his Tax for the year 1777 Major Croom ₤1-4 ?

The 1778 dated receipts are the earliest documents in the Clellan Sutton Collection that explicitly name Benjamin, who would have been a fully mature young man, about 26 years of age at the time, and farming on his own, as his father, John1, died before 1773.

1778 Sutton, Benjamin Whitfield, Bryan Receipt Dec 22nd day 1778 Received of Mr. Benja. Sutton the sum of three pounds seventen Shillings & five pence three farlings in full of His Tax for the year 177? 17 ? 5 3/4 I say recd by me Bryan Whitfield

1779 Sutton, Benjamin Whitfield, Bryan Invoice & Receipt

?? Benjamin Sutton ?? ?? 1779 To ?? ?? 1 Bushel Salt ?? 5 .12 1 Bar Iron 3/ Less 10. 10 4 lb Sugar _ _ _ 12/ 2 . 8 3 ?? 40/ 6 1 ?? 10 1 yd ?? Linnen 1 for 1778 3 . 18 . 6 ?? 19 . 2 Cash paid ??/ yd Linen 35 1 ?? ?? 1 . 10 To Cash Paid ?? 75 . 15 . 180 . 6 . 8 ?? 1779 ?? Hogs 436 70/ 37 By 2 ? 13/1 . 180/ 113 . 6 . 8 150 “ 6 “ 8 Gross Accepted Bryan Whitfield [back side] Cash paid you ₤ 67.1 1 P?? __________ 3._ 1 lb Pepper ______ 2 4 yd Cambrich 2.10 Cash before 1.4 ₤ 75.15

1779 Sutton, Benjamin Loftin, Jeremiah Receipt Recd this 4th day of February of Mr. Benjamin Sutton seven pounds fourteen shillings and ten pence ~ Currency it being for his Publick County



and Parrish Tax for the year 1779. Rd by me Jeremiah Loftin JL

1780 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, Sarah

Hardy, William Parrot Letter Sally you wrote to us that Ben was Draughted but was not able [paper torn at corner] march I should be very glad to know whether he is gone or know [paper torn at corner] have not heard nothing from you since, I Expect to be Draughted now soon but God only knows whether I shall or not. This is to let you know that I remain your Loving Brother till death Wm Parrot Hardy I have not the time to write anymore Only I desire to be remembered to all friends [scratch out]. Sept 22, 1780 NB [back side] To Benj Sarah living Dobbs ??

'Draughted' was Briitsh variation of our current word, 'drafted' (per dictionary.com). Other documentation proves Benjamin served in the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) in the Dobbs County Militia as a Private under the command of Captain John Creel and Col. James Glasgow, per Martha Marble. Martha is of the view that Sarah’s parents were William and Sarah Sowell Hardy. See http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HARDY/2001-11/1005767404

1780 Sutton, Benjamin Pridgen, Thomas Receipt Recd of Ben Sutton his primitive tax for the year 1780 Recd by me Thos Pridgen

“The primitive revenues of the colonies were comprised of the feudal quit-rents, of custom duties on both imports and exports, of poll taxes, of fees and fines, and of subsidies from the colonizing powers. Later a faculty test was developed.” http://www.accountingin.com/accounting-historians-journal/volume-10-number-2/antecedents-of-the-income-tax-in-colonial-america/ “The land tax is found with exceptions in most of the colonies but in several it applies only to land on which houses are built thus becoming virtually a house tax On the other hand even where the land tax proper exists it is not levied as in France on the annual revenue but as in all primitive land taxes it is assessed on the area or gross produce.” (p. 2721), Colonial administration, 1800-1900: Methods of government and development ... By United States. Dept. of the Treasury. Bureau of Statistics, Oscar Phelps Austin, Library of Congress. Division of Bibliography https://books.google.com/books?id=HuhgoBkrNLsC&pg=PA2721&lpg=PA2721&dq=primitive+tax+colonial&source=bl&ots=7PlaxtiX-K&sig=GzJ1iHVkpXoE_6xy1MUun-6buaw&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PXfqVNykD8ezggS3xYLQCg&ved=0CFIQ6AEwCg#v=onepage&q=primitive%20tax%20colonial&f=false

1780 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, S. Tillery Receipt Recd from Benjamin Sutton nineteen & three quarter pounds salted pork in full payment of his



provision tax for the year 1780. S. Tillery Croom 1780 Sutton, Benjamin Pridgen, Thomas Receipt Recd. Of Ben Sutten his public & county money tax

Due for the year 1780 Recd by me Thos Pridgen ₤14:10:10

Check British currency calculator to determine current day value in dollars

1780 ca.

Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, John, Jr.

Burnett, Thomas Giles, John Maxwell, Authur Muckelroys, Archibald Uzzell, Thomas

Survey John Giles,s Corners of 160 Acres of Land Begining at a water Oak and Standing in an Island of said Pososon [sic.] Called Archibald Muckelroys Island and runs South 60 W.52 pole then Due South 30 pole then E. 270 pole then No. 20 E. 128 pole then So. 81 W. 212 pole then with Direct line to the Begining____ [hand-drawn map] The Corners of Benjamin Suttons Vacant Land Begining at a gumb Burnetts Corner and runs with his line E. 228 pole to a gum Thos. Uzzells Corner then with his line No. 52 pole near Said Suttons Begining Corner a sweet gumb then with his Own Given line So. 80 W. 240 pole to the Begining Authur Maxwell John Sutton 270 27 ——— 1680 4800 —————— 16 | 0 | 648 | 0 | 40 64 —— 8 [back side] Begining at gum Thomas Burnetts Corner and runs E. 228 pole to Thomas Uzzells Corner a gumb then with Said line No. 52 pole then with his Own line to the Begg

***This document ties back in some way to the 160 acres identified in the 1748 John Giles survey, as the language is identical in places.*** Question: Is the John Sutton cited at bottom of front page of document (in isolation, not within the text of the land survey narrative, and appearing alongside the name of Arthur Maxwell) related to Benjamin? Was it Benjamin’s father, John1 (born ca. 1703; d. before 1773), or Benjamin’s brother, John, Jr. (born ca. 1758; d.1820-1830), or Benjamin’s son, John2 (born 1779; d. ca. 1858)? The John Sutton named in the 1790 Benjamin Sutton survey that similarly bears Authur Maxwell’s name, could only be John, Jr., as his father, John1, died before 1773. We may confidently conclude, then, that the John named in the current document is also John, Jr. In light of his ca. birth year of 1758,and given John, Jr. would have had to have been legal age of 21 years of age to witness this document, we can assign a 1780 ca. date to it.

1781 Sutton, Benjamin Sheppard, Ben Receipt Recd of Benjamin Sutton the 26th March shuk corn in full for his publick tax for the year 1781 Ben Sheppard ???

1782 Sutton, Benjamin Frost, Edward Receipt Recd from Ben. Sutton Nine pecks corn in full of his specfic Tax for the year 1782 Edw Frost Clk

1783 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, Isaac Receipt 10 Recd of Benja Sutton his Public & County Tax for the year 1782. March 10th, 1783. Isaac Croom Col

1784 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, Major Receipt Received 7th day of February 1784 Benjamin Suton ??? IC 1-12-3 his publick and County Tax for the year 1783 Major Croom



1785 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, William

Whitfield, Bryan Whitfield, N.

Receipt Received 5th March 1785 of Mr. William Sutton by the hands of his brother, Mr. Benj Sutton the Sum of Siven pounds twelve Shillings & Ten pence on Acct of Bryan & N Whitfield & the Sum Sixteen Shillings & eight pence on Acct of Bryan Whitfield. B & N Whitfield

Per Martha Marble, William (b. ca. 1760; d. 1813-1820) was a known son of John1 from Bertie County, and, therefore, a brother of Benjamin. Benjamin also had a son named, William (b. 1784-1789; died after 1840); however, he would have been an infant child at the writing of this receipt in 1785.

1786 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, I(saac) Receipt Recd of Benja Sutton his taxes for the year 1786. I Croom

1786 Sutton, Benjamin Whitfield, Bryan Gatlin, Thos.

Receipt Received April 8th 1786 of Mr. Benjamin Sutton. Four pounds Twelve Shillings & Six pence Herein for his Public Continental County Court_ = House & Poor Tax for the Year 1785 Public Tax _ ₤3 _ _ Bryan Whitfield for Contin’l _₤ _ 7.6 Thos. Gatlin County _₤ _ 10 ~ Collector Court House ₤ 10 ~ Poor _ ₤ _ 5 ~ ______ ₤ 4 “ 12 “ 6

1786 Sutton, Simon Croom, M. R. Herring, John

Receipt Recd of John Herring for Simon Sutten ? ? ? 13-13-9 in full of his account December 22-1786 M R Croom

Per Martha Marble, Simon (b. 1765-1767; died before 1813 in Duplin Co.) is believed, although not known, to have been a son of John1. This document provides evidence that Simon was a brother of Benjamin and may have been living in the Bucklesberry locale at the time, given this receipt was retained in, and contemporary with, other Benjamin Sutton documents. Benjamin had no son named Simon. Per Martha Mewborn Marble, email, 3.3.15, “This indicates a possible connection with John Herring. Maybe he was the father-in-law of Simon or maybe the grandfather?”

1788 Sutton, Benjamin Westbrook, C. Receipt Recd of Benjamin Sutton publick and county and Dinking and pore tax for the year 1787 this day of July 28, 1788. B. Westbrook C?

Questioning whether it was ‘pore’ or ‘poll’ tax.

1788 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, Major Herring, James

Receipt March 30 1788 Sir pleas to let Major Croom have three Barrels of my Corn that’s at your house and you oblig your friend Benjamin Sutton. James Hering

1789 Sutton, Benjamin Uzzell, Thomas Receipt Rec. Sept. 28th 1789 of Benjamin Sutton his Tax for the year 1788. Thos. Uzzell C?

Uncertain if ‘C?’ is ‘Col’ or ‘Clerk’

1789 Sutton, Benjamin Aldrige, William Westbrook, Moses

Receipt Recd of Benjamin Sutton on Act of Wm Aldrige Brd Sevin Hundred wt pork which I promise to settle

‘Brd’ was probably an abbreviation for ‘borrowed’.



Epaphrodites him for four Hundred in the of 87 and Three Hundred in the year 1788. Moses Westbrook January 1st 1789 Epaphrodites

1789 Sutton, Benjamin Ruffin, Eth(elred), Jr. Receipt Recd of Benjamin Sutton his tax for 1789 for 2 poles & four hundred acres Land amounting in money, includeing certificate ₤?7?8 Eth. Ruffin Col

Ethelred Ruffin, Jr. See: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id=I47356

1790 Sutton, Benjamin Hardy, Isaac Invoice Benjmon Sotton pay to my father as I spoke to you to pay him 3 bushels of corn and you abledge your frend Isaac Hardy October 30 1790

1790 Sutton, Benjamin Carter, Edward Whitfield, Bryan

Receipt 20 Recd Jan. 22 1790 of Benj. & One pound Eleven shillings and Eight pence These in produce on Acct. of Edw'd Carter which I have profered to his Credit Bryan Whitfield

1790 Sutton, Benjamin Carter, Edward Croom, Major

Receipt Recd of Edward Carter By the Hand of Benjamin Sutton ₤2:7:11 Recd this 18 Day of March 1790 Major Croom

1790 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, John, Jr.

Burnett Uzzell, Thomas Maxwell, Arthur

Survey [Diagram showing 40 acres] State of No. Carolina by Wart. No. 3 dated 12th August 1790 I have Surveyed a Tract of Land for Benjamin Sutton Containing Forty acres lying in Dobbs County Beginning at a gum Burnetts corner and runs with his line East two hundred and twenty eight poles to a gum Thos Uzzells [torn] line North fifty two poles near [torn] Beg. Corner a Sweet gum then with his own [torn] line to the Begining December 8th [178?] Arthur Maxwell John Sutton [torn] ?? Surv.

The John Sutton named in this document would not have been Benjamin’s father, John1, since he died before 1773. Benjamin had a son named, John, born ca. 1779; however, it is unlikely that the John in this document was Benjamin’s son, as he would have been only about 11 years of age at the time. This John is more likely John1’s son, John, Jr. (b. ca. 1758), making him about 32 years old. So, Benjamin’s brother, John, Jr., was likely a witness in this document.

1791 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, John1

Herring, John Promissory Note

Know all Men by these presents that I Benjamin Sutton of the County of Dobbs & State of No. Carolina am held & firmly bound to John Herring in the Final Sum of One Thousand Pounds Current Money of the said State to be paid to the Said John Herring his Heirs Executors and Administrators or Assigns for the True payment thereof I bind myself my Heirs Executors and Administrators firmly by these presents Sealed with my Seal and dated this 24th day of August 1791. The Condition of the above Obligation is Such That Whereas the said Benjamin Sutton hath made an Entry in the Land office for Three Hundred and fifty Acres Land in Bucklesberry on the East Side Bear Creek in Dobbs County Now If a Title or Grant is Obtain’d for Said Land by Virtue of Said Entry And the said Benjamin Sutton doth within Two Months if as it is Obtained make and assign unto the said John Herring or his Heirs a good & Lawful Deed of Sale for his The Sd. Sutons Right by Virtue of Sd.

Paragraph two indicates that Benjamin inherited land from John, which provides tacit proof that John was the father of Benjamin. Per Roger E. Krammer ([email protected]), 3.11.15… “Benjamin Sutton owed money to Herring.... and he was going to get a grant of land and was going to sign it over to Herring when it came through... land surveyed by John Sutton (I guess he owned it) and passed to Benjamin Sutton....ALSO included to help pay the debt was land that was formerly owned by John Herring and now owned by Benjamin Sutton….? Maybe Benjamin Sutton married a daughter of John Herring. Sutton got land as a wedding gift from John Herring. Sutton borrowed other monies from Herring and had to pay him back by getting a



Grant for all the Lands the said Grants may cover lying above the Lands formerly Surveyed held by John Sutton now the property of Benja. Sutton which Deed is to Include the Land formerly held by [John] Herring and now at the time of Sd. Entry Claimed by John Herring and Acknowledge the same Then the assigned Obligation to the Vow and of non Affect Otherwise to be & Remain in full force Power & Virture. Signed Sealed & Acknowledged In presence of his ??? John Herring Benjamin X Sutton Mark

land grant and giving the marriage property back to Herring?”

1792 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, John1

Caswell, D. Caswell, Winston Croom, Joshua Croom, Major Westbrook, Moses Westbrook, Percis Young Young, Charles Roberts, Harry Uzzell, James Burnett, Thomas Waddle, William

Deed [Back page] State of North Carolina Lenoir County } April Term 1792 Then was the within Deed of Sale duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Joshua Croom a subscribing witness thereto and Ordered to be Registered ?? Winston Caswell ?? Enrolled in the Registers Office of Lenoir County in LIber I pages 122.123.124.&125 this 5th day May 1792___By D. Caswell, Regr. [Written sideways] No. 18 } Moses Westbrook } and Wife } Deed to } Benja. Sutton } Josa. Croom [Front page] This Indenture made the Twenty Second day of November in the Year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred & Ninety One Between Moses Westbrook of Dobbs County and State of North Carolina Marchant and Percis his wife formerly Percis Young Daughter to Charles Young, Decd. of One part And Benajmin Sutton of the same County and State Planter of the Other part Whereas Charles Young in his lifetime did make sale of a certain Tract or parcel of Land and Containing two hundred acres More or Less on the North Side of Neuse river and Lower Side of Bear Creek being the Land the Said Charles Young Bought of Harry

This document explicitly states that Benjamin was the son of John1. We assume ‘D’ represents the name, ‘Dick’ which is a derivative of ‘Richard.’ Document includes a total of 4 pages. Many of the references to this document by historians on the Internet only transcribe 1 page from a copy of this document at ECU Archives, suggesting that possibly the copy at ECU is incomplete. ***Paragraph one of front page explicitly states that Benjamin was the son of John1.



Roberts and being part of the Tract of Land he Sold to James Uzzell the Original Grant was made to Thomas Burnett for three hundred and fifty acres to William Waddle and by the Said Waddle Conveyed to the aforesaid John Sutton, Decd. Father of the aforesaid Benjamin Sutton and the Said Charles Young having given [karet inserted] his Bond to make a deed of Conveyance for the aforesaid land and before the Said deed Could be procured the Said Charles Young, Deceased and the the [sic.] Said John Sutton having Left the Said land in his last will and testament unto his son Benjamin and in Order to Comply with Said Charles Youngs Contract and take up his Bond as one of the Heirs, Now this Ind?? [probably, ‘Indenture’] Witnesseth the Said Moses Westbrook and Persis his wife as well in Consideration of the Promises as of thirty Shillings Current Money {to} [Inside left page] to them in hand paid [‘paid’ scratched out] by the Said Benjamin Sutton the receipt whereas they doth hereby acknowledge Hath Granted Bargained & Sold Aliened and Confirmed unto the Said Benjamin Sutton and by these Presents doth Grant Bargain and Sell Alien and Confirm unto the Said Benjamin Sutton his Heirs and assigns forever all that Tract of Land herein before Described with all profits Commodities Advantages ?? and appertenances to the same blonging or in any wise appertaining and also the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents and Services of the said premises & Every part and percil thereof with all the Estate Right Tittle Interest Claim property and demand whatsoever of them the Said Moses Westbrook and Persis his wife of in and to the same and every part thereof To have and to hold the said Tract or percil of Land and all and Singular the appertenances therunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the Said Benjamin Sutton his Heirs and Assigns to the Only Proper Use and Behoof of the Said Benjamin Sutton his Heirs and assigns and the Said Moses Westbrook and Persis his wife for them Selves and Their Heirs and the Said Tract or perceil of Land and premises and Every part and percil thereof free & clear of all in cumbrances had made done or Commited by them [‘their Heirs’ scratched-out] the Said Moses



Westbrook and Persis his wife and all persons whatsoever Claiming by from or under them to the Said Benjamin Sutton (his) [Inside right page] his His Heirs and assigns forever Shall and will warrant and defend by these presents In Witness whereof the Said Moses Westbrook and Persis his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first herein Written Sealed and Delivered } Moses Westbrook Seal In presence of } Persis Westbrook Seal Joshua Croom Major Croom

1792 Sutton, Benjamin Westbrook Moses Westbrook, Pinses Croom, Joshua Jones, Thomas

Indenture This Indenture made this 28th March 1792 Then said Moses Westbrook and Pinses his wife made a deed of Conveyance for their part of the within mentioned land his wife being one of the Heirs of said Charles Young present Joshua Croom Benjamin Sutton X his mark [back side] Thomas Jones

Is Pinses the full name for 'Pin' identified in the 1799 birth record??? Document was taped/glued together. Upper portion appears not to be related to the bottom two halves.

1792 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, William Uzzell, Thomas

Promissory Note

On or before the first day of January Next. I promise to pay on Cause to be paid unto William Croom his heirs the just sum quantity of four thousand five hundred Weight of fat meat Merchanable pork It being due for Value Received this 24th day of February 1792 Test Thos Uzzell [bottom right-corner torn off] [back side] B Suton to Wm Croom

Appears to be the right-half of a larger document (left-half is missing) There is a capital letter to the left of Suton on the back side of the document. Faint, but the capital letter appears to have a large loop in the upper-part of the letter, suggesting the likelihood that it is a capital, B. See 1802 receipt, also signed by William Croom, where the capital B in Benjamin’s name shows the same large loop in the upper-part of the capital B. Therefore, we can surmise with reasonable certainty that this is a Benjamin Sutton document, and, particular, since it is dated in the same year range as other Benjamin documents.

1792 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, Major Westbrook, Moses

Receipt Received By the Hand of Major Croom one pound four shillings & four pence it being in full of Mr. Benj Suttons acct for the year 1792 Moses Westbrook

1792 Sutton, Benjamin Uzzell, Thomas Receipt Received of Benjamin Sutton One pound and five Shillings it being his Tax in full for the year 1792 Thos Uzzell



1792 Sutton, Benjamin Whitfield, B. Bright, G.

Receipt Rec’d Octo 18th1792 of Benj Sutton his Public & poor Tax for the year 1791 B Whitfield for G Bright

Old Dobbs County was subdivided into Lenoir County and Glasgow (Greene) County in 1791.

1793 Sutton, Benjamin Spence, John Receipt Mr. Benjamin Sutton Please to pay Bryan Whitfield & Son two pounds & five shillings and seven pence ? and this shall be your receipt for the same November 19th 1793 John X his mark Spence

1793 Sutton, Benjamin Herring, Simon Survey [Squiggly line] 396 acres [drawing of perimeter of land parcel] Land down [document torn] of one Hundred [document torn] to the ?? [document torn] ?? State of North Carolina Dobbs County By Virtue of 3 Warrants No. 70, 73 & 7? On the date the 22nd day of August 1793 I have Surveyed for Benjamin Sutton a Tract of Land Containing Three hundred and Ninety Six acres On Bucklesberry Pocosin Begining [sic.] at a Sweet gum on said Pocosin and Lands with a line of Simon Herring Patent North fifty West ??? poles to the Center of three ??? forty East one hundred and sixty poles then No. East forty seven poles toared a P. Stump ??? Simon Herring Survey then forty ???

Squiggly line assumed to be Neuse River. Document is torn at bottom, suggesting there is more language to this survey that is missing.

1794 Sutton, Benjamin Herring, Simon Caswell, D.

Land Grant STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA, No. 959 TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME GREETINGS KNOW Ye, That We, for and in consideration of the sum of Thirty Shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted, paid into our Treasury by Benjamin Sutton have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Benjamin Sutton a tract of land, containing Three Hundred and ninety six [empty space] acres, lying and being in our County of Dobbs in Bucklesberry Pocosin Beginning at Sweet gum on ?? Pocosin and Runs with a line of Simon Herrings Patent north fifty West one hundred and Twelve Poles to the Center of ?? Small oak tree South forty East one hundred and Sixty Poles then North Sixty three East forty seven Poles to a Red oak Stump on a Corner of Simon Herrings Survey then north fifty two East fifty ?? and a half Poles to a Pine then north Seventy five East one hundred and Twenty to a white oak Suttons own Corner then with his own line with north Seventy five East Seventy two Poles to a water oak and then on his own Corner then with his other line West Sixty East fifty two Poles to an Oak near Oak [tear] ?? his own Beginning Corner of John Giles Survey then [tear] north Sixty Poles East Sixty six ?? [tear] north eighty one Poles one hundred fifty four Poles [tear] to his own Land Patent

Deed identifies Dobbs County on front side, yet it was entered in the Registry’s Office in Lenoir County in 1794. We have a survey of this tract of land dated 1793. But Dobbs was subdivided into Glasgow (eventually Greene) County and Lenoir County in 1791. Questioning why Dobbs was still identified on this 1794 deed?



[back side] Entered in the Register’s Office Lenoir County the 9th day of July ?? Lord 1794 By D. Caswell R? [fancy squiggles]

1794 Sutton, Benjamin Uzzell, Thomas Receipt Received of Benjamin Sutton fifteen Shillings and Tenpence it being his Tax in full for the year 1794 Thos Uzzell ₤0-15-10

1795 Sutton, Bejnamin Westbrook, Moses Receipt Received of Benjamin Sutton one pound and seven pence in full of his Taxes for the year 1795. Moses Westbrook

1795 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, Major Caldwell, Spencer

Receipt Recd of Spencer Caldwell Twenty Schillings by the hand of Benjamin Sutton February 29 (?) 1795 Recd By me Major Croom

1795 was not a leap year, so the date of February 29 is in dispute.

1795 Sutton, Benjamin Hines, Isaac Croom, Major

Receipt Recd of Isaac Hines By the hand of Benjamin Sutton three Shillings in full of all act from the Beginning till this Day February 4th 1795 Recd for me Major Croom

1795 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, William

Croom, Major Receipt Recd of Wm Sutton By the hand of Benjamin Sutton twenty shillings February 4 th 1795 - - - Recd By me Major Croom

This William is most likely Benjamin’s brother William (b. ca. 1760)making him about 35 years of age at the time. Benjamin’s son, William (b. 1784-1789), would have been at most 15 years of age in 1795, making him too young to have tendered a business transaction on behalf of his father, thereby excluding him as the William here.

1796 None Croom, M. Farrow, Dr. Kinechin

Invoice Dr. Kinechin Farrow in with M Croom 1796 June 10th To 3 yds ??? 4/ ₤ 0 “ 12 – 0 To 3 ½ yds linen 7/ ₤ 4 “ 0 – 6 __________ ₤ 4 “ 12 – 6

1796 None Washington, John Uzzell, Thomas

Receipt 30 Received Kinston 4th July 1796 ten shillings by the hand of Thos. Uzzell in full for his acct. for John Washington ???

1796 Sutton, Bejnamin Uzzell, Thomas Brown, John

Receipt Rec by the hand of Thos Uzzell one pound for Benjm Sutton Jany 4 1796 Jno Brown

1796 Sutton, Benjamin Receipt Rd Benjm Sutton his tax in full for year 1796__14/3 ??

1797 Sutton, Benjamin Washington, John Washington, James

Receipt Recd. Kinston 4th Apr. 1797 of Mr. Benjm Sutton the sum of two shillings & six pence. For Jno. Washington James Washington

1797 Sutton, Benjamin Uzzell, Thomas Receipt Recd of Benjm Sutton his Tax in full for the year 1797. ₤?-14-3 Thos Uzzell

1797 Sutton, Benjamin Washington, James Washington, John

Receipt Recd Kinston 17th Feby 1797 of acct Benjamin Sutton twenty one schillings James Washington For John Washington

1797 Sutton, Richard Uzzell, Thomas Receipt Recd of Richard Sutton his Tax in full for the year This Richard may likely have been



1797 ₤ 0-4-6 Thos. Uzzell Benjamin’s brother, as Benjamin had no son named, Richard. Martha Marble notes that it is believed, although not known, that John1 had a son named, Richard (b. 1744-1773; died 1800-1810). Why a document bearing Benjamin’s brother’s name was retained and passed-down through the Benjamin line remains a mystery.

1798 Sutton, Benjamin None Invoice April 1798 Mr. Benjamin Sutton Dr To ? ? cotton To ?

1799 Sutton, Simon Jr. None Invoice February the 7th 1799 Simon Sutton Jr to Cash paid ____ ₤ 5 “ 0 “ 0 to 1 qt Cider ____ 0 " 1 " 0 Cheese 1 lb ____ 0 " 2 " 0 1 3/4 lb Sugar ____ 1 "10 " 6 1 lb ?? ____ 0 " 1 " 0 ________ ₤ 6 "14 " 6

This Simon is most likely have been Benjamin’s brother. Martha Marble notes that it is believed, although not known, that John1 had a son named, Simon (b. 1765-1767; died before 1813 in Duplin Co.), making him about 34 years of age at the time. Why a document bearing Benjamin’s brother’s name was retained and passed-down through the Benjamin line remains a mystery. Perhaps Simon was living in the household of, or farming with, Benjamin for a period of time before moving to Duplin Co. It is odd that Simon is called “Jr.” here.

1799 Sutton, Benjamin Washington, John Receipt Recd Kinston 1th January 1799 of Mr. Benja Sutton in acct with Mr. Jesse Hardy nineteen shillings___in part of acct John Washington

1799 Sutton, Benjamin Hardy, Jesse Sr. Wilson, John Jr. Washington, James

Receipt 130 Recd Kinston 5th March 1799 of acct Jesse Hardy Senr. Benj Sutton for John Wilson Junr. twenty five Shillings James Washington

1800 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, James

None Receipt Recd. of Benjamin Sutton his publick & parish Tax for the year 1800_James Sutton

Benjamin had no son by the name of James. This James (b. 1755-1767; no information on his death; per M. Marble).is likely the son of John1, and, hence, a brother of Benjamin.

1800 Sutton, James Hardy, Jesse Receipt Recd of Jesse Hardy this publick and parish Tax for the year of 1800 James Sutton

In her 1974 book, The Suttons of England and North Carolina, U.S.A. 1620-1974, Marjorie Sutton Oliver notes that John, Jr., son of John1, had a son named, James, born 1798, making him an infant at the time of this receipt, thereby eliminating him as the James in this document. Since Benjamin had no son named, James, then the James named in this document may likely have been the purported son of John1.

1801 None Bright, James Ellis, John

Deed [front side]



Walters, Jesse Whitfield, Bryan Thompson, Major Dunn, William

John Ellis } To } Deed of Sale Jesse Walters } (Acknowledged) This may certify that on remaining the within Deed after it was asigned I find a Mistake made by me in drawing the Deed. In the finish line the corner ought to be South 65 East instead of North 65 East which was the true meaning of the contract as will more fully appear by the other lines and natural bounders. Given by my hand Bryan Whitfield [inside, left] To all whom these presents shall come Greeting Know Ye That I John Ellis of the County of Lenoir & State of No. Carolina for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty pounds current money in hand paid by Jesse Walters of the county & State aforesaid the Receipt thereof I to hereby Acknowledge and therewith satisfied contented and paid and do by these presents Grant Bargain Sell and Alien convey assign set over and confirm unto the said Jesse Walters his heirs and assigns forever in Fee Simple one certain parcel of Land in the county aforesaid on the South side of the Neuse River on a branch of Trotters Creek being part of a Tract of Land Granted to Major Thompson the 2d. day of May 1770 for 300 Acres which part beginneth at the pine the fourth corner of a Said Grant and runs with the pattent line No. 65 Et. 58 pole to a branch thence up the various corners of the branch to a pine near the head thence along a line of an ashed trees to the first line of So.pattent thence with that line No. 65 West 168 pole to the begining from of So. Grant thence along the last line of said Grant No. 25 Et. 220 pole to the last corner of So. Grant and begining of the part intended to be conveyed containing one hundred & fifty Acres with all the improvements [inside, right] improvements priviledges and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining To have and to hold to the said Jesse Walters his heirs and Assigns forever to his and their only proper use



benefit and behoof forever, And I the said John Ellis do by these presents covenant to and with the said Jesse Walters That The said premises is now and forever hereafter shall remain free & clear of all former incumbrances of whatever nature or mind soever and that I have full power & lawfull authority to convey the same in manner and form aforesaid, And I the said John Ellis the above bargained promises with the appertenances unto the said Jesse Walters his heirs and assigns will warrant & forever defend against the Lawfull claim or claimes of all and every person or person whatever In witness Whereof I have hereunto set my & fixed my seal this sixth day of January 1801. Signed Sealed & Acknowledged in presence of us Bryan Whitfield William Dunn John Ellis seal [back side] State of No. Carolina } Jany Court 1801 Lenoir County } Then was the Within Deed of sale Acknowledged & Ordered to be Rest JBright [seal] Enrolled for Register ?? of Lenoir County in Liber ?? page 250 the 20th day of January 1802____Jas. Bright Reg.

1801 Sutton, Benjamin Carter, Hen Receipt Octr 30th 1801 Recd. Mr. Benjamin Sutton and son for payment for there acct with me from the beginning of this world until this day Hen Carter

1801

Sutton, Benjamin Croom, William Receipt 40 Red. Of Benjm. Sutton His Tax in full for the year 1801 ₤1-1-7 Wm Croom

1802 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, William Receipt Recd of William Benjamin Sutton one pound in full for his tax for 1802. Wm Croom

Strike-through on William is contained in the document.

1802 Sutton, Benjamin White, Ben Receipt Recd this 6th the Feb of 1802 from Mr. Benjamin Sutton eight dollars & 38 Cents ? in full for his tax is layed by the Congress of the united States upon Lands, Horses, and Negros Slaves. Ben. White

1803 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, William Receipt Recd from Benjamin Sutton 34/ in full of his tax for the year 1803 Wm Croom

1804 None Easterling, William Receipt ?? 10/10 in full of ?? 1804 Wm Easterling 1804 Sutton, Benjamin Hines, Isaac

Whitfield, Bryan Receipt Recd April 28th 1804 of Benjamin Sutton seven

Shillings on Isaac Hines acct for Bryan Whitfield

1805 Sutton, Benjamin Garland, John Croom, Hardy Croom, Richard Croom, William

Promissory Note

Nine months after date we promise to pay John Garland William and Hardy Croom Executors of Richard Croom decesd. the sum of Three pounds seven and six pence____for value received as witness our hands and seals this day of Sept 5 1805 witness [calculation indiscernible] Benjm his



[rest of document is torn off] 1805 Sutton, Benjamin Easterling, William

Gray, John Receipt Recd of Benjamin Sutton by the hand of John Gray

35/ in full for his tax for the year 1805. Wm. Easterling

1806 Sutton, Benjamin Goodman, H. Receipt Rec of Benjamin Sutto 44/10 in full of his Tax for 1806 H Goodman

1807

Sutton, Benjamin Washington, John Receipt Kinston 12th March 1807 Benajmin Sutton Bought of John Washington For 3/4 doz buttons @ 5/ ? Stick twist 1/ ₤0.4.9 2 ? Lace @ 2/ 0.4.0 _______ ₤ 0.8.9

1807 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, John

Washington, George Washington, John

Receipt Recd Kinston 19th October 1807 of John Sutton by the Hand of Benjamin Sutton Seventyfive Shillings & 6 ? on acct--For John Washington Geo Washington

This is John, son of Benjamin.


Whitfield, Bryan & Son Invoice & Receipt

Mr. John Sutton, Junr D? 1806 To Bryan Whitfield & Son April 26th To ½ lb P?? 10/ ₤ 0 . 5 1807 2 lb Shot 2/ . 4 ___ 0 . 9 Jany 3d To 1 lb Buster Shot . 2 1 ?? P?? _ _ _ _ 3 . 6 3 yds blue flannel 6/8 1 ___ 1..5..6 July 20th To 2 lb Tobacco 1/3 _ _ _ 2..6 _______ ₤ 1..17.. Errors Excepted B Whitfield & Son Received Rockford April 15th 1808 of Benjamin Sutton one pound seventeen Shillings in full of John Sutton Junr account with us __________ Bryan Whitfield & Son ₤ 1 . 17. 0 [back side] John Sutton Jr ____________ Acct ₤ 1 “ 17 “

This John, Jr. is most likely son of Benjamin.

1808 Sutton, Benjamin Westbrook, Edwin Receipt Recd of Benjamin Sutton 43/6 in full of his Tax for the year 1807 the 6 July 1808 Edwin Westbrook

1808 Sutton, Thomas Washington, John Washington, Richard

Receipt Received Kinston 11th october 1808 of Thomas Sutton Sixteen Shillings in full for John Washington Richd Washington

This is more likely Benjamin’s son, Thomas. John1’s son, Thomas, was born before 1758, making him about age 50 at the time of this document. Per Marble, we have no information on Thomas’ death. Benjamin’s



son, Thomas was born ca. 1782, making him age 26 at the time of this document. The likelihood of a receipt having to do with Benjamin’s brother, Thomas, particularly, at a seasoned age of 50 years, having been preserved and passed-down to Benjamin’s descendants is not as likely as a receipt from Benjamin’s young adult son, Thomas, having been passed-down. Therefore, this Thomas is probably Benjamin’s son.


Westbrook, Edwin Receipt 50 Recd of John Sutton Jr Benjamin Sutton tax for the year 1808 the above tax ₤3-5-4 Edwin Westbrook

Benjamin’s son, John (b. ca. 1779), would have been an adult at this time, and approximately 30 years old. The John, Jr. named in this document was most likely Benjamin’s son, who was old enough to have been farming land with his father. There is a remote possibility that this John, Jr. could have been the brother of Benjamin (both sons of John1). John, Jr. (b. ca. 1758; died 1820-1830), son of John1, would have been about 51 years of age at the time of this document. Benjamin (b. ca. 1752) would have been about 56 years of age. Land inherited from their father, John1, would have already been divided, and the brothers would have been separately paying taxes on inherited land. It is highly likely that the two brothers, at this late age of their lives, would not have been paying land taxes together. It is more likely the case that this was Benjamin’s son, John, paying taxes on behalf of his father. It is odd, though, that he is referred to as “Jr.”

1809 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, John

Gatlin, John Gatlin, Slade

Court Warrant

State of North Carolina Lenoire County } To the constable given here you are commanded to summons John Sutton for to appear before me or some justice of the Peace for said county within thirty days from the date hereof to show cause why he duly paying Slade Gatlin the sum of twenty one pounds two shillings and duly pursuant and this shall be for a lawfull warrant given under my hand a seal the 1 of Feb 1809 Jno Gatlin [back side] And that of the written warrant prepared against the

Although Benjamin had a brother named, John, Benjamin’s son, John (born ca. 1779), would have been an adult at this time, approximately 30 years old. It is more likely that the John named in this document is the son of Benjamin, given Benjamin appears to be interceding for him. Of significance, it appears that John Sutton signed his own name, providing additional proof this was most likely Benjamin’s son. The elder John, brother of Benjamin, was illiterate, as was Benjamin, and would not



defendent for the sum twenty one pounds two shillings recd and book the 1 of Feb 1809 Jno Gatlin Stay of Execution } agreeable to law by giving Benjamin & John Sutton his Benj X Sutton mark Recd five pounds in part the 1 Feb 1809 Slade Gatlin John Sutton

have been able to sign his name. Re: Slade Gatlin… Notice is Hereby Given That Slade GATLIN, late of Kinston in the county of Lenoir, is dead, and that the Subscriber qualified as Executor to his last Will and Testament, at July Term, 1809, of the County Court of said County. All Persons having claims against his Estate, are requested to bring them forward within the time prescribed by Law, or they will be barred of recovery; and all Persons indebted to the Estate of said deceased, are requested to make immediate payment or they will be sued by John GATLIN, Executor. July 4th, 1809.(spelling and punctuation are from the original document) Paper: Newbern Herald.; Date: 1809-09-09; Vol: III; Iss: 132; Page: [4] http://genforum.genealogy.com/gatlin/messages/1013.html SLADE GATLIN b. Bef. 1773; d. July 13, 1809. Slade was postmaster of Kinston, Lenoir, NC http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/a/t/Larry-B-Gatlin/PDFGENE8.pdf Slade Gatlin owned a store. http://smithharper.org/docs/harper/lenoircountysettlementswiththestate.pdf

1809 Sutton, Benjamin Whitfield, B. Receipt Benja Sutton To BWhitfield…..?? ?? 10 days Here of my ?? Tax..7/6 ₤3-15 Recd the Amt. of Benj Sutton BWhitfield March 11, 1809

1809 Sutton, John, Jr. Washington, John Washington, Richard

Receipt Received Kinston 26th January 1809 of John Sutton junior Four pounds sixteen shillings and five pence in full of amt to this date For John Washington Richa Washington

Benjamin had a brother named John, who may have been referred to as John, Jr. (b. ca. 1758) since their father was named, John. If it was this John, he would have been about 51 years of age at the time. Benjamin also had a son named, John (b. ca. 1779), which would have made him about 30 years of age at the time. The likelihood of a receipt from Benjamin’s brother, John (age 51) being in Benjamin’s possession and passed-down to his descendents is not as likely as a receipt from



Benjamin’s son, John (age 30), who would have been a young adult at the time, and possibly still farming and doing business with his father, Benjamin. Assuming this receipt, then, is that of the younger John, it is unusual that he is referred to as “Jr.”.

1810 Sutton, Winna Galbrieth, John Herring, Simon

Invoice Miss Winna Sutton 1810 To Simon Herring ?? To.1 Womans Saddle $11 1/2______ $11.50 “ 1 Habit patron $5.50___________ 5.50 “ 3 1/2 yds.Hamberg @ 40 cents___ 1.40 “ 1 Bandano Handkerchief 15 1/2___ 15.50 Simon Herring Sworn & subscribed before me 15 Sept 1810 Jno. Galbrieth [back side] a/c Winna Sutton with Simon Herring

‘Winna’ was likely a shortened form of ‘Winnifred’ (born ca. 1789), daughter of Benjamin. She married Joshua Barwick. Uncertain that ‘Galbrieth’ is spelling of name.

1810

Sutton, Winifred Whitfield & Croom Byrd, Nathan

Invoice & Receipt

On a/c of Goods bought of Whitfield & Croom By Miss Winiford Sutton 1809 July 26 To boot in change of shoes 5 “ 1 pr Silk gloves 16 6 “ 1 pr Scissors 2 6 “ 5 yds calico 8/ 2 0 0 “ 1 Bridle bit 5 “ 1 Set Bridle Buckles 1 _________ 3 10 0 1810 March 31 1 1/8 yd Lace 5/ 5 7 1/2 1/4 Lenae muslin 14/ 3 6 “ 1 Bandanner handkerchief 15 full Amount 4 14 1 ½ Cr 1810 November 29 By Cash 4 14 1 1/2 Received Kinston November 29th 1810 of Miss Winiford Sutton four pound fourteen



Shilling one penny 1/2 in full of the above a/c Nathan Byrd for Whitfield & Croom

1810 Sutton, Winifred Whitfield & Croom Invoice & Receipt

An a/c of Goods bought of Whitfield and Croom By Miss Winiford Sutton 1809 July 26 | To boote in change of shooes___ 5 | 1 pr Silke Gloves______________ 16 | 6 | 1 pr Scissors_________________ 2 | 6 | 5 yds Calico______________ 8/ ₤2| 0 0 | 1 bridle bit___________________ 5 | 1 Set bridle Bucles____________ 1 March 31st 1810 | 1 1/8 yd lace_________ 5/ 5 | 71/2 | 1/4 lenae muslin______ 14/ 3 | 6 | 1 Bandanner handkerchief 15 full Amounte ₤4 | 14 | 1 1/2 Cr 1810 November 18th By Cash________ 4 14 1 1/2 ______________________________________ Dol Miss Winnaford Sutton To Simon Herring 1810 to 1 womans Saddle $11 1/2 $11 50 “ 1 Habite patron $5.50_____ $ 5.50 “ 3 ½ yds. Humhums @ 40 cents $1.40 “ 1 Bandanner Handkirchif 15/ $ 1.50 Sworn & Subscribed by $19.90 Before me 15th September 1810 [back side] Miss Winna Sutton A/c for Goods boute

Appears both of these 1810-dated documents are receipts for the same items purchased by Winiford. Perhaps one of these was a follow-up.

1811 Sutton, Benjamin Whitfield, Bryant Walters, Jessey

Letter Mr. Bryant Whitfield please to Send me by the Baurer the Balance of the money that you nary to pay me for benjaman Sutton Jessey Walters March the 19th 1811

‘Bauer’ is probably ‘Borrower’

1814 Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, Thomas Sutton, William

Adams, Thomas Receipt Recd of William Sutton 1435 ? 1/2 of Pork at six dollars and a half per hundred and for which Benjamin Sutton holds Thos Adams Note for the mony this the 23 of December 1814 Thos Adams Received of William [strike-through] Thos Sutton is 1466 1/4 of Pork at six dollars and a half per hundred and for which Benjamin Sutton holds Thos Adams Note for the money this 23 of December 1814 Thos Adams

The Thomas and William here are more likely sons of Benjamin, although Benjamin had brothers named Thomas and William (all sons of John1) as well. John1’s Sons: William…born circa 1760; died 1813-1820 (Lenoir Co.)—may well have been deceased at the time of this document.



Thomas…born before 1758; no information on his death—would have been about 56 years old at this time. Benjamin’s Sons: Thomas…born ca 1782 (Dobbs Co.); married [Unknown]; would have been about 42 years of age at this time. William…born 1784-1789 (Dobbs Co.); died after 1840 (Lenoir Co.); would have been in his late-30s/early-40s at this time. It is more plausible that the transaction in this document would have been between Benjamin and his sons, who may have needed the financial backing and support of their father. It is less likely this had to do with Benjamin’s brothers, one who might have already been deceased, and the other who may have been in his later years of life.

1814 Sutton, Benjamin Croom, Isaac Bryan, W.

Receipt Recd of Mr. Isaac Croom 28/8 of Benjm Sutton tax for 1814. W. Bryan

1818 Sutton, Benjamin, Sr. [None] Inventory Num Sutton 14th 18 [document torn] 1____ 15? 2____ 13? 3____ 12? 4____ 122 5____ 144 6____ 110 7____ 140 8____ 091 __________ 9____ 111 10___ 121 11___ 116 12___ 127 13___ 126 14___ . 77 15___ 107 Number and Wt of Benjm Sutton Senr Hoggs taken December 14th 1818 1____ 175 2____ 179

There are additional computations in the right margin of document. This is the first document where Senior (i.e., ‘Senr’) is used with Benjamin’s name. Benjamin had an adult son named Benjamin (b. 1795), who would have been about 23 years of age at this time, which allowed for the elder Benjamin to carry the title of “Senr.” for differentiation.



3____ 177 4____ 116 5____ 115 6____ 112 7____ 127 8____ 110 9____ 115 10___ 099 11___ 102 12___ . 90 13___ 117 14___ 103 15___ 130 ___ 772

1820-30 ca

Sutton, John Sutton, Elizabeth

None Photo The John Barwick house as it did look in better days. By Hugh Barwick & Duval Barwick to Clellan Sutton in Nov 1991

Clellan Sutton wrote this. Jeremiah, Sr., son of John Sutton, probably inherited the house from his father. Jeremiah, Sr. and first wife, Tabitha, likely reared their children at this homeplace. Jeremiah then built his homeplace on Kennedy Home Rd., down a little from Jack Sutton’s homeplace now, same side of the highway, next to the old barn that is falling down now. We think that Martha Jane Parks Sutton Elmore and her first husband, Alonza Sutton, son of Jeremiah, Sr. were likely the next ones to live this homeplace. Alonza died prematurely, after they had three children. Martha Jane then married John Barwick, and they reared their children at the homeplace, too.

1826 Sutton, Hardy Washington, John Receipt Recd Kinston July 25th 1826 of Mr Hardy Sutton nine dollars and fifteen cents in full__ Jno &Jno C Washington

This is the first receipt in the Collection bearing the name, Hardy Sutton. Born in 1803, Hardy would have been 23 years of age.

1832 Sutton, Hardy Washington, J. C. Receipt Mr. Hardy Sutton Bot of J & JC Washington 1832 Sept 11th 2 Galls Rum @ 7/? ___ $1.50

We suspect the symbol after the diagonal is ‘1/2’, which mathematically would be correct, since 2 x 7 ½ = 150 (or $1.50).

1835 Sutton, Hardy Washington, J. Washington, J. C.

Receipt Received Kinston June 17th 1835 of Mr. Hardy Sutton the sum of sevin dollars fifty cents to pay for Rum lot of Holland J&JC Washington JC

Excerpted from NC Department of Archives and History, The Story of Lenoir County and Kinston, North Carolina (cited The Historical News, vol. 34(8)-NC, February, 2014, p. 20, Civil War & Reconstruction): “John C. Washington represented Lenoir county at this “Secession Convention.” The delegates took North Carolina out of the Union and within an hour ratified the



Provisional Constitution of the Confederate States of America. A witness described the Convention as “a sea partly in storm, partly calm, the Secessionists shouting and throwing up their hats and rejoicing, the Conservatives sitting quietly, calm, depressed….The Washington family operated the shoe factory, also on Queen Street [Kinston], and in connection with it had a large tannery on the river side of Heritage Street at the intersection of Gordon.” The JC Washington mentioned in this receipt may have been John C. Washington’s father. Re: Rum lot of Holland… http://brianaltonenmph.com/6-history-of-medicine-and-pharmacy/pacific-northwest-medicine-ca-1820-ca-present/john-kennedy-bristow-1814-1883/research-papers/dr-churchhills-cure-for-consumption-history-and-controversy/

1836

Sutton, Hardy Uzzell, Lewis Receipt 1836 May 31st } Mr. B Hardy Sutton D? To Lewis Uzzell for tuition 228 Days @ 4 1/10 c [back side] ? Sutton a/c $ 9.32 2.00 $11.32 4.59 7.73

Only occurrence of Hardy’s name preceded by an initial ‘B’ suggesting possibly ‘Benjamin.’ First document to mention tuition paid for education. Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton had three children who would have been school-age at the time: Nancy, age 11; Thomas, age 10; and Elizabeth, age 9. The difference of 4.59 subtracted from 11.32 should be 6.73, not 7.73. First evidence of a math error in the Collection.

1836 Sutton, Hardy Uzzell, Lewis Daly, D. G.

Receipt 60 Sir please to pay Lewis Uzzell two Dollars and that will settle accts with you and me august 26th__ 1836 D G Daly Mr. Hardy Sutton

Receipt ties back to other 1836 Hardy Sutton receipt for tuition.

1838 Sutton, Hardy Sutton, Sally

Washington, J. Washington, John C.

Invoice & Receipt

Mrs Sally Sutton 1834 ??? J & J Washington ??? August 22nd 1 lb Epsom Salt 2/4_______0.25 Octo 4 1 lb Salt ??? ___________ 0.10 23 3/4 F?? 2 large blankets ?? 12.35 Nov 24 69 ???_________________4.14

Hardy was a son of Benjamin, and Benjamin's wife was Sarah Hardy, known as Sally. Benjamin died in 1837, which may explain why the account was not paid until the next year, 1838 (although four years after purchases were made), by his wife,



25 3 pr Brogans ??? 4.65 1834 Augt 12 1 Brace & Bitts ???_______3.00 29 1 Slice Black ? gum/lbs 25? 2.50 _____ 26.99 1834 Nov 25 Buy Cotton $19.11 ½ __________19.11 ½ _____ $7.87 ½ Acct paid in full for Hardy Sutton Jny 3, 1838 J & Jno C Washington & Co.

Sally. Benjamin and Sarah had a daughter named, Sarah, who married Jesse Hardy; however, at about 56 years of age in 1838, she would have been using her husband's last name of Hardy. Therefore, it is more likely that the Sally Sutton named in this document is Hardy Sutton's mother, Sarah Hardy Sutton, wife of Benjamin.

1846 None Nat Letter 1st Jany 1836 Dear Sir If Nat is to hire again I will give you the same for him another year I had heard he was not being hired another year is the reason why I had said nothing to you about hiring I am lend him some cloathing which I will give him. ??? ???

Possibly a woman's name who signed letter. Nat may well have been one of the slaves.

1848 None Donass Dickey Davis, James M. Parcks, Major

Prescription Mr. Parcks R? I send by Donass some medicine for Dickey. You will give him two of the pills every other night commencing Tuesday night on Wednesday night give him Two tea spoonful of Salts and repete every other night March 27th 1848 James M. Davis [on back side] Mr. Major Parcks

Per Ollie Sutton Brunner, the Parks family married (?) into the Suttons. For example, Martha Jane Parks was reared in the home of Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton, essentially adopted (need to clarify this w/ Ollie). Martha Jane Parks married Alonza Sutton who died after several children, then she married John Barwick. Martha Jane’s father died, and her mother remarried, and the stepfather disliked Martha Jane, which is why Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton took her in their home and reared her as their as a young girl elementary-age. This was told to Ollie by her parents.

1854 None Wooten, Mrs. Moon, Mrs. Everett, D. B.

Letter [beginning/top part of document has been torn off] Paper that Mrs. Wooten held against I saw Mrs. Wooten at Dudly on Saturday Evening on his way to Mnts & told me to say to you that he would take my Note with surety that me & him fixed an for the amount of your Part & Give Note Creddit for the amount of Sum & if this usurpment will Do you & Mrs Moon can make the own amount when I shall Rec it if your Sonilaw is wiling I will take him at the same 25 December/54 [i.e., 1854] Your friend D.B. Everett

See articles in folder on D.B. Everett, a wealthy man who lived in Goldsboro

1861 Sutton, Benjamin F. Sutton, Hardy, Sr.

Jackson, F. F. Promissory Note

Six Months after date we or either of us promise to pay Benj. F. Sutton exr. Of Hardy Sutton Sr. decease or order the Sum of Forty one and 55/100 Dollars for value received as witness our hands and Seals December 12th 1861 Witness F. F. Jackson

Hardy Sutton died Sept. 11, 1861. First occurrence of ‘Sr.’ used with Hardy Sutton.

1861 Sutton, Hardy, Sr. None Will 829.78 ***NOTE this is a copy included in the



Sutton, Ann Sutton, B[enjamin] H. Sutton, Christiana Sutton, John A. Sutton, Julius E. Sutton, Junius E. Sutton, Lemuel H. Sutton, Louisa Sutton, Sallie H. Sutton, Thomas Sutton, William H. Elmore, Martha Sutton Wooten, Nancy Sutton

Will of Hardy Sutton In the name of God, Amen I Hardy Sutton Senr of the County of Lenoir and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and disposing memory but considering the wortfulty of my earthly existence do make and declare this to be my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say; First That my executor herein after named shall provide my body a decent christian burial suitable to the wishes of my relatives and friends and my circumstances of life and pay all funeral expenses together with my just debts howsoever and to whomsoever owing out of the moneys that may first come into his hands as a part of my estate. Secondly It is my will and desire that the property being negroes, that I have heretofore by deed of gift given to Dempsey Wood and his children be his and theirs for them to hold and enjoy for their own use and benefit and which said deed of gifts I do now in every respect confirm and make it a part of this will and will Testament. Thirdly I give unto my beloved wife Ann Sutton for her life or widowhood one third of my home tract of land which shall include my dwelling house and out buildings being one third of the land given me by deed and by will of my father Benjamin Sutton deceased and at her death or marrige it is my will and desire that it shall then go to and I do hereby at that time devise and give the same unto my well beloved son Julius E. Sutton and his children forever. Fourthly I give unto my well beloved wife Ann Sutton for her life or widowhood the following negro slaves old Chaney, Elijah, Hardy, Polly, Martha and little Save, and at her death or marriage I give and bequeath the said old Chaney, Elijah and Martha to my well beloved son Lemuel H Sutton and his children forever. Fifthly I give and devise unto my well beloved son Julius E Sutton all of my home Tract of land with exception of the third thereof herein fe before to and unto my wife Ann Sutton for her life or widow hood being the land given me by deed and by will by my father Benjamin Sutton so that at the death or marriage of his mother he the said Julius E Sutton shall own the whole of my said home tract to him the said Julius E Sutton and his children forever.

Collection, and not the original document.*** White Hall public road was what is now Kennedy Home Road. Re: son, Thomas…land purchased from Benjamin Sutton probably refers to Hardy’s brother, Benjamin, rather than his father, Benjamin, since Hardy’s father, Benjamin died in 1837, long before the 1861 date of Hardy’s will. The Benjamin named here cannot be Thomas’ brother, Benjamin Franklin, else Franklin would have been named here, as Franklin was included in numerous other documents for BFS. Ollie (3.27.15) says one of Benjamin Franklin’s daughters took care of Thomas and Juilia until their death. They willed her their land. At some point, this daughter had a son, who had an accident in college, broke his back, and the Thomas and Juilia farm was sold to old Dick Dawson, who built the D&E Milling Co. where Gene and April Parrish’s house now stands, and across the corner from Joe and Connie Sutton’s house. Thomas and Julia’s house was the hip-roofed house originally located in from of Joe and Connie Sutton’s house, which was purchased, relocated, and restored by Roy and Libby Sutton Smith, and now situated on the Kennedy Home Rd. Ollie says father, Clellan, stated that these hip-roofed houses were constructed out of lightwood around the Civil War, and were one-storey house, as opposed to two-storey homes built in the early-1800s. Roy Smith told Joe that, when the Thomas Sutton house was being moved to its current location, they found the year, 1857, carved in the mortar on the back side of the fireplace chimney in the house. Re: William H Sutton…Ollie (3.27.15) says the hip-roof house located directly in front of Jean and Pete Pate was William’s house, which has been purchased and relocated and restored down the Harold Sutton Rd toward Hwy 70 and owned by Clifton Sutton.



Sixthly at the death or marriage of my wife Ann Sutton I give and bequeath unto my son Junius E Sutton the negro woman Polly before loaned to my wife for her life o widow hood and the in crease of the said Polly from this time forth to him the said Junius E Sutton forever. Seventhly at the death or marriage of my wife Ann Sutton I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Julius E. Sutton the negro slave Little Save before loaned to my wife for her life or widow hood to him the said Julie Sutton and his children forever. Eighthly I give and devise unto my beloved son Junius E Sutton all that portion of my Uzzell tract of land that lies on the West side of the Kinston and White Hall public road and on the Pine Bush road and adjoins the lands of Dempsey Wood and Joe L Elmore and my home tract to him the said Junius E Sutton and his children forever. Ninethly I give and bequeath unto my beloved son John A Sutton all that potion of my Uzzell Tract that lies on the east side of the Kinston and White Hall public road to him the said John A Sutton and his children forever being that of the Uzzell tract of land not before given to my son Junius E Sutton. Tenthly I give unto my beloved wife Ann Sutton one bed her choice and stead and furnture (sp) and at her death or marriage I give the said bed and stead and furnture to my son Julius and his children forever. Eleventhly I give and devise unto my beloved son Thomas Sutton all of the tract of land upon which he now lives being the land that I purchased of Benjamin Sutton to him the said Thomas Sutton and his children forever provided and on condition that he pays over to my son Lemuel H Sutton the sum of one thousand dollars with which payment I do hereby charge said land But if the said Thomas Sutton should depart this life without leaving lawful begotten children his survivers (sp) there and in that went the said land shall be divided into two portions of one third and two thirds each and the one third portion is my will and desire that the wife of the said Thomas Sutton my beloved daughter in law Julia A Sutton shall own and have for and during her life of widowhood on condition and provided that the said Julia Ann Sutton shall never sell the same to anyone save and excepting to some of my own children and at her death or marriage I give and devise it to my children to be

Re: Lemuel H Sutton….the 1866 hand-drawn map by William Arthur, currently owned by Mary Lucile Sutton Beaman, shows the 246-acre tract of land at Frog Point next to Hardy Bridge. Wesley Allen Sutton and Chester Hooten purchased a 40 plus/minus acre tract of land in this same area from Barbara Sutton Bright in the 1980’s. Barbara was one of the four daughters of Hodges and Ruby Sutton. Hodges was a son of George, who was a son of Junius, who was the twin brother of Julius, who were sons of Hardy. An 1866 hand-drawn map (by William Arthur) owned by Lucile Sutton Beaman names a Lemuel Sutton. This is the same Lemuel H. Sutton, son of Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton, identified in Hardy Sutton’s will. Section ‘Fifteenthly’ of the will states that the land bequeathed to Lemuel was located in the Frog Point area of Bucklesberry. Still referred to as Frog Point today, Lemuel’s 240-acre section of land as surveyed on the Arthur map was geographically situated on the North side of the Neuse River, and included land on the East and West sides of the current Hardy Bridge Road. Lemuel’s land included the current bridge area and sandbar (noted as ‘fishery’ on the map). Re: William Arthur…. http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/deeds/langsjonesD.txt http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/documents/hinesjmColl.txt



equally divided between them each to share and to share alike and at the death of the said Thomas Sutton without leaving lawfully begotten children him surviving them the two thirds portion of said land it is my will and desire shall be divided between all my children for them to share and to share alike Twelfthly at the death or marriage of my wife Ann Sutton I give and bequeath the negro slave Hardy before loaned to my wife for life or till she married unto my beloved son Thomas Sutton and his children forever but if he the said Thomas Sutton should die without leaving lawful begotten child or children heirs surviving it is my will and desire that the said Hardy shall be divided between all my children for them to share and to share alike. Thirteenthly I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Nancy Wooten wife of Joseph Wooten and her children forever the following negro slaves viz Rachel, Mary, George, Wright, Hester, Charity, Leah, Albert child of Mary and their future increases and all other property which I have before now put into her possession. Fourteenthly I give and devise unto my well beloved son William H Sutton all that tract of land upon which he now lives and which I bought of Wm J. Hunter to him and his children forever but provided and on condition that he pays over to my son Benjamin F Sutton the sum of one thousand dollars which payment I do hereby charge said land. Fiftenthly I give and devise to my well beloved son Lemuel H Sutton and his children forever one half of my Frog Point one tract of land being the half upon which he now lives and the said tract to be divided according to quality. Sixteenthly I give and devise unto my well beloved son B. F. Sutton and his children forever one half of my Frog Point tract of land being the half other that above given to Lemuel H Sutton and his children the said tract to be divided according to quality: Seventeenthly I lend unto my beloved son in law Jol (Joel?) Elmore for and during his own life provided he does not outlive his present wife my beloved daughter Martha Elmore and if he does so outlive her his said present wife the said Martha Elmore there so long as she does live the following negro slaves July, Mila, Margaret, June, and Rufus



and their future increase and if the said Martha Elmore does so outlive her present husband the said Joel Elmore then and in the event I lend all of the said negro slaves and their increase to her for and during her own life and at her death I give and bequeath all the said negro slaves and their increase unto her children by her present or future marriage but to the exclusion of any child or children by her had and bore by any former marriage. Eighteenthly I give and bequeath unto my well beloved daughter Sallie H Sutton and her children forever the following negro slaves viz Mary, Gatsey and Arter and their future increase. Ninteenthly I give and bequeath unto my well beloved daughter Louisa Sutton and her children forever the following negro slaves viz Clarkey, Avey, and Barbara child of Polly and their increases. Twenteenthly I give and bequeath unto my well beloved daughter Christiania Sutton and her children forever the following negro slaves to wit Luby, Charity, and her little Nice and their future increases. Twenty firstly It is my will and desire that if any of my children sons or daughters to whom I have given any portion of my property as well lands as negros should die without leaving lawful begotten children their surviving the portions of there so desiring with the exception of that given to my son Thomas Sutton for with regard to his portion provision has already been made shall be equally divided between my children for them to share and share alike as they would do under our laws of Distribution were I to die intestate. Twenty secondly It is my will and desire that my executor here in after named shall collect all the debts to me owing sell all my perishable estate of all and every kind and species and the following negro slaves viz Nicey, aged about 43 years, Alfred big son aged 30 years, Jerry, Prince, Isac, George, and Allen on such a credit as to him may seem best and out of the proceeds of the Said sale to pay all my just debts and funereal (sp) expenses and the surplus if any it is my will and desire to be divided between all my children and their children for them to share and share alike as they would do under our law of Distribution were I to die intestate And I do hereby constitute an appoint my trusty



faithful and dutiful son Benjamin F Sutton my lawful executor to all interests and purposes to execute this my last will and testament according to the intent and meaning of the same in every part and clause thereof hereby revoking and declaring utterly were all other wills and testament by me heretofore made In witnes (sp) where of I the said Hardy Sutton Sr do here unto set my hand and seal this 28 day of February 1861 Hardy Sutton Sr.

1862 Sutton, Ann Sutton, Christiana Sutton, Julius Sutton, Junius Sutton, S. I.

None Invoice & Receipt

1862 Dec 12th Mrs. Ann Sutton To S. I. Sutton ?? “ “ To 14 days tuition for Junius @/6 70 “ “ “ 15 “ “ “ Julius @/6 75 “ “ “ 18 “ “ “ Christiana @/6 90 ____ $2.35 ½ quill paper 12/ 1.50 Received pay in full S. I. Sutton $3.85

Per Russell King, http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/census/1850rs.txt ... SUTTON, Thomas 1783 F: Richard M: Winnie SUTTON [son] Ivey (S. I. 1880C) 8 Nov 1834 - 6 Apr 1904 Md: 1853 Mary Jane UZZELL 1834 #97 No Land But R. Allen Humphrey’s transcription of the 1850 Lenoir Co. Census specifies an age of 68 for Thomas Sutton and Ivey of age 16… file:///C:/Users/Joe/Desktop/Ancestry/Census.LenoirCounty.1850.pdf However, re: S. I Sutton, per Martha Marble: The only known child of Thomas Sutton [son of Benjamin Sutton; brother of Hardy Sutton] and Unknown [mother] was SAMUEL IVEY SUTTON, born on 8 November 1834 in Lenoir County, North Carolina (Tombstone.) (Hardy Sutton Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (H. C. Carey & I Lea, No. 126, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 1823); (1999, Copy at ECU, typed copy provided by William E. (Mickey) Elmore).). He married Mary/Marie June Uzzell, daughter of James F. Uzzell and Elizabeth (Uzzell) (Tombstone.) (Susan Sutton Moody., Death Certificate Abstracts of Lenoir County North Carolina 1914 - 1918 Books 1-5 (James M. Armor).). He died on 6 April 1904 in Lenoir County, North Carolina, at age 69 (Tombstone.). He was buried in Fairview Cemetery, LaGrange, Lenoir County, North



Carolina. There is no proof that Ivey was the son of Thomas but the Census does not support his being a grandson. Also, he is only listed on the Census as Ivey, not Samuel but what appears to be his tombstone gives the initials S. I.

1862 Sutton, Ann Sutton, Julius E. Sutton, Junius E. Sutton, S. I.

Scarborough, S. M. Invoice & Receipt

1862 Mr. S. M. Scarborough To S. I. Sutton ?? August 8th To 50 ½ days tuition for his words Christiana Sutton @5/ 2 52 ½ “ “ “ 13 “ “ “ “ “ Julius E. Sutton @5/ 65 “ ” “ 3 “ “ “ “ “ Junius E. Sutton @5/ 15 ______ $ 3.32 ½ August 30th 1862 Recd the above a/c of Mrs. Ann Sutton S. I. Sutton

1862

Sutton, Ann Sutton, Christiana Sutton, Julius Sutton, Junius Sutton, S. I.


Mrs. Ann Sutton 1862 To S. I. Sutton ?? Nov 7th To 38 days tuition for Son Julius @/6 190 “ “ 38 “ “ “ “ Junius @/6 190 “ “ 58 “ Daughter Christiana @/6 290 _____ $ 6.70 Dec. 7 8th Recd pay in full S. I. Sutton

Strike-through on ‘7’ appears in document.

1862 Sutton, Ann Sutton, Benjamin F. Sutton, Hardy, Sr.

None Promissory Note

Six Months after date with interest from date we promise to pay Benj. F. Sutton exr. of Hardy Sutton snr deceased or order the sum of thirty-Six 60/100 Dollars for Value received witness our hands & seals Jany 9th 1862 [document torn lower-right corner; appears this was the signature with seal] [back side] [Mrs Ann Sutton’s note]

Signature(s) of document author(s) were in the torn section. Seal is partially observable.

1863 Sutton, Benjamin [F] Pelter, Wallace Invoice June the 4 1863 Mr Bengamin Sutton To Charles ? Wallace Pelter To Stocking 2 plows 4.00 To Stocking 2 plows 10.00 To reparing plows 1.00 To reparing syth 1:00 16.00

Benjamin, son of John1, died in 1837. So, the Benjamin named in this document has to be Benjamin Franklin, son of Benjamin.

1863 Sutton, Ann Sutton, Christiana


1863 Mrs Ann Sutton To Jerry Sutton ?

This is likely Jeremiah, Sr., son of John (brother of Hardy), who was born in 1836,



Sutton, Jerry Sutton, S. I.

May 15th To 39 days tuition for Christiana @6 ½ ? 3.83 ½ 1 Book 5/ .50 Received pay S. I. Sutton 4.33 ½

making him the second educator among the Bucklesberry Suttons, S. I (Samuel Ivey), being the first. Known as Jerry (or Jere), he would have been 27 years old. S. I. would have been 29 years old. Possibly, Jeremiah and Samuel were partnering to offer an instructional-education service.

1863 Sutton, Ann Sutton, Christiana Sutton, S. I.


Mrs Ann Sutton 1863 To S. I. Sutton ? Sept 18 To 58 days tuition for Christiana @ 6/ 3 48 “ “ 26 “ “ “ Junius @ 6/ 1 56 “ “ 28 “ “ “ Julius @ 6/ 1 68 “ “ 1 Book 15/ 1 50 $ 8.22 Received pay S. I. Sutton

1863 Sutton, Anna Fields, William Fields, A.

Receipt $3023 Recd of Anna Sutton Thirty + 23/100 dollars her Tax for 1863. July 16th 1863 Wm Fields Shff By A. Fields

1863 Sutton, B[enjamin] F. Sutton, John A.

Fields, William Fields, A.

Receipt $3486 Recd of B F Sutton for John A Sutton Thirty four + 86/100 dollars his tax for 1863. Received payment Wm Fields Shff July 16th 1863 of John A Sutton By A Fields Feb 4 1864 B F Sutton

‘Shff’ is probably ‘Sheriff’. B. F. and John A. Sutton were brothers, both sons of Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton.

1863 Sutton, Benjamin F. Fields, William Fields, A.

Receipt $49 62 Recd of Benj F Sutton Jr Forty seven & 62/100 dollars His tax for 1863 July 16th 1863 Wm Fields ??? By A Fields

1863 Sutton, Benjamin F Sutton, John A. Sutton, S. I.

Uzzell, James Receipts (2) Received of John A. Sutton one hundred and sixty eight dollars March 4th 1863 Benj. F. Sutton, Jnr Received of John A. Sutton fifteen dollars it Being for rent of the house & lot Belong-ing to James Uzzell decd for the year 1862 March 4th 1863 S. I. Sutton [back side] John A. Sutton and S. I. Sutton receipts

First occurrence of ‘Jr.’ used with Benjamin F. Sutton’s name. Technically, he was not a ‘Jr.’. There is a single 1836 document in the Collection that names Hardy as ‘B. Hardy Sutton,’ suggesting the possibility that Hardy’s first name was ‘Benjamin’. Still, this would not allow for Benjamin Franklin to have used ‘Jr.’ after his name.



John A. Sutton ??

1864 Sutton, Ann Sutton, B[enjamin] F. Sutton, S. I.


1864 Mrs Ann Sutton To S. I. Sutton ?? June 1st To 49 days tuition fo Christiana @171/2 $ 8 57 Nov 11 Received pay of B F Sutton Jr S. I. Sutton

Benjamin Franklin was technically not a ‘Jr.’.

1864

Sutton, Ann, Sutton, Benjamin F. Sutton, S. I.


1864 Mrs Ann Sutton To S. I. Sutton ?? Feb 25 To 41 days tuition for Junius @ 1/- 4.10 “ “ 42 “ “ “ Julius @ 1/- 4.20 “ “ 60 “ “ “ Chris @ 1/- 6.00 Nov 11 Received pay of B F Sutton $ 14.30 S. I. Sutton

1864 Sutton, Ann Desmond, Lewis C. Receipt STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA—Collector’s District No. Received of Ann Sutton Cattle Tax 100 Dollars Specific, Eight 100 Dollars General Tax, as of the 1st day of Nov 1863 Date, Jany 20th 1864 Total Tax, $8 Lewiss C. Desmond, Collector.

1865 None None Fragment 1865 Augt 21st To pr

Fragment document

1865 None None Invoice Received of B F Sutton Jr to purchase for (1600) sixteen hundred lbs of fodder Feb 11 1865 C L Chesnutt ??? 13th Batallion Light Artillery

CL Chesnutt was Captain/Acting Quartermaster for the Confederate Army, 13th Batallion Light Artillery, verified at http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-regiments-detail.htm?regiment_id=CNC0013BAL http://civil-war-soldiers.findthedata.org/l/945609/C-L- Chesnutt Per Marble, 3.9.14, "My hunch is they seized it and gave him a receipt for which he never collected."

1865 Sutton, Benjamin F. Day, D. W. H. Receipt DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA Series G. No. 186 Office Assistant Quartermaster Goldsboro, N.C., Sept, 1865. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE THIS DAY SOLD TO B. F. Sutton of _____ County, State of ____ , one Brown ?? Mule 7 years old, 13 hands high, _____ for the sum of $77.00 Received payment, D. W. H. Day Capt. & Ass’t. Quartermaster [back side] Series G. No. ____

Price of mules: http://www.lyndonirwin.com/mule5.htm



Certificate for purchase of _____ 1865 NOTE.—When the animal herein described is sold or disposed of by the party named within or any subsequent owner, this certificate must be transferred with the animal. No citizen can obtain a legal title to, nor will be allowed to hold any animal which has been the property of the United States, or of the so-called Confederate States, without a certificate for the same, of this or similar form, signed by the Quartermaster selling the property.

1866 Sutton, Annie Hill Sutton, Jerry Sutton, Samuel

Fowler, S. P. Jr. Indenture Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen & Abandoned Lands State of North Carolina Indenture of Apprenticeship State of North Carolina } Lenoir County } This Indenture, Made the 30th day of March 1866, between S. P. Fowler, Jr. Assist. Supt. Freed. of the one part, and Anne Sutton of the other part: Witnesseth, That the said, S. P. Fowler, Jr. doth put, place and bind unto the said Anne Sutton one orphan, named Samuel Sutton aged 11 years to live after the manner of an apprentice and servant, until the said apprentice shall attain the age of twenty-one years; during all which time the said apprentice his mistress faithfully shall serve, and her lawful commands everywhere obey. And the said Anne Sutton doth covenant, and promise, and agree, that she will teach and instruct the said apprentice, or cause him to be taught and instructed, to read and write; and that she will constantly find and provide for said apprentice, during the term aforesaid, sufficient diet, washing, lodging and apparel, fitting for an apprentice; and also other things necessary, both in sickness and health. In witness whereof, the parties to these presents have set their hands and seals, the day and year above written. S. P. Fowler, Jr. [seal.] her Annie x Sutton [seal.]

Per Ollie Sutton Bruner….Samuel’s father was Thomas Sutton, son of Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton. Samuel’s mother was a black slave woman who worked on the farm. Annie Hill Sutton, therefore, was Samuel’s grandmother by birth.



mark Witness. (Duplicate.) Jerry Sutton

1866 Sutton, Anna Walters, Bryant Walters, Pridgon Walters, Moses Warters, Nander Walters, Bryan

Promissory Note

With interest from the date We or Either of us doo promise to pay to Anna Sutton the Just and full sum of twenty dollars it being for Value Recd as Witness our handes and seals April the 12th 1866 [Washington stamp Bryant Walters [seal] 5 cents with ‘B. Warters Pridgon Walters [seal] Apr 12/66’ written Moses Walters [seal] over stamp] Witness Nander Warters [back side] Bryan Walters Note $20.00

1866 Sutton, Anna Walters, Jesse Walters, Cecelia Walters, Needham

Promissory Note

With interest from the date We or Either of us doo promise to pay to Anna Sutton the Just and full sum of twelve Dollars and fifty centes it being for Value Recd as Witness our hands and seals April the 16th 1866 Jesse Walters [seal] test WM DWit ?? Cecelia Walters [seal] his Needham X Walters [seal] mark

1866 Sutton, Ann Sutton, Christiana Sutton, Junius Sutton, Julius Sutton, S. I.

None Receipt Mrs Ann Sutton 1864 To S. I. Sutton ?? Oct 27 To 56 days tuition for Christiana @ 5/ 2.80 “ “ 39 “ “ “ Junius @ 5/ 1.95 “ “ 42 “ “ “ Julius @ 5/ 2.10 1866 Jan 25th Recd pay S. I. Sutton 6.85

1866 Sutton, Ann Sutton, Chris[tiana] Sutton, S. I.

None Receipt 1865 Mrs Ann Sutton To S. I. Sutton ?? March 13th To 44 Days tuition for Chris @ 5/ $2.20 1866 Jan 25 Recd pay S. I. Sutton

1866

Sutton, Nannie Whitfield, G. F. Receipt 1866 Mrs Nannie Sutton ?? Dec 20 2 sacks salt 37/6 7 50

‘Coars’ may be ‘Coarse’



Coars salt 14/ 1 40 $8. 90 Recd payment in full up to date Feb 9/66 G F Whitfield [back side] $8.90 Mrs Nannie Sutton A/c with G F Whitfield

“In 1849 the [Latter Day Saints] Quorum of the Twelve directed a company of men to establish a permanent saltworks. By 1850 Charley White and his family were operating the saltworks on the lake shore opposite Black Rock and producing fine, coarse, and common grades of salt….” http://historytogo.utah.gov/utah_chapters/statehood_and_the_progressive_era/thesaltindustrywasoneofthefirstenterprises.html

1867 None None Fragment 1867 June 11th Re ?

Fragment document

1867 Sutton, A[nna] Webb, T. B. Receipt Mrs Anna Sutton 1866 To TB Webb July 8 Balbalance due on Buggy $33 10 1867 Sept 5 Wedging box 50 Recd payment 33 60 [tax stamp w/ ‘TBW 1867’ TB Webb written on it] Nov 13 1867 [back side] Mrs. A. Sutton a/c

The word, ‘Balance’ appears to be misspelled, or possibly ‘Balbalance’ meant ‘balance on the balance.’

1867 Sutton, Anna Sutton, Junius

Wooley, P. W. Receipt Recd of Junius Sutton $2 for Mrs Anna Sutton in full of all accounts to date Nov. 30th 1867. P. W. Wooley

1867 Sutton, Anna Whitfield, G. F. Receipt ?? Widow Anna Sutton $150 A/c Received payment on the ?? a/c Oct 25 /67 G F Whitfield

Husband, Hardy, died Sept. 11, 1861.

1867 Sutton, Anna Ellison, I. M. Jarrell, N. C.

Receipt Received of Mrs Anna Sutton four dollars the full of her account Dec the 9th 1867 N C Jarrell J M Ellison Agt

1867 Sutton, Annie Cox, E. F. Receipt $4.65 Recd Mosely Hall Aug 30 1867 of Annie Sutton the sum of four + 65/100 dollars in full for his state + county tax for the year 1867 E F Cox Shff

1867 Sutton, Annie Sutton, Junius

Hardee, J. L. Croom, M. A.

Receipt Moseley Hall, NC Mrs Annie Sutton 1867 To J L. Hardee ?? 2 Shovels @ 19/- $3.80 Aug 27, 1 Curry Comb 5/- .50 for Junius Oct 19, Bal on Suit Cloths 30/- 3.00

Curry comb was used to wipe-down horses and mules.



$7.30 Received Payment Oct 25th 1867 J L Hardee By M A Croom

1867

Sutton, Benjamin F. Sutton, Anna

Webb, T. B. Receipt Recd B F Sutton for twenty Eight dollars on a/c of Mrs Anna Sutton /apr 8 1867 T B Webb

1867 Sutton, Anne Sutton, Christiana Sutton, Julius Sutton, Junius

Evans, S. B. Receipt Mrs Anne Sutton 1886. To S B. Evans ?? March 2. 1 Dz quinine pills 1.00 Aug 3. 1 ¼ “ “ “ 1.25 Sept 24. Call visit night to Julius3.00 Quinine1.00 4.00 “ 26. Calomel.25 (27) visit Julius3.75 Cal + D? + quinine1.00 5.00 “ 28. Visit Julius + Self3.75 Prescript for Self1.00

Med for back1.25 6.00 Oct 6 Prescript + Medicine for son Junius 2.75 Oct 27. “ 1.00 Cal + Rhu.25 1 dz quinine pills1.00 quinine for Daughter1.00 3.25

Nov 29. “ for Daughter Christiana + Medicine 2.25 Cr. 25.00 Apr 13. By 2 Dz. Eggs. 50 3.25 Apr 25. “ 11 lbs lard 25 2.75 2.45 $21.75 [tax stamp] Recd payment Jany 18 1867 S B Evans 22 55 21.75 .80 [back side] Mrs Anna Sutton A/c Mrs. Anna Sutton A/c

S. B. Evans was may have been the local pharmacist or physician. Born in 1846, twin sons, Junius and Julius, would have been 21 years of age at the date of this document. Christiana, born in 1850, would have been 17 years old. Re: Quinine… http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/082006/08122006/212900 “THE WONDER DRUG during the Civil War was quinine. The use of quinine was well known and understood by Confederate and Union physicians, and it was a valuable drug in the supply table of both armies….Quinine is found in the bark of the cinchona tree of South America. It was prepared as early as the 17th century. The drug acts upon the effects and reproduction of the malarial parasites, or sporozoa, injected by anopheles mosquitoes as they take a blood meal….The symptoms are chills, shakes, fever and headache occurring every four to six hours. It was recognized that soldiers camping at night near swampy, wet areas often came down with these symptoms. Physicians blamed the swampy night air. Mal aria equals "bad air."” Not surprising, then, that this may well have been a health issue faced by the Suttons living in Bucklesberry ‘picosin’ (i.e., swamp). Re: Calomel… http://civilwartalk.com/threads/calomel.83372/ “Calomel was a mercury based compound used extensively by both Union and Confederate doctors to treat a wide variety of medical conditions….19th century doctors feared constipation, and, dispensing calomel was one of the main methods of keeping the bowels "open." However, strangely enough,



calomel was also given to treat diarrhea and dysentery. Many physicians seemed unaware that the doses of calomel, and a related compound, tartar emetic, often caused worse problems that the original condition. The large and frequent doses of mercury compounds caused excessive salivation - often a pint to a quart a day. Many patients receiving these "heroic" doses, suffered from mercurial gangrene - death of cheek and mouth tissue that often led to permanent facial deformities. Lose and lost teeth were common, as was death from mercury poisoning.”

1867 Sutton, Anna Erwin, T. D. Receipt 70 Received, Moseley Hall, Feby 11th 1867 of Mrs Anna Sutton Sixteen dollars in full of her acct for Schooling for this year 1866 T. D. Erwin

T. D. Erwin was a free Mason… https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofgra1865free/proceedingsofgra1865free_djvu.txt https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofgra1866free/proceedingsofgra1866free_djvu.txt

1868 None Rountree, Robert H. Webb, Lewis Hayes, C. Smyth Cartass Hardee, John L.

Receipt Robert H. Rountree, } Lewis Webb, } Office of ROUNTREE & WEBB, BANKERS, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 91 Newborn, N.C. December 18, 1868 A/c Sold 1 Bale Cotton from Moseley Hall per R Road a/c John L Hardee ?? 1 Bale Cotton 437 a c 22 a 96 .14 C Hayes Pd Smiyth .85 “ Cartass .13 Commissions 2.40 3.38 Net pounds paid $92.76 E&OE Newbern, N.C. Dec 18/68 Rountree & Webb [back side] Dear John I sent a/c sale the best that we could do today I bought and brought John & such to the depot which is said to be the best kind in the country_ it cost me at the depot $10 _ for opening to return the bags _ send the bags back _ I forgot the name of the which-wise ask again & let you know –

Presumed to have been issued to Benjamin Franklin Sutton, executor of father, Hardy’s estate, although Hardy’s wife, Anny.

Per the Southern Californian And Kern County Weekly Courier (Newspaper) - December 7, 1876, Bakersfield, California

“…If a farmer is raising catllo for hoof that hu add 200 pounds to tho cartass of each…”

‘R Road’ is probably railroad. Source: http://newspaperarchive.com/us/california/bakersfield/southern-californian-and-kern-weekly-courier/1876/12-07/ ‘Cartass’ may have been the name of a person. This receipt of sale for cotton is likely related to the 1868 Anny Sutton receipt that references her payment of bill owed to John L. Hardee in cotton. “a bale is a compressed bundle of cotton weighing between 400 and 500 pounds” Source:



Thanking you kindly for your many favors I remain Very truly yours Fondly R I Roundtree

http://civilwarsouth.jimdo.com/economy/industry/

1868 Sutton, Anna Sutton, W[illiam] H[ardy]

Evans, S. B. Receipt Recd of WH Sutton through Mrs Anna Sutton five Dollars on account July 6. 1868 S B Evans

1868 Sutton, Anna Cox, E. F. Stevenson, J. H.

Receipt $ 6 87 ½ Received Kinston, N.C. Aug 26th 1868 of Anna Sutton the sum of Six___ 87 1/2 / 100 Dollars in full of his State and County Taxes for the year 1868. E. F. Cox Sheriff By J H Stevenson D.S. “ROUGH NOTES PRINT”

For J. H. Stevenson, see http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/deeds/dbook7.txt

1868 Sutton, Anny Hardee, John L. Receipt Moseley Hall, N.C. Mrs Anny Sutton 1867 To John L. Hardee ?? Dec 4 2 Sacks Salt @ 32/6 6.50 “ 21 1 Pr Shoes 25/ 16 yds Baggin @ 3/ 7.30 “ “ 18# ?? @ /4 @ 2.52 1868 16.32 Jan 2 Bal on Dress ?? 6.00 $22.32 Received Pay By Cotton for this above a/c Jany the 9 1869 John L Hardee [back side] Mrs. Anny Sutton A/c $22.32

Strike-out is intentional, as it appears on document. ‘Anny’ is apparently a fourth variation (or misspelling) in the first name for Hardy Sutton’s wife. Other variations used are ‘Anna,’ ‘Anne,’ and ‘Annie.’

1868 Sutton, Anny Hardee, John L. Receipt Moseley Hall, N.C. Mrs. Anny Sutton To John L Hardee D? Oct 29 Dress Trimmings 8/ 1 ½ Ribon 2/ 2 30 “ “ 3 Skanes 7 ½ (Nov 13) ½ # Tobaca 2/6 47 Nov 14 1 Pr shoes 25/? 2/? Med Pds Lg 25/? 5 00 Dec 16 7 yds Baggin 25 0 9 ½ # Lg is 13 0 3 21 “ “ Difference in a/ct 2/6 1 Pr Traces 2/6 1 30 12 48 “ 19 2 Buns cotton @ 2/0 4 50 4 50



16 98 “ “ Fish 5/- 50 Dec 19 1868 Received pay for the Above a/ct John L. Hardee 17 48 ??? [back side] Mrs Anny Sutton a/ct $12.48 4.50 16.98

1868 Sutton, Anny Sutton, Julius

Hardee, John L. Barwick. R. M. Jack

Receipt 80 [Stamp] Moseley Hall, NC Mrs. Anny Sutton 1868 To John L. Hardee D? May 11 1 Bell 4/- per Julius 40 Per R M Barwick July 18 Paper & Pens 4/6 Tobacco 7/- 1 15 “ “ 1 Fish 1/- 10 1 65 Aug 8 1 Pr Shoes 25/- 2 50 Sept 17 1 # Salts 2/- 20 2 70 Oct 5 3 yds Lynsey @ 3/- 1 Doz Coat Buttons 2/6 1 75 “ “ ½ Doz Coat Buttons 1/- (9) 1 Skein Silk 1/- 20 “ 15 1 pr Suspenders 7/6 2 Axes @ 20/- 4 75 “ “ 1 Hain belt 2/6 (17) 1 Suit- Cloths 150/- 15 25 “ 17 2 yds Calico @ 2/-for Jack 40 22 35 $26 70 C? June 6 By Eggs 4/- 40 40 $26 30 Dec 17 1868 Received pay for the above a/c John L. Hardee ?? [back side] Mrs Anny Sutton a/c

First mention of Barwick name in the Collection.



$26.30 1869 Sutton, Junius E. Campbell, W. W. Promissory

Note & Receipt

Recd on the within note Junius E. Sutton One Hundred and twenty Note. $150 00 five dollars W W Campbell. [back side] On or before the fifteenth of October next I promise to pay W W Campbell on order One Hundred and fifty dollars on Lint Cotton to the amount of the same for value received Kinston Aug 23 1869

No indication how or when Junius paid the balance of $25 toward his promissory note, and whether he paid in money or cotton.

1869 Sutton, Junius E. Sutton, Julius E.

Hardee, J. L. Croom, W. H.

Receipt Received La Grange, N.C. Nov 25th 1869. of Julius E Sutton fifteen Dollars and ninety eight cent and Junius E Sutton one hundred and sixty eight dollars and Seventy four cents payment in full of a/c ~ [tax stamp] J L Hardee By W H. Croom

1869 Sutton, Anny Hardee, John L. Croom, W. H.

Receipt 140 La Grange, NC Mrs. Anny Sutton To John L. Hardee ?? 1869 May 20 To 10 Galls Molasses @ 9/- $9.00 “ 22 4 Buns Cotton @ 22/? 9.00 “ 24 Cash 50/- 5.00 “ 25 25# Sugar @ 2/- 5.00 “ 29 1 Coat @ 60/- 1 Pr Shoes 25/- Allen 8.50 $36.50 Aug 12 Md Pd John 21.7/? 21.75 Sept 25 2 Buns Cotton @ 24/- 4.80 Oct 20 7 Yds Domestics @ 2/- ½# Spice 2/? 1.65 Nov 13 1 Pr Shoes 22/? for Jack 2.25 “ 15 1 ½ # Blue Stone @ 3/- .45 $30.90 $67.40 ?? May 31 By 1 Coat Ret 60/- 6.00 $61.40 [tax stamp] Received Payment Nov 25th 1869 J L Hardee By W H Croom [back side]

This is the earliest document in Collection that shows name change of town (closest to Bucklesberry and from which purchases for living goods were made by the Suttons) from ‘Moseley Hall’ to ‘La Grange.’ Note Anny Sutton receipt for same year, 1869 and eleven months earlier (January 9) and with the same proprietor, John L. Hardee, named the town as ‘Moseley Hall.’ “Originally named Moseley Hall for a nearby plantation, La Grange emerged as a railroad market town with the completion of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad in 1858. The railroad connected Lenoir County to the eastern port of Morehead City and to the eastern terminus of the North Carolina Railroad at Goldsboro, fourteen miles to the west. The town was incorporated in 1869 and named La Grange for the Parisian estate of the Revolutionary War hero LaFayette.” Source: http://www.livingplaces.com/NC/Lenoir_County/La_Grange_Town/La_Grange_Historic_District.html Re: Blue Stone… “Blue Stone, or Powder, used in washing of linen, is the same with smalt, either in the lump or powdered. When the smalt is taken



Mrs. Anny Sutton A/c $6140

from the pot, it is thrown into a large vessel of cold water: this makes it more tractable, and easily powdered.” (p. 253) Source: Curtis, T (Ed.). (1839). The London encyclopaedia, or universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, comprising a popular view of the present state of knowledge (Vol. IV). London: Thomas Tegg. http://books.google.com/books?id=lmUIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA253&lpg=PA253&dq=bluing+powder+%22blue+stone%22&source=bl&ots=aZ56xVXxG6&sig=K2wa10P_PD18hV3wHHQtYAVnZqA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=IX1KVJXhKPiHsQTrlILYDQ&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=bluing%20powder%20%22blue%20stone%22&f=false “When I asked how he kept the sheep free from stomach worms Dr Curtis replied that he drenched the whole flock once each month with a bluestone solution I then asked if other treatments would do as well I do not know he replied but I do know that bluestone when properly used can be depended upon to control stomach worms and that stomach worms no longer should be a limiting factor to sheep production in the south You never know what you have until you get rid of stomach worms I find that if you keep stomach worms from the flock there will be little trouble from other diseases The treatment now recommended with directions as given by Dr Curtis is as follows Dissolve completely 1 pound of bluestone in 2 quarts of boiling water Replace any water that evaporates to keep a total of 2 quarts Store in tightly stoppered glass or stoneware This will keep indefinitely and when diluted for use is suflicient for 400 sheep This is a stock solution and must not be administered in this strength For use add 3 quarts of water to 4 ounces of the solution for each 25 head Use the bluestone dilution by the addition of water to the stock solution Take 3 ounces for each sheep weighing 90 pounds or more The weight may be estimated Large sheep



can be given safely 4 ounces For a lamb of 40 pounds use 1 ounce and for each additional 10 pounds add 1 4 of an ounce.” Source: http://books.google.com/books?id=3JA5AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA140&lpg=PA140&dq=1+pound+blue-stone+civil-war&source=bl&ots=MDl8Jjkc6i&sig=QrMsWsE5F7KMr9V27UBY3pEU-WY&hl=en&sa=X&ei=iexDVK2DL7W1sQS0qIKoDw&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=1%20pound%20blue-stone%20civil-war&f=false The Breeder's Gazette: A Weekly Publication Devoted ... to the Interests of Live-stock Breeders, Volume 81, January 1, 1922 J.H. Sanders Publishing Company Re: 2-cent Stamp… US Internal Revenue http://histclo.com/photo/guide/chron/pgc19-phoi.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenue_stamps_of_the_United_States

1869

Sutton, Anna Sutton, Junius Sutton, Julius E.

Hunter, W. I. Receipts (3) 146

No.___ M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Sept. 28, 1869 Received of Julius E. Sutton For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $11.72 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 11.11 $22.83 $22.83 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff. By______________,D. S. No.___ M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Sept. 28, 1869 Received of Anna Sutton For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 7.42 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 7.07 $14.49 $14.49 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff. By______________,D. S. No.___ M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Sept. 28, 1869 Received of Junius E. Sutton

Three receipts were prepared and issued simultaneously on the same date, and, apparently, at the same time, as they is no perforation between the receipts. That is, all three receipts are on one continuous piece of paper and not separated.



For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 8.55 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 8.10 $16.65 $16.65 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff. By______________,D. S.

1870 Sutton, Julius Sutton, Nansetta

Ivey, John Parks, Dempsey Parks, Martha Jane Jones, Thomas Burnetts, Thomas Uzzell, Thomas Green, R. F. Wadsworth, A. G. Harper, J. W.

Mortgage Mortgage Julius Sutton and wife to John Ivey G’d Enrolled and pd Reg 1.10 ?? 1.10 Tax 1.00 $3.20 paid Came to hand 10:40 o’clock A M Feb 17 1870 This indenture made this the 16th day of Feb A D 1870 by and between Julius Sutton and wife Nansetta Sutton parties of the first part, and John Ivey Guardian to Dempsey Parks and Martha Jane Parks party of the second part, all of Lenoir County North Carolina: Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained, granted, sold and conveyed unto the said John Ivey Guardian as aforesaid the following tract of land lying in Bucklesberry Pocosin Lenoir County: to wit that tract of land conveyed from Benj. Sutton to Hardy Sutton by deed of gift bearing date Nov. 13th 1820 – beginning at a maple in John Sutton’s line – the dividing corner agreed-on between Benj Sutton Jr and Hardy Sutton, and runs with their agreed-on line W 83 W 196 poles to a white oak – another agreed on corner then N 7 W 20 ½ poles to a forked white oak – another agreed-on corner then S 20 W 62 poles to a stake: then W 52 poles to a red oak (down) – Thos Jones and Thos Burnetts old patent corner: then S 30 E 179 poles to a white oak (down and gone) near a hickory marked old tree: then S 30 W 39 poles to a stake and pointer – Thos Uzzells corner: then with the dividing line made and

‘G’d’ is ‘Guardian’ Significant that Thomas Burnett land is identified in this document, some 130 years from its first mention in the earliest, 1741 document in the Collection. Names referenced in the phrase, “Thos Jones and Thos Burnetts old patent corner,” can be linked to the earliest document in the Collection, dated 1741, also naming Thomas Burnett. (See note re: abstract deed in Notes for 1741 document). Also significant that ‘Pocosin’ is named along with ‘Bucklesberry’. This is the first recurrence of this term since the 1794 document of the State land grant deed to Benjamin in the Collection. John Sutton mentioned is likely brother of Hardy Sutton, both sons of Benjamin Sutton. Cross-referenced this document with the 1871 promissory note for Julius Sutton, identifying same $2,000 amount for mortgage. Space for Nansetta’s name in document, as Julius’ wife, shows a faded ink for her name, suggesting her name was added after preparation of the narrative of the document.



agreed on between said Hardy Sutton and said Uzzell W 72 E 220 poles to a stake and pointer: then N 12 W 94 poles to a stake: then E 10 poles to a stake and small post – oak Jno Suttons corner: then with his line W 1 E 42 ½ poles to the beginning, containing two hundred and fifty-nine acres more or less. To have and to hold to him the said John Ivey Guardian to the use of the aforesaid Dempsey Parks and Martha Jane Parks & their heirs fee simple forever. The condition of this indenture is such that whereas the aforesaid Julius Sutton and N Sutton are justly indebted to the said John Ivey Guardian as aforesaid in the sum of two thousand dollars due by bond bearing same date with this indenture Now therefore if the said Julius Sutton & wife shall fully pay off and discharge said bond together with the lawful interest thereon accruing on or before the first day of Jan 1871, then this indenture and every clause thereof shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force. And if said bond be not paid on becoming due then the said John Ivey shall have power to sell said land after 30 days advertisement. In testimony whereof the said Julius Sutton and N Sutton have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and year above-written. Executed in the X Julius E Sutton {Seal} presence of X Nansetta Sutton {Seal} J W Harper. Lenoir County: In the Probate – Court Be it remembered that on this [empty space] day of Feb 1870, before the undersigned Judge of Probate – for said County, personally came Julius Sutton and Nansetta Sutton his wife, the persons described in, and who signed the foregoing deed, and acknowledged the due execution thereof by them as their act and deed. And thereupon the said Nansetta Sutton being the undersigned privately examined separate and apart from her said husband, touching her face consent in the execution thereof, doth declare, on such her



examination, that she had executed the same freely, of her own will and accord, and without any force, fear, or undue influence of her said husband or any other person, and did still voluntarily assent thereunto. Therefore let said deed with this certificate be registered. R F Green Probate Judge Came to hand 10:40 o’clock AM Feb 17th 1870 and Enrolled in the Registers Office of Lenoir County immediately thereafter Book 38 Page 398, 399 & 400. A G Wadsworth Register of Deeds

1870 Sutton, Annie Hunter, W. I. Receipt M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Sept. 27, 1870 Received of Annie Sutton His Taxes for the year, 1870, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 3.60 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $12.85 $16.45 $16.45 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff. By______________,D. S.

Note that ‘Annie’ is used on this receipt, and ‘Anna’ was indicated in the previous year, 1969 tax receipt.

1870 Sutton, Julius E. Hunter, W. I. Receipt M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Sept. 27th, 1870 Received of Julius E. Sutton His Taxes for the year, 1870, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 6.33 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $15.57 $25.90 $25.90 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff. By______________,D. S.

1870 Sutton, Junius e. Gardener, B. H. Cotton, W. B.

Receipt Received of Junius E. Sutton paymt in full of all Demands For work and labor Done on Said Sutton house, Dec 21st, 1870 B H Gardener Witness W B Cotton

1870 Sutton, Junius E. Hunter, W. I. Receipt M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Sept. 27, 1870 Received of Junius E. Sutton His Taxes for the year, 1870, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 5.10 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $15.19 $20.29 $20.29 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff.



By______________,D. S. 1871 Sutton, Julius E.

Ivey, John Parks, Dempsey Parks, Martha Jane Harper, J. W.

Promissory Note & Receipt

For value received on the f [document torn] day of Jan eighteen hundred and seventy one we promise to pay John Ivey Guardian to Dempsey Parks and Martha Jane Parks the sum of two thousand dollars with interest from date Witness our hands and seals this the 16th day of Feb 1870 Witness J W Harper [four 25 cents tax revenue stamps] [back side] Received of Julius E. Sutton the Sum of Thirteen Hundred and eighty dollars in part payment of the within note. November 4th 1871

The part of the document bearing signatures of the borrowers has been deliberately cut away, making it unknown who the borrowers were. The 1871 year that the ‘value [was] received’ is inconsistent with the 1870 year that the document was prepared and signed.

1871 Sutton, Anna Hunter, W. I. Davis, James K.

Receipt M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Nov. 13, 1871 Received of Anna Sutton His Taxes for the year, 1871, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 5.39 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $11.15 $16.54 $16.97 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis, D. S.

The total sum of two taxes of $16.54 is inconsistent with $16.97 in the lower-left corner of receipt. ‘D.S’ likely means Deputy Sheriff.

1871 Sutton, J. E. Hunter, W. I. Davis, James K.

Receipt M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Nov. 13, 1871 Received of J. E. Sutton His Taxes for the year, 1871, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 8.28 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $16.96 $25.24 $25.24 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis, D. S.

Unclear whether this receipt was for ‘Julius E.’ or ‘Junius E.’, as both have initials of ‘J.E.’

1871 Sutton, Junius

Daily, Geor(ge) Hunter, W. I. Davis, James K.

Receipt M. Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Nov. 13, 1871 Received of Junius Sutton for Geor Daily the full amount of his Taxes for 1871, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 6.54 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $13.20 $19.74 $19.74 Wm. W. I. Hunter, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis, D. S.

Per Ollie, Junius had a son named, George. Assumption is that Daily was the maiden name of Junius’ wife, Rachel (?). Rachel was pretty and petit, and was a nurse (educated in Baltimore).

1872

None Hardee, John L & Son Promissory Note

$208.67 Jan. 1st, 1872 One after date, I promise to pay to the order of John L Hardee & Son Two Hundred & Eight & 67/100 Dollars, at La Grange, NC without offset. Value received. Rate of interest agreed to be___per cent, per annun___hereby

Bottom-right corner of document that should show signature of borrower(s) has been torn-off.



waive the benefit of_____Homestead Exemption as to this debt. No.___ Due___

1872 Sutton, Julius Becton, William R. Davis, James K.

Receipt Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. November 5th, 1872 Received of Julius Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1872, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 4.43 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $16.18 $20.61 $20.61 Wm. R. Becton, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis

1872 Sutton, Annie Becton, William R. Davis, James K.

Receipt 90 Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. November 5th, 1872 Received of Annie Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1872, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 3.08 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 9.72 $12.80 $12.80 Wm. R. Becton, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis

1873 Sutton, Annie Becton, William R. Davis, James R.

Receipt October 20th, 1873 No.____ Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co. Received of Annie Sutton his taxes for the year 1873, as follows: State Tax, . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.78 County Tax, . . . . . . . . . . 13.64 $18.42 Wm R Becton, Sheriff. By Jas R. Davis, Deputy Sheriff.

1873 Sutton, Julius Becton, William R. Davis, James R.

Receipt October 20th, 1873 No.____ Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co. Received of Julius Sutton his taxes for the year 1873, as follows: State Tax, . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.05 County Tax, . . . . . . . . . . 19.72 $25.77 Wm R Becton, Sheriff. By Jas R. Davis, Deputy Sheriff.

1874 Sutton, Julius Randolph, Henry T. Notice Office of Standard Keeper, Lenoir County, N.C. I, Henry T. Randolph, Standard Keeper of Lenoir County, certify that I this day proceeded to examine the Weights and Measures of Julius Sutton and have tried the same by the Standard, now in my office, whereupon the said weights & measures are found to agree with the said standard. Apr.14, 1874 Henry T. Randolph {SEAL} Standard Keeper of Lenoir County Dunn’s Print.

Possibly done for accurate weighing of cotton.



1874 Sutton, Annie Criss, James A. Promissory Note

To: Mrs Anna Sutton P.O. Lagrange 7 S.C. Balance Due Nov $4975 $48.00. Lagrange State of NC May 28th 1874 On the First Day of November after date, we promise to pay to the order of CULVER BROTHERS FORTY-EIGHT DOLLARS, Value received. County of Lenoir hereby waiving our rights in the benefits of the Homestead Exemption or Stay Law, as to this debt, it being for necessares for family use, with interest from date. at 8 per cent Witness our Hands and Seals: Attest: Jas A Criss [Document torn-off in lower right corner, bearing what appears to be Anna’s signature] [back side] Received ful payment Nov 5/1874 [faded writing below, but indiscernible]

‘S.C.’ may be an unintentional mistake. Re: stay law, see http://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/files/136.EAP_.Property.pdf

1874 Sutton, Annie Becton, William R. Davis, James K.

Receipt Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. November 21st, 1874 Received of Annie Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1874, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 4.43 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $11.07 $15.50 $15.50 Wm. R. Becton, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis

1874 Sutton, Julius E. Becton, William R. Davis, James K.

Receipt Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Nov. 21st, 1874 Received of Julius E. Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1874, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 5.70 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ $16.50 $22.20 $22.20 Wm. R. Becton, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis

1875 Sutton, J. E. Manly, Matthias Evans Letter Newbern Oct 21st 1875 Mr. J E Sutton Draft I am obliged for the favors of letter & inclosure from S. I. Sutton yesterday. I enclose a new draft according to his donations.

Unclear if ‘J.E.’ is Julius E. or Junius E.

Matthias Evans Manly (1801–1881) was a

jurist who served as a justice of the North

Carolina Supreme Court from 1860 to 1865.

He was the brother of North Carolina



I shall be in Kinston in the early part of the first week of your cases & I am respectful yours M E Manly

Governor Charles Manly.

Manly graduated from the University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill (where he would later

serve as a Trustee) in 1824. He practiced

law in New Bern, North Carolina, was

elected to the North Carolina House of

Commons for a term, and served as a

Superior Court judge for approximately

twenty years, before being named to the

Supreme Court. He filled the seat left vacant

by Justice Thomas Ruffin's second

retirement.

Shortly after resigning from the Court, Manly

was elected to the North Carolina Senate,

where he served as Speaker. The state

legislature elected Manly to the United

States Senate, but he was not allowed to

take his seat.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthias_Evans_Manly

1875

Sutton, Annie Becton, William R. Davis, James K.

Receipt Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Nov. 13th, 1875 Received of Annie Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1875, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 3 94 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 7 35 $ 11 29 $11 29 Wm. R. Becton, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis, D.S.

1875 Sutton, Benjamin F. Sutton, L J. Sutton, S. I.

Manly, M. E. Receipt Rec’d of S I Sutton fifty pct of fee in the case of L J Sutton & Benj F Sutton S I Sutton et al pending in Lenoir Superior Court This 21 Oct 1875 M. E. Manly att for Chf J

‘Chf J’ probably short for ‘Chief Justice’.

1875 Sutton, Julius E. Becton, William R. Davis, James K.

Receipt Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Nov. 13th, 1875 Received of Julius E. Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1875, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 6 30 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 11 77 Poll “ 2.25



$ 20.32 $20 32 Wm. R. Becton, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis, D. S.

1875 Sutton, Junius E. Becton, William R. Davis, James K.

Receipt Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir Co., N.C. Nov. 13th, 1875 Received of Junius E. Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1875, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 4 17 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 7 79 Poll “ 2 25 $ 14.21 $14.21 Wm. R. Becton, Sheriff. By Jas K. Davis, D.S.

1876 Sutton, Julius E. Edwards, ? Murchison, ?

Receipt $2.75 Rec’d from Julius E. Sutton Two and 75/100 dollars in full for one pr shoes. March 15/76 Edwards & Murchison

Edwards and Mruchison may have operated a retail/variety store in La Grange. P 53 – Mortgage Deed – 24 Feb. 1879 – Freeman Smith and wife Sarah Jane to Jesse Wood and Dempsey Wood, Jr. - $53 for ½ acre – tract in LaGrange – ES Caswell Street, adj late Simon Wooten, Edwards and Murchison,…. http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/lenoir/deeds/dbook3.txt

1877 Sutton, Ann Davis, James K. Canaday, James L.

Receipt Moseley Hall Township Lenoir County, N. C., Decm 15th, 1877 Received of Ann Sutten the full amount of his Taxes for 1877, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 3.17 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 3.08 $ 6.25 $_________ James K. Davis, Sheriff. James L. Canaday, D.S.

1877 Sutton, Junius Stanton, D. M. Receipt 100 La Grange, N. C.__________187__ To D. M. Stanton, Pr. Dealer in Bagging and Ties, Dressed Lumber, Grain 1877 Manufacturer of Flour, Bolted Mill, and Mill Feed June 9 48 Feet Plk. 10/ ___.48 Recd Payment D M. Stanton [back side] 1877 Junius Sutton 48



1878 Sutton, Ann Davis, James K. Receipt Moseley Hall Township

Lenoir Co., N. C., Nov 29th, 1878 Received of Ann Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1878, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 3 09 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 3 18 $ 6. 27 $6 27 Jas K. Davis, Sheriff. By___________D.S.

1878 Sutton, Julius Davis, James K. Receipt Moseley Hall Township Lenoir Co., N. C., November 29th, 1878 Received of Junias E. Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1878, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 6.09 For County Tax, _ _ _ _ 8.51 $ 14.60 $14.60 Jas K. Davis, Sheriff.

Julius’ name is misspelled as ‘Julias’.

1879 Sutton, John A. Sutton, Julius E. Sutton, Sam

Wooten, Simeon Invoice & Receipt

Mr. Julius E. Sutton 1879 Bot of Simeon Wooten ?? ?? March 18 To ½ Bus Potatoes 1? 110 April 2 “ 4 Plow points 12 ½ 50 “ “ “ Mdse Paid Sam Sutton 175 175 “ “ “ “ “ Haywood 130 “ 12 “ ½ # Snuff 45 45 “ 19 “ ½ Gall Molasses 25 / Sam Sutton 25 “ “ “ 5 # flour 5 Snuff 5 30 “ “ “ 2 Plugs Tobacco 10/Pt oil 5 25 May 5 “ Salt 100 “ 16 “ 1 Pr Lady Shoes 225 “ 17 “ Mdse Part Sam Sutton (order) 175 July 30 “ ½ # Snuff 45 Aug 16 “ 1 Pr Lady Shoes/John A Sutton 1.25 1260 Recd pay Simeon Wooten

Significant that bi-racial, Samuel, son of Thomas, who was adopted by Annie Hill Sutton, is still being cared for. A more typical La Grange commercial structure is the Simeon Wooten Building (121 South Caswell Street). Built in the early 1910s, it is a two-part brick commercial structure with a stepped parapet and corbelled brickwork. The original storefront has been modernized with plate glass windows — a common alteration in the commercial district after World War II. http://www.livingplaces.com/NC/Lenoir_County/La_Grange_Town/La_Grange_Historic_District.html

1879

Sutton, Anna Davis, James K. Receipt Moseley Hall Township Lenoir Co., N. C., Nov 8th, 1879 Received of Anna Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1879, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 2.47 For Special County Tax, _ _ 2.58 For General County Tax, _ _ 4.40 $ 9.45 $9.45 Jas K. Davis, Sheriff.



By___________D.S. [back side] 9 45 19 49 $ 28.94

1879 Sutton, Annie Sutton, Julius E. Sutton, Nannie E.

None Receipt To Julius E. Sutton To Nannie E. Sutton Nov. 18th To 23 days tuition for Annie $1.15 Received payment in full December 3, 1879 Nannie E. Sutton

Nannie was short for Nansetta, wife of Julius E. This Annie was their daughter, rather than wife of Hardy Sutton.

1879 Sutton, Annie Sutton, Julius E. Sutton, Nannie E.

None Receipt 1879 Julius E. Sutton To Nannie E. Sutton Aug. To 49 days tuition for Annie 4.95 Received payment in full Nannie Sutton Nov. 11, 1879

Annie noted here is likely the daughter of Julius and Nannie (Nansetta).

1879 Sutton, Julius Harper, J. W. Receipt Kinston, N. C., Nov 14, 1879. Received of Julius Sutton the sum of $1.50, for 12 months subscription to the KINSTON JOURNAL, commencing……..1879, and ending……..1880. J. W. Harper Editor & Proprietor [printed on the side] Job Printing Neatly & Promptly Executed.

Subscription to the KINSTON JOURNAL suggests that some in the household were literate.

1879 Sutton, Julius E. Davis, James K. Receipt Moseley Hall Township Lenoir County, N. C., Nov 8th, 1879 Received of Julius E. Sutton the full amount of his Taxes for 1879, as follows: For State Tax, _ _ _ _ $ 4.38 For Special County Tax, _ _ 5.32 For General County Tax, _ _ 9.79 $ 19.49 $19.49 Jas K. Davis, Sheriff. By___________D.S.

1880 Sutton, Junius E. Sutton, Squire

Hunter, William W. I. Hunter, Ada Taylor, B. L.

Court Order State of North Carolina, } In the Probate Court. Lenoir County. } This indenture made this the 12th day of July, 1880, between Wm. W. I. Hunter, Probate Judge of the County of Lenoir and state of North Carolina and his successors in office, of the one part, and Junius E. Sutton of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Wm. W. I. Hunter, Probate Judge, in

The original document is owned by Marilyn Sutton Maloney, who resides in Roanoke, VA. See earlier note about her relationship with the Beucklesberry Suttons. Junius apparently fathered a half-black/white child named Squire Sutton with one of the former black woman slaves. The State was



pursuance of an Act of Assembly in that case made and provided, doth put, place, and bind, Squire Sutton, now the age of six years, with the said Junius E. Sutton, to live after the manner of an apprentice and servant, until the said apprentice shall attain the age of twenty-one years, during all which time, the said apprentice, his master, faithfully shall serve, and his lawful commands, everywhere, readily obey. The said Squire Sutton shall not at anytime absent himself from his master’s service, but, in all things, as a good and faithful servant, shall behave towards his master. And the said Junius E. Sutton doth covenant promise and agree to and with the Probate Judge that he will teach and instruct the said apprentice, or cause him to be instructed in the art and business of a farmer, and in all pertaining thereto; and that he will constantly provide for said apprentice during…………ing, lodging, and apparel; also all other things necessary, both in sickness and in health, and shall teach or cause to be taught the said apprentice, reading, writing, and arithmetic: And further, shall provide said apprentice at the end of said apprenticeship, with six dollars in cash, a new suit of clothes, and a new Bible. In testimony whereof, the parties to these presents, have, interchangeably set their hands and seals, the day & year first above written. Wm. W. I. Hunter, Probate Judge {Seal} Junius E. Sutton, {Seal} Signed, sealed, & delivered } in the presence of } B. L. Taylor } I certify that the foregoing is a true copy. Wm. W. I. Hunter, C/C By Ada Hunter, D.I. [outside cover] Wm. W. I. Hunter, Probate Judge to Junius E. Sutton Indenture of Squire Sutton

forcing him to own up to his paternal responsibility. Passage was underlined presumably to add emphasis.



Copy

1880s Sutton, Junius Sutton, Sam

Kinsey, Robert B. Receipt La Grange, NC_____188__ [graphic of hat, man’s boot, woman’s boot] M_____________________ Bought of Robt. B. Kinsey Dealer in DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, And General Merchandise Haywood Gray 4.05 Sam Sutton 109.02 Julius E. Sutton 29.46 178.53

Sam is likely the half-black/white grandson that Annie Hill Sutton adopted in 1866 at 11 years old. Samuel would have been at least 30 years old in 1880 (since no date indicated on this receipt). Howard Gray may have been a black man, possibly a freed slave, who might have been a tenant farmer in Bucklesberry.

1881 Sutton, Julius E. Wooten, S.I. Wooten, C. S. Bizzell

Receipt Recd of Julius E. Sutton Forty one and 25/100 Dollars for Two and one half tons prep Lime This Jan 10th 1881 $41.25 S. I. & C. S. Wooten Per Bizzell

1895 ca

Sutton, Julius Sutton, Nansetta Children

None Photo Bucklesberry Lenoir County Picture made about 1895

Annie Elizabeth Sutton and husband, Willie Rouse, Jr., and baby Julius & Nansetta Sutton Lee Roy Sutton [3 girls….one is Jesse Etucka Sutton] Amy Clyde Sutton Walter Sutton Thomas Needham Sutton Ollie identified the older man and woman (middle) as Julius E. and wife, Nansetta Sutton. They had 10 children, but one daughter, Vivian Glenda (Glen) died at age 3 in 1882, well before this picture was made. So, 9 of the 10 children are also likely in the photograph. The home of Hardy & Anna (“Annie”) Hill Sutton Bucklesberry, Lenoir Co., NC Picture made about 1895

1900

Sutton, Julius E. Dobbins, Edward L. Drewry, John C.

Receipt Dr. Premium…$74.84 ===== Cr. Cash on Premium….$60.74 Dividend of 1900 14.10 _______ $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to



alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 752 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., MCH 14, 1900 La Grange Payment of Premium due this day on Policy No. 189644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby acknowledged, settlement having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. John C. Drewry, Agent. Edward L. Dobbins Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1901 Sutton, Julius E. Grainger, J. W. Lewis, W. O. King, Katie Temple, J. B.

Invoice & Receipt

People’s Mutual Benevolent Association, OF NORTH CAROLINA. LENOIR COUNTY DIVISION. Assessment Call No. 8. KINSTON, N.C., May 6th, 1901. DEAR SIR:--Your assessment of $1.15 has been ordered by the President, J. W. Grainger, on report of Director W. O. Lewis, certifying to the death of Mrs. Katie King, of Lenoir County, N.C., on the 4th day of March, 1901. Your assessment must be paid into this office within thirty days from the date of this notice, or you will be subject to be suspended from the Association and all benefits thereof without other notice. Paid Jan 3, 1901 Send all money by Postoffice Money Order or Registered Letter to J. B. TEMPLE, Sec.and Treas. [J. B. Temple “ “, signature] Return this Card which must be receipted and kept for future reference. [front side of post card] POSTAL CARD – ONE CENT [stamp]



UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY KINSTON ?? Mr. Julius Sutton, agt. La Grange, NC 19

1903 Sutton, Julius E. Hardy, Oscar Invoice & Receipt

Lenoir County Branch Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association. ASSESSMENT NO. 12. LAGRANGE, N.C., JAN.24, 1903. DEAR SIR:-- An assessment of one fourth of one per cent is hereby called by the above named association to increase the Sinking Fund now on hand, your pro rata of which is $3.66. Please pay the above within 60 days from date, or your insurance will be forfeited, with all the claims and privileges thereof. Remit to me by check, P.O. order, registered letter, or if more convenient, pay to Mr. J. B. Temple, of Kinston. He will receive and receipt for same. OSCAR HARDY, Sec. & Treas. ________________________________________ [pointing finger] Return this card to be receipted. Received payment of above Feb 28th 1903 Oscar Hardy, Sec. & Treas. Per____________ [front side of post card] [stamp] [stamp] STRABANE ?? N.C. THE SPACE ABOVE IS RESERVED FOR POSTMARK POSTAL CARD THE SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY. Mr. Julius E. Sutton, LaGrange, N.C.

http://www.carolana.com/NC/Towns/Lenoir_POs.htm A US Post Office operated at Strabane from 1828 to 1905. Likely it was located at the current Strabane crossoad (intersection of US Hwy 55 and Hardy Bridge Rd.). My father, Wesley Allen Sutton, purchased his work shoes at Braxton Newman’s Store when his sons, Joe and Jeff, were young boys in the 1960s. Braxton’s Store was situation in the northeast corner of the crossroads at Strabane. Although the store is no longer standing, the concrete slab for the gas pumps are still there. Biographical of Braxton Newman: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=115372402

1905 Sutton, Julius E. Dobbins, Edward L. Drewry, John C.

Invoice

Dr. Premium…$74.84 =====



Cr. Cash on Premium….$58.56 Dividend of 1905 16.28 _______ $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 752 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., MARCH 14, 1905 La Grange Payment of Premium due this day on Policy No. 189644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby acknowledged, settlement having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. JC Drewry, Agent. Edward L. Dobbins Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1905 Sutton, Ava Sutton, Sadie

None Photo Right: Ava Sutton left Left: Sadie Sutton right 1905

Clellan Sutton wrote this.

1905 Sutton, Herman None Photo Clellan Sutton wrote this. 1905 ca None None Photo Holy Innocent School house picnic about 1905 Clellan’s handwriting. Perhaps he had this in

his Collection because the school house was built similar to the Hickory Grove School house.

1906

Sutton, Julius E. Baldwin, Sauel W. Drewry, John C.

Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84 ===== Cr. Cash on Premium….$58.10 Dividend of 1906 16.74 _______ $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to



alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 752 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., MARCH 14, 1906 La Grange Payment of Premium due this day on Policy No. 189644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby acknowledged, settlement having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. John C. Drewry, Agent. Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1906 Sutton, Julius E. Hardy, Oscar Sutton, A(lex)

Invoice & Receipt

COL. N. B. WHITFIELD, Pres. OSCAR HARDY, Sec.-Treas. Lenoir County Branch of Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association. Assessment No. 14 Seven Springs, N.C. Jan. 20, 1906. Dear Sir:--Notice is hereby given of an assessment of ½ of 1 per cent levied by the above named association at its annual meeting held in Kinston on Jan. 1st 1906 Your pro rata of which is $7.33. Under the by-laws of the association and the conditions set forth in your policy, you are hereby required to pay the same within 60 days from the date of this notice, or your insurance will become null and void and of no effect. You may remit to me by check. Postoffice money or registered letter, or if more convenient pay to Mr. J. H. Dawson, of Kinston, or Mr. Alex. Sutton of LaGrange who will receive and receipt you for same. OSCAR HARDY, Secy. and Treas. ________________________________________



Received payment of the above, this 13 day of Feb 1906. Oscar Hardy, Sec.-Treas Per A. Sutton Please return this card to be receipted. [front side of post card] [stamp] [stamp] LA GRANGE JAN 27 1906 THE SPACE ABOVE IS RESERVED FOR POSTMARK POSTAL CARD THE SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY. Mr. Julius E. Sutton, LaGrange, NC

1907 Sutton, Julius E. McKeel, L. J. Invoice & Receipt

John Slaughter, President. C. Dewey, Vice-President. Graves J. Smith, 2nd Vice-President. R. H. Farries, Secretary and Treasurer Goldsboro, N.C., Nov 22 1907 Mr Julius E. Sutton LaGrange Bought of The John Slaughter Co., ~Hardware~ Roofing, Plumbing, and House Heating. Hardwood Mantels and Tiling. Sewing Machines and Stoves. Oils and Paints. Folio. Farm Implements. Aug 1 1714 for Roofing $77.13 Dec 18 By Cr. ½ ¢ per foot (not painted) $8.57 ============ Rec’d payment $68.56 LJ McKeel 12/18/1907 for John Slaughter Co.

1909 Sutton, Julius E. Hardy, Oscar Sutton, Alex

Invoice & Receipt

COL. N. B. WHITFIELD, Pres. OSCAR HARDY, Sec.-Treas. Lenoir County Branch of Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association. Assessment No. 18



Seven Springs, N.C. Dec. 21, 1908. Policy No. 108053 Amount $14.65 At the annual meeting of the above named Association held in Kinston on Saturday, Dec. 5th, an assessment was levied for one half of one per cent, your prorate of which is $7.33. You are required to pay the same within 60 days from date hereof, or your insurance, with all the benefits pertaining thereto, will become null and void and of no effect. OSCAR HARDY, Secy-Treas. _______________________________________ Received payment of above, this 20 day of Feb 1909 Oscar Hardy, Sec-Treas. Per Alex Sutton [front side of post card] POSTAL CARD [stamp] SEVEN SPRINGS DEC 2 NC THIS SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange N.C.

1909 Sutton, Julius E. Baldwin, Sauel W. Drewry, John C.

Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84 ===== Cr. Cash on Premium….$56.60 Dividend of 1909 18.24 _______ $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. La Grange Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius



E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1909 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. John C. Drewry, Agent. Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1910 Sutton, Julius E. Hardy, Oscar Sutton, A(lex)

Invoice & Receipt

Lenoir County Branch of the Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association. #19 Seven Springs, N. C., Dec. 20th, 1909 Dear Sir:--At the annual meeting of the above named association held Saturday, Dec. 4th, an assessment of ½ of one per cent was levied, your pro rata of which, on Policy No. 108053 is $7.53. You are required to pay this amount within 60 days from date hereof or your insurance will become null and void. OSCAR HARDY, Sec.-Treas. ________________________________________ Received payment of above, Feb 19th 1910 Oscar Hardy, Sec-Treas. ? A Sutton [front side of post card] POSTAL CARD [stamp] SEVEN SPRINGS DEC 21 NC THIS SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY. Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange N.C. [written sideways]



________________________________________ THIS SPACE BELOW MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE.


Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84 ===== Cr. Cash on Premium….$56.06 Dividend of 1910 18.78 _______ $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. La Grange Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1910 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. John C. Drewry, Agent. Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1910 Sutton, Julius E. Hardy, Oscar Invoice ???, Pres. OSCAR HARDY, Sec-Treas. THE FARMERS’ MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA. Lenoir County Branch Assessment No. 20. SEVEN SPRINGS, N.C., DEC. 22nd. 1910 Mr._____________________________________



At the annual meeting of the above named association held on Saturday, Dec., 3rd, an assessment was levied of ½ of 1 per cent. Your Pro Rata of same on policy, No. 108053 is $7.33. This, you are required to pay within 60 days from date hereof or your insurance will become null and void. OSCAR HARDY, Sec’y.-Treas ________________________________________ Received payment of above amount___________ ________________________Sec’y.-Treas. Per________________________ [front side of post card] THIS SIDE OF CARD FOR ADDRESS ONLY [postal stamp] Mr. Julius Sutton La Grange, N.C.

1910 Sutton, Charlie Gardner, Ava Sutton

None Photo [man and woman in horse-drawn buggy] Charlie & Betty 1910

Clellan’s handwriting. Ollie contends that the woman in the photo was not Charlie’s wife Betty, rather Ava, Charlie’s sister. Ava married a fairly wealthy man, and Ava was always dressed in frilly, high fashion dresses, etc. Her husband was Willoughby Gardner from Smithfield. Daughter of Jere and Sally Ivey Sutton. Charlie was brother of Ava Sutton Gardner. Photo taken at Charle Sutton’s home in Bucklesberry, which is the house now occupied by Jack and Sue Sutton, directly off of Kennedy Home Rd, going toward Pot Neck.

1910 Sutton, Julius E. Sutton, Nansetta [homeplace]

None Photo Reproduction of Julius E. & Nansetta Sutton home 1910

Clellan Sutton wrote this. Picture is a photo of the original. This is the same homeplace as that of Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton.

1910

Sutton, Julius E Wood, ? Receipt 110 No_____ Dec 31, 1910 Received of Julius E. Sutton Twenty Eight and 47/100 DOLLARS FOR paymt of acct to date $2847 Wood Hdw Co.

1910 ca

Sutton, Hardy Sutton, Annie Hill

None Photo 1850 – 1888 The late Hardy & Annie Sutton home Bucklesberry,Lenoir Co. NC




Picture about 1910 Julius Sutton & Nansetta Sutton Home 1868 – 1929

1911 Sutton, Julius E. Baldwin, Sauel W. Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84 ===== Cr. Cash on Premium….$55.52 Dividend of 1911 19.32 _______ $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. La Grange 3.78 Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1911 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. _____________, Agent. Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

3.78 inserted after La Grange, may have been a special dividend. Also, noteworthy that document was not signed by an Agent.

1911 Sutton, Julius E. Dale, W. J. B. Hardy, Oscar Sutton, Alex

Invoice & Receipt

W.J.B. Dale, PRES. OSCAR HARDY, SEC’Y.-TREAS Seven Springs, N.C. Mar 6th 1911 The assessment No. 20 on your policy No. 108053 amount of same, $7.33, in Lenoir County Branch of the Farmers’ Mutual fire Insurance Association, which was due on Feb. 22nd 1911, has not been credited. If you will pay the amount on or before Mar 25th 1911, your Insurance will be fully reinstated, provided, however, the Association is not liable for any loss you may sustain before payment is made. After above date your policy will



be canceled without further notice to you. [in hand writing]…I rec’d your message through Don Whitfield and don’t know why you did not get card. [pointing figure] All Errors cheerfully corrected. OSCAR HARDY, Sec’y.-Treas. _______________________________________ Received payment of above amount Mar 10 1911 Oscar Hardy Sec’y.-Treas. Per Alex Sutton [front side of post card] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY [postal stamp] Mr. Julius Sutton La Grange, N.C

1912 Sutton, Julius E. Dale, Wm. J. B. Hardy, oscar Sutton, A(lex)

Invoice & Receipt

Wm.J. B. Dale, PRESIDENT. OSCAR HARDY, SEC’Y.-TREAS Lenoir County Branch of The Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association Assessment No. 21 Seven Springs, N.C., Dec. 18th, 1911 DEAR SIR:-- At the annual meeting of the above named Association held in Kinston on Saturday, Dec. 2nd. an Assessment of ½ of one per cent. was levied, your pro rata of which on policy No. 108053 is $7.33. You are required under Section 3 of Article IV of the By-Laws to pay this amount within 60 days from date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. Yours truly, OSCAR HARDY, Sec’y.-Treas. ________________________________________ Received payment of above Feb 19 1912 Oscar Hardy, Sec’y-Treas. Per A. Sutton [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY [postal stamp] Mr. Julius Sutton



La Grange, N.C

1912 Sutton, Julius E. Barwick, Jno. H. Kinsey, J. H. Taylors, Geo. L. Walters, M. S.

Invoice & Receipt

8 ½ Mo. Int. 2.13 $5000 GOLDSBORO, N.C., Feb 3-1912 On the 15th day of November, 1912, for value received, with interest from date until paid at 6 per cent per annum, we are either of us promise to pay the Kentucky Horse and Mule Co., or order Fifty + 00/ DOLLARS for One Black Mare Mule, 5 years old, and…….years old, which stands security for this note and remains his property till paid for. And as full security this indebtedness I hereby sell and convey to the Kentucky Horse and Mule Co. the following property, to wit……with full power to close this lien as provided in Section 2056 of the Revisal. Post Office La Grange, NC Julius E. Sutton {seal} County Lenoir Co. …………………{seal} Witness M S Walters _______________________________________ La Grange Business [Written over print] Paid in full Nov. 4, 1912 Kentucky Horse & Mule Co. per JaS ??? [Printed text stamped in red over other text is difficult to read] [back side] NORTH CAROLINA, Lenoir County, The due execution of the foregoing instrument was this day proven before me by the oath and examination of M. L. Taylor the subscribing witness thereto. The 6th day of Feby 1912 ? Jan 29 1914 Geo. L. Taylor Filed for Registration at 10 o’clock AM Feb 14, 1912 and enrolled in the office of the Register of Deeds for Lenoir County, This 6 day of Feby 1912 Book 44 Page 150 Jno. H. Barwick Register of Deeds



NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF LENOIR The foregoing certificate with Notorial Seal attached of Geo. L Taylor, a Notary Public, of Lenoir County, is adjudged to be correct. Let the instrument, with certificate, be certified. Witness thy hand, this 14 day of Feb 1912. J. H. Kinsey Deputy Clerk of Superior Court


Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84 ===== Cr. Cash on Premium…………….$46.42 Regular Dividend of 1913 22.74 Special Dividend of 1913 5.68 _______ $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. La Grange Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1913 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. John C. Drewry, Agent. Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1914 Sutton, Julius E. Dale, Wm. J. B. Hardy, Oscar Sutton, A(lex)

Invoice & Receipt

Wm.J. B. Dale, PRESIDENT. OSCAR HARDY, SEC’Y.-TREAS Lenoir County Branch of The Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association Assessment No. 23



Seven Springs, N.C., Dec. 20th, 1913 Notice is hereby given of an assessment of 60 cents on the $100 insurance on property insured in the above named association, your Pro Rata of which is $8.79. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice on your insurance or your insurance be Null and Void. Yours truly, OSCAR HARDY, Secy’y.-Treas. Policy # 108053 _______________________________________ Received payment of above Feb 21 1914 Oscar Hardy, Sec’y-Treas. Per A. Sutton [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY [postal stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C


Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84 ===== Cr. Cash on Premium…………….$42.53 Regular Dividend of 1914 27.58 Special Dividend of 1914 4.73 _______ $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. La Grange ok THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1915 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT.



John C. Drewry, Agent. Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1915 Sutton, Julius E. Dale, Wm. J. B. Hardy, Oscar Sutton, A(lex)

Invoice & Receipt

Wm.J. B. Dale, PRESIDENT. JNO. H. BARWICK, VICE. PRES. OSCAR HARDY, SEC’Y.-TREAS The Farmer’s Mutual Fire Insurance Ass’n Of North Carolina Seven Springs, N.C., November 1st, 1914 ASSESSMENT No. 24. Notice is hereby given of an assessment of ½ of 1 percent. by the Lenoir County Branch of the above association, your Pro Rata of which on policy No. 108053 is $7.33. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. OSCAR HARDY, Secy’y.-Treas. _______________________________________ Received payment of above Jan 1 1915 Oscar Hardy, Sec’y-Treas. Per A. Sutton [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY [postal stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1915

Sutton, Julius E. Hardy, Oscar Sutton, A(lex)

Invoice & Receipt

Seven Springs, N.C., October 30th, 1915 ASSESSMENT No. 25. At the annual meeting of the Policy holders of the Lenoir County Branch of the Farmer’s Mutual Fire Insurance Association held in Kinston on October 14th an assessment of 1-2 of 1 per cent was levied, your Pro Rata of which on Policy No. 108053 is $7.33. This year you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice on your



insurance will become null and void. I will be at the Court House in Kinston on Saturday, November 13th and 27th to receive payment and make any corrections in policies. You may send to me or pay to The First National Bank of Kinston. Yours truly, OSCAR HARDY, Secretary-Treasurer _______________________________________ Received payment of above Dec 4 1915 Oscar Hardy, Sec.-Treas. Per A. Sutton [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY [postal stamp] [Name and address faded, but assumed to be Julius, per policy no.] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1915 Sutton, Hardy Sutton, Annie Hill [homeplace]

Abernathy, J. B. Bass, Carman

Photo Hello Sport Walter Sutton La Grange Carman Bass Pine NC Bens Pil Pot Walter Sutton Bas Mr. J. B. Abernathy La Grange NC

1915 None Elmore, Jereonesis Elmore, Joel Elmore, Patsy Rupert, Hilliard Rupert, Lester Rupert, Tommy

Photo 10 Elmore Family 1915 Front Row Joel & Aunt Patsy Back Row Left, Cousin Myrtle & husband Jereonesis Elmore Rupert – Lester _ Hilliard & Tommy Homeplace

Joel and Patsy Elmore.

1915 ca Sutton, Blanch Elmore, Lorena Photo Blanch Sutton & Lorena Elmore about 1915 Clellan Sutton wrote this. 1915 ca Sutton, Blanche

Benton, Joe Elmore, Mary Elmore, Kinsey Elmore, Rena

Photo Left to Right Joe Benton Rena Elmore Blanche Sutton Mary Elmore

Clellan’s handwriting.



& Kinsey about 1915 [two men unknown in background]

1915 ca Sutton, Roy Sutton, Lonnie Sutton, Herbert Sutton, Clarence Sutton, Walter Sutton, Blanche

Elmore, Carmon Elmore, Fannie Elmore, Hardie Elmore, Kinsey Elmore, Mary Elmore, Rena

Photo Left to right [names listed] Clellan Sutton wrote this.


Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84c ===== Cr. Cash on Premium…………….$46.40 Regular Dividend of 1914 28.44 _______ $74.84c [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. La Grange THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1916 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. John C. Drewry, Agent. Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

Uncertain why ‘c’ was entered after Premium amounts.


Seven Springs, N.C., October ?, 1916 ASSESSMENT No. 26. At the annual meeting of the Policy holders of the Lenoir County Branch of the Farmer’s Mutual Fire Insurance Association held in Kinston on October 12th an assessment of 1-2 of 1 per cent

Year not visible on document. Deduced the year, 1916, from the previous 1915 Assessment #25 of the same invoice type for Julius E. Sutton.



was levied, your Pro Rata of which on Policy No. 108053 is $7.33. This year you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. I will be at the Court House in Kinston on Saturday, November 18th and December 2nd to receive payment and make any corrections in policies. You may send to me or pay to The First National Bank of Kinston. Yours truly, OSCAR HARDY, Secretary-Treasurer _______________________________________ Received payment of above Dec ? 1916 Oscar Hardy, Sec.-Treas. Per ? ? [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY [postal stamp] [Name and address faded, but assumed to be Julius, per policy no.] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1916 Sutton, Julius Parrott, James M., MD Receipt James M. Parrott, M.D. No. 39 Kinston, N.C., 4/15 1916 RECEIVED OF Mr. Julius Sutton Twelve…………50/100 DOLLARS, Account in full Thanks $12.50 James M. Parrott, By C. E. B.

1916 Sutton, Julius Parrott, Dr. W. T. Receipt PROMPT PAYMENTS DULY APPRECIATED. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE WHEN SERVICE IS DELIVERED. No.___ Kinston, N.C., May 26, 1916 Mr. Julius Sutton Address:____________ TO DR. W. T. PARROTT, DR. Office Hours 9 to 10 A.M. and 8 to 9 P.M. Terms cash. Telephones: Office 78, Residence 128 To Professional Services from Apr. 30, 1916 to May 14, 1916 $40.00



Including balance of $____from previous account Credits,___________________ Amount due________________ $ Received payment, The Items of this account may be seen at the office. MAY 29 PAID MAY 29 PAID

1917

Sutton, Julius E. Thurman, C. T. Thurman, A. C.

Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84c ===== Cr. Cash on Premium…………….$39.87 Regular Dividend of 1917 29.28 Special Dividend of 1916 5.69 _______ $74.84c [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. La Grange, NC (hand-written) THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1917 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. C. T. Thurman, Agent. Mr. A. C. Thurman Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1917 Sutton, Julius E. Barwick, John H. Hardy, Oscar

Invoice & Receipt

JOHN H. BARWICK, PRES. S.B. TAYLOR, VICE PRES. OSCAR HARDY, SEC-TREA. ASSESSMENT NO. 27 LENOIR COUNTY BRANCH OF THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION Seven Springs, N.C., Nov 1st, 1917



At the 23rd annual meeting of the policy holders of the above named association held on October 20th, an assessment of one-half of one per cent was levied, your pro rata of which on policy No. 108053 is $7.33. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. OSCAR HARDY, Sec.Treas. Remit by check, postal money order, registered letter, or pay to First National Bank of Kinston. _______________________________________ Received payment of above Dec 18th 1917 Oscar Hardy, Sec.Treas. Per_________________ [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY Seven Springs Nov 1 [postal stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1917 Sutton, Julius E. Taylor, A. W. Receipt Lenoir County, North Carolina 358 MOSELEY HALL TOWNSHIP APR 11 1917 RECEIVED OF Julius E. Sutton TAXES FOR 1916 AS FOLLOWS: This Receipt does not Include Taxes on Property Assessed by Corporation Commission State General……………23 2-3c Taxes Pension……..4c—27 2-3c 1 17.52 Income……………………… School State Levy……………...20c Taxes Special—County….5c—25c 5 15.82 Special Districts…………… 7 9.51 County General…………..…….19c 8 12.02 Taxes Main Roads……..……..30c Branch Roads……..…..10c Bridges…………….5c—45c 11 20.93 Poll Tax………………….. 12

Does ‘Pension’ mean retirement that is being taxed by the State? If so, where did Julius E. work in which he would have earned a pension?



Total State, School, and County Taxes 13 75.80

A W Taylor Sheriff By ____________ Deputy

1917 Sutton, Julius E. Taylor, A. W. Receipt Lenoir County, North Carolina 397 MOSELEY HALL TOWNSHIP 12/6/1917 RECEIVED OF Julius E. Sutton TAXES FOR 1917 AS FOLLOWS: This Receipt does not Include Taxes on Property Assessed by Corporation Commission State General………23 2-3c Taxes Pension……..4c—27 2-3c 1 17.89 Income……………………… School State Levy…………….20c Taxes Special—County….5c—25c 5 16.17 Special Districts…………… 7 1.70 County General……………….19c 8 12.29 Taxes Main Roads…………..30c Branch Roads………..10c Bridges………….5c—45c 11 29.10 Poll Tax………………….. 12 Total State, School, and County Taxes 13 85.15

A W Taylor Sheriff By C Deputy

1918 Sutton, Julius E. Thurman, C. T.

Invoice Dr. Premium…$74.84c ===== Cr. Cash on Premium…………….$44.68 Regular Dividend of 1918 30.16 _______ $74.84c [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. La Grange (hand-written) THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,

?? under C. T. Thurman’s name is signature of someone else



750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1918 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. C. T. Thurman, Agent. ?? Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1918 None Elmore, Joel Elmore, Martha (Patsy) Sutton

Photo Martha Patsy Sutton was daughter of Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton. Joel Elmore was Martha’s second husband. Her first husband was Major Parks, father of Martha Jane Parks Sutton Barwick. ***Photo is a copy***

1918 Sutton, Julius E. Taylor, A. W. Receipt Lenoir County, North Carolina 362 MOSELEY HALL TOWNSHIP 12/12/1918 RECEIVED OF Julius E. Sutton TAXES FOR 1918 AS FOLLOWS: This Receipt does not Include Taxes on Property Assessed by Corporation Commission State General……………23 2-3c Taxes Pension……..4c—27 2-3c 1 19.38 Income……………………… School State Levy…………..….20c Taxes Special—County….15c-35c 5 24.52 Special Districts…………… 7 10.51 County General……………….19c 8 Taxes Main Roads…………..30c 13.31 Branch Roads………..10c Bridges………….5c—45c 11 31.53 Poll Tax………………….. 12 Total State, School, and County Taxes 13 99.25



A W Taylor Sheriff By ____________ Deputy

1918 ca None Elmore, Joel Elmore, Martha (Patsie) Sutton Parks

Photo The way they looked about 1918 Clellan Sutton wrote this.


Lenoir County Branch of the Farmers Mutual Fire Ins. Association of North Carolina ASSESSMENT No. 28 Seven Springs, N.C., Jan 20, 1919 At the annual meeting of the policy holders in the above named association held in the Court House in Kinston on January 4th an assessment of 1-2 of 1 per cent was levied, your pro-rata of which on policy No. 108053 is $7.33. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. You may send to me by check, P.O. order or registered letter, or pay to First National Bank of Kinston or to Rouse Banking Co., La Grange. OSCAR HARDY, Secy-Trea. _______________________________________ Received payment of above Mar 27th 1919 Oscar Hardy, Secy Treas Per_________________ Return this card to be receipted. [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY ?? Jan ?? [postal stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1919 Sutton, Julius E. Hardy, Oscar Hardy, Mrs. Oscar

Invoice & Receipt

Lenoir County Branch of the Farmers Mutual Fire Ins. Association of North Carolina ASSESSMENT No. 29 Seven Springs, N.C., Nov 25, 1919 At the annual meeting of the policy holders in the above named association held in the Court House in Kinston on ?? 25th an assessment of 1-2 of 1 per



cent was levied, your pro-rata of which on policy No. 108053 is $7.33. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. You may send to me by check, P.O. order or registered letter, or pay to First National Bank of Kinston or to Farmers Bank and Trust Co., LaGrange. _______________________________________ Received payment of above Dec 17 1919 Oscar Hardy, Secy Treas Per Mrs. Oscar Hardy Return this card to be receipted. [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY ?? 25 ?? [postal stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1919

Sutton, Julius E. Thurman, A. C. Bell, G. M.

Invoice & Receipt

Dr. Premium…$74.84c ===== Cr. Cash on Premium…………….$43.82 Regular Dividend of 1919 31.02 _______ $74.84c [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but cash or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. La Grange THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., Policy No. 189,644 on the life of Julius E. Sutton is hereby continued in force for ONE YEAR from March 14th, 1919 settlement of the Premium due on that date having been made as per margin. Not valid unless countersigned



BY THE AGENT. A. C.. Thurman, Agent. Per G. M. Bell Sauel W. Baldwin Treasurer N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1919 Sutton, Clarence Sutton, Lizzie Sutton, Sue Belle Sutton, Walter

None Postcard Heigho guess you will be surprised to hear from me am busy crocheting these days. wonder what you a doing? Walter, Uncle Clarence and I are going to Aunt Lizzie’s Sun. if nothing happens you come to see us Friday night am going to look for you and some time soon. Love you, S.B.S. [Stamp removed] LA GRANGE NOV 19 4 pm 1919 N.C. Mr. Walter C. Sutton La grange N.C. Route 4

S.B.S. is Sue Belle Sutton

1919 Sutton, Julius E. Taylor, A. W. Receipt $ 3 00 Date 10/11/19 Received of Julius E. Sutton Three - - - - - -Dollars Being Privilege Tax on 1 Male and 1 Female Dogs for the year 1919 A W Taylor Sheriff Lenoir County ________________D. S. No. ----43

1919 Sutton, Julius E. Taylor, A. W. Receipt Lenoir County, North Carolina 371 MOSELEY HALL TOWNSHIP 10/11/1919 RECEIVED OF Julius E. Sutton TAXES FOR 1919 AS FOLLOWS: This Receipt does not Include Taxes on Property Assessed by Corporation Commision



State General……………11 2-3c Taxes Pension……..4c—15 2-3c 1 10.24 Income……………………… 3 School State Levy…………….32c 14.38 Taxes County……………8c—40c 5 26.14 Special Districts………….. 7 9.30 County General……………….19c 8 12.42 Taxes Roads…………………60c Bridges………….5c—65c 42.48 Bond Interest…………22c 11 14.38 Poll Tax……………….. 12 Total State, School, and County Taxes 13 129.84 1.29 A W Taylor 128.55 Sheriff _____________________ Deputy

1920 Sutton, Juliuis E. Rouse, T. R. Bank Draft Rouse Banking Company ________________________________________ LaGrange, N. C., 9/14 1920 Your favor____Inst. Has been received. We credit your account $_____ American Turpentine Co. Has made BK draft on you For $43 45. ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Due_______________1920 Please pay same promptly. Return this card. Respectfully, T. R. Rouse, Cashier Per____________________________ [front side of card] LAGRANGE



JUN 14 4 PM 1920 [postage stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton LaGrange N.C.

1920 Sutton, Julius E. Bell, G. M., Atty Hornfeck, H. G. Thurman, A. C.

Invoice Policy Loan, _ $ ________________ Annual Premium…$74.84 Dividend of 1920 31.86 _________ CASH PAID: $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but CASH, or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. Checks or drafts are accepted subject to collection. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. The Policy herin named is continued in force for ONE YEAR from the Due Date, Settlement of the Premium then due having been made as per margin. Policy Number Due Date R13A 189 644 14th March 1920 Life of Julius E. Sutton La Grange, NC Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. H. G. Hornfeck Treasurer. A C Thurman….Agent. Per G M Bell Atty N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid.



Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1920 Sutton, Julius Edmiston, H. Letter CABLE ADDRESS “AMICA: CLELELAND INCORPORATED 1896 CODES WESTERN UNION POSTAL SYSTEM American Furniture Co. EXECUTIVE OFFICES CLEVELAND, OHIO Feb. 3rd, 1920. Julius E. Sutton, R. F. D. #4, La Grange, N. C. Dear Sir:- We have just received from D. L. M. Fields a remittance for $43.65 in payment of our account against you under date of January the 1st which covers a shipment of one half barrel of Black HORNEBLENDE Liquid Fibre Roof Cement for which your account has been given credit in full. We desire, therefore, to thank you for this payment and sincerely trust that any time in the future that you have need for anything further in our line, we may have your order, we are Very truly yours, AMERICAN TURPENTINE COMPANY S:MS H. Edmiston

Appears Edmiston had a secretary who typed the letter for him, and his signature appears to be a rubber stamp.

1920 Sutton, Julius E. Edmiston, H. Letter CABLE ADDRESS “AMICA: CLELELAND INCORPORATED 1896 CODES WESTERN UNION POSTAL SYSTEM American Furniture Co. EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Apparently the check bounced.



CLEVELAND, OHIO June 25th, 1920. Julius E. Sutton, R. F. D. #4, La Grange, N. C. Dear Sir:- We have just received communication from D. L. M. Fields, in regard to shipment of roofing cement made you December 22nd, 1919. We want to assure you that there is a misunderstanding in regard to this matter. It is true that the shipment was made sightdraft bill of lading attached, but half, the draft was recalled, and we cannot understand why the bank has again presented it to you. We will again ask them to return our papers and exceedingly regret the misunderstanding which has caused you some inconvenience. Yours truly, AMERICAN TURPENTINE COMPANY, P:MS H. Edmiston

1920 Sutton, Julius E. Fields, D. L. M. Letter June 18th. 1920. The American Turpentine Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Gentlemen:- Under date Jany. 26th. 1920 I sent you check for my uncle, Julius E Sutton for one (1) bbl. roof paint $43.65, my check No. 17648. On the 3rd. Feby. You acknowledged receipt to him for this amount. On the 14th. Inst. The Rouse Banking Co., this place notified him (my uncle) they held a draft against him for $43.65 same amount as the check I sent you for his. There evidently is some error and I will thank you to give this your immediate attention and get this matter straight. In the event you have no record of receiving the check, or have no copy of your letter under this date 2/3/1920, I will be glad to send you either or both. My uncle holds your letter and I have the return check bearing your endorsement. Asking you to give this matter your immediate attention and thanking you in advance for the same, I am Yours very truly, F/P-- D. L. M. Fields Will ask you to send your replay to Julius E. Sutton, La Grange, N. C. R. F. D. #4.

1920 Sutton, Juliuus Fields, Deleon M. Letter ESTABLISHED ONE PRICE CASH Per Ollie, Mr. Rouse was probably John H.



Fields, Leon 1897 SYSTEM DeLeon M. Fields THE LADIES DRY GOODS STORE Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery and Shoes Dress Goods, Millinery, Shoes and Wire Fencing a Specialty LAGRANCE, N.C. June 18th, 1920 Dear Uncle Julius:- Attached you will find a carbon copy my letter to the paint people and I feel it will straighten them out. As I understood from you early in the year they were to ship the bbl. paint bill of lading attached. But the paint came open so we sent them check to cover the amount. I went down to see Mr. Rouse and he told me the draft showed date of the shipment, or thereabout, so we decided it was the draft intended for you and got sidetracked at some place. Any way I feel it is all straight now and you will not have any further trouble about it. With best wishes to all, I am Yours very truly, Leon

Rouse. John H. made buggies at the time in La Grange. ***Need to trace family connection of Leon to Julius, as he referred to him as ‘Uncle Julius.’***

1920 Sutton, Julius E. Dale, B. E. Receipt KINSTON, N.C. July 16, 1920 La Grange, N. C. TO KINSTON MARBLE WORKS, DR. B. E. DALE, PROP. MONUMENTS, BUILDING STONE AND IRON FENCING Set Tomb Stones 45.00 Paid B Dale 7-22-20

1920 Sutton, Julius E. Taylor, A. W. Receipt Lenoir County, North Carolina 472 MOSELEY HALL TOWNSHIP 11/17/1920 RECEIVED OF Julius E. Sutton TAXES FOR 1920 AS FOLLOWS: State School………………….13c 29.55 Taxes Income……………………. School County…………………..9c 20.46 Taxes Special Districts…………… 11.37 County General County………...5c 12.37 Taxes Roads and Bridges...…19c 43.19



Bond Int. 8; Sinking Fd. 3c 11c 25.— Dog Tax……………………. 1.-- Poll Tax…………………….. TOTAL TAXES…………………………. 141.94 Discount…….. 1.41

A W Taylor Sheriff By C Deputy

1921 Sutton, Julius E. Barwick, John H. Hardy, Oscar Hardy, L. P.

Invoice & Receipt

JNO. H. BARWICK, President. OSCAR HARDY, Secretary-Treasurer. LENOIR COUNTY BRANCH OF THE FARMERS’ MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Assessment No. 30 Seven Springs, N.C., Dec. 7th, 1920 Notice is hereby given by an assessment of 1-2 of 1 per cent in the above association, your Pro Rata of which on Policy No. 108053 is $7.33. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. You may pay the same either to me or to First National Bank of Kinston or to Rouse Banking Co., LaGrange. _________________________________________ Received payment of above Jan 5, 1921 Oscar Hardy, Secy-Treas Per L. P. Hardy [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY ?? PM ?? [postal stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1921 Sutton, Julius E. Bell, G. M., Atty Hornfeck, H. G. Thurman, A. C.

Invoice Policy Loan, _ $ ________________ Annual Premium…$74.84 Dividend of 1921 32.68 _________ CASH PAID: $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but CASH, or to



alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. Checks or drafts are accepted subject to collection. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. The Policy herin named is continued in force for ONE YEAR from the Due Date, Settlement of the Premium then due having been made as per margin. Policy Number Due Date R13A 189 644 14th March 1921 Life of Julius E. Sutton La Grange, NC Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. H. G. Hornfeck Treasurer. A C Thurman….Agent. Per G M Bell Atty N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.

1922 Sutton, Julius E. Hornfeck, H. G. Thurman, A. C.

Invoice Policy Loan, _ $ ________________ Annual Premium…$74.84 Dividend of 1921 33.46 _________ CASH PAID: $74.84 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but CASH, or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. Checks or drafts are accepted subject to collection. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J.



The Policy herin named is continued in force for ONE YEAR from the Due Date, Settlement of the Premium then due having been made as per margin. Policy Number Due Date R13A 189 644 14th March 1922 Life of Julius E. Sutton La Grange, NC Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. H. G. Hornfeck Treasurer. A C Thurman….Agent. Per ?? N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.


Lenoir County Branch of the FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Assessment No. 31 Seven Springs, N.C., DEC-3, 1921 Dear Sir:-- At the 27th annual meeting of the policy holders of the above named association held in the Court House in Kinston, on Saturday, November 12th, an assessment of 1-2 of 1 per cent was levied. Your pro-rata of which on policy No. 108053 is $7.33…. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. . You may send to me by check or money order or pay to First National Bank of Kinston. a/c J.E.S. Yours truly, OSCAR HARDY, Secy.-Treas. _________________________________________ Received payment of above Feb 20 - 1922 Oscar Hardy, Secy-Treas



Per_________________ [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY SEVEN SPRINGS FEB ?? 1922 [postage stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1923 Sutton, Julius E. Hornfect, H. G. Thurman, A. C.

Invoice Policy Loan, _ $ ________________ Annual Premium…$74.84 Dividend of 1921 34.28 _________ CASH PAID: $40.56 [image of hand pointing] Agents are forbidden to receive for the cash due anything but CASH, or to alter a Renewal Receipt. Valid Receipts show no alterations nor erasure. Checks or drafts are accepted subject to collection. THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 750 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. The Policy herin named is continued in force for ONE YEAR from the Due Date, Settlement of the Premium then due having been made as per margin. Policy Number Due Date R13A 189 644 14th March 1923 Life of Julius E. Sutton La Grange, NC Not valid unless countersigned BY THE AGENT. H. G. Hornfeck Treasurer. A C Thurman….Agent. Per ?? N.B.—All Premiums are due and payable at the



Company’s office in Newark; but if payment is made to authorize Agent, upon Receipts issued by the Company, signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by such Agent, it will be valid. Agents are not authorized to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures, or grant permits.


Seven Springs, N.C., December 8th, 192[2] Assessment No. 32 DEAR SIR:-- At the 28th annual meeting of the policy holders of the Lenoir County Branch of the Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association held on Nov. 18 an assessment of 1-2 of 1% was levied, your pro rata of which on policy No. 108053 is $7.33. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. . You may remit to me or pay the First National Bank of Kinston, in which will receipt for same. Yours truly, OSCAR HARDY, Secy.-Treas. _________________________________________ Received payment of above Mar 7th 1923 Oscar Hardy, Secy-Treas Per ?? [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY SEVEN SPRINGS DEC ?? 1922 [postage stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C


Seven Springs, N.C., December 8th, 1923 Assessment No. 33. DEAR SIR:-- At the 29th annual meeting of the policy holders of the Lenoir County Branch of the Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association held on Nov. 17th an assessment of 1-2 of 1% was levied [.] Your pro



rata is as follows: No. 108053 $7.33, No.____$____, No.____$____, Total $____. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. . You may remit to pay me or pay the First National Bank of Kinston, which will receipt for same. Yours truly, OSCAR HARDY, Secy.-Treas. _________________________________________ Received payment of above Feb 20th 2924 Oscar Hardy, Secy.-Treas Per__________________ [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY SEVEN SPRINGS FEB ?? [postage stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1924 Sutton, Juilus E. Taylor, A. W. Receipt Lenoir County, North Carolina 487 MOSELEY HALL TOWNSHIP 3/24/1924 RECEIVED OF Julius E. Sutton TAXES FOR 1913 AS FOLLOWS: State School………………….47c 68.25 Taxes Income……………………. 2.90 County General County………..10c 14.52 Taxes Roads and Bridges...….19c 21.78 Bonds………………..$1.03 149.57 Dog Tax……………………. 2.-- Poll Tax…………………….. TOTAL TAXES…………………………. 259.02 pd before 64.75 Discount…….. Penalty……… 194.27

A W Taylor Sheriff By H.T. Deputy



1925

Sutton, L. Roy Sutton, Herman

Bizzell, J. A. Taylor, H. H.

Bank Deposit Slip

DEPOSITED BY L. Roy & Herman Sutton ??? WITH THE NATIONAL BANK OF KINSTON Kinston, N. C. 2/28 1925 _________________________________________ ENDORSE ALL CHECKS AND LIST SEPARATELY _________________________________________ CURRENCY 941.00 _________________________________________ GOLD _________________________________________ SILVER _________________________________________ Checks as Follows: DUPLICATE JAB 31 Total. $ 941 --- By_______________________________________ [back side of slip] _________________________________________ It is our purpose to serve you at all times in A manner that will merit a continuance of your Patronage, good will and confidence. THE NATIONAL BANK OF KINSTON KINSTON, N.C. Capital and Surplus $275,000.00 H. H. TAYLOR, J. A. BIZZELL, President Cashier _________________________________________ Walker, Evans & Cogswell Co., Charleston, S. C.

1925 Sutton, George H. Sutton, Julian Sutton, Julius E. Sutton, LeRoy Sutton, Marcus Sutton, Nansetta Sutton, Thomas

Dawson, R. J. Greene, George B. Heath, J. T. Ivey, R. W. Rouse, Albert Sutton, Fred I.

Indenture Nansetta Sutton to Thomas Sutton, LeRoy Sutton, Herman Sutton and Juliun Sutton. Agreement.

The 260-acre tract of land identified in Nansetta’s will includes Ollie’s land inherited from her father, Clellan, through his father, Herman. It also includes Joe’ and Jeff’s acreage passed down from their father, Wesley Allen, who purchase the homeplace farm from Charles Julian Barwick, son of Evelyn and Charles Barwick. Evelyn was



Fred I. Sutton Geo. B. Greene SUTTON & GREENE Attorneys and Counselors at Law Kinston, North Carolina [inside] North Carolina, Lenoir County. This indenture made an executed this 14th day of November, 1925, by and between Nansetta Sutton, of Lenoir County, North Carolina, party of the first part, and Thomas Sutton, Leroy Sutton, Herman Sutton and Juliun Sutton of the County and State aforesaid, parties of the second part, WITNESSETH: That, whereas, by his last will and testament dated March 15th 1923, Julius E. Sutton, late of Lenoir County, by the 5th Item of his said will, devised all of his real estate to the parties of the second part, as by reference to said last will and testament will more fully appear; and Whereas, by the 6th Item of said will it was provided that no division of said land should take place during the life of his wife, the party of the first part herein; and Whereas it has been agreed by and between the parties hereto that all the right, title, interest and estate of the party of the first part shall be conveyed unto the parties of the second part in consideration of an annuity of $80.00 per year to be paid to her by said parties of the second part, and secured as a charge upon said lands; Now, therefore, in consideration of the promises and the further consideration of One Dollar, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the said of the first part has bargained and sold, and by these presents does bargain, sell and convey to the parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns, all the right, title, interest and estate of said party of the first part in and to all the lands described in and devised by the 5th Item of said will of said Julius E. Sutton, deceased, said lands being situate[d] in Moseley Hall Township, Lenoir County, North Carolina, bounded on the north by the lands of R. J. Dawson, on the east by the lands of R. W. Ivey, on the south by the lands of George H. Sutton and Albert Rouse,

daughter of Juliun Sutton, named in this will. The Albert Rouse named in this will is the ancestor of J. B. Rouse, James Rouse, Harvey Rouse, Glennie (nurse in Women’s Army Corp/WAC), and Ethel Rouse who lived in brick ranch houses on Pine Bush Road. George H(odges) Sutton was son of Junius E. Sutton, who was the twin of Julius E. Sutton, sons of Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton.



and on the west by the lands of Marcus Sutton, continuing 260 acres more or less and being the home plantation of the said Julius E. Sutton upon which he resided at the time of his death. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all the right, title, interest and estate of said Nansetta Sutton, party of the first part, in and to the above described tract or parcel of land with all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, to the said Thomas Sutton, LeRoy Sutton, Herman Sutton and Julian Sutton, parties of the second part and their heirs and assigns to their only use and behoof forever, subject, however, to all the terms and conditions hereof. It is expressively understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the consideration of this instrument shall be and is, an annuity of $80.00 per year, to be paid to the said party of the first part by the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns, the first payment of $80.00 be made at the time of the execution and delivery of this instrument, the receipt of the same being hereby acknowledged, and a like amount to be paid to the said party of the first part by said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns, on the 1st day of November of each and every year hereafter after the natural life of said part of the first part. It is further distinctly understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the said annuity shall be and is hereby constituted a lien and charge in favor of said party of the first part upon all of the above described tract or parcel of land, and that in cass [sp] of failure to make payment of any annual installment when the same shall become due, the said party of the first part shall have a first lien upon all rents and profits issuing out of said lands to the extent of her rights hereunder, which right, however, shall be cumulated and without prejudice to any other remedy, legal or equitable. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF the said Nansetta Sutton, party of the first part, has hereunto set her hand and seal, this the day and year first above written. her Nansetta X Sutton mark North Carolina,



Lenoir County. J T Heath CSC, a notary public in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Mrs. Nansetta Sutton personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged to me the due execution by her of the foregoing insturment. Witness my hand and notarial seal, this 18 day of Nov, 1925. J T Heath CSC Notary Public My commission expires…….

1925 Sutton, Julius E. Wooten, A. Invoice & Receipt

Seven Springs, N.C., December 6th, 1924. Assessment No. 34 DEAR SIR:-- At the 30th annual meeting of the policy holders of the Lenoir County Branch of the Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association held on Nov. 15th an assessment of 1-2 of 1% was levied [.] Your pro rata is as follows: No. 108053 $7.33, No.____$____, No.____$____, No.____,$____, Total $____. This you are required to pay within 60 days from the date of this notice or your insurance will become null and void. . You may remit to pay me or pay the First National Bank of Kinston, which will receipt for same. Yours truly, OSCAR HARDY, Secy.-Treas. _________________________________________ Received payment of above 1st N. Bk. A. Wooten, Secy.-Treas Per 1-3-25 [front side of postcard] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY SEVEN SPRINGS DEC ?? [postage stamp] Mr. Julius E. Sutton La Grange, N.C

1925 Sutton, L. Roy Barwick, J. F. Receipt 120 Office of



Sutton, Herman Heath, J. T. Rouse, Annie Sutton

J. T. Heath Clerk of Superior Court Kinston, NC Feby 28, 1925 $150000

Received from L. Roy Sutton and Herman Sutton administrators with will assured of Julius E. Sutton deceased Fifteen Hundred dollars amount in full as per will of Julius E. Sutton deceased I now and forever retain them and his breed from any further liability. Witness Mrs. Annie Sutton Rouse Seal J F Barwick

1925 Sutton, Julius Adams, B. M. Receipt LA GRANGE, N.C. 2-11 1925 Mr Julius Sutton (Desd) To THE ADAMS DRUG CO., Dr. Drugs, Toilet Articles, Etc. Prescriptions a Specialty All Bills Must be Paid Promptly Each Month Feb 11 Bal act $450 Paid 2/11—1925 In full B M Adams

Julius Sutton died Jan. 17, 1925

1925 Sutton, L. Sutton, Roy Sutton, Herman

Barwick, Amy E. Sutton Barwick, J. F. Heath, J. T.

Receipt Office of J. T. Heath Clerk of Superior Court Kinston, NC Feby 28, 1925 $50000 Received from L. Roy Sutton & Herman Sutton administrators with will assured of Julius E. Sutton deceased Five Hundred dollars as per will of Julius E. Sutton deceased which is amount in full due me as per will I now and forever release the said administrators and their breed from any further liability. Witness Mrs Amy E. Sutton Barwick Seal J F Barwick

1925 Sutton, Mrs. Jesse E. Sutton, Julius E. Sutton, LeRoy Sutton, Herman

Barwick, John F. Mikell, F. M. Slaughter, W. Q. Street, George P.

Receipt MILTON DARGAN, MANAGER F. M. MIKELL, ASS’T MANAGER W. Q. SLAUGHTER, ASS’T MANAGER GEO. P. STREET, AGENCY SUP’T. Royal Insurance Company Limited

Jessie Sutton was sister of Herman Sutton.



(OF LIVERPOOL) [Logo] ATLANTA, GA LAGRANCE INSURANCE AGENCY Resident Agents LaGrange, N.C. $50000 Receiv’d from L. Roy Sutton and Herman Sutton administrators, with will annexed of Julius E. Sutton deceased. Five Hundred Dollars as per will of Julius E. Sutton deceased, which is amount in full due me as per will. I now and forever release the said administrators and their Bond from any further liability. John F. Barwick Mrs. Jessie E. Sutton [seal] Witness

1930 Sutton, Julian Sutton, Thomas N.

Britt, W. G. Invoice La Grange, N.C. May 1st, 1930 --IN ACCOUNT WITH— INSURANCE W. G. BRITT COTTON PAMLICO—FERTILIZERS—ROYSTERS To 35 bags of Fish Mixture 8-3-3 @ 31.50 $110.25 “ 20 High Grade 8-3-5 @ 35.00 $70.00 Total Amount $180.25 To balance T. N. Suttons account $ 13.50 ________ $193.75 With interest from May 1st until paid/ I acknowledge the above account, Signed____________________

1931 Sutton, Julian None Catalog order

[document torn in upper-left] Order Blank Mail Order Company CHICAGO, ILLINOIS …Delivery, Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back Date Dec. 26, 1931 …ONE FAMILY SHOULD ORDER UNDER ONE NAME [Jul]ian Sutton [Route] #4 Box No. 89 [La] Grange, N.C. WRITE IN THIS SPACE {SHI}PPE[D] ..28 1931 …O Co. 11.54 DEC 26

***Need to scan back side***



How to Send Your Money The safest ways to send money are by Post Office Money Order, Express Money Order, Bank Draft, or Personal Check. If you remit by Personal Check, we suggest that checks be made out and signed in ink. If unable to remit in any of these forms, send currency wrapped in heavy paper and have your letter registered. In a special hurry, order and money may be sent by telegraph. The Telegraph Company will arrange this for you. Give your complete address in your telegram. STATE SIZE AND COLOR Waist- Line Length Hip Height Name of Article Wanted Price Total Each Dollar Cents Size 39 46 48 Rayon Flat crepe dress 1.95 [this line is crossed-out] Size 10 service weight hose .79 Size pillow cases 22 x 33 in. .77 Size [pat]tern (No. 8) Dress prints 9 yd .36 (No. 8 No.8) Please Send at Once by return Mail. Men’s and Youth’s Suit Measurements Chest Waist Inseam Cuffed Bottoms Age Height Weight From [M]r. Julian Sutton La Grange, N. C.



MY OLD ADDRESS Amount Sent _______Box No. for Goods $3.87 [finger pointing] Amount for Postage if Order is less than #2.00 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $3.87 …Items Only in Material, Colors, and Sizes Listed in Catalog. …12/12/31 [written sideways, right margin] NOTICE! Allow For Postage If Order Amounts To Less Than $2.00 Shipping Weight Total Weight [back side] [lots of advertisements]

1939 Sutton, T[homas]. N. None Photo T. N. Sutton La Grange, N. C. R3 July 20, 1939 Julian & Mutt in picture

Clellan’s handwriting on Julian and Mutt. Photo taken by Smith-Douglas Fertilizer Co., and sent to Thomas Needham Sutton.

n.d.

Sutton, Anna Sutton, Annie Hill Sutton, Christian Sutton, Hardy Sutton, Herman Sutton, John Aldredge Sutton, Joseph Hardy Sutton, Junius Eli Sutton, Julius Eri Sutton, Leroy Sutton, Louiza Sutton, Nannie1 Sutton, Nannie2 Sutton, Sally Hardy Sutton, Thomas Needham

Sutton, Vivian Glenda

Lizza William Wood, Ava Ann Wood, Jonas Wood

Bible Records

p. 679 [Left column] John Aldredge Sutton was born March the 15th day 1840 Sally Hardy Sutton was born November the 20th day 1841 Louiza Sutton was born January the 16th day 1845 Junius Eli Sutton was born Nov the 27th 1846 Julius Eri Sutton was born Nov the 27th 1846 Christian Sutton was born February the 17th 1850 Ava Ann Wood was born January the 17th 1844 Jonas Wood was born December 27th 1848 Lizza was born Oct 27th day 1861 William was Borned Nov 10th 1862 Leroy Sutton son of Julius E Sutton and Nannie Sutton was borned November 1st 1881 [Right column] Lizzy was borne Oct 27th day 1861

Record of remaining children born to Hardy and Anna Sutton resumes. John Aldredge and Sally Hardy appear in same ink color and handwriting style as the 8 children listed on the previous p. 678 of the Bible. Louiza, Junius, Julius, and Christian are recorded in a different color ink and with a different handwriting style. Wood family lived in the old two-storey house still standing in the Potneck community, directly off of Kennedy Home Road, about a quarter-mile east of Bucklesberry community and beyond the Jere Sutton Cemetary. Strike-out appears in document.



[Note: Appears to be 4 lines of text that have faded.] Anna Sutton daughter of Julius E. and Nannie Sutton was borned November 16th 1870 Joseph Hardy Sutton Son of Julius E. and Nannie Sutton was borned December 5th 1872 Thomas Needham Sutton Son of Julius E. and Nannie Sutton was borned September 17th 1874 Herman Sutton Son of Julius E. and Nannie Sutton was borned October 25th 1876 Vivian Glenda Sutton Daughter of Julius E. and Nannie Sutton was borned July 4th 1879

n.d. Sutton, Annie Hill Sutton, Hardy

Charity Clany Clarisa Cloy Fortune Gatsy George Hester Isaac Jeremiah Julia Margot Martha Mary Mila Nicy Noel Prince Rachel Right Sela

Bible Records

p. 677 [Left column] Births Mary was born Sept 1 this 7th day 1841 Isaac was born March the 10th day 1842 Sela was born January the 24th 1844 Clarlsa was born April the 14th day 1844 Fortune was born September 7th 1845 George was born January 16th day 1846 Charity was born April the 27th day 1847 Martha Jane was born June the 5th day 1848 Gatsy was born Nov the 25 1849 [Right column] Births Nicy was born Feb. the 6th day 1812 Right was born April the 18th day 1829 Rachel was born May the 22nd day 1829 Jeremiah was born Feb the 17 day 1831 Cloy was born December the 25 day 1831 Noel was born May the 4th day 1832 Margot was born July the 15 day 1835 Prince was born July the 4th day 1835 Clany was born July the 29th day 1837 Mila was born November the 2nd day 1838 Hester was [born omitted] Dec the 8th day 1839 Julia was born Sept the 7th 1839

Appears these may have been children born to slaves owned by Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton, as none of the names correlate with any known children of Hardy and Annie Sutton or Bucklesberry Sutton kin.

n.d. Sutton, Annie Hill Sutton, Benjamin Franklin

Sutton, Elizabeth Sutton, Hardy Sutton, Lemuel Hardy

Mozango, Amy Mozango, Calvin Mozango, Lemech Mozango, Miron Uzzell, Elisha

Bible Records

p. 678 [Left column] Elisha Uzzell was loss on the May 21 day 1814

Birth entries for Hardy, Anna, and 8 children to follow were all written by the same person. Ink color is consistently the same for this set of entries, which suggests they all may have been written at the same moment



Suton, Martha Sutton, Nancy Sutton, Richard Sutton, Samuel Ivy Sutton, Thomas Sutton, William Harman

Uzzell, Elizebeth Uzzell, John Gray Uzzell, Leah Uzzell, Thomas Uzzell, Winny Linde

Elizebeth Uzzell daughter of Thomas Uzzell was Bornde 19 the March 1816 Winny Linde Uzzell bornde april the 7 1818 Leah Uzzell was bornde Janary 27 the 1820 John Gray Uzell was Bornde September the 28 day 1821 Lemech mozango was born October 30 1813 Calvin mozongo was born Sept 6 day 1815 Amy mozingo was born Sept 26 1818 Miron Mozingo was born March 6 day 1820 [Right column] Samuel Ivy Sutton was born Nov the 8th day 1834 Hardy Sutton was born Sept the 17th day 1803 Anna Hill was born October the 3rd day 1807 Nancy Sutton was born July September the the 15th day 1825 Thomas Sutton was born September the 2nd 1826 Elizabeth Sutton was born December the 12 day 1827 Martha Sutton was born May 30th day 1829 William Harman Sutton was born September the 22 day 1832 Richard Sutton was June the 5 day 1833 Lemuel Hardy Sutton was born Nov. the 14th day 1835 Benjamin Franklin Sutton was born Sept. the 17th day 1838

in time, rather than chronologically as the children were born, which would have spanned 13 years (1825 to 1838). If we can assume that mother, Anna, was the writer, then she apparently had the birth dates of her children recorded previously and elsewhere (e.g., scraps of paper, etc.) and decided to transfer the birth dates to the family Bible, which served as a more permanent record. Note use of ‘bornde’ (for past tense, ‘born’). Per Allen Humphrey, 1850 Census of Lenoir Co., Ivey Sutton, age 16, was the only member in the Thomas Sutton, age 68, household. Ivey’s birth date would have been 1834, which is the recorded birth date of Samuel Ivy Sutton. Marble’s position is that it is unclear whether Ivey was the son of this Thomas. But she believes this Thomas is probably the son of Benjamin, and brother of Hardy. This Census data provides the basis for establishing a ca. 1782 birth date for Thomas. See file:///C:/Users/Joe/Desktop/Ancestry/Census.LenoirCounty.1850.pdf

n.d. Sutton, Annie Hill Sutton, Hardy Sutton, Julian Leslie

[Uzzell], Thomas Uzzell, Elisha [Uzzell], John Gray Allen Arter Avy Burbary Fountain Leroy Nicy Samuel

Bible Records

p. 680 [Left column] Thomas Departed this life February 11th 1828 age forty one years 3 months and Twenty Six days Elisha Uzzell dyd died March the 18th 1832 age 17 year 10 mo and 28 days Births Julian Leslie Sutton was born September the 19 1884 [Right column] John Gray departed this life October the 7 1830 Births Allen was born November the 22nd 1852

Uncertain if the Thomas identified here may have been a direct Sutton relative, but since no last name is provided. He has an extrapolated birth date of October 16, 1786. It is more likely that it is Thomas Uzzell, given Elisha Uzzell is listed directly beneath Thomas’ name. http://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/uzzell/376/ …Matt Harris notes… Bucklesberry Sutton ties to Uzzells, in particular, Thomas Uzzell go back to John1 and Benjamin, per the earliest documents in the Collection through the late-1790s. Harris identifies a Thomas Uzzell, Jr. with the same



Arter was born March the 9th day 1853 Samuel was born April the 15th day 1853 Leroy was born November the 8th 1855 Avy was born August 6th 1858 Nicy was born Sept the 8th 1859 Burbary was born Nov the 23 1860 Fountain was born Aug 18th day 1861

death year (and birth year of 1786) as the son of Thomas, Sr. and Mary Parr Uzzell. Harris also lists an Elisha Uzzell with the same death date. Also, “On Ancestry.com a search on Thomas Uzzell turned up a record from the War of 1812. He was listed in Capt. Cox Company of NC Militia (Roll/Box 213, Roll-exct 602) as a Corporal.” http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paday/dobbers/uzzell/pafn02.htm ... Marble notes… The five children of Thomas Uzzell, Jr. were Elisha, Elizabeth, Winnie Linde, Leah, and John Gray, as listed on p. 678 of Hardy Bible.

n.d. None Dave Grace Pin

Birth record ?? Grace, daughter of Dave & Pin born Jany 17_1799

Not certain if Dave was a Sutton heir. John (Bertie) nor his son, Benjamin, had a known son by the name of Dave. Possible these may have been black slaves.

n.d.

None Betty Dave Matt Simon Tim

Birth record Simon son of Betty & Dave Born July 31st 1787 Matt son of Tim….May 5th 1791

n.d. None Ellis, John Walters, Jesse

Deed John Ellis to Jesse Walters } Deed 2 Tracts 150 Acres

n.d. None None Fragment Registered in the register ₤ ?page 214 by me

Appears to be the left-side of a document; right-side is missing.

n.d. None None Fragment ?ulleney’s ? Dep. Secty ?

Appears to be the right-side of a document; left-side is missing.

n.d. None None Fragment ? said ? ? Testate ? side ? ?

Appears to be the center section of a document; right- and left-sides are missing.

n.d. Sutton, Thomas Sutton, William

None Inventory [front side] William Sutton Pork William Sutton Pork 1 – 196 | 9 – 151 1 --- 153 2 – 153 | 10 – 114 2 --- 150 3 – 167 | 11 – 171 3 --- 115 4 – 153 | 12 – 151 4 --- 131 5 – 156 | 13 – 164 5 --- 137 6 – 159 | 14 – 146 6 --- 158 7 – 147 | 15 – 148 7 --- 122

John1 Sutton had sons named, Thomas and William. Benjamin (also a son of John1) had sons named, Thomas and William, as well. Therefore, we are uncertain whether these were Benjamin’s brothers, or Benjamin’s sons.



8 – 157 | 16 – 169 8 --- 143 ______ | 17 – 160 _______ 1288 | _______ 1109 1374 1288 1374 _______ 3.3771 1257 _______ 2514 lb meat [back side] Thomas Sutton Pork 24 ‒ 146 1 ‒ 150 | 11 ‒ 133 25 ‒ 134 2 ‒ 158 | 12 ‒ 164 280 3 ‒ 147 | 13 ‒ 176 4 ‒ 147 | 14 ‒ 149 5 ‒ 135 | 15 ‒ 146 6 ‒ 128 | 16 ‒ 154 7 ‒ 150 | 17 ‒ 140 8 ‒ 152 | 18 ‒ 132 9 ‒ 133 | 19 ‒ 142 10 ‒ 158 | 20 ‒ 145 1458 | 21 ‒ 146 | 22 ‒135 | 23 ‒ 138 | 1900 | 1458 | 280 ? | 3638 | 1212 | 2426 # meat

n.d. Sutton, Thomas Sutton, William

None Inventory Wm Sutton } 4891 Thomas Sutton 6 29346 161 133 hogs 110 82 117 138 107 123 103 119 109 136 140 94 111 132 098 127 092 132 118 120

John1 Sutton had sons named, Thomas and William. Buy Benjamin (also a son of John1) had sons named, Thomas and William, as well. Therefore, we are uncertain whether these were Benjamin’s brothers or Benjamin’s sons. In 1810 document for Winifred, monetary system changed in this year from British to American dollars. So, this Thomas and William Sutton inventory may be ca. 1810 or later. The Thomas and William here are the sons



126 137 093 99 95 106 93 117 93 120 134 107 118 109 2018 128 130 105 101 78 100 2773 2018 4791 100 4891 [back side] William Sutton Eighteen Hogs wei 2018 Thomas Sutton twenty fore Hogs wei 2773 Thomas one Hog wei 100 4891 6 for William 2018 29346 6 $ 12108 Thomas Sutton } 2873 6 $ 17238 12108 $ 29346

of Benjamin, although Benjamin also had brothers by the same names. Benjamin’s brother, William had a death date of 1813-1820, eliminating him as the William in this document. Benjamin’s brother, Thomas (b. before 1758; d. year unknown), like Benjamin, would likely have been too elderly to have co-labored with the younger William. See notes on 1814 receipt for Benjamin, Thomas, and William.

n.d. Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, Simon

Westbrook, Moses Inventory January 29 ?? Recd of Simon Sutton for Benj Sutton six Hogs wt 82 110 78 Moses Westbrook 80 74 120 544

Benjamin had no son named, Simon. But Simon is believed to be a brother of Benjamin, both sons of John 1 from Bertie Co., although Simon is not a proven son, per Marble.

n.d. Sutton, Benjamin Westbrook, Moses Invoice Benjm Sutton Bought of Moses Westbrook To linen. . . 4/11______________₤0 “ 4 “ 11 1 1/2 Broad Cloth 36/8_________ 2 “ 15 1 yd Shalloon 6/8_____________ 6 “ 8 1 Stick Twist 1/ _______________ 1 2 Skains Silk 1/ _______________ 2



13 Cote Buttons 3/ ____________ 3 “ 3 4 3/4 yd Velvet 15/ ____________ 3 “ 11 “ 3 3 Skains Silk 1/ _______________ 3 _________ ₤7 “ 7 “ 1

n.d. Sutton, Benjamin None Invoice Sir Mr Benjamin Sutton had a bar of Still and is Charged with the whole there is Eighteen and Nine pence owe him from you

n.d.

Sutton, Benjamin None Invoice & Receipt

Mr. Benja Sutton ₤ 5 . 14 Thread 1/4 2 ?? ?? 2/ ____ 3 . 4 1/4 Rum______ 4 . 6 ___________ 6 . 1 . 10 ?? By. Beef ₤ 4 . 1 . 4 } Tallow 37 D. 1 . 4 . 8 } 6 . 3 . 6 Hog 73 lb 17 . 6 } _________ 1 . 8 For Bushl ?Salt ______ 1 ₤0 : 18 : 4

n.d. None Barwick, Frank Lee Photo [no text] Frank Lee Barwick was son of John Frank Barwick (Jr or Sr?) and Martha Jane Parks Sutton (first married to Alonza Sutton; died prematurely) was married to Annie Hill Barwick, same Cousin Annie that attended Hickory Grove Church. She was mother to Edward Milton and Malcolm Barwick. There was a third, younger brother,

n.d. None Elmore, Esdras Photo Esdras Elmore Died about 1915

Clellan’s handwriting.

n.d. None Barwick, Dempsey Photo [no text] Brother of Frank Lee Barwick and Johnny Barwick, sons of John Frank and Martha Jane Parks Sutton Barwick.

n.d. None Elmore, Carman Photo [no text] When Carman’s mother died, the farm and homeplace was left to Nancy Sutton, daughter of John Aldridge Sutton. Carman lived with Nancy (per Ollie).

n.d. None Ivey, Charlie Photo Charlie Ivey Seven Springs, NC


n.d. None Grant, Mary Photo Mary Grant, about 1830 – 1912 This is my great grandmother on my mother’s side Wife of Ichabod Grant They live in Wayne County near Broad Hurst Bridge Clellan Sutton


n.d. None Benton, Joe Croom, Eliza Croom, Haddie

Photo Rebecca Croom Eliza Croom Haddie Croom

Benton handwriting is Clellan’s. Listing of Croom girls is someone else’s writing.



Croom, Annie Croom, Rebecca

Nannie Croom Left is Joe Benton

n.d. None Hardy, Eva Elizabeth Photo Miss Eva Elizabeth Hardy n.d.

None Bizzell, Carrie Photo Clellan’s handwriting.

n.d. Sutton, Annie Hill None Photo Annie Hill (Mrs. Hardy) Sutton Lenoir Co., NC

Clellan Sutton wrote this. Picture is a photo of the original.

n.d. Sutton, Ashley None Photo Ashley Sutton Clellan Sutton wrote this. n.d. Sutton, Ben None Photo [no text] Son of Benjamin Hardy Sutton and Christian

(Sutton) Sutton. He was married to Mary Pauline Elmore Sutton.

n.d. Sutton, Hardy Sutton, Annie Hill

None Photo Bizzell girls home Goldsboro Clellan Sutton wrote this.


None Photo Old house down the road. C. S. Clellan Sutton wrote this.


None Photo Bizzell girl Miss Jessie Sutton La Grange


n.d. Sutton, Josiah (Joe) None Photo [no text] Son of Benjamin Hardy Sutton and Christiana (Sutton) Sutton. B. H. was son of Josiah Sutton, Sr. Chrstiana was daughter of Hardy and Annie Hill Sutton.

n.d. Sutton, Lola Estelle None Photo This is Clellan’s Picture Baker’s Studio Kinston, N.C.

Wife of Herman Sutton.

n.d.

Sutton, Roy None Photo

n.d. Sutton, Walter E. None Photo Walter E. Sutton died in October of 1918 after four years of much suffering a young man


n.d. None Rouse, Willie Rouse, Annie Sutton

Photo Mr. & Mrs. Willie Rouse and family Seven Springs, NC [unnamed adult woman; three children

Not Clellan’s handwriting. Annie was daughter of Julius and Nansetta Sutton.

n.d. None Barwick, John Frank Barwick, Martha Jane Parks Sutton

Photo 20 [no text] John Frank and Martha Jane Parks Sutton Barwick were parents of Frank Lee Barwick and Dempsey Barwick. Frank Lee and Annie Hill Barwick were parents of Malcom Barwick and Edward Milton Barwick.

n.d. Sutton, Ava Sutton, Jesse

None Photo 30 Clellan’s handwriting. Ava was daughter of Jeremiah, Sr. Jesse was daughter of Julius and Nansetta Sutton

n.d. None Benton, Joe Rouse girls

Postcard All three lived on Hwy 70 in Little Baltimore, about quarter mile from traffic light, behind Ken’s Grill where the Benton farm was.

n.d. Sutton, Ava Sutton, Glenn Sutton, Walter

None

Postcard Heigho- Guess you thought I had forgotten your card but I haven’t; have just neglected ans. Hope you had a nice time to the springs the fourth, I did. Sue Belle has just gone to Aunt Ava’s this week and I am so lonesome I can’t be still. By, By, Glenn

‘springs’ is probably Seven Springs, per Ollie. Glenn Sutton was sister of Sue Belle, Violet Ruth, et al.



[stamp removed] No postal stamp from P.O. Mr. Walter Sutton La Grange N.C. R.F.D. 4 [written upside-down] La Grange, NC SB

n.d. Sutton, Lillie Estelle Sutton, Walter

None

Postcard Heigho- Thur. a.m. I wonder what you are doing today? I am having a nice time. Carrie said tell you, you didn’t come over for her to tell you good by, but that’s all right.. I am as ever a Friend L.E.S. [stamp removed] Mr. Walter Sutton La Grange, N.C. Route 4.

‘L.E.S.’ is probably Lillie Estelle Sutton, Estelle Sutton Creech’s mother.

n.d. Sutton, Lillie Estelle Sutton, Walter

Carrie Postcard Heigho Walter_ You just ought to be with us now we are having a fine time. Carrie said you have pd. it off a long time to come to see her Your friend [Stamp removed; no date] Mr. Walter Sutton La Grange Route [surface damaged by removed tap] C.

Handwriting matches postcard signed by L.E.S., Louise Estelle Sutton. This postcard also mentions Carrie, as does the L.E.S. postcard.

n.d. Sutton, Lillie Estelle Sutton, Lorena Sutton, Walter

None

Postcard Heigho! I guess I had better answer as you know what you said Sat. evening. I guess you went to church Sun. I wanted to go, but I didn’t feel like it. I guess the other girls were there alright. I know you are sorry to see such rainy weather so you can’t work. I expect I will go down the road about Sat. evening. Lorena said she might stay with me Sat. night. If she does, I will go after her. I’m looking for a card from her this week. by by L.S. [Stamp removed; no date] Mr. Walter Sutton

Handwriting matches the L.E.S., Lillie Estelle Sutton, postcard. S, the L.S. likely means Lillie Sutton. She decided this time to omit her middle initial.



La Grange N. Car. R.F.D. #4

n.d. Sutton, Sue Belle Sutton, Walter

None

Postcard Guess I had better ans. as you say so. Wonder what you are doing to day. having a good time I suppose I have been working all day but am going to rest this P.M. Do you blame me? good by ans. [Stamp removed; no date] Mr. Walter Sutton La Grange N. Car. R.F.D. #4

No signature, but handwriting matches other postcards to Walter written by Sue Belle Sutton.

n.d. Sutton, Sue Belle Sutton, Walter

None

Postcard How are you progressing these beautiful days? Guess you are about through picking cotton We had a nice time yesterday. You had ought to ?? gone. Guess I must stop and go to work. [Stamp removed; no date] Mr. Walter Sutton La Grange N. Car. R.F.D. #4


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Sutton, Sue Belle Sutton, Walter

None

Postcard Thurs a.m. Will ans. your card rec’d some time ago How are you enjoying your self these beautiful days? I have a fine job I bet you can guess what it is You can imagine I am doing fine working alone guess you will go to church Sat. night & Sun. bye bye ans. You must excuse this writing I’m in a ?? [Stamp removed; no date] Mr. Walter Sutton La Grange N. C. Route 4


n.d. Sutton, Mr. ? Davis, James M. Prescription Mr Sutton. Will Give your Girl to tea Spoonful of the medicine in the vial 3 times a day (Shake it up well before taking it) as for the infections I Suppose you have a plenty. as you told me when I saw you If this does not help her pleas send her up and let her stay a five days So I may assertain what medicines will answer best. Very Respectfully, James M Davis



[back side; calculations]

n.d. Sutton, Mrs. Hardy Woodley, T. A. Prescription & Receipt

Mrs. Hardy Sutton To T. A. Woodley ?? [Pr]escription & med for son $2.00 [R]eceive payment T. A. Woodley

n.d. None Uzzell, Thomas Promissory Note

On or before….I promise…William C….quantity of….merchandise….Received of….Rest….Thos Uzzell

This is the left side of a larger document, in which the right side is missing.

n.d. None None Receipt Handkerchief 9/ ₤___ 9 for pint Rum ____1 – 6 2 papers pins ____5 – 0 8 1/2 lb Cheese ___ 15 – 2 11 1/2 lb Cheese more _₤ 1 10 – 8 1 - 8

Given the monetary units were pounds, shillings, pence, this is probably a late-1700’s document, most likely belonging to John1 or Benjamin.

n.d. None None Receipt Dol Cts Dol Cts 1 1/2 Seed 4 Guaneas 30 - 11 _ _ _ _ 26 80 10 Dol Paper_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10 ?? ??? 64 _______ 100 - 80 pd in Goods & Cash 79 _______ Dol 101 - 59

n.d. Sutton, Bejnamin Croom, ? Whitfield, Bryan Whitfield, ?

Receipt Benj Sutton To Bryan Whitfield…D. To a cr. Givin you with Whitfield & Croom ₤ ??

n.d. Sutton, Benjamin None Receipt Benjamin Sutton 56 ¼ lb Sugar _ _ _ _ _ _ $ 7”03 ₤ “ 6 lb tobacco _ _ _ _ _ _ .90 “ 4 lb Coffee _ _ _ _ _ _ 1”60 “ 8 lb tobacco _ _ _ _ _ _ 1”20 “ 4 lb shot _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 80 “ 1 lb powder _ _ _ _ _ _ 90 “ 1 ½ yd to Cloth _ _ _ _ _ _ 60 “ 2 lb pepper _ _ _ _ _ _ 90 “ 2 hankerchiefs _ _ _ _ _ _ 80 _____ 13”83

Circa 1810, since money is in dollars.

n.d. Sutton, Benjamin Sutton, William Sutton, Thomas

Lasetter, Jesse Lasetter, Thomas

Receipt Jesse & Thos. ?? Lasetter Bot. of Benjamin Sutton Senr. Thirteen head pork hogs weighing viz. lbs Amt. Wm. Suttons Pork Thomas Sutton pork 149 93 106 145 110 99 130 127 85

Possibly first occurrence of ‘Senr’ accompanying Benjamin Sutton’s name.



115 97 99 132 82 128 139 100 147 143 102 140 144 99 148 Body 128 90 13 Head 152 ==== ===== 139 997 965 101 1736 4 119 _____ ______ ______ 2733 $38.60 1736 lbs Amt 4 4 Cents _______ ______ $109.32 $69.44

n.d. Sutton, Ann None Sketch | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | ǁ | [back side] Ann Sutton draft

May be the pattern she had designed for a quilt to be made on the loom.