Biographical Sketch of John R. Sutherland, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** John R. Sutherland, carpenter, is a native of Shelby County, Indiana, born August 1, 1846. His father, Woodward, was a carpenter by trade, and migrated with his family to Illinois in 1857. In 1858, they came to Missouri locating in Columbia, Boone County, where our subject re- sided until 1862, when he enlisted in Company B, 9th Missouri Cavalry. He passed through the usual routine of warfare, and was honorably dis- charged July 14, 1865. In 1866, he came to St. Joseph and engaged in working at the carpenter's trade, having adopted the profession of his father. During his sojourn in the city he has been classed among its first class mechanics. He was married in 1869 to Miss Charity Brainerd of St. Joseph. They have four children: Stella May, Birdie, John Franklin, and an infant. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., King Hill Lodge. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================