William J. Belt (abt. 1842)

Born about 1842 in Tennessee, United States

Husband of Elizabeth (Thompson) Belt — married about 1858 in Tennessee, United States [uncertain]

Descendants

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Biography

• William J. Belt was born about 1842. He died at an unknown age.

• Parents: unknown.

• Spouse: Elizabeth (Thompson) Belt 1841 - . They were married about 1858.

• Children:

1. John Ophrey Belt 1859 - 1932

• Married Margaret Guill 1863 - 1962
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2. William Gillie Belt 1861 - 1917

• Married Mary Ellen Agent 1870 - 1942
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3. Rosana Belt 1866 -

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4. Burley Belt 1868 -

• Married Elmira Jane Watson 1850 - 1916
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Sources

• William appeared as a head of a household on the census on June 1, 1870 in Smithland, Salem Precinct, Livingston County, Kentucky. ^[1]
  

• His household appeared as follows:
• W. J. Belt, age 28, male, farm laborer, born TN, cannot read, cannot write, male citizen ofer age 21
• Elizabeth Belt, age 29, female, keeping home, born TN, cannot read, cannot write
• John O Belt, age 11, male, at home, born TN, cannot read, cannot write
• William G Belt, age 8, male, born KY
• Rosana[?] Belt, age 4, female, born KY
• Burley Belt, age 2, male, born KY

• "William J. Belt" was named as the father of William Belt on his birth record. ^[2]