Samuel J. Sutton was the son of Enoch and Sarah (Wells) Sutton, deceased, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, July 27, 1834, and was married in Noble County, Ohio, April 2, 1856, to Elizabeth Sigman, daughter of John and Sarah (Evilsizer) Sigman; she was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, June 19, 1838. Mr. Sutton’s early education was secured at the Stafford High school, Monroe County, Ohio, where he prepared himself for the responsibility of a teacher and guide for the rising generation.
He taught his first school in Noble County, Ohio in 1855, and subsequently in Washington and Monroe counties. While there engaged the war of the rebellion commenced, and in 1864 he laid down the ferrule for the musket, enlisted in the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was in several battles, and was wounded in the battle of Berryville, Virginia.
Three of his brothers,
- Andrew,
- Henry,
- George W. also served to the close of the war.
Mr. Sutton has been justice of the peace for a term of eight years, trustee for twelve years, also treasurer for one year. He is a practical farmer and keeps posted on all that tends to advance personal and public interests. A man of good judgment and noted intelligence, respected at home and abroad. As a justice of the peace, integrity and ripe experience qualifies him for the position which he fills, which his fellow men have so cordially bestowed upon him. His post office address is Sheridan Coal Works, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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