Izard Co., AR - Biographies - John K. Suttle

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John K. Suttle is a well known merchant of Izard County, Ark., and was born in
Henry County, Tenn., September 24, 1850. His father, Edward J. Suttle, was born
in Pennsylvania County, Va., and he was reared and educated in that State,
being also married there to Mintie Marrow, a native of the State. The ten
children born to them (five sons and five daughters) are all living, and four
reside in the State of Arkansas. Mr. Suttle removed from Virginia to Tennessee,
and from that State to Arkansas, in the fall of 1854, locating in Big Spring
Township, Izard County, where he entered a large tract of land, consisting of
460 acres, on which he made his home until he was called from earth October 20,
1862. He was followed to his long home by his wife October 23, 1873, they
having been earnest members of the Hard Shell Baptist Church for many years.
The father served for a short time in the Confederate army during the
rebellion, and after his death his property was divided among his children.
John K. Suttle was educated in the Mountain school house, in Izard County, his
early days being employed in assisting in tilling the home farm. In March,
1873, he was married to Miss Sarah Edwards, a daughter Wiley and Martha
Edwards, and a native of Tennessee. Of four daughter and three sons born to
them, only three children are now living: Ora A., Dee E. and Archie. Mr. Suttle
has been engaged in merchandising at Barren Fork, for some time, and his stock
of goods will invoice at about $1,500, his annual sales netting him a fair
income. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church.