Edward Sutton
| Father | James Sutton (1806-1887) |
| Mother | Mary Kerslake (c 1814-) |
Edward Sutton, son of James Sutton and Mary Kerslake, was born in Kingsbrompton (now Brompton Regis), SomersetG, in 18531,2,3 and baptized at Withel Florey, SomersetG, on 10 July 1853.4 He married in Treborough, SomersetG, on 19 May 1877, Emma Collins, daughter of Richard Collins and Sarah Nethercott.5,6
In 1861 Edward was living in KingsbromptonG in the household of his parents James and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Edward Sutton, aged seven and born in Kingsbrompton.7
In 1871 he was living in Brompton RegisG in the household of his parents James and Mary, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, an agricultural labourer, aged 17.8
In 1881 he was living at Brendon Hill, Old Cleeve, Williton, SomersetG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, an iron miner, aged 26. Living with him were his wife Emma, 26, and their children, Walter, 2, and Emily, aged ten months.9
In 1891 he was living in LLanelly, BreconshireG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, a coal miner, aged 36. Living with him were his wife Emma, 36, and five children, including Wilsie, aged eight.10
In 1901 he was living at 30 Somerset Street, Brynmawr, BreconshireG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, a coal miner, aged 46. Living with him were his wiife Emma, 46, and five children, including Wilsie, 19.11
In 1911 he was living at 30 Somerset Street, BrynmawrG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, a coal miner, aged 56. His wife Emma, 56, and three of their children were living with him. They had had twelve children of whom seven were still living in 1911.12
In 1921 he was living at 15 Lower Bailey Street, BrynmawrG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, aged 67, an out of work miner. His wife Emma, 66, and their sons Arthur, 32, and Albert, 24, were living with them, both also out of work miners.13
In 1861 Edward was living in KingsbromptonG in the household of his parents James and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Edward Sutton, aged seven and born in Kingsbrompton.7
In 1871 he was living in Brompton RegisG in the household of his parents James and Mary, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, an agricultural labourer, aged 17.8
In 1881 he was living at Brendon Hill, Old Cleeve, Williton, SomersetG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, an iron miner, aged 26. Living with him were his wife Emma, 26, and their children, Walter, 2, and Emily, aged ten months.9
In 1891 he was living in LLanelly, BreconshireG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, a coal miner, aged 36. Living with him were his wife Emma, 36, and five children, including Wilsie, aged eight.10
In 1901 he was living at 30 Somerset Street, Brynmawr, BreconshireG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, a coal miner, aged 46. Living with him were his wiife Emma, 46, and five children, including Wilsie, 19.11
In 1911 he was living at 30 Somerset Street, BrynmawrG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, a coal miner, aged 56. His wife Emma, 56, and three of their children were living with him. They had had twelve children of whom seven were still living in 1911.12
In 1921 he was living at 15 Lower Bailey Street, BrynmawrG, and was recorded as Edward Sutton, aged 67, an out of work miner. His wife Emma, 66, and their sons Arthur, 32, and Albert, 24, were living with them, both also out of work miners.13
Children of Edward Sutton and Emma Collins
- Walter H Sutton b. c 1878
- Emily Sutton b. c 1881
- Wilsie John Sutton+ b. 22 May 1882, d. Mar 1947
- Ethel L Sutton b. c 1884
- Arthur James Sutton b. c 1890
- Ada Sutton b. c 1893
- Albert Edward Sutton b. c 1897
Notes & Citations
- Marriage record.
- Census.
- General Register Office, Online Index to Births, "Sep qtr 1853. Sutton, Edward. Mother: Kerslake. Tiverton. 05B:404."
- "Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914" (Ancestry image), Baptisms Register, Withel Florey, Somerset, "10 Jul 1853, Edward son of James & Mary Sutton, of Blagdon in Kingsbrompton, father a shoemaker."
- "Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914" (Ancestry image), Treborough, Somerset, "19 May 1877, Edward Sutton, 23, bachelor, quarryman, of Treborough, father James Sutton, shoemaker; and Emma Collins, 23, spinster, of Treborough, father Richard Collins, slate cutter. CoE, Banns. Witnesses: John Collins, Harriett Sutton. By Alfred Gale, Rector."
- "England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index" (Ancestry transcript), "Jun qtr 1877. Sutton, Edward. Williton. 5c:435."; "Jun qtr 1877. Collins, Emma. Williton. 5c:435."
- 1861 England census, RG 9, piece 1606, folio 19a, p. 4, GSU roll 542838
Kingsbrompton, Somerset
James Sutton, head, 54, farmer of 70 acres of land, b. Treborough, Somerset
Mary Sutton, wife, 47, b. Kingsbrompton, Somerset
John Sutton, son, 26, farmer's son, b. Withel, Somerset
James Sutton, son, 20, farmer's son, b. Kingsbrompton
William Sutton, son, 18, farmer's son, b. Kingsbrompton
Daniel Sutton, son, 13, b. Kingsbrompton
Henry Sutton, son, 11, b. Kingsbrompton
Edward Sutton, son, 7, b. Kingsbrompton
Hariet Sutton, daughter, 4, b. Kingsbrompton
Isac Sutton, son, 2, b. Kingsbrompton. - 1871 England census, RG10, piece 2357, folio 32, p. 2, GSU roll 835098
Brompton Regis, Somerset
James Sutton, head, 63, farmer 8 acres, b. Treborough Somerset
Mary Sutton, wife, 57, b. Brompton Regis
Edward Sutton, son, 17, ag lab, b. Brompton Regis
Hariet Sutton, daughter, 14, b. Brompton Regis
Isac Sutton, son, 12, b. Brompton Regis. - 1881 England census, RG11, piece 2355, folio 149, p. 35, GSU roll 1341566
Brendon Hill, Old Cleeve, Williton, Somerset
Edward Sutton, head, 26, iron miner, b. Kingsbrompton, Somerset
Emma Sutton, wife, 26, b. Carhampton, Somerset
Walter H Sutton, son, 2, b. Old Cleeve
Emily Sutton, daughter, 10 mo, b. Old Cleeve. - 1891 England census, RG12, piece 4576, folio 56, p. 18, GSU roll 6099686
Llanelly, Breconshire
Edward Sutton, head, 36, coal miner, b. Kingsbrompton, Somerset
Emma Sutton, wife, 36, b. Nettlecombe, Somerset
Walter H Sutton, son, 13, b. Nettlecombe
Emily Sutton, daughter, 10, b. Nettlecombe
Wilsie J Sutton, son, 8, b. Brynmawr, Breconshire
Ethel L Sutton, daughter, 7, b. Brynmawr
Arthur J Sutton, son, 1, b. Brynmawr. - 1901 England census, RG13, piece 5174, folio 42, p. 30
30 Somerset St, Brynmawr, Breconshire
Edward Sutton, head, coal miner hewer, 46, b. Frome, Somerset
Emma Sutton, wife, 46, b. Frome
Willie Sutton, son, 19, coal miner hewer, b. Brynmawr
Ethel L Sutton, daughter, 17, b. Brynmawr
Arthur J Sutton, son, 12, b. Brynmawr
Ada Sutton, daughter, 9, b. Brynmawr
Albert E Sutton, son, 4, b. Brynmawr. - 1911 England census, RG14, piece 33599, folio , p.
30 Somerset Street, Brynmawr, Breconshire
4 rooms
Edward Sutton, head, 56, m. 33y, 12 ch, 7 living, coal miner (hewer), in Blaina, b. Somerset
Emma Sutton, wife, 56, b. Somerset
Arthur James Sutton, son, 22, coal miner hewer, in Blaina, b. Brynmawr
Ada Sutton, daughter, 18, servant (domestic), b. Brynmawr
Albert Edward Sutton, son, 14, hairdresser's assistant, b. Brynmawr. - 1921 England census, 15 Lower Bailey Street, Brynmawr, Breconshire
5 rooms
Edward Sutton, head, 67y, married, b. Brynmawr, miner, Miner No 2, out of work, in Blaina
Emma Sutton, wife, 66y 10m, married, b. Brynmawr, home duties
Arthur J Sutton, son, 32y, b. Brynmawr, miner, Miner Lancaster, out of work, Blaina
Albert E Sutton, son, 24, b. Brynmawr, miner, Miner Lancaster, out of work, Blaina.
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