Eugene H. Belden was born in Spring Arbor, Michigan on December 14, 1840.

[1] Belden did not graduate from the University of Michigan, and he never practiced law, instead getting involved with farming and real estate.

[3] In September 1884, Belden was nominated at the Jackson County Republican convention for the state senate.

[7] In August 1891, Belden was appointed by Governor Edwin B. Winans to serve on Michigan's World's Fair commission.

[9] In December 1891, Belden attended the first convention of the People's Party of Michigan.