Syracuse, New York
The Daily Journal newspaper
Thursday, March 19, 1896
Page 5, Column 3
A. Cadwell Belden
Sudden Death of a Well-Known Citizen
Sketch of an active career
His Sudden Taking Off Was Due to Angina Pectoris-He was a Successful Contractor
A. Cadwell Belden died suddenly at 10:30 o'clock this morning at his residence, 702 West Genesee St. The news of his death caused a shock in business circles, where it was received shortly after his sudden taking off.
Mr. Belden arose at his usual hour this morning, and did not complain of feeling unwell. Yesterday he was unually busy all day at the Robert Gere Bank, and seemed to be in his usual good health upon his return home last evening. Shortly after 9 o'clock he started to walk down town, as has been his custom every morning at that hour. He mentioned that he was going to the Robert Gere bank. After walking about a block, however, Mr. Belden turned about and returned to his house.
Mrs. Belden was ill, and upon his return to the house Mr. Belden went to her and said that he had decided to not go to the bank today, as he was not feeling well. Asked what the trouble seemed to be, he replied that he suffered particularly from a pain in his left arm and in his face. He layed down for a few moments,then arose and busied himself about the room for some time. Upon his laying down again he was observed by a servant to be seriously ill. Mrs. Belden at once telephoned for Drs. Heffron and Dunlap, and upon hastening to her husband found him breathing his last. He was dead sometime before the arrival of physicians. Death was attributed to neuralgia of the heart. Those of the family who are in the city were at once notified of Mr. Belden's demise. During the day many friends of the family called at the family residence to extend their condolences.
Augustus Cadwell Belden was born at Fabius on June 20, 1820, and was therefore 76 years at time of his death. His education was received in the common schools. In his younger days he worked a farm and taught school in Delphi, and about 40 years ago moved to Geddes, where he was employed as an inspector of salt. Mr. Belden first took up his residence in this city about twenty-six years ago. The principal business during the many years of his active life was contracting on public works. He was for many years associated with his brother, James J. Belden, in that business, and later, with him, was a member of the contracting firm of Belden, Denison & Co. Henry D. Denison and thomas Gale, the other members of the firm, died some years ago.
As a contractor, Mr. Belden was interested in the building of the Northern Rd, the reservoir at the middle branch of Croton river, the enlargement of the Wetland canal at Port Dalhousie, various state canal improvements, and the building of the West Shore Rd. between Syracuse and Utica. At the time of his death Mr. Belden was interested with C.H. Raynor & Co., in the building of a canal in Canada about 40 miles below Montreal.
It was said of him that there were few men in the country possessed of his marvelous undertakings. Mr. Belden was also largely engaged in years past in the manufacture of salt, but had not done much in that line of late years on account of the decline in the industry. He was the possessor of a large tract of salt land in the third ward, on which is some
valuable salt property.
Mr. Belden was vice-president of the Robert Gere bank, a director in the Central New York Telegraph & Telephone Co., and a stock holder in a number of salt and other companies. He was president of the Phoenix Foundry Co., now defunct. He was a Republican in politics, but never held public office. He was a trustee of the first Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Belden was energetic and public-sprited; he was genial and companionable; and in business and social relations, he drew to himself many warm, devoted friends. His death is a loss to the community.
On June 23, 1841, Mr. Belden married Miss Rozelia Jackson of Delphi, who survives with three sons, Alvin J., James M., and Charles G. Belden, all of this city. Mr. Belden is also survived by one brother ex-congressman James J. Belden of this city, and one sister Miss Olive Belden of Oswego. Mr. Belden's eldest sister, Mrs. Harriet Benson, died in Oswego, a year ago last January, and a brother Mead Belden, died in Geddes on June 5, 1876.
James J. Belden is in New York, and Alvin J. Belden is in Hot Springs. They have been notified by wire. No arrangements for the funeral have been made.
The Daily Journal newspaper
Thursday, March 19, 1896
Page 5, Column 3
A. Cadwell Belden
Sudden Death of a Well-Known Citizen
Sketch of an active career
His Sudden Taking Off Was Due to Angina Pectoris-He was a Successful Contractor
A. Cadwell Belden died suddenly at 10:30 o'clock this morning at his residence, 702 West Genesee St. The news of his death caused a shock in business circles, where it was received shortly after his sudden taking off.
Mr. Belden arose at his usual hour this morning, and did not complain of feeling unwell. Yesterday he was unually busy all day at the Robert Gere Bank, and seemed to be in his usual good health upon his return home last evening. Shortly after 9 o'clock he started to walk down town, as has been his custom every morning at that hour. He mentioned that he was going to the Robert Gere bank. After walking about a block, however, Mr. Belden turned about and returned to his house.
Mrs. Belden was ill, and upon his return to the house Mr. Belden went to her and said that he had decided to not go to the bank today, as he was not feeling well. Asked what the trouble seemed to be, he replied that he suffered particularly from a pain in his left arm and in his face. He layed down for a few moments,then arose and busied himself about the room for some time. Upon his laying down again he was observed by a servant to be seriously ill. Mrs. Belden at once telephoned for Drs. Heffron and Dunlap, and upon hastening to her husband found him breathing his last. He was dead sometime before the arrival of physicians. Death was attributed to neuralgia of the heart. Those of the family who are in the city were at once notified of Mr. Belden's demise. During the day many friends of the family called at the family residence to extend their condolences.
Augustus Cadwell Belden was born at Fabius on June 20, 1820, and was therefore 76 years at time of his death. His education was received in the common schools. In his younger days he worked a farm and taught school in Delphi, and about 40 years ago moved to Geddes, where he was employed as an inspector of salt. Mr. Belden first took up his residence in this city about twenty-six years ago. The principal business during the many years of his active life was contracting on public works. He was for many years associated with his brother, James J. Belden, in that business, and later, with him, was a member of the contracting firm of Belden, Denison & Co. Henry D. Denison and thomas Gale, the other members of the firm, died some years ago.
As a contractor, Mr. Belden was interested in the building of the Northern Rd, the reservoir at the middle branch of Croton river, the enlargement of the Wetland canal at Port Dalhousie, various state canal improvements, and the building of the West Shore Rd. between Syracuse and Utica. At the time of his death Mr. Belden was interested with C.H. Raynor & Co., in the building of a canal in Canada about 40 miles below Montreal.
It was said of him that there were few men in the country possessed of his marvelous undertakings. Mr. Belden was also largely engaged in years past in the manufacture of salt, but had not done much in that line of late years on account of the decline in the industry. He was the possessor of a large tract of salt land in the third ward, on which is some
valuable salt property.
Mr. Belden was vice-president of the Robert Gere bank, a director in the Central New York Telegraph & Telephone Co., and a stock holder in a number of salt and other companies. He was president of the Phoenix Foundry Co., now defunct. He was a Republican in politics, but never held public office. He was a trustee of the first Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Belden was energetic and public-sprited; he was genial and companionable; and in business and social relations, he drew to himself many warm, devoted friends. His death is a loss to the community.
On June 23, 1841, Mr. Belden married Miss Rozelia Jackson of Delphi, who survives with three sons, Alvin J., James M., and Charles G. Belden, all of this city. Mr. Belden is also survived by one brother ex-congressman James J. Belden of this city, and one sister Miss Olive Belden of Oswego. Mr. Belden's eldest sister, Mrs. Harriet Benson, died in Oswego, a year ago last January, and a brother Mead Belden, died in Geddes on June 5, 1876.
James J. Belden is in New York, and Alvin J. Belden is in Hot Springs. They have been notified by wire. No arrangements for the funeral have been made.
Syracuse, New York
The Daily Journal newspaper
Thursday, March 19, 1896
Page 5, Column 3
A. Cadwell Belden
Sudden Death of a Well-Known Citizen
Sketch of an active career
His Sudden Taking Off Was Due to Angina Pectoris-He was a Successful Contractor
A. Cadwell Belden died suddenly at 10:30 o'clock this morning at his residence, 702 West Genesee St. The news of his death caused a shock in business circles, where it was received shortly after his sudden taking off.
Mr. Belden arose at his usual hour this morning, and did not complain of feeling unwell. Yesterday he was unually busy all day at the Robert Gere Bank, and seemed to be in his usual good health upon his return home last evening. Shortly after 9 o'clock he started to walk down town, as has been his custom every morning at that hour. He mentioned that he was going to the Robert Gere bank. After walking about a block, however, Mr. Belden turned about and returned to his house.
Mrs. Belden was ill, and upon his return to the house Mr. Belden went to her and said that he had decided to not go to the bank today, as he was not feeling well. Asked what the trouble seemed to be, he replied that he suffered particularly from a pain in his left arm and in his face. He layed down for a few moments,then arose and busied himself about the room for some time. Upon his laying down again he was observed by a servant to be seriously ill. Mrs. Belden at once telephoned for Drs. Heffron and Dunlap, and upon hastening to her husband found him breathing his last. He was dead sometime before the arrival of physicians. Death was attributed to neuralgia of the heart. Those of the family who are in the city were at once notified of Mr. Belden's demise. During the day many friends of the family called at the family residence to extend their condolences.
Augustus Cadwell Belden was born at Fabius on June 20, 1820, and was therefore 76 years at time of his death. His education was received in the common schools. In his younger days he worked a farm and taught school in Delphi, and about 40 years ago moved to Geddes, where he was employed as an inspector of salt. Mr. Belden first took up his residence in this city about twenty-six years ago. The principal business during the many years of his active life was contracting on public works. He was for many years associated with his brother, James J. Belden, in that business, and later, with him, was a member of the contracting firm of Belden, Denison & Co. Henry D. Denison and thomas Gale, the other members of the firm, died some years ago.
As a contractor, Mr. Belden was interested in the building of the Northern Rd, the reservoir at the middle branch of Croton river, the enlargement of the Wetland canal at Port Dalhousie, various state canal improvements, and the building of the West Shore Rd. between Syracuse and Utica. At the time of his death Mr. Belden was interested with C.H. Raynor & Co., in the building of a canal in Canada about 40 miles below Montreal.
It was said of him that there were few men in the country possessed of his marvelous undertakings. Mr. Belden was also largely engaged in years past in the manufacture of salt, but had not done much in that line of late years on account of the decline in the industry. He was the possessor of a large tract of salt land in the third ward, on which is some
valuable salt property.
Mr. Belden was vice-president of the Robert Gere bank, a director in the Central New York Telegraph & Telephone Co., and a stock holder in a number of salt and other companies. He was president of the Phoenix Foundry Co., now defunct. He was a Republican in politics, but never held public office. He was a trustee of the first Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Belden was energetic and public-sprited; he was genial and companionable; and in business and social relations, he drew to himself many warm, devoted friends. His death is a loss to the community.
On June 23, 1841, Mr. Belden married Miss Rozelia Jackson of Delphi, who survives with three sons, Alvin J., James M., and Charles G. Belden, all of this city. Mr. Belden is also survived by one brother ex-congressman James J. Belden of this city, and one sister Miss Olive Belden of Oswego. Mr. Belden's eldest sister, Mrs. Harriet Benson, died in Oswego, a year ago last January, and a brother Mead Belden, died in Geddes on June 5, 1876.
James J. Belden is in New York, and Alvin J. Belden is in Hot Springs. They have been notified by wire. No arrangements for the funeral have been made.
The Daily Journal newspaper
Thursday, March 19, 1896
Page 5, Column 3
A. Cadwell Belden
Sudden Death of a Well-Known Citizen
Sketch of an active career
His Sudden Taking Off Was Due to Angina Pectoris-He was a Successful Contractor
A. Cadwell Belden died suddenly at 10:30 o'clock this morning at his residence, 702 West Genesee St. The news of his death caused a shock in business circles, where it was received shortly after his sudden taking off.
Mr. Belden arose at his usual hour this morning, and did not complain of feeling unwell. Yesterday he was unually busy all day at the Robert Gere Bank, and seemed to be in his usual good health upon his return home last evening. Shortly after 9 o'clock he started to walk down town, as has been his custom every morning at that hour. He mentioned that he was going to the Robert Gere bank. After walking about a block, however, Mr. Belden turned about and returned to his house.
Mrs. Belden was ill, and upon his return to the house Mr. Belden went to her and said that he had decided to not go to the bank today, as he was not feeling well. Asked what the trouble seemed to be, he replied that he suffered particularly from a pain in his left arm and in his face. He layed down for a few moments,then arose and busied himself about the room for some time. Upon his laying down again he was observed by a servant to be seriously ill. Mrs. Belden at once telephoned for Drs. Heffron and Dunlap, and upon hastening to her husband found him breathing his last. He was dead sometime before the arrival of physicians. Death was attributed to neuralgia of the heart. Those of the family who are in the city were at once notified of Mr. Belden's demise. During the day many friends of the family called at the family residence to extend their condolences.
Augustus Cadwell Belden was born at Fabius on June 20, 1820, and was therefore 76 years at time of his death. His education was received in the common schools. In his younger days he worked a farm and taught school in Delphi, and about 40 years ago moved to Geddes, where he was employed as an inspector of salt. Mr. Belden first took up his residence in this city about twenty-six years ago. The principal business during the many years of his active life was contracting on public works. He was for many years associated with his brother, James J. Belden, in that business, and later, with him, was a member of the contracting firm of Belden, Denison & Co. Henry D. Denison and thomas Gale, the other members of the firm, died some years ago.
As a contractor, Mr. Belden was interested in the building of the Northern Rd, the reservoir at the middle branch of Croton river, the enlargement of the Wetland canal at Port Dalhousie, various state canal improvements, and the building of the West Shore Rd. between Syracuse and Utica. At the time of his death Mr. Belden was interested with C.H. Raynor & Co., in the building of a canal in Canada about 40 miles below Montreal.
It was said of him that there were few men in the country possessed of his marvelous undertakings. Mr. Belden was also largely engaged in years past in the manufacture of salt, but had not done much in that line of late years on account of the decline in the industry. He was the possessor of a large tract of salt land in the third ward, on which is some
valuable salt property.
Mr. Belden was vice-president of the Robert Gere bank, a director in the Central New York Telegraph & Telephone Co., and a stock holder in a number of salt and other companies. He was president of the Phoenix Foundry Co., now defunct. He was a Republican in politics, but never held public office. He was a trustee of the first Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Belden was energetic and public-sprited; he was genial and companionable; and in business and social relations, he drew to himself many warm, devoted friends. His death is a loss to the community.
On June 23, 1841, Mr. Belden married Miss Rozelia Jackson of Delphi, who survives with three sons, Alvin J., James M., and Charles G. Belden, all of this city. Mr. Belden is also survived by one brother ex-congressman James J. Belden of this city, and one sister Miss Olive Belden of Oswego. Mr. Belden's eldest sister, Mrs. Harriet Benson, died in Oswego, a year ago last January, and a brother Mead Belden, died in Geddes on June 5, 1876.
James J. Belden is in New York, and Alvin J. Belden is in Hot Springs. They have been notified by wire. No arrangements for the funeral have been made.
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