Background
Belden, Frederick Hesley was born on September 25, 1909 in Watertown, New York, United States. Son of Stacy Beardsley Denn and Emma May (Hesley) Belden.
Belden, Frederick Hesley was born on September 25, 1909 in Watertown, New York, United States. Son of Stacy Beardsley Denn and Emma May (Hesley) Belden.
Bachelor of Arts, Hartwick College, 1932. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, General Theological Seminary, 1936, S.T.D., 1972.
Ordained to ministry Episcopal Church, 1935. Rector Christ Church, Duanesburg, New York, 1936-1937, Christ Church, Walton, New York, 1937-1942, St. Johns Church, Johnstown, New York, 1942-1949, St. Pauls Church, N.Kingstown, Rhode Island, 1949-1971. Bishop coadjutor Diocese of Rhode Island, 1971-1972.
Bishop of Rhode Island, Providence, 1972-1979. President Rhode Island State Council Churches, 1964-1965. Trustee Gloversville (New York) Library, 1943-1949.
Member Guild of Ascension (warden 1961-1969). Club: University (Providence).
Married Dorothy Elizabeth Reumann, November 26, 1936. Children: David Allan, Jeffrey Owen, Patricia (Mistress.