My Genealogy Hound

CARLOS H. SUTTON. The biography of the successful gentleman whose name introduces this sketch furnishes another instance of a poor boy who by industry and thrift has gained wealth and social position through his own unaided efforts. For many years one of the prominent agriculturists of Schuyler County, he has since 1890 lived retired from business of any kind in Reading Center.

Our subject was born in this county and town, December 18, 1820. His parents, Nathaniel and Phebe (Peck) Sutton, were among the old and honored residents of the county. The former was born in Lodi, Seneca County, and the latter in Windham, Greene County, this state. The parents located in this town many years ago, and continued to reside here until their decease, the father passing away in 1832, and the mother in 1885.

Our subject was the only child born of his parents’ union, and in the town of Reading he has always made his home. He remained with his parents until attaining the age of twenty-seven years, when he was married, May 3, 1848, to Miss Maria Eggleston. To them were born three children: Emma, who died when young in years; Mary L., now the wife of George M. McNemer; and Harry E., who married Hattie G. Phinney, and resides in Reading Center. There the wife and mother died May 30, 1892, greatly mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives.

The subject of this sketch is the proprietor of one of the finest tracts of land in the county, embracing two hundred and fifteen broad and well cultivated acres. His fellow-citizens regard him with respect and esteem, and his position in the community is one of prominence and importance, and he has done his part toward the upbuilding of Schuyler County. He is interested in educational affairs, and his is certainly an example to emulate.