Working first jobs on the river in Alexandria Bay

Fairman “Sampie” Sutton was born in 1934 and grew up in Alexandria Bay. Over the years, he held many jobs, including town supervisor. Sutton says he was influenced by his stepfather, Mr. Hutchinson. He gave Sutton his first official job when he was a teenager.

Listen to Sutton’s story here! 

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