Parents: William Belcher and Elizabeth Sedam Belcher (per death certificate per Tom Bottoms); w-Eliza Riffe Belcher, children: Eliza May, Eugene, and Isaac Alonzo Belcher

BELCHER, Isaac
1829-1920
Isaac Belcher died Oct 16 at his home at Glenwood, this county. For several weeks "Uncle Isaac" had suffered with gangrene and when he knew he could not recover he was perfectly resigned. He was born in Dayton, OH, in 1829. His parents died when he was quite young and he lived with his stepfather, Joseph Stonebraker at Louisa until 1851 when he married Miss Elizabeth Riffe, who departed this life May 20, 1900. to this union 10 children were born, 9 of whom survive. Miss May died at a Lexington Sanitorium in 1908. The children are Mrs. John Jordan of Huntington, Mrs. G. W. Blizzard of Olive Hill, Mrs. Charles Neal of Estep, Mrs. J.H. Ross of Ashland, W. M. Belcher of Ironton, E.E. Belcher of Pittsburg, PA, J. D. Belcher of Prestonsburg, Alonzo Belcher of Ashland, and George B. Belcher, who resides at the old home place known as the Belcher Stock Farm. A higher sense of integrity than he possessed could not be found. He was genial, big-hearted and honorable. Until a few months ago he had been blessed with splendid health and was always found at home with a pleasant smile for all who knew him. Although in late years his eyesight and hearing were not good, he successfully handled business in livestock with his son, George. The body was laid to rest on Monday in the family cemetery overlooking the old home, by the side of his wife and daughter. At various times during his life Uncle Isaac expressed desires about his funeral, requesting that it be unostentatious in every way. As far as possible his wishes were carried out, and Rev. James Barrett of Barboursville, WV conducted the funeral services at the home. Big Sandy News, Friday, Oct 22, 1920