Sutter, John Augustus, 1826-1897

Eldest son of John Augustus Sutter, founder of Sutter's Fort, John arrived in California in 1848. Took over management of his father's empire in that year.

From the description of Statement regarding early California experiences, 1855 Feb. 27. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58946067

John A. Sutter, Jr. was appointed U.S. consul to Mexico in Acapulco in 1870. His son, John A. Sutter [III] was born in 1852, raised by his grandparents in Calif. and Penn., and later lived in N.Y.

From the description of John A. Sutter, Jr. letter : Acapulco, [Mexico], to John A. Sutter, [III], New York, N.Y. : ALS, 1876 Jan 1. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 48781364

California pioneer. Arrived in Sacramento, Sept. 1848. Son of Johann Augustus Sutter. Helped found city of Sacramento.

From the description of John Augustus Sutter, Jr., collection, 1850-1890. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58745805

Biography

John A. Sutter, Jr., was born in Switzerland October 24, 1826, the oldest son of Johann August Sutter. In September of 1848, he arrived at Sacramento to join his father. He managed his father's property between 1848 and 1851 and helped found the city of Sacramento. In 1852, Sutter, Jr. moved to Mexico. For many years, he served as commercial agent and consul for the U.S. State Department in Acapulco. He died in Mexico on September 21, 1897.

From the guide to the John Augustus Sutter, Jr., Papers, 1848-1890, (California State Library)