Background
Belton, Edward Lee was born on July 19, 1915 in Monroe, North Carolina, United States. Son of Rufus Blair and Blanche (House) Belton.
Belton, Edward Lee was born on July 19, 1915 in Monroe, North Carolina, United States. Son of Rufus Blair and Blanche (House) Belton.
AB, J.C. Smith U., Charlotte, North Carolina, 1942; Master of Arts, A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Clinton Junior College, Rock Hill, South Carolina., 1982.
Principal, Hudson Grove School, Monroe, 1942-1944; principal, Liberty Hill School, Monroe, 1944-1949; teacher, Western Union School, Waxhaw, North Carolina, 1949-1970; teacher, Prospect Elementary School, Monroe, 1970-1975; teacher, Parkwood Middle School, Monroe, 1975-1976; dean of men, Clinton Junior College, 1976-1986. Charter share holder Bank of Union, Monroe, 1985-1991.
Member Concerned Citizens Group, Union County, North Carolina, since 1990. Member, pres.Monroe Civic League, 1960-1970. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Monroe, since 1940.
Member Winchester Optisists (charter), Masons (32 degree), Shriners, Order Eastern Star (worthy patron), Golden Chain Club (vice president), Winchester Senior Club (president 1989-1991), Sigma Phi Beta.
Married Christine Redfern, October 21,1945. Children: Edward, Surluta, Harold, Fronzena.