William Belden

     William was born on Sunday, 22 January 1741 in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. He was the son of Daniel Belden & Esther Smith. William married Priscilla Rider, daughter of Simeon Rider, on 22 June 1770 in Southeast Town, Dutchess County, New York. William's wife, Priscilla, died on 28 December 1822 in Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York, leaving him a widower. William departed this life on Sunday, 15 February 1824 in New Castle, Westchester County, New York. He was buried at New Castle, Westchester County, New York.