Edward F. Sutton

Bridgeton Evening News, 10/13/1926
LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER DIES
In United States Service
For thirty-two Years at Cohansey Light and at Eddystone

Before That Commanded Oyster Boats
Passed Away on Visit to a Daughter in Jamestown

Edward F. Sutton, who was in the United States Lighthouse service for 32 years, died yesterday at Jamestown, N. Y., where he had gone to visit his daughter, Mrs. Lorenzo W. Russell. Mrs. Sutton, his wife, was with him.

Mr. Sutton was made keeper at Cohansey Light in 1890 and remained there until the light was made automatic. Later he was assigned to Schooner Ledge Light, near Eddystone, Pa., and retired about two years ago. Prior to going to the lighthouse to live Mr. Sutton had been in command of oyster boats, including the Samuel P. Fithian and the Little Giant.

The deceased, who was 81 years old, had gone to Jamestown last May having had some little heart trouble before that time. There was no permanent improvement and it was thought inadvisable for him to return at the end of summer as he had expected to.

Beside those already mentioned another daughter survives, Mrs. W. Frank Woodruff, and three sons: Captain Ernest Sutton, Bridgeton; Captain Clarence Sutton, Fairton, and Rulon Sutton, Millville. Captain William G. Sutton, Bridgeton, is a brother, and Mrs. Carrie Greer, Woodbury, a sister. The parents of the deceased were the late David and Elizabeth (Newcomb) Sutton and were charter members of the Greenwich Baptist Church, where the family formerly lived. The deceased was a member of Brearley Lodge, F. & A. M., and Welcome Council, Jr. O. U. A. M.

The body will be brought to the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff, and the funeral will be held Friday morning in the Greenwich Baptist Church.