Bellamy, Charles Gerrish, 1811-1892

Charles Gerrish Bellamy of Kittery, Maine, was born on January 3, 1811, and married his brother John's widow, Fanny Bellamy (1807-1892). Along with Elizabeth and Catherine, children from Fanny's previous marriage, the couple had several children: John, Charles, Elisha, Sophronia, Martha Ann, Laura, George, and Frances. The elder Charles, a Democrat, served in the Maine House of Representatives (1842-1843) and Senate (1846-1847), and afterward became the Inspector of Timber at the United States Navy Yard at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

From the guide to the Charles G. Bellamy papers, Bellamy, Charles G. papers, 1842-1860, (William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan)

Daybook (1846-1848) listing work done and materials purchased for different projects, including the meeting house, a blacksmith shop, and "Gunnison's fence."

Also includes records (1868-1869) of planting and gardening, a list of stock materials, sketches of projects, and notes about deeds, executions, and guarantees.

From the description of Record and daybooks, 1846-1869. (Portsmouth Athenaeum Library & Museum). WorldCat record id: 70927380