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JULIUS D. BELOTE

Is a native of Virginia, born in Accomack county, May 5, 1838, a son
of Louis and Mollie (Mears) Belote of this county. He was united in
marriage to Edna B. Martin, Nov. 6, 1881, and they have been blessed
with ten children, born in the order named. Anna D., Julius J.,
Mollie E., Bertha L., Lola M., Minnie, Gracie V., Carl. C., Harvey
C. and Lena, twins. Mr. Belote is, now, and has been for nine years,
engaged in the mercantile business and previously was carrying on a
farm. He attended the schools in his native county and received a
fair education that fitted him to pursue a successful business. He is
now the postmaster at Savageville, and for some time he was a school
trustee. Mrs. Belote's parents are John S. and Anna (Bryan) Martin,
of Accomack county. Mr. Belote's post office address is Savageville,
Va.