William Sutton

Background

William was the son of Roger Sutton, a citizen of Dublin who lived at Saint Werburgh"s Street, Dublin.

Career

He was the father of Nicholas Sutton, who followed the same career path, but died young. He was appointed Attorney General about 1444 and a Baron of the Exchequer in 1445. Despite his complaint that he was about to be superseded in 1462, together with a plea to Parliament to pay his arrears of salary, he was still on the Bench in 1477.

William married Alison Darby.

He died in 1480; Nicholas had predeceased him and his daughter-in-law had remarried. This may explain his decision to leave all his lands and a large monetary bequest to Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin.

Despite his pleas for payment of his salary in the 1460s, he seems to have amassed considerable wealth in later years. His son"s will, which no longer exists, has been described as containing some "curious details", including a legacy to William in return for his blessing.

Connections

associate:

Richard of York