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     John Benjamin Sutton was born on 21 March 1886 at New Jersey. He was the son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner. He died on 21 June 1924 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.²
     John Benjamin Sutton appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Rose Street, Ward 5, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He was registered for WW I draft on 12 September 1918 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ Obit:
     John Sutton, aged 38, died suddenly at 6:30 o'clock this morning at the home of Fula Mansur, 225 South Third street. The police received a call which implied that the man had died from wood alcohol poisoning. Dr. D. Walter latter issued a certificate that Sutton had died from natural causes.
     Sutton and Fula Mansur, a Syrian woman, were in partnership in running a store at the address where the former died. The body was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sutton, of 114 South West street. His sister stated that he had been in bed for a week previous to his death and had been under the care of a doctor. He was a member of the Moose and Eagle lodges and of the First Presbyterian church, this city.
     Deceased is survived by his parents, four brothers; William, Harry, Joseph and Edward, all of Easton, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kupcha, of Phillipsburg, and Mrs. Joseph Snyder, of New York City. on 21 June 1924.²

     William A. Sutton was born on 6 May 1888 at Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey.¹ He was the son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner. He married Theresa Snyder, daughter of William Snyder and Barbara Hitzel, after May 1930. He died on 2 October 1953 at Coatesville Veterans Hospital, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania.² He was buried on 5 October 1953 at Hays Cemetery, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.³
     William A. Sutton appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Rose Street, Ward 5, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was registered for WW I draft on 5 June 1917 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 11 January 1920 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 1, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁶ He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Northampton Street, Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁷ Obit:
     William A. Sutton, 65, of 323 East Berwick street, a disabled veteran of World War I, died today at 7 a.m. in Coatesville Veterans Hospital. He had been a patient there for the last 17 years.
     Mr. Sutton served 27 months in France during and after World War I. He saw action at Chateau-Thierry and Soissons, and was seriously wounded in the latter engagement. Most of his service was with a machine gun company.
     Last May 31, he received a belated Purple Heart during memorial services at the veterans hospital. His was one of 28 medals presented to hospital patients.
     Born in Belvidere, he was a son of the late Howard and Mary Weidner Sutton. Before his illness he was employed as a truck driver for Messinger Supply Company.
     Mr. Sutton was a member of Easton Eagles Lodge and Brown and Lynch Post 9, American Legion. He was of the Lutheran faith.
     Surviving are his wife, the former Theresa Snyder; two brothers, Edward and Harry, both of Easton, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Kupcha, of Phillipsburg.
     The body will be brought to the Strunk funeral home for services. on 2 October 1953.²

     Harry Peter Sutton was born on 18 February 1890 at Buttzville, Warren County, New Jersey.^1,2 He was the son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner. He married Sarah G. Folk, daughter of Horace Folk and Ann Wilhelm, circa 1910 at Pennsylvania. He died on 10 May 1977 at Gracedale, Nazareth, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.³ He was buried on 13 May 1977 at Northampton Mermorial Shrine, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.³
     Harry Peter Sutton appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Rose Street, Ward 5, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He was registered for WW I draft on 5 June 1917 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was a motorman for trolley company in January 1920.⁶ He appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at Washington Street, Ward 6, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁶ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Trumansburg Avenue, Ward 3, Wilson, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Also living with family is sister-in-law, Eva Folk, married, b. 1905. Is this the daughter of Alvah Sutton and Ella Hockenbury of Phillipsburg?⁷ He was registered for WW II draft in 1942 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.² Obit:
     Harry P. Sutton, 87, formerly of 2125 Northampton St., Wilson, died yesterday in Gracedale, Nazareth R.D., where he was a guest since July 8, 1968.
     He was a motorman and dispatcher for the Lehigh Valley Transit Co., until retiring. Previously, he was an employee of the former H. D. Tombler Wholesale Co., Easton. He also was a driver for an Easton taxicab firm.
     Born in Butzville, N.J., on Feb. 18, 1890, he was a son of the late Howard W. and Mary Weidner Sutton. He lived in Easton most of his life.
     He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Easton.
     His wife, the former Sabrey Lunday, died in July 1966.
     Surviving are two step sons, Herbert Vanover, Palmer Township, and Charles Vanover, E. Lyme, Conn; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Weaver, Bethlehem R.D. 3; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Kupcha, Phillipsburg; a brother, Edward of Easton; grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-step-grandchildren. A son, Harry Sutton, died 30 years ago.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Katinis Funeral Chapel, Wilson. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. on 11 May 1977.³

     Joseph Nicholas Sutton was born on 8 June 1892 at Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey. No given name on birth certificate.^1,2 He was the son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner. He married Minnie ? circa 1923 at Pennsylvania. He died on 10 May 1943 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.³ He was buried on 13 May 1943 at Easton Cemetery, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.³
     Joseph Nicholas Sutton appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Rose Street, Ward 5, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁴ He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁵ He appeared on the census of 11 January 1920 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 1, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was works in a junk yard in April 1930.⁷ He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Northampton Street, Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.⁷ He was registered for WW II draft in 1942 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ Obit:
     Obit notes: Joseph Sutton, 49, of 611 Walnut Street, Easton, died 10 May. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Joseph Kupcha of Phillipsburg and brothers, Edward and Harry of Easton and William of Coatesville, Pa. Interment in Easton Cemetery on 13 May 1943. on 11 May 1943.³

     Elizabeth M. Sutton was born circa July 1895 at New Jersey. She is the daughter of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner.
     As of June 1900, Elizabeth M. Sutton was also known as Lizzie.¹ She appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Rose Street, Ward 5, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.²

     Bessie Sutton was born circa 1902 at Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner. She married Wilburt Snovel circa 1919. She married Joseph Kupcha circa 1923.
     Bessie Sutton appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 11 January 1920 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 1, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.²

     Edward Sutton was born circa 1904 at Pennsylvania. He is the son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner. He married Margaret E. Snyder, daughter of James R. Snyder and Emily S. ?, circa 1928 at Pennsylvania.
     Edward Sutton appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ He appeared on the census of 11 January 1920 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 1, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.² He was a truck driver for the power company in April 1930.³ He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of James R. Snyder at Spring Garden, Ward 2. Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.³

     Charles Sutton was born circa 1908 at Pennsylvania. He is the son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner.
     Charles Sutton appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Wilburt Snovel was born circa 1902 at New Jersey. He married Bessie Sutton, daughter of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner, circa 1919.
     Wilburt Snovel appeared on the census of 11 January 1920 in the household of William Howard Sutton at Ward 1, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Sarah G. Folk was born circa 1887 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Horace Folk and Ann Wilhelm. She married Harry Peter Sutton, son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner, circa 1910 at Pennsylvania. She died on 3 December 1972 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.¹
     Sarah G. Folk appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 in the household of Harry Peter Sutton at Washington Street, Ward 6, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.² She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Harry Peter Sutton at Trumansburg Avenue, Ward 3, Wilson, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; Also living with family is sister-in-law, Eva Folk, married, b. 1905. Is this the daughter of Alvah Sutton and Ella Hockenbury of Phillipsburg?³ Obit:
     Mrs. Sarah Sutton, 86, Phillipsburg native, died yesterday in St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. The widow of Harry Sutton, she lived on Stonesthrow Road, Bethlehem R.D. 1.
     She was a daughter of the late Horace and Ann Wilhelm Folk and was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, Genter Valley R.D. 4.
     Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Weaver, with who she lived; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Eversole, Trenton, N.J; Mrs. Ruth McDermit, Jersey City, N.J; Mrs. Ester Holden, Lincoln, Maine; and two grandchildren.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Arrangements are in charge of the Lester S. Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem. on 4 December 1972.¹

     Harry W. Sutton was born on 18 October 1910 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Harry Peter Sutton and Sarah G. Folk. He married Claire Blake after May 1930 at Pennsylvania. He died on 11 October 1952 at Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was buried on 13 October 1952 at St. John's Cemetery, Bangor, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹
     Harry W. Sutton appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 in the household of Harry Peter Sutton at Washington Street, Ward 6, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.² He appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Harry Peter Sutton at Trumansburg Avenue, Ward 3, Wilson, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; Also living with family is sister-in-law, Eva Folk, married, b. 1905. Is this the daughter of Alvah Sutton and Ella Hockenbury of Phillipsburg?³ Obit:
     Harry W. Sutton, 41, a native of Easton, died unexpectedly yesterday at his home, 2622 Eldon avenue, Drexel Hill.
     For the last seven years Mr. Sutton had been associated with the Thorne Meale Company, Philadelphia, wholesale coal dealers. Earlier he had spent 15 years in the brokerage business in Philadelphia.
     He was born on Oct. 18, 1910, the son of Harry P. and Mrs. Sarah Folk Sutton, both of Easton. He was a member of Sellers Memorial Methodist Church, Upper Darby.
     Surviving, in additional to his parents, are his wife, Mrs. Chaire Blake Sutton, and two children, Warren and Linda, all at home, and a sister, Miss Ethel Sutton, of Easton.
     
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Spencer T. Videon and Son funeral parlors, Garrett road at Shadeland avenue, Drexel Hill, with interment in St. John's cemetery, Bangor. on 11 October 1952.¹

     Ethel G. Sutton was born circa July 1918 at Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Harry Peter Sutton and Sarah G. Folk. She married Joseph Weaver before 1970.
     Ethel G. Sutton appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 in the household of Harry Peter Sutton at Washington Street, Ward 6, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 in the household of Harry Peter Sutton at Trumansburg Avenue, Ward 3, Wilson, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; Also living with family is sister-in-law, Eva Folk, married, b. 1905. Is this the daughter of Alvah Sutton and Ella Hockenbury of Phillipsburg?²

     Minnie ? was born circa 1904 at Maryland. She married Joseph Nicholas Sutton, son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner, circa 1923 at Pennsylvania.
     Minnie ? appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Joseph Nicholas Sutton at Northampton Street, Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Betty Sutton was born circa February 1930 at Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Joseph Nicholas Sutton and Minnie ?
     Betty Sutton appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Joseph Nicholas Sutton at Northampton Street, Ward 4, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Margaret E. Snyder was born on 18 December 1906 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of James R. Snyder and Emily S. ? She married Edward Sutton, son of William Howard Sutton and Mary Weidner, circa 1928 at Pennsylvania. She died on 31 July 1951 at Easton Hospital, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was buried on 3 August 1951 at Easton Cemetery, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹
     Margaret E. Snyder appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of James R. Snyder at Spring Garden, Ward 2. Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.² Obit:
     Obit notes: Margaret Sutton, 44, wife of Edward Sutton, of 24 S. Front Street, Easton, died 31 July in Easton Hosptial. She was born on 18 December 1906, the daughter of Mrs. Emily Snyder and the late James R. Snyder. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery on 3 August. on 31 July 1951.¹

     James R. Snyder was born circa 1888 at Pennsylvania. He married Emily S. ? circa 1907 at Pennsylvania.
     James R. Snyder appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Spring Garden, Ward 2. Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Emily S. ? was born circa 1890 at Pennsylvania. She married James R. Snyder circa 1907 at Pennsylvania.
     Emily S. ? appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of James R. Snyder at Spring Garden, Ward 2. Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Jack R. Snyder was born circa 1914 at Pennsylvania. He is the son of James R. Snyder and Emily S. ?
     Jack R. Snyder appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of James R. Snyder at Spring Garden, Ward 2. Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.¹

     Mary J. Chamberlain was born circa 1873 at New Jersey. She married John E. Drake, son of George Washington Drake and Sophia Sutton, circa 1892 at New Jersey.

     Elizabeth Mowery was born circa 1874 at New Jersey. She married Elias T. Drake, son of George Washington Drake and Sophia Sutton, on 25 September 1895 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She died on 28 March 1949 at Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

     ? Sutton was born between 1830 and 1835 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter Sutton and Elizabeth Tiger.

     Cecil Hampton was born on 11 December 1905 at Arkansas.¹ He married Anna E. Beam, daughter of ? Beam and Emily Cora Hill, after 1930. He died on 18 February 1992 at Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio.¹

     George Cowley was born on 13 October 1913 at Mexico.¹ He married Jessie Alma Sutton, daughter of Percy Hall Sutton and Emily Cora Hill, after 1930. He and Jessie Alma Sutton were divorced before 1945.¹ He died in December 1984 at Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.¹

     Peter Yerance was born on 28 July 1920 at Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.¹ He was the son of Clarence Yerance and Beatrice D. ? He married Jessie Alma Sutton, daughter of Percy Hall Sutton and Emily Cora Hill, before 1945.¹ He died on 24 April 1989 at Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.¹

     Wilbert Clarence Yerance was born circa 1914 at New Jersey. He was the son of Clarence Yerance and Beatrice D. ? He married Grace M. Sutton, daughter of Percy Hall Sutton and Emily Cora Hill, circa 1934. He died circa 1969 at Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.¹

     Clarence William Sutton was born on 13 July 1920 at New Jersey.² He was the son of Percy Hall Sutton and Emily Cora Hill. He married Helen Wismer after 1938 at New Jersey. He died on 22 December 1958 at Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, of Leukemia.³ He was buried on 24 December 1958 at Phillipsburg Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.⁴
     Obit:
     Clarence Sutton, 38, of 105 Howard St., Phillipsburg, died last night in Warren Hospital, soon after being taken there by the Phillipsburg Emergency Squad.
     He had been ill about three weeks. Warren County Physician N.C. Marlett said Mr. Sutton was a victim of leukemia.
     Mr. Sutton was born in Pennsylvania. He was the son of Percy and Emily Hill Sutton. He served in the U.S. Army in Persia during World War II. He was employed as a crane operator at the Pennsylvania Pump & Compressor Co., Palmer Township, for the last three years. Before that he worked for the former Consolidated Concrete Corp., Easton.
     Surviving are his widow, the former Helen Wismer; two sons, John and Clarence Jr., both at home; two daughter, Helen Mary , at home and Mrs. Barbara Lore, Phillipsburg; a brother, Charles, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; four sisters, Mrs. Cecil Hampton, Vermilion, Ohio; and Mrs. Peter Yerance, Mrs. Wilburt Yerance and Mrs. Hugh Walls, all of Phillipsburg, and one grandchild.
     Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Doyle Funeral Home. on 22 December 1958.³

     Helen Wismer married Clarence William Sutton, son of Percy Hall Sutton and Emily Cora Hill, after 1938 at New Jersey.

     Isaac Elmer Sutton was born on 1 August 1924 at Warren County, New Jersey. He was the son of Percy Hall Sutton and Emily Cora Hill. He died on 28 September 1938 at Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, of pneumonia.^2,3 He was buried on 2 October 1938 at Phillipsburg Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.²
     Obit:
     Obit notes: Alpha Youth Dies. Victim of Pneumonia. Issac Elmer Sutton, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Sutton of 28 Central Ave., Alpha, died Septembe 28 in Warren Hospital. He is survived by his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers; Mrs. Anna Hampton, Mrs. George Cowley, Grace, Laura, Clarence, and Charles Sutton of Alpha. on 29 September 1938.³

     Laura Irene Sutton was born on 23 April 1926 at Bloomsbury, Warren County, New Jersey.² She was the daughter of Percy Hall Sutton and Emily Cora Hill. She married Hugh Roger Brensinger, son of John Franklin Brensinger and Catherine D. ?, in December 1945. She died on 27 October 2000 at Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey, of lung cancer.² She was buried after 27 October 2000 at St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.

     Hugh Roger Brensinger was born on 17 December 1926 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.² He was the son of John Franklin Brensinger and Catherine D. ? He married Laura Irene Sutton, daughter of Percy Hall Sutton and Emily Cora Hill, in December 1945. He died on 10 March 1999 at Lopatcong Township, Warren County, New Jersey.² He was buried after 10 March 1999 at St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey.
     As of 17 December 1926, Hugh Roger Brensinger was also known as Brensinger which was birth family afterwards adopted by Walls family. As of circa 1929, Hugh Roger Brensinger was also known as Walls.