Background
Bellinger, John Bellinger was born on April 15, 1862 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Amos Northrop and Maria Louisa (Whaley) Bellinger.
Bellinger, John Bellinger was born on April 15, 1862 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Amos Northrop and Maria Louisa (Whaley) Bellinger.
Educated private schools in Charleston.
Graduate United States Military Academy, 1884, second in command Lieutenant, 7th Cavalry, June 15, 1884. Transferred to 5th Cavalry, October 13, 1884. Appointed captain and assistant quartermaster, August 11, 1894.
Promoted through grades to brigadier general, assistant to quartermaster general, December 4, 1922.
Retired from active service by operation of law, April 15, 1926, having served 45 years. 9 months and 15 days.
Served as major and lieutenant colonel of volumes July 16, 1898-May 17, 1901.
Married Marie Clarisse Coudert, April. Children: John Bellinger, Frederic Coudert, Edmund Bellinger and Rene Duchamp.