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William Lafayette Belk

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William Lafayette Belk

Birth
Death
8 Jan 1905 (aged 75)
Burial
Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Summary of Obituary:

Esq. W. Lafayette Belk of Buford township died Sunday morning. He was 79 years old.

Survived by his wife, son Robert Belk of Monroe and several daughters.

Was a soldier of both the Mexican War and the Civil Wars. He volunteered when 19 years old as a soldier in the war with Mexico, and in his old age drew a pension from the U.S. for this service.

Member of Prospect Methodist church.

Was thrice married. His daughters were Mesdames J.A. Plyler, R.G. McBrice, J.S. Broom, S.D. Helms, C.D. Helms, J.I. Helms and W.W. Richardson.

(The Monroe Journal - Tuesday, Jaunary 10, 1905)
Summary of Obituary:

Esq. W. Lafayette Belk of Buford township died Sunday morning. He was 79 years old.

Survived by his wife, son Robert Belk of Monroe and several daughters.

Was a soldier of both the Mexican War and the Civil Wars. He volunteered when 19 years old as a soldier in the war with Mexico, and in his old age drew a pension from the U.S. for this service.

Member of Prospect Methodist church.

Was thrice married. His daughters were Mesdames J.A. Plyler, R.G. McBrice, J.S. Broom, S.D. Helms, C.D. Helms, J.I. Helms and W.W. Richardson.

(The Monroe Journal - Tuesday, Jaunary 10, 1905)

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  • Created by: John Cato
  • Added: Jan 30, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7132535/william_lafayette-belk: accessed ), memorial page for William Lafayette Belk (16 Mar 1829–8 Jan 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7132535, citing Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by John Cato (contributor 46550345).