Biographical Sketch of Greenup Sutton, Rush Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Greenup Sutton, farmer and breeder of fine stock, section 26, post- office Rushville, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, November 6, 1843, and when twelve years of age, his parents moved to Buchanan County, Missouri where he has been reared on a farm. He was for two years engaged in the mercantile trade at Rushville, and was also em- ployed in the harness trade one year in the same place. Outside of the various occupations mentioned, Mr. Sutton has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He has for a few years been dealing in fine blooded stock of all classes, and was one of the first to begin the handling of thoroughbreds in this locality. His farm contains 140 acres, all of which is well improved, having one of the best barns in the county. Was married in January, 1869, to Miss Phebe Elliott, who was born in Kentucky, in January, 1842, and came to this county in 1845. They have had three children, two of whom are living: Selden and Emma. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================