Richard Belden

     Richard was born in 1598 in Heptonstall, parish of Halifax, Yorkshire, England. He was the son of Lawrence Baildon. Richard married Margaret Ackrenden on 9 December 1622 in Heptonstall Moor, Yorkshire, England. Richard and Margaret had children: Susan [11/16/1623], Mary [7/17/1625], Grace [12/30/1627], Sarah [5/02/1630], Samuel [9/16/1632] & John [2/08/1635]. [Note: These are baptismal dates from the register at Heptonstall]