David (Rev.) Sutton Jr.
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Married to Anne ???, they may have had a third child.
The Rev. David Sutton, Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ was fined for refusing to take an oath in 1777. (Ref: The Loyalists of New Jersey, Their Memorials, Petitions, Claims, Etc. From English Records; E. Alfred Jones; NJ Historical Society, 1927)
David Sutton received his early education at Hopewell Academy. (The Sutton Family, by E.F.H. Sutton)
David Sutton was received into the Kingwood Baptist Church, Baptistown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey of May 7, 1764 by a letter of dismission from Scotch Plains. He was identified as a Minister of the Gospel. On June 8, 1765, his wife Anne was taken into the church. On August 9, 1783, David and Anne were dismissed with letter from the church, probably for Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (Town Records of Hopewell, NJ)
Rev. David Sutton was a successful pastor of the Kingwood, New Jersey Baptist Church from March 26, 1764 until August 4, 1783. During David Sutton's ministry the church experienced " a considerable stir in the church relative to the rite of washing feet ". in writing of Morgan Edwards about Baptist churches he pays tribute to David Sutton commenting that " He has been often compared to Nathanael, of whom it is said, that there was no guile in him ". He served Kingwood Baptist Church for almost twenty years, during which he pioneered in the organization of a Baptist Church at Amwell, later known as Flemington. While he served at Kingwood church he also served as pastor of the church at Amwell. During the Revolutionary War, he was at one time locked out of this church at Amwell. This was due to a John Jewell claiming he was a suspect with leanings toward the British cause. In the book " The loyalists of New Jersey" it list a Rev. David Sutton as a loyalists and he was fined in 1777 for refusing to take the oath. On May 1, 1783, Rev. David Sutton made a visit to the Ten Mile Church in West Bethleham, Washington County, Pennsylvania and on August 3rd., 1783, David left the Kingwood Pastorate and along with his brother John went to Washington County, Pennsylvania along with their families. This area was known as Red Stone Country. The area was described as a wilderness in it moral and Spiritual, as well as its natural aspects. He remained as pastor at Ten Mile Church until his death on October 22nd., 1812. (History of the Baptist of NJ, by Morgan Edwards)
David Sutton’s children were probably born during his residence at Kingwood, New Jersey. He made his Will February 24, 1812 at West Bethleham, Washington County, Pa. and probated October 29th, 1812. He gave one seventh of his estate to each heir. His wife was not mentioned in the Will. Since his daughter Sarah Wilson had died, her children are to share her part of the estate. He also goes on to request that the order in which the were to be paid, is that His son John was first, then an of Sarah children that had reached the age of 21 shall be next. The rest are to be paid by seniority. His property was to be sold as soon as possible after his death. He says in what manner it is to be sold but unable to read that part of the will. He had one exception to what was to be sold and that was his books and one other item unreadable, were to be divided among his children. (History and Genealogical Miscallany by Stillwell)
The newspaper epitaph says " In memory of David Sutton who died October 22, 1812, age 82 years. He was a laborer in the Gospel Ministry about 57 years." Another article states Rev. David Sutton of West Bethleham age 82, born 1730, died of cancer". (Washington Co, PA by Crumrione, p.669)
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Last data update: Sep 27, 2018.
Belinda Melton Hughes, "BJ Hughes family genealogy website", Online website, http://www.bjhughes.org/, page 1 documentation Citation post date: 2006-10-01