AKA Williamson's Belmont Unraced Breeder: Com. R. F. Stockton Owner: Judge Henry. W. Williamson, Oakland, CA standing at his farm, 1861 Belmont is credited with being one of the base sires for the California Thoroughbred. He was also a noted sire of trotters. Sometimes referred to in pedigrees as "Williamson's Belmont." Walked across the country to California by H. W. Williamson and William M. Williamson in 1853. (sources: Thomas B. Merry/Trotters Stud Book) Died July 4, 1865.