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Suva in Japanese mythology, is the god of the chase and the tutelary patron of all hunters. Large processions are annually formed in his honor. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sutton, William a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Virginia about 1783, and in 1810 was licensed to preach. In 1823 he was ordained deacon by bishop M’Kendree, and in 1829 elder by bishop Roberts, and after this gave the Church faithful service for twenty-nine years. He died at London, Madison Co., … Continue reading “Sutton, William”

Sutton, Ven. Robert Priest, martyr, b. at Burton-on-Trent; quartered at Stafford, 27 July, 1587. He is not to be confused with the Venerable Robert Sutton, who was a companion of the Venerable William Hartley (q.v.). He took the degree of M. A. from Christ Church, Oxford, 9 July, 1567, and became Rector of Lutterworth, Leicestershire, … Continue reading “Sutton, Ven. Robert”

Sutton, Thomas (2), D.D an English clergyman, was born at Bampton, Westmoreland, and entered Queen’s College, Oxford, in 1602, at the age of sixteen. He became perpetual-fellow in 1611, lecturer of St. Helen’s, Abington, Berks, and minister of Calham, and afterwards minister of St. Mary Overies, Southwark. He was drowned at sea in 1623. He … Continue reading “Sutton, Thomas (2), D.D”

Sutton, Thomas (1) founder of-the Charterhouse school and hospital, was born at Knaith Lincolnshire, in 1532. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge, but at what college is uncertain. After traveling abroad for some time, he returned home in 1562; was retained by the duke of Norfolk, and afterwards became secretary to the earl of … Continue reading “Sutton, Thomas (1)”

Sutton, Stephen B a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Clermont County, O., Feb. 14, 1819, and united with the Church in February, 1837. He was licensed to preach March 16, 1844, and was admitted on trial into the Indiana Conference in October, 1851. He died at Martinsville, December, 1863. Mr. Sutton … Continue reading “Sutton, Stephen B”

Sutton, Sir Richard Co-founder of Brasenose College, Oxford, date of birth unknown; d. September or October, 1524. He was the younger son of Sir William Sutton, of Sutton, Leicestershire. It is not known where he was educated, but he devoted himself to the legal profession, became a member of the Inner Temple, and achieved considerable … Continue reading “Sutton, Sir Richard”

Sutton, Richard the co-founder of Brasenose College, Oxford, was the younger son of Sir William Sutton. Of the time or place of his birth we have no certain account, but we know that he practiced as a barrister of the Inner Temple. In 1490 he purchased some estates in Leicestershire, and afterwards increased his landed … Continue reading “Sutton, Richard”

Sutton, Henry a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born near Princeton, N.J., July 20, 1808. Leaving home, he resided for some time in Trenton, N.J., where he united with the Church. After preaching a year, he entered the Philadelphia Conference on trial in 1835. In 1858 her was made supernumerary, and after sustaining … Continue reading “Sutton, Henry”

Sutton, Christopher a learned English divine, was a native of Hampshire, and entered Hart Hall, Oxford, in 1582, aged seventeen years, but was soon transferred to Lincoln College. He was made prebendary of Westminster, 1605; prebendary of Lincoln, 1618, and died in 1629. He published, Disce Mori :(Lond. 1600, 24mo, with several later editions, N. … Continue reading “Sutton, Christopher”