Introduction
Samuel Sutton (c. 1795 – March 8, 1878) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1826 to 1829, from 1831 to 1836 and from 1839 to 1841.
Career
Sutton volunteered in the War of 1812. He was stationed at Camp Severn in Annapolis and contracted camp fever. He briefly left service, but returned. Sutton served under Colonel John Streett and was present at the Battle of Baltimore.
Sutton served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1826 to 1829, from 1831 to 1836 and from 1839 to 1841. He was a member of the "Glorious Nineteen" in 1836. He also served as a member of the constitutional convention in 1851.
Personal life
Sutton died on March 8, 1878, at the age of 83, at Mount Hope Retreat in Baltimore. He was buried at Spesutia Church.