Sutter

[ suht-er, soo-ter ]

/ ˈsʌt ər, ˈsu tər /

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John Augustus, 1803–80, U.S. frontiersman: owner of Sutter's Mill.

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There were speeches, but not from Joe Sutter, who held back from the limelight.
The Sexy Dream of the 747|Clive Irving|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Joe Sutter is 93 now, silver-haired and moving a tad more slowly than he would like, but still pugnacious and sharp of tongue.
The Sexy Dream of the 747|Clive Irving|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
People know Kurt Sutter and Vince Gilligan and Beau Willimon from House of Cards.
Jim Rash on ‘The Writers’ Room’ and the Future of ‘Community’|Kevin Fallon|April 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sutter joined DVF in 1999 and played an integral role in the re-launch and globalization of the fashion label.
Kate Upton Models Hot Pockets; DVF President Resigns After 14 Years|The Fashion Beast Team|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Sutter spoke with WWD about her resignation, saying, "I am very proud of what we have accomplished during my time here."
Kate Upton Models Hot Pockets; DVF President Resigns After 14 Years|The Fashion Beast Team|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sutter's Fort at last was safely reached, and the other party having become lost, Carson was sent to find them.
The Life of Kit Carson|Edward S. Ellis
Marysville was also laid out by Sutter, and Stockton by Weber, who owned all the land around it.
Stories of California|Ella M. Sexton
General Bidwell was for a time in Sutter's employ, and surveyed nearly all the large ranches and the roads in early days.
Stories of California|Ella M. Sexton
You have read that Marshall, who found gold, was building a sawmill for Sutter when he picked up the precious yellow nuggets.
Stories of California|Ella M. Sexton
Sutter and Marshall quarrelled at last about the ownership of the mill at Coloma, where the pieces of gold were picked up.
Stories of California|Ella M. Sexton