This collection documents the history of the Bucklesberry farming community in Lenior County, North Carolina. The founding of the community and research on its early settlers, especially the John Sutton (ca.1720-1773) family, is also included. Research compiled by Joe P. Sutton.
The Bucklesberry farming community in Lenoir County, North Carolina is among the oldest in the county. It was first settled by European immigrants in the early 1700s. By the end of the 18th century, the community was a part of the newly formed Craven County and was comprised of 92 individual land owners with the Herring family being the largest holder by acreage.
The collection documents the origins of the Bucklesberry community in Lenoir County and its earliest settlers. Research regarding the name chosen for the community, the geographical boundaries of the area, the history of the first European settlers, and their motivations for immigrating to Bucklesberry is detailed. Most of the focus on the early settlers is devoted to the Sutton and Herring families with a detailed history of the life of John Sutton (ca.1720-1773) included. The history of John Sutton is supported by historical and genetic research with an in-depth look at his activities as a landowner and militiaman and his family history.
October 22, 2024, 0.001 Gigabytes; This collection contains a 22-page paper in pdf format titled "Bucklesberry Beginnings" written by Joe P. Sutton, PhD. This extensively researched paper with references listed discusses the background of the founding of the Bucklesberry farming community in Lenoir County, North Carolina. Also included is information on the early settler families in the area. Gift of Joe P. Sutton, PhD.
November 22, 2024, 0.000225 Gigabytes; This addition includes a 24-page history of John Sutton (ca.1720-1773) of Bucklesberry, North Carolina in pdf format. Gift of Joe P. Sutton, PhD.
Gift of Joe P. Sutton, PhD.
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