Belden - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Dr. M.J. Belden - 1910 Biography

lugoeke — 2009-10-16 01:12:37Z

Sure it would be helpful to know what M.J. stood for! Or to know who his parents were, but the biographies were not helpful with either question. I reprinted these biographies exactly the way they were originally printed. It would not be appropriate to include my opinion of anything that was not provided in that source. Someone else might interpret the same information differently. And anyway, what fun would this be if there were no mysteries to solve?
When I posted these, I did not know the answers to your questions. They were posted for everyone's benefit and enjoyment. After further research, I believe that Tamara is correct. This is Manley Jackson Belden. My tentative theory on his parents is that they were Comfort & Eliza Belden from Steuben Co., New York. I believe Comfort died before 1870 when Eliza is listed with her son-in-law, Thomas Wilbur in Maquoketa, Jackson Co., Iowa.
I have posted my research online at: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d.... It is far from complete, but I welcome additions and corrections. Have Fun!

Re: Dr. M.J. Belden - 1910 Biography

Tamara061 — 2009-10-13 03:34:27Z

M. J. Belden could of been a Manley Belden. I did a little looking around and in 1870 census there was a Manley Belden in Jackson Co, Iowa born abt 1844 in Steuben Co. Iowa. Now in Steuben Co.NY there was a Comfort Belden , who apparently went to Iowa as his wife was there , there was also a John Belden in Steuben Co NY and an Erastus.The other Belden in Jackson Co Iowa were related just don't know who belonged to whom.

Re: Dr. M.J. Belden - 1910 Biography

rbg531 — 2009-10-12 20:29:34Z

It would be MOST helpful to know what the "M.J." signified!

Failing that, who were his parents?

W. Scott Belden Biography - 1879

lugoeke — 2009-10-11 03:33:25Z

W. SCOTT BELDEN, publisher of the Jackson County Record, Maquoketa; is a native of Hornellsville, Steuben Co., N.Y., and was born Sept. 4, 1835; when 17 years of age, he went South, and taught school in Kentucky for four years; he then came to Jackson Co., and arrived in Maquoketa March 1, 1857, and engaged in the drug trade. He enlisted July 24, 1861, in Co. L, 2d I.V.C, and was commissioned First Lieutenant; he served in the Adjutant General's Department for two years, and was in every battle and skirmish of the department; he was commissioned Captain in August, 1863; after the war he returned here, and in the fall of 1865, was elected Sheriff of Jackson Co.; he was editor of the Excelsior for seven years; over one year ago, he established the Record. He married Miss Evelyn Humphrey, from Erie Co., N.Y., Oct. 31, 1874; they have one son - Howard H., born March 28, 1876. – 1879 History of Jackson county Iowa, pg 622.

Dr. M.J. Belden biography - 1879

lugoeke — 2009-10-11 03:32:20Z

M.J. BELDEN, physician, Canton. Mr. Belden is one of the most honored citizens of Canton; he has been a resident of Canton and in the practice of medicine since 1854. He was born in Steuben Co., N.Y., where in early life he received a preparatory education which fitted him for the study of medicine, after which he entered the Steuben College, and received a thorough medical education. He is genial in manner, generous in his feelings, enterprising and public spirited, and in him Canton has a citizen she could ill afford to be without. In 1862, Dr. Belden married Miss Celia Atkinson; they have one child, Lutie. - 1879 History of Jackson county Iowa, pg 757.

Dr. M.J. Belden - 1910 Biography

lugoeke — 2009-10-11 03:30:54Z

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF DR. M.J. BELDEN.
(BY DR. A.B. BOWEN, M.D.)
The subject of this biographical sketch, M.J. Belden, M.D., was born in Steuben county, New York, A.D. 1831, and located in the little inland town of Canton, Iowa, in 1855, after exercising all the patience and self reliance that is usual for medical students to bring to bear in the accomplishment of their object and the consummation of their cherished hopes. But the courage and fortitude required to sever the ties of home and embark on his life's mission, the practice of his chosen profession, in the wilderness of the west, on the confines of civilization, requires a firmness of purpose and a spirit of philanthropy that surmounts obstacles and breaks down barriers that would discourage one of less firmly fixed purposes.
The little hamlet known by the name of Canton fifty years ago, nestling in the big timber of the forks of the Maquoketa, had few allurements for one who had learned the ways of the world in a more advanced civilization and the more refined social life of Steuben county, New York. But the subject of our sketch evidently did not contemplate reclining upon the lap of luxury and ease, but rather to court fame and fortune from the rugged resources of nature. It would seem that the conditions around Canton were not altogether congenial to his tastes, for he resolved to explore and prospect the country westward, and in 1858 he journeyed across the state on horseback, as he once informed me, to acquaint himself with conditions, and perhaps find a spot that offered greater inducements to his tastes and inclinations than his first stopping place afforded. But he was not favorably impressed with the broad and timberless Iowa prairies and returned to his "first love" and cast his destinies in the primeval forests that shaded the Maquoketa.
In 1862 Dr. Belden married one of Canton's fair daughters, Miss Cecelia Atkinson, and together they achieved success and carved fame and fortune from this rugged field of action.
Here for over forty years he responded to the calls of those who appreciated his services, and through the vicissitudes of the varying seasons, he was ever a welcome guest at the comfortable home of the thrifty farmer or the lonely cabin of the pioneer. His services were not sought in vain, for he was ever on the alert to respond to the call of those in suffering and distress. His midnight rides through the gloomy forest, that skirted his town of Canton, sometimes startled the wild deer from its lurking place, and sometimes these lonely trips at unreasonable hours were serenaded by the howl of the wolf if not by the fierce scream of the catamount.
The practitioner of medicine in an isolated field like Canton, learns to be more self-reliant than he who finds himself located in a more attractive field of labor where doctors by the dozen or score, perhaps, share the honors of the surrounding advantages, while they expect to divide the responsibilities that none are exempt from.
But the physician in the remote field has not a brother practitioner at his elbow to call in consultation at the ever approaching crisis, but in his gladatorial encounter with the grim messenger, he learns to be self-reliant and resourceful, and thus through force of necessity becomes a stronger and abler practitioner. But the time came, as it comes to all "when wasting age and weary strife had sapped the leaning walls of life." In 1898, a stroke of paralysis prostrated his iron constitution and compelled the relinquishment of practice, much to the regret of a large number of patients and patrons. It was my mission to see him during this crisis in his life, and I remember well the philosophy with which he met this trial. A temporary rally of his vital forces enabled him to abandon the scenes of his trials and triumphs and locate in Maquoketa, where he died, in October, 1902, aged seventy-one years, leaving a wife and one daughter who mourn the loss of a kind husband and father.
Dr. Belden took a lively interest in the Jackson County Medical Society, although his attendance upon its meetings required a drive of some forty miles; notwithstanding this hardship he occasionally honored us with his presence and participated in the discussions and read papers on scientific subjects. – 1910 History of Jackson county Iowa, pgs. 368-69

Re: Question - "TAG" article: "The English Ancestry of Richard Belden of Wethersfield, CT"

pbelden6 — 2009-08-07 21:55:41Z

Thanks

Re: Question - "TAG" article: "The English Ancestry of Richard Belden of Wethersfield, CT"

rbg531 — 2009-07-31 00:03:17Z

I'm not certain but ISTR that the article was begun in one issue of TAG and continued in the following issue.

Question - "TAG" article: "The English Ancestry of Richard Belden of Wethersfield, CT"

pbelden6 — 2009-07-30 20:27:52Z

In " The American Genealogist ", Paul C. Reed, FASG & John C. B. Sharp wrote the above. It appeared in Vol. 76, No 1 (Jan 2001): 20-28 & Vol. 76 (Apr 2001): 122-128. Is this the complete article or was there more? I ask because I want to make sure I have read the entire article. Also, I have found a reference online to it from the "Register" by Henry B. Hoff: TAG 77 (Oct 2002):a&c 313. Looking at the TAG homepage, there is no mention of the Belden family listed in the articles for Oct 2002, page 313 is listed as CORRECTIONS TO TAG. Does anyone know anything about this?

Thanks,
Pam Belden

Belding/Belden/Baildon DNA Project

jbmalesky — 2009-07-23 19:39:14Z

The Belding/Belden/Baildon Surname Project has been established to aid in genealogical research and to determine whether persons with these surnames share a common relationship. Male descendants bearing one of the names or a variant thereof are sought for participation in the project. To join the project or for more information, see http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Belding-Belden-Baildon-D... or contact Betty Lou Malesky, CG, bettymalesky@cox.net.

BELDEN L D and Hattie A

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-07 17:45:16Z

BELDEN L D and Hattie A

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BELDEN Ensign Ashton and Mary Eldora

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-07 17:04:33Z

BELDEN Ensign Ashton and Mary Eldora

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BELDEN Edwin Dudley and Della Erma

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-07 17:04:21Z

BELDEN Edwin Dudley and Della Erma

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Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

KJShea — 2009-06-10 20:06:20Z

No, I'll leave William is in my direct line so he'll stay on the tree, but I won't add Richard as his father.

Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

erwinroots — 2009-06-10 15:28:36Z

The New England Historical and Genealogical Record, Vol 15, p 246, Records of Wethersfield, Ct.,
"Bayldon [Belden], Richard, one of the earliest settlers in the town...
Beldun [sic], William (probably a brother of Richard)..."

Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

Tamara061 — 2009-06-10 15:11:10Z

I would hope you don't cut William out. Even if perhaps he is not son of Richard he may be a younger brother. They are related. Has anybody done DNA in Belden lines. Now may be the time. Seems like every two or three years the origin of Richard Belden comes up.

Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

KJShea — 2009-06-10 00:59:04Z

Interesting information.

I certainly didn't see anything in those articles/documents to compel me to think that William was Richard's son. T'would seem that the controversy remains. For now, I think I'll cut the line at William until the smoking gun turns up!

Thanks again for your input!

Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

KJShea — 2009-06-10 00:45:01Z

I'm indebted to both of you for sharing your information! I can't wait to read the articles!

Thanks so much!

Re: William Henry Belden - 1860-1896

Tamara061 — 2009-04-05 21:57:12Z

No I am not related to him. I can't be so lucky as to find my ancestors all the way back to landing in Ct. I think I know but can't get proof. Maybe some day.I went on ancestry and did some research on census's and family trees. It was pretty easy.The strange thing was I couldn't find Wm Henry's wife before Salt Lake. That made me curios but I am trying to calm my curiosity as I often get side tracked. I wish you luck..
Tamara

Re: William Henry Belden - 1860-1896

Tamara061 — 2009-04-01 04:29:23Z

HI Donna,
William Henry Belden was born in 1860 in Brownville, Nehama Co., Nebraska to Seymore Belding/Belden and Rebecca Pfoutz. They had several children of which William was the youngest. In 1870 William lived with his mother (widowed) and a couple of his sibblings in North Bend, Dodge, Nebraska. If you check out rootsweb you will find info on Seymore/Seymour Belden who married Rebecca Pfoutz 2 May 1842 in Wayne Co., Ohio. All their children were born the except William. William Henry had a sibbling named George and one named Inez . Seems they were leaning toward naming all their children after his sibblings. Not unusual. However he died before that could happen. William's father was born Seymore Belding and at some time like so many dropping it to Belden. Good Luck.
Tamara

Re: looking for belden relatives in KY or IN

Tamara061 — 2008-10-28 16:48:56Z

Hello I have been trying to get in touch with you. I hope this works. I have a lot of your line. Josephine Belden was daughter of JOhn Jefferson Belden and Sallie Raines. All i have on their children in mostly names. I do have John Jefferson Beldens sibblings and father . My gggrandfather was William Hardin Belden brother to John Jefferson and son of Nathan Belden. I have most of the info on line. I gave it to Richard Gilbert and he sent it in. I would love to have your family info to add to my data base and will gladly give you information you want if i have it. I look forward to hearing from you. I have that Josephine died in Arizona but nothing on her marriage date or husband other then his name . My email address is homelite76@msn.com.

William Henry Belden - 1860-1896

dcuillard — 2009-03-31 15:11:42Z

Seeking descendants of William Henry Belden, born about 1860 in Salt Lake City, Utah who married Elizabeth Gallagher BRADY.
William died in 1896 in Salt Lake City.
They had 3 children:
1. Rebecca Belden 1886-1889
2. George Wallace Belden 1889 - 1960
3. Inez Cora Belden 1892-1894
Thank you,
Donna Cuillard

Re: William Henry Belden - 1860-1896

dcuillard — 2009-04-05 15:07:54Z

Hi Tamara and thanks so much for the information. Are you descended from William Henry Belden?
Thanks,
Donna

Death of Mr. John Edwin Belden

davwayell — 2008-02-08 02:04:04Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. John Edwin Belden, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Belden died Australia on May 8, 1916.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

KJShea — 2009-06-08 20:33:21Z

In looking for information on the Belden family, I found some town histories and genealogy reports on HeritageQuest Online regarding Richard Belden (Belding/Baildon, etc).

Everything I've found lists Samuel & John Belden as being the sons of Richard, but nowhere is William listed.

I notice that a lot of people have plugged William in as a child of Richard, and I'm wondering where that information comes from. Does anyone have documentation of the connection? I would love to have a source to connect Richard as William's father.

Any guidance would be appreciated!

Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

KJShea — 2009-06-09 00:03:57Z

From what I've seen, Richard Belden (Belding, Baildon, etc.) was born in 1591 in England and died in Wethersfield, CT in 1655.

His sons were all born in England. Son Samuel died in Massachusetts, John in Connecticut.

William, the son I haven't been able to dcoument also supposedly died in Wethersfield, CT.

William is listed as Richard's son on no less than 150 trees on ancestry.com, but I can find no records or outside information to corroborate this.

I'm hoping that somebody will be able to share some sources with me as to where their information came from.

Anybody? Plea-a-a-a-s-s-s-e?

Re: DANVILLE -- Hazel Mae Scott Adams Belden, 77,

sharlynsherman — 2007-06-22 22:55:32Z

Sorry about that. These are not my relatives, just posting from the local newspapers. They are speaking of Danville, Illinois. Good luck with your hunt.
Shar

Heber C Belden / Beldon, NJ

pbelden6 — 2008-09-26 04:20:06Z

Has any new information been found on Heber C Belden / Beldon from Hunterdon County, New Jersey? I "suspect" he may belong to my Belden family. He is about the right age and he is in the right place but can't find anything that places him with the family.

Thanks,
P Belden

KENNETH ,R , BELDEN, Age 52 ,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-11-14 02:37:29Z

BELDEN KENNETH R

November 13, 2008

Age 52
November 10, 2008 of Temperance. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Vanessa, Jason and Brad. Also survived by his sisters
and three grandchildren.
Funeral Service Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Thursday, 5-9 p.m. and Friday, 1-9 p.m.
Interment at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery,
Brownstown Twp.
Detroit free, press,

Re: mother Blanch Belden

jmacrules — 2009-05-07 01:55:46Z

Judy ,We need Your address,and e mail .Jim has been trying to write you .He and Doug are trying to fine out some of the history send of the family .they Think your the only one that might beable to help them .Jim ,only remmebers some of it .that he lived with his grandma belden as a small boy. he thinks he was about 5 or 6 when he was back with his mom . he can remmeber you as a play mate ,so if you can help ,send Doug or jim a email . Doug Is at DherronCa@aol.com Jim is Jmacrule@aol.com Hope you catch this nina herron

Re: Kizzie Belden--A.J. Waddell

hollycreek2 — 2009-02-01 10:42:50Z

Sorry I have been away.....This Adoniron is my Grandfather...husband to Kizzy. Please contact me by my email....hollycreek2@gmail.com

Re: JAMES BELDEN Architect of Mt Carmel & Olivet Cemeteries MD USA-ENGLAND

stefquinn67 — 2009-02-19 14:47:12Z

I'm sorry, I don't have a DOB on him. Just know what was on the stone. It was just a random photo I took when I visited the cemetery and it made me curious about the man. When I googled him, I came across the posting on Ancestry.com. I will see if I can find anything, and will let you know.

Re: JAMES BELDEN Architect of Mt Carmel & Olivet Cemeteries MD USA-ENGLAND

stefquinn67 — 2009-02-19 03:41:38Z

I apologize that was not clear for you. I just zoomed in on the photo. It says he died on March 3rd, 1877, Aged 69 years. I hope that is helpful.

Stephanie

Re: JAMES BELDEN Architect of Mt Carmel & Olivet Cemeteries MD USA-ENGLAND

stefquinn67 — 2009-02-14 23:57:36Z

I believe I may have a photo of monument to James Belden at the Mt. Carmel cemetery in Baltimore, MD. I will attempt to attach it here. Please let me know if you need any more information.

Stephanie

Re: Beldens around Hamilton, OH

sangms — 2009-05-14 00:09:14Z

Hi Marilyn: Hope this address is still good. Your Edgar is indeed a son of Samuel Chapmen Belden. Samuel and his line are from Mass. My line is through Samuel's brother, Horace Belden. Horace also lived in the Hamilton area and married Mary Fish from that area before moving on to Illinois. I don't have anything on Edgar moving from Hamilton area. If he did, it must have been for a short time. Per his death certificate, he died in Hamilton and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Are you related? I'd be glad to exchange information.
-Sharon

Anna Jo CROWNOVER Belden obit 1973 OK

Obits101 — 2008-08-10 23:18:45Z

The Oklahoman
06-05-1973
p.5

MRS ANNA JO BELDEN

NORMAN - Services for Mrs Anna Jo Belden, 42, will be
at 10 am Tuesday at the Primrose Funeral Home Chapel
with burial in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery, Danville,
Ark. She was dead on arrival at Norman Municipal
Hospital Sunday.

Mrs Belden was a native of Danville and had lived in
Norman since 1932. She was a retired Tinker Air Force
Base employee and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, James E., Norman and Mark
Ray, of the home; a brother, William O. Crownover,
Idaho Falls, Idaho; her mother, Mrs Joyce Crownover,
Norman, and her grandmother, Mrs Ella Farrow, Norman.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

fredzstuf — 2009-06-09 19:23:49Z

I have used the following to resolve any differences/discrepancies I've run across, (and
there many), in compiling "FRED BELDEN'S ANCESTRY".

"The parentage of Richard BELDEN (d. Aug. 1655, Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT) has not been absolutely proved. The most probable BELDEN ancestry is presented here, summarized from a two part article "The English Ancestry of Richard Belden of Wethersfield, Connecticut, With the Probable Ancestry of William Belden of Westherfield," by Paul C. REED in The American Genealogist (76:1-2, Jan and Apr 2001). Refer to the cited article for the text of the 1576/7 will of Richard BAILDON, and many other details. For further discussion from earlier publications, refer to the Appendix on the Belden English Ancestry."

The primary source of information on the BELDEN line is The Family History of Judge Ellsworth B. Belden and Collateral Families, by Stanly R. Belden and Elvera K. Belden, 1980. Additional details were obtained from other published sources, including the Paul C. REED article noted in the Belden Ancestry in England introduction.

BOTH OF THESE CAN BE VIEWED at:
http://kinnexions.com/smlawson/belden.htm#RBelden

This scholarly research refutes the idea that the "Beldens"
are descended from "Sir Francis Baildon", knighted by King Henry II, in 1603.
Dang shame too - if would have been cool to have a Knight in the Family.
If U have any Questions/critiques/hints for me, send them to me at:

fredzstuf@hotmail.com

I certainly make no claim to be an authority, but I have worked diligently to eliminate some the
more obvious errors - i.e. mothers having children 20 years after they died,etc.
HOPE THIS HELPS....FRED

BELDEN Jack M 1927-1993

t42Moore — 2009-01-18 03:00:58Z

BELDEN Jack M 1927-1993

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BELDEN Angelita 1910-1997

t42NormanIOOF — 2009-01-27 22:41:21Z

BELDEN Angelita 1910-1997

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Re: looking for belden relatives in KY or IN

wardb0011 — 2008-10-28 19:04:34Z

I have all the info on my line, you are more then welcome to use it. Josephine was my paternal gma. David A Henry is my dad. Thanks for the info

looking for belden relatives in KY or IN

wardb0011 — 2008-10-26 07:16:39Z

My paternal grandmother was Josephine Belden, I am trying to find information on Nathan Belden any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

TonyWiddows — 2009-06-08 23:42:43Z

Hi KJOShea,
Where were these Beldens from?
Tony

Belden family from Norway in Washington State

pvbeddoe — 2009-01-17 20:28:52Z

Looking for information on Norwegian origins of Belden family in Pierce County.

My great grandmother was Johanna M. Belden b. abt 1871 in Norway. She had a brother Ed, and sisters Edna, Carrie and Maude. She immigrated to USA abt 1880 and married Samuel B. Evenson abt 1890. They lived in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. I do not know when Johanna died - sometime between 1910 and 1920.

According to her daughter, my grandmother, Johanna's mother was named Bergitta/Birgitte and she followed her children to the USA after the death of her husband. She lived with her daughter Carrie Belden Johnson in Parkland, Pierce County, Washington. I have found a Birgitta Olson listed living with Matthias and Carrie Johnson in Parkland in 1910 census. Could she be Johanna's mother?

Is Belden a Norwegian farm name? Could Olson be Birgitte's married name in the American convention? Or is her patronymic surname be Olsdatter? Any clues to finding Beldens from Norway in the Pacific Northwest would be greatly helpful.

Re: looking for belden family

kippeeb — 2007-12-17 01:21:48Z

My husband's ancestry back is:

Edward Kipp
Phyllis Link (b 1906, Carievale, Saskatchewan, Canada), married Lorne Kipp,
Margaret Allen (b 1880 McLean Twp, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada), married Horace Link,
James C Allen (b 1832 Millstream, Kings County, New Brunswick),
Rebecca Crouse (b 1794 Keswick, York County, New Brunswick), married Isaac Allen,
Sarah Burt (b 1771, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut), married Philip Crouse,
Benjamin Burt (b 1741, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut),
Seaborn Burt (b 1706, at sea (returning to Boston from Montreal where the family was held prisoner after the raid on Deerfield)
Sarah Belding (b 1682, Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts), married Benjamin Burt,
Daniel Belding (b 1648, Windsor, Hartfield, Connecticut)
William Belding (b 1622, Norwalk, Staffordshire, England)
Richard Baildon (b 1591)

Elizabeth (Blake) Kipp, PLCGS
Guild of one-name studies #4600 - LAMBDEN, PINCOMBE and SIDERFIN
Webpage: kippeeb@rogers.com/" target="_blank">http://ca.geocities.com/kippeeb@rogers.com/

Re: beldens

MelvinGeneBelden15 — 2007-12-16 23:55:21Z

Melvin Belden is my father and charlotte is my mother, what info were you seeking? He was from OLK.

Re: looking for belden family

rbg531 — 2007-12-17 00:43:41Z

See:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/i/l/Richard-B-G...

You'll find your father's name in there and your grandfather, etc. I have your Belden lineage back to the 17th century!

You are my sixth cousin twice removed! Your name will not show up because you are still living. Your late father's name will be visible.

Re: William Belden (1622-1655) Documentation?

rbg531 — 2009-06-09 21:16:42Z

Documentation from this era is not easy to come by!

What is clear is that Richard appeared in Wethersfield ca. 1641. I know of no records that detail how he came there or even how he came to the "New World".

With him were three purported sons who may have been his sons, cousins, or almost anything else. They apparently shared the "Belden" or "Baildon" or "Bayldon" surname. (Spelling was a matter of opinion in those days!) Most of the rest relies heavily on guesswork!

Several years ago, "The American Genealogist" published an article entitled "The English Ancestry of Richard Baildon of Wethersfield" or some similar title. The author presented the available evidence and concluded that "our" Richard was NOT the son of Sir Francis Baildon. This flushed the so called "Royal Ancestry" down the toilet.

It makes some suggestions as to the possible origins of "our" Richard. Interesting reading!

If you have the time, the funds, and the skills you might be able improve our knowledge of Richard's ancestry.

Re: Kizzie Belden--A.J. Waddell

rbg531 — 2009-02-01 18:39:11Z

See:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=rbg531

for what I have on this.

Re: JAMES BELDEN Architect of Mt Carmel & Olivet Cemeteries MD USA-ENGLAND

rbg531 — 2009-02-19 03:34:50Z

I have about 140 men named "James Belden"!

It would be most helpful to have his dates of birth and death.

I can see that there is an inscription but the light isn't good enough to allow me to read it!

Re: JAMES BELDEN Architect of Mt Carmel & Olivet Cemeteries MD USA-ENGLAND

rbg531 — 2009-02-19 13:26:49Z

Would you, by any chance, have the date of James Belden's birth? Based on the information available so far, I'm guessing at 1807-1808.