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Thomas Sutherland was an early settler, on the north fork of New River in the western part of the county. His wife's name is un- known to us. Mr. Sutherland was an energetic business man, farmer and live-stock producer. Their sons were Alfred, Joseph, Reuben and Thomas. They were men of intelligence and business qualifications. Their lineal descendants have been noted for their talents and morality. Rev. Alexander C. Sutherland, of Carroll county, Va,, is a grandson of Thomas Sutherland. Sr.. and Rev Roby Sutherland, great-grandson although quite a young man, is distinguished as a pulpit orator and stationed at Bristol, Tenn.
Sources
Footprints...on the sands of time a history of south-western Virginia and Northwestern North Carolina by Dr. A. B. Cox the Star Pub. Co. Print, Spart N.C. Aug 1900
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