Gilbert Belnap

Brief Life History of Gilbert

When Gilbert Belnap was born on 22 December 1821, in Hope Township, Durham, Upper Canada, British North America, his father, Rosel Roswell Belnap, was 32 and his mother, Jane Richmond, was 39. He married Adaline Knight on 21 December 1845, in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Weber, Utah, United States for about 10 years and Riverdale, Weber, Utah, United States in 1870. He registered for military service in 1851. He died on 26 February 1899, in Hooper, Weber, Utah, United States, at the age of 77, and was buried in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

Gilbert Belnap
1821–1899
Adaline Knight
1831–1919
Marriage: 21 December 1845
Gilbert Rosel Belnap
1847–1929
John McBride Belnap
1849–1850
Reuben Belnap
1851–1923
Joseph Belnap
1853–1922
Martha Jane Belnap
1855–1923
Hyrum Belnap
1858–1938
Augustus Weber Belnap
1860–1948
Volney Belnap
1862–1862
Vinson Knight Belnap
1863–1920
Amasa Belnap
1866–1929
Adaline Lorinda Belnap
1868–1934
Mary Louisa Belnap
1870–1950
Lola Almira Belnap
1874–1921

Sources (146)

  • Gilbert Belknap, "United States, Census, 1850"
  • Utah, Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961 - Amasa Belnap
  • Gilbert Belnap, "BillionGraves Index"

World Events (8)

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

1827

Historical Boundaries: 1827: Hancock, Illinois, United States

1842 · Relief Society Organized

The Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized on March 17, 1842. Emma Smith was the first Relief Society president. It was established as a way to help strengthen and serve other women.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Belknap .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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LIFE STORY OF GILBERT BELNAP

Gilbert Belnap was born on 22 December 1821 in Port Hope, New Castle, Upper Canada (now Port Hope, Durham, Ontario, Canada). He was the fifth of eight children born to his parents, Rosel Belnap and J …

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