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Belinda (Gray) Getchell (1819 - 1851)

Belinda Getchell formerly Gray aka Huntley
Born in Bridgton, Cumberland, Maine, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Wife of — married [date unknown] (to 2 Aug 1840) [location unknown]
Wife of — married 26 Dec 1841 [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 31 in St. Anthony, Hennepin, Minnesota, United Statesmap
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Biography

Belinda Gray, daughter of James and Hannah (Jones) Gray, was born on 21 Nov. 1819 at Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine, USA. She was the daughter of James and Hannah (Jones) Gray. [1] [2] Belinda was baptized on 11 November 1819 in Brighton Plantation, Somerset, Maine, United States.[3]

She married Abraham Huntley, son of Isaac Smith Huntley and Sally (Munson) Huntley. Abraham died on 2 Aug 1840. The 1840 census lists only Abramham and Belinda so it is before the birth of their first child and Abraham passes before he sees his daughter. [4] [5]

Their children include...  (w/FamilySearchID when available)

  1. Serena Marie Huntley

She married Perrin Getchell in 26 Dec 1841.

Their children include...  (w/FamilySearchID when available)

  1. Laucinda P Getchell

She and Perrin appeared on the census of 11 Sep. 1850 at Wesley, Washington County, Maine.

Residence

In the 1840 census Belinda (age 20) was in Wesley, Washington, Maine, USA.[6]
In the 1850 census Belinda (age 30) was in Wesley, Washington, Maine, USA.[7][8]

Death

Belinda died on 26 July 1851 at St. Anthony, Hennepin County, Minnesota.[9]

Burial

Burial location unknown.  Need a burial location for Belinda Gray/Getchell[10]
Hillside Cemetery, Wesley, Washington County, Maine, USA
Abram Huntley (unknown–2 May 1840) (spouse): (memorial w/family details)
- Find A Grave: Memorial #112578754
Perren Getchell (1808–1897) (spouse) Burial place unknown
Daughter of Abram and Belinda: Adopted by Rev. Gordon and Sara Daniels Ames. Burial location: Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.[10]
Serena Marie Ames Wright (6 Aug 1840–22 Mar 1868) (daughter)
- Find A Grave: Memorial #112598611
Daughter of Perren and Belinda.
Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA[10]
Laurinda P. Getchell Pierce (1844–22 Aug 1935) (daughter) (memorial w/family details)
- Find A Grave: Memorial #140537578

Research Notes

Census Detail:

1850 United States Federal Census:
Wesley, Washington, Maine, United States
Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
Perrin Getchell M 40 Maine
Belinda Getchell F 30 Maine
Hannah L Getchell F 8 Maine
Lourinda Getchell F 6 Maine
Cyrena M Horntley F 10 Maine
Eliza Gray F 15 Maine
John H Gray M 19 Maine

Sources

  1. Birth Registration: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921". Citing FHL microfilm: 000009796;. FamilySearch (accessed 16 March 2022) FamilySearch Image. Belinda Grey birth 21 Nov 1819 in Brighton, , Maine, United States.
  2. Belinda Grey Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; Pre 1892 Delayed Returns; Roll #: 45
  3. Baptism: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900". Citing FHL microfilm: 10567; Record number: 305;. FamilySearch (accessed 16 March 2022). Belinda Grey baptism on 11 Nov 1819 (born 11 Nov 1819) in Brighton Plantation, Somerset, Maine, United States.
  4. "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYB7-9ST9?cc=1786457&wc=31S2-CN3%3A1588666273%2C1588666256%2C1588668746 : 24 August 2015), Maine > Washington > Wesley > image 1 of 4; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  5. Virgil W. Huntley. John Huntley, Immigrant of Boston & Roxbury, Massachusetts and Lyme, Connecticut 1647-1977 and some of his Descendants. Books I, II, III. 1978, 1993, 1996. Vol. 1. p. 57. Material from the books used with written permission of the author. Collection of Phil Smith.
  6. "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYB7-9ST9?cc=1786457&wc=31S2-CN3%3A1588666273%2C1588666256%2C1588668746 : 24 August 2015), Maine > Washington > Wesley > image 1 of 4; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  7. 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850". Citing Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Affiliate Film Number: 272; Line: 33; FHL microfilm: 443510; Record number: 4580;. FamilySearch (accessed 16 March 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00116. Belinda Getchell (30) in Wesley, Washington, Maine, United States.
  8. Year: 1850; Census Place: Wesley, Washington, Maine; Roll: M432_273; Page: 60A; Image: 116 1850 US Census Perren Getchell
  9. Find A Grave Memorial# 112598611 Serena Marie Ames Wright
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Need a burial location for Belinda Gray/Getchell




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