Background
Belk, William Henry was born on June 2, 1862 in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Abel Nelson Washington and Sarah (Walkup) Belk.
Belk, William Henry was born on June 2, 1862 in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Abel Nelson Washington and Sarah (Walkup) Belk.
Educated private school, Sharon, North Carolina, and high school, Monroe, North Carolina. Doctor of Laws, Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina.
Began as owner New York Racket Store, Monroe, 1888. Now president Belk Brothers Company department stores. Also director various corporations.
Mason, Knights of Pythias. Club: Charlotte Country.
Married Mary Irwin, June 9, 1915. Children: William Henry, Sarah Walkup, John Montgomery, Irwin, Henderson, Thomas Milburn.