A History of Kentucky Baptists, From 1769 to 1885, by J. H. Spencer, 1886,
Reprinted by Church History and Archives, 1976, Lafayette, TN.  Cumberland
River Association. Russell County.

JOHN O. SUTHERLAND was among the ablest and most useful preachers in the
upper Cumberland valley, in his generation.  He was born in Russell Co.,
Ky., Oct. 1812.  At about the age of 21 years, he obtained hope in Christ,
and united with the Baptists.  Some three years later, he was put into the
ministry, after which he devoted himself to his holy calling with much
zeal, about 47 years.  His field of labor embraced Lincoln, Pulaski,
Russell, Wayne, Knox, and other counties. Flat Lick, Mt. Salem, Somerset
and other prominent churches in his field enjoyed his pastoral labors. 
For some years, he was a missionary of the General Association, and did a
valuable work in the counties named above.  While performing this labor,
he came in contact with the opposers of Baptist principles, and ws engaged
in several public debates, in which he evinced good ability.  But his
chief work was in leading sinners to Christ, and, in this, he enjoyed a
good degree of success.  He was a clear, sound gospel preacher, and an
eloquent speaker.  After faithfully serving his generation, he died of
consumption, at his home near Somerset, Aug., 19, 1883.

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Lincoln-KY Pulask-KY Wayne-KY Knox-KY

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