The subject of this brief sketch is a native of Guilford, Chenango
        County, N. Y., where he was born Dec. 28, 1822, son of Ebenezer and
        Henrietta Belknap. When he was twelve years of age he was bound as an
        apprentice to Chester Wright, a farmer, residing at Westford, in Otsego
        County, and as such worked on his farm until he reached his majority. He
        attended the district school during the winter term each year until his
        twentieth year. Subsequently he taught school during the winter term for
        several years.
        
He commenced reading law with Wm. B. Hawes, at Unadilla, in 1845, and
        was admitted to the bar in 1849. He has since continued the practice of
        law at that place. At the age of thirty, June 9, 1853, he married Miss
        Caroline Eels, daughter of Deacon Eells, of Unadilla. Mr. Belknap stands
        high in his profession, and is well and favorably known throughout the
        county.

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