- CHARLES A. BELDIN - The subject of this brief sketch was
born in Benson, Vermont, June 5,
- 1817. He received a classical education,
and was married in October, 1842, to Miss L. J. KNAPP. In the
spring of 1844 he emigrated to Rock County, Wisconsin, with his
father, and together they located one hundred and seventy-five
acres of government land, and made improvements thereon. Here
Mr. BELDIN resided until his death, in 1871, at the age of fifty-three
years. Losing his first wife in the fall of 1846, he afterwards
married Miss L. E. RILEY, having a family born to them of three
children, - Kate, Charles, and Cora, - all of whom are living.
At the time of his death, Mr. B. owed a fine farm on sections
23 and 14 [in Johnstown Township], which is now under a high
state of cultivation with good house, barn, and other buildings,
now owned by his heirs. He was a strong supporter of all religious
and educational interests. Politically he was a staunch Democrat,
and had held many township offices. He was a man of sterling
worth, a friend in need, and one who gave a kindly greeting to
all. Successful in the acquisition of property, he was always
one of the most prominent in the community where he was known,
and was ever much respected and esteemed.
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- Taken from "Combination Atlas Map of Rock County,
Wisconsin. Compiled, Drawn and Published From Personal Examinations
and Surveys by Everts, Baskin and Stewart." Chicago, Ill.
(c)1873, p. 105.
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- Courtesy of Lori
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