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John Tyler Sunday
Born 1841

JOHN TYLER SUNDAY, farmer, Rome Twp., Sec. 9; P.O. Olin; born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, in 1841; came to Iowa in 1846, bought forty acres and now owns fifty acres; made the improvements. In politics, Democrat; in religion, liberal. His first wife, Elizabeth Foreman, was born in Illinois in 1842; married in 1864; died in 1866. Second wife, Celia Myers, was born in York Co., Penn., in 1845; married in 1869, and has had four children—Odassa, Andrew, Lilly (died in 1877) and Kattie A.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Co., Chicago, 1879, p 652.

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Adam Sutherland
Born 1835

ADAM SUTHERLAND, farmer, Scotch Grove Twp., Sec. 14; P.O. Scotch Grove; son of John and Margaret Macbeth Sutherland; born in British America in 1835; came with his father's family to Jones Co. in 1534. Enlisted February, 1864, in the 9th I.V.I.; served till the close of the war; was in the Atlanta campaign, and in Sherman's march to the sea. Married Catherine Dreibelbis, daughter of Lewis Dreibelbis; they have one child—Mary J. Farm contains 90 acres. Mr. Sutherland and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 657, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

Mrs. Caroline Sutherland
Born Born September 30, 1842

John Sutherland, husband of Caroline

Mrs. Caroline Sutherland, a well known and highly respected resident of Scotch Grove township, where she makes her home on a farm on section 28, was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, on the 30th of September, 1842, a daughter of Robert and Mary Ann (Bell) Espy, both natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Jones county in 1851, where the father entered land in Scotch Grove township, and here their remaining days were spent. In their family were eight children of whom only three now survive. Mrs. Sutherland is the widow of John Suther-
land, who passed away on the 8th of September, 1901.

John Sutherland was born in Canada, in March, 1818, and there the period of his boyhood and youth were passed. In 1837, when nineteen years of age, he came to Jones county with his parents, and here made his home until 1849. In that year, in company with two younger brothers, he started for the far west, traveling overland all of the way, and after arriving in California obtained employment in the gold mines of that state. He was thus employed until 1856, when he returned to Jones county, Iowa, and here continued to make his home until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he enlisted in the Ninth Iowa Infantry as a member of Company D, serving for four years, during which time he was brave and valiant in the defense of his country. He was wounded at the battle of Pea Ridge and again at Vicksburg. His capable service was recognized in his promotion to first lieutenant, and later he was made captain, which rank he was holding when, in February, 1865, he was honorably discharged on account of sickness.

Again returning to Jones county he purchased a farm of one hundred and sixty acres located on section 28, Scotch Grove township, where he continued to make his home up to the time of his death. In 1870 he was united in marriage to Caroline Espy, of this review, and unto them were born eight children, namely: John B., deceased; Thomas residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Charles R., a practicing attorney of Cedar Rapids; Catherine, deceased; Frank D., still at home; Margaret, engaged in teaching school; Anna D., the wife of Alfred Hanna, of Scotch Grove township; and John C., who is also married and makes his home in Martin, Tennessee.

Mrs. Sutherland still resides on the home farm, which she is capably managing with the assistance of her son, manifesting in the conduct of her affairs much business ability and discernment. She is a member of the Presbyterian church, the teachings of which form the guiding influence of her life, while her husband was identified with the Masonic body, having attained the Knight Templar degree therein. Having resided within the borders of Jones county since the age of nine years, she is well known and figures prominently in the social circles of the community. A lady of domestic tastes, in her home life she has ever been a loving wife and mother and is recognized as a true friend and obliging neighbor, her excellent traits of character gaining for her unqualified respect and regard.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 450.

Charles A. Sutherland
Born June 20, 1858

Charles A. Sutherland is a worthy representative of one of the oldest families of Jones county, the name having been established here at the time the land was being placed on the market and people were coming from various sections of the country to cast in their lot with the first settlers. Mr. Sutherland was born in this county, June 20, 1858, a son of William and Henrietta (Esby) Sutherland. The father was born in the Red River country of Canada, and in 1839, when but a lad, he accompanied his parents to this state. The grandfather and his family formed a part of a colony that started from the Red River valley on the long and wearisome journey across the border into the United States. There were forty ox carts in the train, the oxen being driven single, and the wheels of the carts were made of logs. After a journey covering six months they reached Jones County and searching for land, the whole company squatted on claims in Scotch Grove township. One long log house was built, this being covered with sod and dirt and here the whole company made their abode during the winter. In the spring Mr. Sutherland, the grandfather of our subject, made a plow from a tree and with this they cultivated their gardens, over which they had to keep a close watch as deer roamed at will over the prairies. When the land was placed on the market all entered claims and thus the Sutherland family established a permanent home in Jones county. In 1849, during the gold excitement on the pacific coast, the grandfather went in search of the precious metal, remaining in the west for two years. He then returned to Jones county, where he made his home until his death.

The father, William Sutherland, early became familiar with the privations incident to establishing a home in a wild region, as he assisted in developing and improving the tract which was entered by his father. He was here married to Miss Henrietta Esby, who was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, and their union was blessed with three children: Charles A., of this review; John E., now deceased; and Nettie, the wife of Charles Bates, of Jones county. Both still survive and make their home with their son, the family owning three hundred and eighty-six acres of as fine land as can be found in Scotch Grove township. The parents are highly respected in Jones county, being numbered among its most prominent pioneers.

Charles A. Sutherland was reared under the parental roof and acquired his education in the common schools. After attaining his majority he engaged in feeding and shipping cattle for five years and in this was very successful. His health failed, however, and he sought a home in the Black Hills of South Dakota, but after a time went to Nebraska, and purchasing three hundred and twenty acres of land, made his home thereon for five years. He subsequently returned to his former home in Jones county, and now makes his home on the farm in Scotch Grove township, the family being in possession of three hundred and eighty-six acres. He is actively and busily engaged in farm work and is meeting with merited success, for he follows the most modern methods of agriculture and uses the latest improved farm machinery to facilitate his work.

Mr. Sutherland was married in 1884 to Miss Jennie Cameron, who was born in Missouri, a daughter of Wesley and Mary (Hudson) Cameron, in whose family were five children. Both the parents are now deceased. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland has been blessed with six children: Thomas W., Nellie M., Mildred and Charles P., all under the parental roof; and Nettie M. and Mary, who have passed away.

Mr. Sutherland is a republican, stanch in his support of the party and its principles, and although he is not active as an office seeker, has served as township collector. Both he and his wife are devoted and consistent members of the Presbyterian Church, The work instituted by the grandfather and carried on by the father is still continued by Charles A. Sutherland. The family have taken a prominent part in the development of the county from its earliest pioneer times down to the present and throughout their career of far-reaching usefulness, their duties have been performed with the greatest care, and business interests have been so managed as to win the confidence of the public and the prosperity which should always attend honorable effort.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 546.

David Sutherland

DAVID SUTHERLAND, farmer, Scotch Grove Twp., Sec. 14; P.O. Scotch Grove; son of John and Margaret Macbeth Sutherland; he went to California in 1850, and engaged in mining. Returned in 1856, and purchased his farm that year. He was married to Wilhelmina Sutherland, daughter of Ebenezer Sutherland, who came from British America in 1838. Her father is still living in Scotch Grove Township; his age is 78 years; her mother died in May, 1876. Mr. Sutherland has seven children—Margaret A., Lelia E., Mary B., Catherine, Fannie M., George W. and Sarah M. Members of Presbyterian Church.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 657, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel

Donald Sutherland
Born 1808

DONALD SUTHERLAND, farmer, Scotch Grove Twp., Sec. 18; P.O. Scotch Grove; was born in Scotland in 1808; his father's family emigrated to Selkirk settlement, in the Red River country, British America, in 1815. He was married to Nancy Livingston, who was born in the above settlement in 1817. Her father emigrated to that country in 1812. Mr. Donald Sutherland, with his family, emigrated to Iowa and settled in Scotch Grove Township in 1838; came to their present location in 1861; Mr. Sutherland has ten children—Nancy, William, Donald, Belle, Flora, Mary E., Nathaniel, Alexander, Catherine M. and John E.; lost one son—John; the first two mentioned were born in the Red River country; Donald, the third child, was the first white child born in Scotch Grove Township; he was born November 23, 1838; he is now a resident of Page Co., Iowa; he served three years in the 31st I.V.I., during the rebellion. Mr. Sutherland's farm contains 160 acres. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, 1879, page 657, and submitted by Lori J. Mentzel