Following is a list of Bellases and Bellesfelds who lived in Northampton, Monroe and Luzerne counties from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s.

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ABRAHAM – b. 1784-1794
+ Abraham and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, son Johannes, born Oct. 7, 1802, baptized Nov. 29, 1802. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Abraham and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, son Simon, born Oct. 24, 1804, baptized March 10, 1805. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Abrm Balles appears in the 1810 Census of Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male age 16-26, 2 female under 10, 1 female 16-26.

ABRAHAM – son of George – b. 1811
+ Georg and Maria Bellesfeld, son Abraham, born March 10, 1811, baptized May 20, 1811. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.

ADAM – son of Cornelius – b. 1790 [Also see Elizabeth, below.]
+ Cornelius and Margaretha Bellesfeld, son Joh. Adam, born Nov. 12, 1790, baptized Jan. 1, 1791. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Peter Belles and Adam Belles buy land in Newport Township, Feb. 5, 1806 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 12, page 489.
+ Adam appears in the 1820 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 2 males age 10-16, 1 male age 16-26, 3 females under 10, 1 female 26-45.
+ Cornelius Bellesfelt sells land in Newport Township to Adam Bellesfelt Aug. 19, 1824. Cornelius’ wife in Margaret – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 20, page 335. [Probably the Cornelius born in 1764.]
+ Cornelius Belles and Adam Belles sell 200 acres of land in Newport Township, May 31, 1837 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 33, page 121.
+ Adam Belles served as a township supervisor in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa., 1828 and 1831 – "History of Luzerne, Lackawana and Wyoming Counties, Pa," by W.W. Munsell & Co., 1880, pages 326-327.
+ Adam Belles, d. 22 Sept. 1843, aged 53 yrs 10 mos. [born November 1789] – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Elizabeth Belles, wife of Adam, d. 10 June 1874, aged 86 yrs [born 1788] – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ "Adam Belles (grandfather), eldest son of Cornelius Belles, was born either in Northampton or Luzerne county, Pennsylvania. If the former, he was very young when his parents removed from there, but it is the opinion of those interested that he was a native of the latter county. He was also a farmer, practical and careful in his methods, and was the owner of one hundred acres of land where Wanamie now stands. He married Elizabeth Croop, who bore him the following named children: Peter, Philip, William, Joseph, George, Adam, John, Mary, Susan, Margaret and Catharine. … Peter Belles (father), eldest son of Adam and Elizabeth (Croop) Belles, was born in Newport township, Pennsylvania, October 12, 1812." – "Wyoming & Lackawana Valleys, Pennsylvania, Genealogies & Family Histories," Vol. 2, page 413, by Alfred Hand and John W. Jordan, Lewis Publishing Co., 1906. [NOTE: The migration date is obviously incorrect so this item should be used with caution.]


CONRAD – b. 1755-1774
+ Conrad Bellisfeld and David Bellisfeld were confirmed on 11 March 1794 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ Conrad and Anna Maria Bellis, daughter Elizabeth, born Oct. 20, 1796, baptized Nov. 13, 1796. Sponsored by Eva Meyer. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Conrad and Marian Bellis sponsor Maria, daughter of Joseph and Eva Meyer on March 5, 1797. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Conrad Bellisfelt appears in the 1800 Census in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-45.
+ Conrad Bellasfelt appears on "the poll list kept at a general election held in the schoolhouse at Conyngham, October 13, 1818, when the township included Sugarloaf, Black Creek, Butler and Hazle." – History of Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, Pa., in "History of Luzerne County, with Biographical Selections," edited by H.C. Bradsby, 1893, page 652.
+ Conrad Bellas appears in the 1820 Census of Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 26-44, 1 male 45 or older, 1 female 45 or older.
+ Conrad Bellas appears on the 1822 tax list for Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, Pa. – History of Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, Pa., in "History of Luzerne County, with Biographical Selections," edited by H.C. Bradsby, 1893, page 653.

CORNELIUS – b. 1764 [probably son of William Bellesfelt, b. before 1764]
+ Cornelius Bellos appears on the list for the 1788 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was listed as a freeman – generally, someone who’s over 21, unmarried and living on someone else’s property. He was taxed 10 shillings – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 390.
+ Cornelius Bellesfield married Marg. Huffschmidt on Sept. 2, 1788. – First Reform Church of Easton, Northampton County, Pa., transcription of "Some of the First Settlers of The Forks of the Delaware and Their Descendants," by the Rev. Henry M. Kieffer, 1902, at USGenWeb archives.
+ Cornelius and Margareta Bellesfelt, son Peter, born March 23, 1789, baptized April 5, 1789. Sponsors were Peter and Anna Maria Huffschmidt. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ NOTE: No Belles/Bellesfelts appear in Luzerne County, Pa., in the 1790 Census.
+ Cornelius Bellesfelt received a warrant for 75 acres in Northampton County, Pa., on April 7, 1790 – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, Vol. 26, page 40.
+ Cornelius Bellisfelt buys 84 acres in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, from Samuel Rees, surveyor, Aug. 2, 1790 – Northampton County, Pa., Deed Book H-1, page 353.
+ Cornelius and Margaretha Bellesfeld, son Joh. Adam, born Nov. 12, 1790, baptized Jan. 1, 1791. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Cornelius and Margaretha Bellis, daughter Elisabeth, born Sept. 26, 1793, baptized June 30, 1793. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ List of taxables in Nescopeck Township, Luzerne County, Pa., in 1796 included Cornelius Bellas – "History of Luzerne County Pennsylvania," H.C. Bradsby, Editor, S. B. Nelson & Co., 1893, page 608.
+ Cornelius Bellis of Nescopeck Township sells 100 acres in Newport on Oct. 11, 1799 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 6, page 352.
+ Cornelius Belles buys land in Newport in 1802 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 8, page 463 and 464 (two separate transactions).
+ Succession of Township Officers, Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. Supervisors – Cornelius Belles, 1802. The name also appears in 1822, 1828. – "History of Luzerne, Lackawana and Wyoming Counties, Pa," by W.W. Munsell & Co., 1880, pages 326-327.
+ CORNELIUS BELLES. Sub. 658. Claims lot No. 6 in the second Division of lots in Newport Township. See the title of Matthew Covell in the late Commissioners’ book of title of Newport. Deed 9 Nov’r., 1801. Con: 130 Dls. Matthew Covell to Henry Bennet for this lot. Deed 5 March, 1802. Con: 300 Dls. Henry Bennet to Claimant for the same lot. – Book of the Fifteen Townships, documents relating to the Connecticut Settlement in Wyoming Valley/Newport Township. "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 2, Vol. 18, page 521.
+ William Bellesfelt, Cornelius Bellesfelt on Feb. 25, 1805, signed an agreement to abide by the lines and surveys established by William Montgomery in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. – "History of Luzerne County Pennsylvania," H.C. Bradsby, Editor, S. B. Nelson & Co., 1893, page 614.
+ William Bellesfelt and Cornelius Bellesfelt sign agreement between the Newport Claimants, March 28, 1805– Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 9, page 228.
+ Nov. 20, 1807 – "The following claims have been exhibited to the State Commissioners, under the Act of General Assembly, passed the 4th April 1799 for offering compensation to the Pennsylvania claimants, in the 17 townships of the County of Luzerne, and the several supplements thereto, during their attendance, since 22nd June last, for the purpose of receiving the claims of the Connecticut settlers. Are now published that all persons concerned may take notice thereof. If there are no objections files within four weeks, the Commissioners will award Certificates to the said Claimants. By order of the Commissioners, Jesse FELL, Clerk. … Newport: Cornelius BELLES, William BELLESFELT …" – Luzerne County Federalist, Abstracts at Wyoming County Historical Society Web site. www.rootsweb.com/~pawyomin/
+ Cornelius Bellos appears in the 1800 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 25-46, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-45.
+ Cornelius appears in the 1810 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 3 males under 10, 2 males age 10-16, 2 males age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female age 45 or older.
+ Cornelius appears in the 1820 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 10-16, 6 males 16-26, 1 male 45 or older, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 45 or older.
+ Cornelius Ballis and wife Margaret Gutschmidt served as sponsors at a Lutheran baptism by the Rev. Henry Kurz on a visit to Wilkes-Barre, Feb. 8, 1820. – "Pennsylvania German Marriage," by Dona R. Irish, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, Baltimore, 1982, page 391.
+ Margaret Belles, wife of Cornelius, d. 15 March 1836, aged 68 yrs. [born 1768] – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Cornelius Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 86, carpenter, property valued at $600, born in New Jersey, could not read or write. He lived in household of Elizabeth Stements (sp?), age 56, no occupation or property recorded, born in Pennsylvania, with Mary A., age 13, and Lucy A., age 10; lived beside John Bellas, age 30.
+ Cornelius Belles, d. 21 Nov. 1851, aged 87 yrs. 8 mos. 10 days [born March 11, 1764] – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ "Andrew J. Belles, a farmer of Newport township, traces his ancestry to an old and honored German family, early settlers in Northampton county, where they followed agricultural pursuits. The first to migrate to Luzerne county was Cornelius Belles (great-grandfather), about the year 1750, and he experience all the privations of pioneer settlers. He followed in the footsteps of his forefathers, devoting his attention exclusively to the quiet but useful calling of farming, conducting his operations on a tract of two hundred acres purchased by him. The name of his wife is unknown. Their children were Adam, Peter and Elizabeth. – "Wyoming & Lackawana Valleys, Pennsylvania, Genealogies & Family Histories," Vol. 2, page 413, by Alfred Hand and John W. Jordan, Lewis Publishing Co., 1906. [NOTE: The migration date is obviously incorrect so this item should be used with caution.]

CORNELIUS – Butler County, Pa. – b. 1791
+ Cornelius Bellis and Susana Dottere, daughter Elizabeth, born Nov. 21, 1824 in Ramstahl, baptized, Aug. 4, 1825, in Butler County, Pa. – "St. Paul’s Lutheran and Reformed Church, Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania," by Gertrude M. Zieger, 1987, page 22.
+ Cornelius Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County, Pa. He is listed as age 59, Blacksmith, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Rachel, age 47, born in Pennsylvania; Cornelius, age 12, born in Pennsylvania; Sylvester, age 10, born in Pennsylvania; John C. age 3, blind born in Pennsylvania.

CORNELIUS – b. 1827-8
+ Cornelius Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 22, Farmer, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Mary A., age 18, born in Pennsylvania; Melancton, 2 months, born in Pennsylvania; John Miller, age 19, Laborer, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Cornelius Bellis appears in the 1860 Census in Orange Township, Columbia County, Pa. He is listed as age 33, farmer, real estate valued at $4,300, personal property valued at $1,000, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Mary A., age 28, born in Pennsylvania; Melissa E., age 5, born in Pennsylvania; Mary, age 2, born in Pennsylvania; Martha, age 3. He is listed next to the household of Peter Belles, age 25.
+ Catharine A. Belles, dau. of Cornelius and Mary A., d. 3 Oct. 1852, aged 9 mos. 2 days. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

CORNELIUS – son of George – b. 1836
+ Cornelius Belles, son of George and Caroline, d. 24 June 1845, aged 9 yrs, 9 mos, 9 days. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

CORNELIUS – uncertain
+ Cornelius Bellas Jr., age 16-26 [possibly son of Cornelius] appears in the 1820 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 10, 1 male age 16-26, males 26-45, 1 female 16-26.
+ Cornelius appears in the 1820 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 1 male age 10-16, 1 male age 16-26, 1 female under 10, 2 females 16-26.
+ Cornelius Bellesfelt sells land in Newport Township to Adam Bellesfelt Aug. 19, 1824. Cornelius’ wife in Margaret – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 20, page 335. [Probably the Cornelius born in 1764.]
+ An Act authorising the Secretary of the Land Office to apply in payment of other lands certain sums of money overpaid by Cornelius Bellisfelt & Others. From executive minutes of Pennsylvania Gov. John A. Shulze, April 23, 1829 – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 9, Vol. 1, page 6947.
+ Cornelius Belles and Adam Belles sell 200 acres of land in Newport Township, May 31, 1837 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 33, page 121.

DAVID – b. 1755-1774
+ David Bellisfeld and Conrad Bellisfeld Conrad Bellisfeld were confirmed on 11 March 1794 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ William Bellisfeld and David Bellisfeld received communion on 2 Nov. 1794 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ David and Margaretha Bellesfeld, daughter Abelona, born Oct. 24, 1795, baptized Nov. 29, 1795. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ David Belles, daughter Margaret, baptized April 9, 1799. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ David and Margaretha Bellis, daughter Anna, born June 1, 1799, baptized Aug. 11, 1799. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ David Bellisfelt appears in the 1800 Census in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 26-45.
+ David and Margaretha Bellesfeld, son Joseph, born March 19, 1802, baptized Aug. 15, 1802. Sponsored by Joseph and Elisabetha Rincker. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ David and Margaretha Bellesfeld, son Peter, born June 17, 1804, baptized April 12, 1805. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ David and Juliana Bellesfeld, daughter Susanna, born May 9, 1808, baptized Aug. 28, 1808. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby. [This is the only reference to Juliana so it might be in error since there appears to be only one David Bellesfeld in the area.]
+ David and Margaretha Belles, daughter Margaretha, born Dec. 27, 1810, baptized March 2, 1811. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ David Belles appears in the 1810 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-16, 1 female 26-45.
+ David Belles received communion on 27 May 1815 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ David Belles appears in the 1820 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male age 10-16, 1 male age 16-18, 1 male age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 2 female 10-16, 1 female age 45 or older.
+ David Bellesfelt received a warrant for 98 acres in Northampton County, Pa., on Nov. 12, 1824 – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, Vol. 26, Page 49.

DANIEL
+ Daniel Bellis appears in the 1820 Census of Pocono Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 10, 1 male age 16-26, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26.

ELIZABETH – b. 1789-1791 – wife of Adam
+ Elizabeth Bellis appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. She is listed as age 59, no occupation, property valued at $1,000, born in Pennsylvania. Her household also contained: Elizabeth, age 13, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Hamus (sp?), age 8, born in Pennsylvania; James P. Hamus, age 5, born in Pennsylvania; Joseph Bellas, age 25, Laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth, age 19, born in Pennsylvania; George, age 22, Boat Man, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Elizabeth Bellas appears in the 1860 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. She is listed as age 70, widow, real estate valued at $5,000, personal property valued at $500, born in Pennsylvania; Adam, age 25, laborer, born in Pennsylvania; George, age 30, laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Emeline, age 9, born in Pennsylvania; Jam Hannis, age 14, male, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Hannis, age 17, born in Pennsylvania. Listed beside Philip Bellas, age 39, and near Joseph, age 34.
+ Elizabgeth Belles appears in the 1870 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. She is listed as age 81, lives with daughter, born in born in Pennsylvania, cannot read or write. Lives with Catherine Fairchild, age 48, keeping house, born in Pennsylvania, cannot read or write; Jennie Tompkins, age 3, born in Pennsylvania. Listed beside George Bellis, age 42.
+ Elizabeth Belles, wife of Adam, d. 10 June 1874, aged 86 yrs [born 1788] – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

GEORGE – b. before 1755
+ George Bellosfelt appears in the 1790 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males 16 or older, 4 males under 16, 2 females.
+ George Bellisfelt appears in the 1800 Census in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male age 10-16, 4 males age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female age 45 or older.
+ George Belles appears in the 1810 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female age 45 or older.

GEORGE – b. 1765-1784
+ Georg and Maria Bellesfeld, son Henrich, born Jan. 23, 1803, baptized Aug. 7, 1803. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Georg and Maria Bellesfeld, son Wilhelm, born July 20, 1804, baptized Oct. 28, 1804. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ George and Maria Bellesfeld, son Jacob, born Jan. 10, 1807, baptized Sept. 27, 1807. Sponsored by Jacob Bellesfeld and Anna DeHaven. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ George Belles appears in the 1810 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 26-45.
+ Georg and Maria Bellesfeld, son Abraham, born March 10, 1811, baptized May 20, 1811. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Georg and Maria Belles, daughter Hanna, born Feb. 25, 1813, baptized June 26, 1814. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Georg and Maria Belles, daughter Elisabeth, born May 10, 1817, baptized July 27, 1817. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ George Bellis appears in the 1820 Census of Pocono Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males under 10, 2 males age 10-16, 1 male age 16-18, 1 male age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45.

GEORGE – b. 1765-1784 [possibly son of George, b. before 1755.]
+ George Belles Jr. appears in the 1810 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 26-45, 1 female 26-45.

GEORGE – b. 1798
+ Jacob and Elisabeth Bellis, son J. Georg, born Nov. 12, 1798, baptized Dec. 28, 1799. Sponsored by Joh. Bellis and wife. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.

GEORGE – b. before 1815
+ Cornelius Belles, son of George and Caroline, d. 24 June 1845, aged 9 yrs, 9 mos, 9 days. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Jonathan E. Belles, son of George and C., d. 3 Oct. 1852, aged 1 yr, 6 mos., 26 days. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

GEORGE – b. 1823
+ George Bellis appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 27, Boatman, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Maria, age 22, born in Pennsylvania; Harriet M., 1 month, born in Pennsylvania. Lived in the household of John Slippy, age 64, Farmer, property valued at $4,000, born in Pennsylvania; and Sarah, age 64, born in Pennsylvania.

GEORGE – son of Adam – b. 1828
+ Elizabeth Bellis appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. She is listed as age 59, no occupation, property valued at $1,000, born in Pennsylvania. Her household also contained: Elizabeth, age 13, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Hamus (sp?), age 8, born in Pennsylvania; James P. Hamus, age 5, born in Pennsylvania; Joseph Bellas, age 25, Laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth, age 19, born in Pennsylvania; George, age 22, Boat Man, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Elizabeth Bellas appears in the 1860 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. She is listed as age 70, widow, real estate valued at $5,000, personal property valued at $500, born in Pennsylvania; Adam, age 25, laborer, born in Pennsylvania; George, age 30, laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Emeline, age 9, born in Pennsylvania; Jam Hannis, age 14, male, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Hannis, age 17, born in Pennsylvania. Listed beside Philip Bellas, age 39, and near Joseph, age 34.
+ George Bellis appears in the 1870 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 42, teamster, born in Pennsylvania, cannot write. His household also contained: Elizabeth, age 39, keeping house, born in Pennsylvania; Adam W., age 16, farm hand, born in Pennsylvania, Hezekiah W., age 16, born in Pennsylvania; Mary C., age 14, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth A., age 12, born in Pennsylvania; Joseph, age 7, born in Pennsylvania; Harriet, age 20, born in Pennsylvania; Lanah Frick, age 75, lives with daughter, born in Pennsylvania. [Children seem to be same as those listed under Joseph Bellas of Newport Township, Luzerne County, in 1860 Census.]
+ George Belles, 29 June 1828-17 June 1898. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," www.rootsweb.com/~paluzerne/newport.htm. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Elizabeth Belles, wife of George, 31 Oct. 1831-11 Jan. 1914. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," www.rootsweb.com/~paluzerne/newport.htm. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

GEORGE – uncertain
+ George Bellas, esqure, sells land to Hugh Bellas, Esquire, April 14, 1810 – Luzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 12, page 339.
+ Susannah Belles, wife of George, d. 23 Feb. 1836, aged 22 yrs., 5 mos., 18 days. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas. [Possibly first wife of George b. before 1815.]

HENRY – son of William – b. 1767
+ Wilhelm and Christina Bellesfeld, son Johan Henrich, born June 28, 1767, baptized July 1, 1767. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Henrich and Margaret Belles, son Wilhelm, born June 26, 1800, baptized Aug. 3, 1800. Sponsored by Wilhelm Belles and wife. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Henry Bellisfelt appears in the 1800 Census in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 26-45, 1 female age 45 or older.

HENRY – b. 1800
+ Henry Bellas appears in the 1860 Census in Mifflin Township, Columbia County, Pa. He is listed as age 61, cabinetmaker, real estate valued at $300, personal property valued at $200, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Henry Belles appears in the 1870 Census in Mifflin Township, Columbia County, Pa. He is listed as age 70, retired cabinet maker, real estate valued at $2,000, personal property valued at $190, born in Pennsylvania. Lived in the household of Emanuel Kikendall, age 49, and Mary, age 43.

HENRY – son of George – b. 1803
+ Georg and Maria Bellesfeld, son Henrich, born Jan. 23, 1803, baptized Aug. 7, 1803. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.

HENRY – b. 1818-1820
+ Henry Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 32, laborer, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Margaret, age 30, born in Pennsylvania; Mary E., 5 months, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Henry Bellas appears in the 1860 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 40, laborer, personal property valued at $100, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Mary, age 35, born in Pennsylvania; Mary, age 11, born in Pennsylvania; Jane, age 5, born in Pennsylvania; Siles (?), age 8, male, born in Pennsylvania; Zer..(?), age 7, male, born in Pennsylvania; Ann, age 3, born in Pennsylvania; Infant, 6 months, female, born in Pennsylvania.

HENRY – uncertain
+ Henry Belles appears in the 1810 Census of Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male age 16-26, 1 female 16-26.
+ Henry appears in the 1820 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 16-18, 2 males 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female 45 or older.

HUGH
+ George Bellas, esquire, sells land to Hugh Bellas, Esquire, April 14, 1810 – Luzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 12, page 339.

JACOB – born 1755-1774
+ Jacob and Elisabeth Bellis, son J. Georg, born Nov. 12, 1798, baptized Dec. 28, 1799. Sponsored by Joh. Bellis and wife. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Jacob Bellisfelt appears in the 1800 Census in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 26-45, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-45.
+ Jacob and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, son Philipp, born April 16, 1802, baptized Aug. 15, 1802. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Jacob and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, daughter Lidia, born Aug. 29, 1807, baptized Nov. 22, 1807. Sponsored by Philip Bellesfeld and Magdalena Sewitz. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Jacob and Elisabeth Belles, daughter Sara, born Nov. 1, 1812, baptized May 7, 1812 [1813?]. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Jacob and Elisabeth Belles, daughter Maria, born Oct. 2, 1816, baptized Nov. 14, 1816. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Jacob Bellis appears in the 1820 Census of Pocono Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male age 16-18, 2 males age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female under 10, 2 female 10-16, 1 female age 45 or older.

JACOB – son of George – born 1807
+ George and Maria Bellesfeld, son Jacob, born Jan. 10, 1807, baptized Sept. 27, 1807. Sponsored by Jacob Bellesfeld and Anna DeHaven. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ [possibly] Jacob B. Bellis appears in the 1850 Census in Paradise Township, Monroe County, Pa. He is listed as, age 52, farm laborer, personal property valued at $250; born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained Hannah Bellis, age 50, domestic, born in Pennsylvania; Adam Bellis, age 20, day laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Lewis, age 18, domestic, born in Pennsylvania; Sarah, age 16, seamstress, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth, age 16, domestic, born in Pennsylvania; Hannah, age 14, born in Pennsylvania; Miner (?), age 12, born in Pennsylvania.

JOHN – b. 1750
+ John Bellesfeld, Peter Bellesfeld and Wm. Bellesfeld served in Capt. Christopher Keller’s company of the 5th Battalion, Northampton County Militia commanded by Col. Nicolas Kern on the expedition to Wyoming in August 1784. John and William served 19 days and were paid 1 pound, 11 shillings, 8 pence. Peter served 15 days and was paid 1 pound, 5 pence. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 6, Vol. 3, Page 806.
+ John Bellos appears on the list for the 1788 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was listed as a freeman – generally, someone who’s over 21, unmarried and living on someone else’s property. He was taxed 10 shillings – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 390.
+ Johannes Bellisfeld received communion on the 9th Advent Sunday [no year stated] – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ Johannes and Elisabeth Belles, daughter Christina, born March 17, 1800, baptized Mary 11, 1800. Sponsored by Wilhelm Belles and wife. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Johannes and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, son Johannes, born March 13, 1805, baptized June 30, 1805. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Johannes and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, daughter Catarina, born April 21, 1807, baptized July 5, 1807. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ John Belles appears in the 1810 Census of Chestnut Hill Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 10, 1 male age 16-26, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26.
+ John Belles appears in the 1810 Census of Williams Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male age 16-26, 4 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45.
+ Johannes and Elisabetha Belles sponsor Susanna, daughter of Christian and Susanna Singer, on Aug. 30, 1813. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Johann and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, daughter Maria Catarina, born March 27, 1814, baptized Aug. 21, 1814. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Sara Belles, age 21 daughter of John Belles was confirmed April 21, 1821. – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ John Bellesfelt buried in Mahoning County, Ohio. Born 1750, died July 11, 1830. Buried at Old Richard Cemetery. Married Nellie Williamson at Larason Corners. Ref: Chamber’s Early Germans in N.J., p 263; Baldwin’s SAR Records. 48^th NSDAR Report. – "The Official Roster of the Soldier o the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio," Ohio Adjutant General’s Office, Columbus, Ohio, 1925-1959, page 33

JOHN – b. about 1796
+ John Belles appears in the 1870 Census in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pa. He is listed as age 74, farmer, real estate valued at $2,000, personal property valued at $1,700, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained Mary, age 60, born in Pennsylvania; Lucinda Titus, age 16, born in Pennsylvania..

JOHN – b. about 1799
+ John Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in North Butler Township, Butler County, Pa. He is listed as age 51, Farmer, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Susan, age 54, born in Pennsylvania; Frederic, age 21, born in Pennsylvania; Ester, age 18, born in Pennsylvania; Reuben, age 15, born in Pennsylvania.
+ John Belles, born Feb. 24, 1801 or March 24, 1801, died July 8, 1853. Married Susan Belles, nee Kline, who was born Dec. 5, 1797, or Jan. 5, 1798, died March 23, 1857. Children were: Eliza, born Aug. 19, 1825; Fredk. Belles, born July 31, 1829, or July 29, 1826; Esther Belles, born March 17, 1832; and Reub Belles, born June 5, 1835. – photocopy of handwritten notes by Victor V. Belles, grandson of John and Susan Belles and son of Frederick Belles.

JOHN – son of Abraham – b. 1802
+ Abraham and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, son Johannes, born Oct. 7, 1802, baptized Nov. 29, 1802. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.

JOHN – son of Johannes – b. 1805
+ Johannes and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, son Johannes, born March 13, 1805, baptized June 30, 1805. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.

JOHN – b. 1820
+ John Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 30, Laborer, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Hannah, age 20, born in Pennsylvania; Sarah, age 3, born in Pennsylvania; Susan, age 1, born in Pennsylvania.
+ John Bellas appears in the 1860 Census in Hollenback Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 41, farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, personal property valued at $250, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Hannah A., age 38, born in Pennsylvania; Sarah, age 14, born in Pennsylvania; Susan, age 12, born in Pennsylvania; Simon P., age 9, born in Pennsylvania; Eliza, age 5, born in Pennsylvania; Charles W., age 3, born in Pennsylvania.

JOSEPH – son of David – b. 1802
+ David and Margaretha Bellesfeld, son Joseph, born March 19, 1802, baptized Aug. 15, 1802. Sponsored by Joseph and Elisabetha Rincker. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.

JOSEPH – son of Adam – b. 1835-6
+ Elizabeth Bellis appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. She is listed as age 59, no occupation, property valued at $1,000, born in Pennsylvania. Her household also contained: Elizabeth, age 13, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Hamus (sp?), age 8, born in Pennsylvania; James P. Hamus, age 5, born in Pennsylvania; Joseph Bellas, age 25, Laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth, age 19, born in Pennsylvania; George, age 22, Boat Man, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Joseph Bellas appears in the 1860 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 34, laborer, personal property valued at $200, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Eliz’th, age 29, born in Pennsylvania; Adam, age 8, born in Pennsylvania; Hezekiah, age 6, born in Pennsylvania; Mary, age 4, born in Pennsylvania; Eliz’th, age 3, born in Pennsylvania. Lived near Elizabeth, age 70, and Philip, age 39.
+ Sara L. Belles, dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth, b. 21 Feb. 1861, d. 23 Dec. 1869. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

MARY – b. 1780
+ Mary Bellas appears in the 1860 Census in Abington Township, Luzerne County, Pa. She was listed as age 80, born in New Jersey. She lived in household of William Mark, age 47, Farmer, no real estate listed, personal property valued at $300, born in Pennsylvania; and Hannah, age 47, born in Pennsylvania.

MELCHEN
+ Melchen Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 23, Farmer, no property listed, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Catharine, age 22, born in Pennsylvania; Margaret Ogen, age 18, born in Pennsylvania.

PETER – b. 1767
+ Peter Bellisfelt, private in the Continental Line – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 4, Page 312.
+ Peter Bellisfelt served as a private in Capt. Timothy Jayne’s Company of 7^th Class of Northampton County Militia on April 23, 1778. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 553.
+ Peter Bellyfelt listed as Ranger of the Frontiers – 1778-1783, among members of Timothy Jaynes’ Company. No date. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, Vol. 23, Page 327.
+ William Ballowsfelt, Philip Ballawsfelt and Peter Ballowsfelt are listed as privates in Capt. Henry Sewitz’s 5^th Company, 6^th Battalion of the Northampton County Militia on May 14, 1778. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 432.
+ William Bellefelt, Philip Bellesfelt and Peter Bellesfelt served as privates in Capt. Richard Shaw’s 8^th Company, 5^th Battalion, Northampton County Militia in 1780. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 382.
+ Peter and Johetta Bellesfeld, son Andreas, born Feb. 20, 1780, baptized March 27, 1780. Sponsors were Wilhelm and Christina Bellesfeld. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Peter Bellisfelt served as a private in Capt. Timothy Jayne’s Company of Northampton County Militia on 1781. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 605.
+ Peter and Joh. Eva Bellesfeld, daughter Anna Maria, born Jan. 8, 1782, baptized April 25, 1782. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Peter Bellesfelts, among seven months’ men in Capt. Adams’ Company in the Northampton County Militia in 1782. Note to paymaster attesting to completed service was signed Sept. 20, 1782. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 5, Page 440.
+ Peter Bellefelt listed as Ranger of the Frontiers – 1778-1783, among "New Levies." No date. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, Vol. 23, Page 252
+ Wm. Belesfelt and Peter Bellesfelt served as privates in Capt. Richard Shaw’s 5^th Company, 5^th Battalion of Northampton County Militia. No date. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 415.
+ William Bellesfelt and Peter Bellesfelt served as privates in Capt. Richard Shaw’s 8^th Company, 5^th Battalion, Northampton County Militia in June 1782. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 402.
+ John Bellesfeld, Peter Bellesfeld and Wm. Bellesfeld served in Capt. Christopher Keller’s company of the 5th Battalion, Northampton County Militia commanded by Col. Nicolas Kern on the expedition to Wyoming in August 1784. John and William served 19 days and were paid 1 pound, 11 shillings, 8 pence. Peter served 15 days and was paid 1 pound, 5 pence. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 6, Vol. 3, Page 806.
+ Peter Bellesfelt listed among those receiving pensions for Revolutionary service in Pennsylvania. Listed as private in the Pennsylvania Line, dated Sept. 6, 1833, age 77. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, Vol. 23, Page 592.
+ Peter Bellis appears on the list for the 1785 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was tax for 1 horse, 1 cattle, tax 1.6. No land is listed. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 169.
+ Peter and Johanna Bellas, son Peter, born April 16, 1786, baptized May 7, 1786. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Peter Bellisfelt appears in the 1790 Census in Washington County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 16 or older, 1 male under 16, 2 females.
+ Peter Bellis appears in the 1800 Census in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pa. His household contained 1 male age 10-16, 1 male age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female under 10, 2 female 16-26, 1 female age 45 or older.
+ Peter Bellows appears in the 1810 Census of Fallowfield Township, Washington County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 10, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female age 45 or older.
+ Peter Bellesfelt Revolutionary War pension application was filed in Trumbull County, Ohio. Pension S.16048. In testimony given Aug. 23, 1832, Peter stated he served as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Butler of the 9^th Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Col. Butler for seven months starting in April or May 1780. At the start of his service, he lived in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa., "but in consequence of the extreme danger of residing on the frontier his father in law together with himself and his wife and her fathers family removed to Newtown in Berks County Pa." There he enlisted as a volunteer in a regiment to defend the frontiers. The unit was attached to Gen. Anthony Wayne’s command, and Peter fought in some skirmishes with Tories at Bergin Point. He also said that he saw Benedict Arnold desert to the British. Peter was born Feb. 10, 1756, near Flemington, N.J. He lived in Hamilton Township for 12 years. He lived in Berks County for an unstated period of time. He then lived in Washington County, Pa., "until within five years when I removed to Ohio." Received $23.33 per year starting March 4, 1831.

PETER – son of Cornelius – b. 1789
+ Cornelius and Margareta Bellesfelt, son Peter, born March 23, 1789, baptized April 5, 1789. Sponsors were Peter and Anna Maria Huffschmidt. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Peter Belles and Adam Belles buy land in Newport Township, Feb. 5, 1806 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 12, page 489.
+ Peter appears in the 1820 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male age 16-26, 1 female under 10, female 16-26.
+ Margaret Belles, wife of Peter, d. 6 Sept. 1831, aged 38 yrs. [b. 1793] – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Petter Belles and Catharine sell land in Newport Township June 8, 1837. Peter had purchased the land May 7, 1829 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 33, page 46.
+ Peter Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 60, Farmer, property valued at $6,000, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Catharine, age 55, born in Pennsylvania; Peter, age 15, born in Pennsylvania; George, age 12, born in Pennsylvania; Jacob, age 16, Laborer, born in Pennsylvania.

PETER – b. 1808-9
[Possibly – Amos and Osina Belles, son John Peter Belles, born 23 March 1807, baptized 22 Aug. 1807. – "First Settlers of ‘The Forks of The Delaware’ and Their Descendants, 1760-1852," by the Rev. Henry M. Kieffer, 1902, via Ancestry.com.]
+ Peter Belles appears in the 1860 Census in Union Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 51, farmer, real estate valued at $1,400, personal property valued at $200, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Sarah, age 45, born in Pennsylvania; Francis M., age 17, born in Pennsylvania; John W., age 14, born in Pennsylvania; Alexander W., age 10, born in Pennsylvania; Mary E., age 8, born in Pennsylvania; Charles N., age 6, born in Pennsylvania; Rosannah A., age 3, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Peter Bellas appears in the 1870 Census in Plymouth Borough, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 62, laborer, real estate valued at $2,000, personal property valued at $200, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Sarah, age 55, keeping house, born in Pennsylvania; Alexander, age 19, laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Fidelia, age 20, born in Pennsylvania; Chas. H. age 14, laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Rosanna A., age 13, born in Pennsylvania.

PETER – son of Adam – b. 1812
+ "Peter Belles (father), eldest son of Adam and Elizabeth (Croop) Belles, was born in Newport township, Pennsylvania, October 12, 1812. … [He has a] wife, Hester (Thomas) Belles, and nine children, namely: Rebecca, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; Thomas, deceased; Andrew J., Martha, Peter W., Marietta, Amanda, deceased, and Franklin P. Peter Belles (father) died about August 29, 1892; his wife passed away in 1882." – "Wyoming & Lackawana Valleys, Pennsylvania, Genealogies & Family Histories," Vol. 2, page 413, by Alfred Hand and John W. Jordan, Lewis Publishing Co., 1906. [NOTE: The migration date is obviously incorrect so this item should be used with caution.]
+ Peter Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 35, Laborer, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Hester, age 34, born in Pennsylvania; Rebecca, age 15, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth, age 13, born in Pennsylvania; Andrew, age 11, born in Pennsylvania; Martha, age 8, born in Pennsylvania; Marissa, age 6, born in Pennsylvania; Peter, age 4, born in Pennsylvania; Amanda, age 1, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Thomas, age 74, property valued at $2,000, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Peter Bellas appears in the 1860 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 47, laborer, real estate valued at $300, personal property valued at $100, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Esther, age 45, born in Pennsylvania; Rebecca, age 25, born in Pennsylvania; Jackson, age 20, born in Pennsylvania; Marta, age 18, born in Pennsylvania; Marietta, age 16, born in Pennsylvania; Peter, age 14, born in Pennsylvania; Amanda, age 11, born in Pennsylvania; Franklin, age 3, born in Pennsylvania; Geroge Pris, age 6, born in Pennsylvania; Marg’t Stevens (sp?), age 2, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Peter Belles appears in the 1870 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 57, farm hand, born in Pennsylvania, cannot write. His household also contained: Hettie, age 55, keeping house, property valued at $1,000, born in Pennsylvania; George A., age 15, picking slate, born in Pennsylvania; Franklin, age 13, picking slate, born in Pennsylvania; Matilda Thomas, age 13, domestic servant, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Esther Belles, wife of Peter, b. 5 June 1814, d. 21 March 1880. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Peter Belles, b. 12 Oct. 1812, d. 31 Aug. 1892. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

PETER – born 1835 [probably the son of Peter, b. 1789]
+ Peter Belles appears in the 1860 Census in Orange Township, Columbia County, Pa. He is listed as age 25, farmer, real estate valued at $1,300, personal property valued at $900, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Susan, age 22, born in Pennsylvania; William, age 1, born in Pennsylvania; Eva (sp?), less than 1 year [perhaps 1 month], born in Pennsylvania. He is listed next to the household of Cornelius Belles, age 33.

PETER – uncertain
+ Peter Belles received communion on 27 June 1829 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].

PHILIP – b. before 1755
+ Philip and William Billisfield each received warrants for 100 acres in Northampton County, Pa., on March 24, 1775 – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, Vol. 26, page 35.
+ William Ballowsfelt, Philip Ballawsfelt and Peter Ballowsfelt are listed as privates in Capt. Henry Sewitz’s 5^th Company, 6^th Battalion of the Northampton County Militia on May 14, 1778. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 432.
+ William Bellefelt, Philip Bellesfelt and Peter Bellesfelt served as privates in Capt. Richard Shaw’s 8^th Company, 5^th Battalion, Northampton County Militia in 1780. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 382.
+ Philip Bellesfelt fined 19 pounds, 5 shillings, 10 pence by John Chambers, Esquire, sub-lieutenant of Northampton County, Pa. Undated list, probably from early 1780s. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, Vol. 6, page 750.

PHILIP – b. 1802
+ Jacob and Elisabetha Bellesfeld, son Philipp, born April 16, 1802, baptized Aug. 15, 1802. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Andrew Belles, son of Philip and Jane, d. 8 Dec. 1843, aged 2 yrs. 28 days. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Philip Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 48, Boat Man, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Jane, age 46, born in Pennsylvania; Zara, age 11, born in Pennsylvania; Whitney, age 10, born in Pennsylvania; Philip, age 6, born in Pennsylvania; Geo W., age 5, born in Pennsylvania.

PHILIP – b. 1820
+ Philip Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 29, Farmer, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Lucinda, age 24, born in Pennsylvania; Sarah E, age 4, born in Pennsylvania; William, age 3, born in Pennsylvania; Elijah, age 1, born in Pennsylvania; Adam, age 18, Laborer, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Philip Bellas appears in the 1860 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 39, farmer, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Lucinda, age 35, born in Pennsylvania; Sarah, age 9, born in Pennsylvania; William H., age 8, born in Pennsylvania; Elijah, age 6, born in Pennsylvania; Susan, age 5, born in Pennsylvania; Carli’e (sp?), age 4, female, born in Pennsylvania; Juduson, age 3, born in Pennsylvania; Daniel, age 2, born in Pennsylvania; Sterling (sp?), age 1, male, born in Pennsylvania; Infant, 2 months, female, born in Pennsylvania. Lived near Elizabeth, age 70, and Joseph, age 34.
+ Philip Beles appears in the 1860 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 50, farmer, personal property valued at $1,325, born in Pennsylvania, cannot write. His household also contained: Lucinda, age 43, keeping house, born in Pennsylvania; William John, age 22, farm hand, born in Pennsylvania; Elijah, age 20, farm hand, born in Pennsylvania; Susanna, age 19, born in Pennsylvania; Jordan, age 18, farm hand, born in Pennsylvania; Catherine, age 16, born in Pennsylvania; Daniel, age 14, born in Pennsylvania; Sterling, age 12, born in Pennsylvania; Maria A., age 10, born in Pennsylvania; Nelson E., age 8, born in Pennsylvania; Mary Eva, age 6, born in Pennsylvania, Monroe, age 4, born in Pennsylvania; Marvey P., age 1, born in Pennsylvania; Sarah E. Thomas, age 24, domestic servant.
+ Phillip Belles, 1820-1903. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," www.rootsweb.com/~paluzerne/newport.htm. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Lucinda Belles, wife of Phillip, d. 5 Aug. 1896, 69 yr, 11 mo. 14 days. [born 1826] – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," www.rootsweb.com/~paluzerne/newport.htm. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

THOMAS – probably unrelated
+ Thomas Bellas appears in the 1800 Census in Willingborough Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 3 females 10-16, ? females 16-26, 1 female 26-45. [Mark on print my not indicate female 10-16.]

WILLIAM – b. about 1740s
+ Wilhelm and Christina Bellesfeld, son Johan Henrich, born June 28, 1767, baptized July 1, 1767. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Philip and William Billisfield each received warrants for 100 acres in Northampton County, Pa., on March 24, 1775 – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, Vol. 26, page 35.
+ William Belles, private in the Continental Line – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 4, Page 312.
+ William Ballowsfelt, Philip Ballawsfelt and Peter Ballowsfelt are listed as privates in Capt. Henry Sewitz’s 5^th Company, 6^th Battalion of the Northampton County Militia on May 14, 1778. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 432.
+ William Bellefelt, Philip Bellesfelt and Peter Bellesfelt served as privates in Capt. Richard Shaw’s 8^th Company, 5^th Battalion, Northampton County Militia in 1780. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 382.
+ Wm. Belesfelt and Peter Bellesfelt served as privates in Capt. Richard Shaw’s 5^th Company, 5^th Battalion of Northampton County Militia. No date. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 415.
+ Wilhelm Bellesfeld and Anna Christina sponsors of Anna Christina, daughter of Nicolaus and Margaretha Ramstein on April 21, 1782. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William Bellesfelt and Peter Bellesfelt served as privates in Capt. Richard Shaw’s 8^th Company, 5^th Battalion, Northampton County Militia in June 1782. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 8, Page 402.
+ John Bellesfeld, Peter Bellesfeld and Wm. Bellesfeld served in Capt. Christopher Keller’s company of the 5th Battalion, Northampton County Militia commanded by Col. Nicolas Kern on the expedition to Wyoming in August 1784. John and William served 19 days and were paid 1 pound, 11 shillings, 8 pence. Peter served 15 days and was paid 1 pound, 5 pence. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 6, Vol. 3, Page 806.
+ William Bellis appears on the list for the 1785 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was tax for 30 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle, tax: 2.0 [shilling, pence]. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 169.
+ William Belles appears on the list for the 1786 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was taxed for 100 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle. He was taxed 3.0 [shilling, pence] – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 276.
+ William Bellos appears on the list for the 1788 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was taxed for 100 acres, 2 horses, 3 cattle. He was taxed 3.6 [shilling, pence] – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 387.
+ William Bellosfelt appears in the 1790 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males 16 or older, 3 males under 16, 3 females.
+ Wilhelm and Christina Bellesfelt sponsors of Christina, daughter of Abraham and Catharina Arnold on June 25, 1790. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Communion List 12^th. Trinity Sunday 1791 contains the names Wilh. Bellesfeld & wife, Wilh. Bellefeld, Christina Bellesfeld. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Willhelm Bellisfeld and William Bellisfeld Jr. received communion on 15 June 1794 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].

WILLIAM – uncertain
+ William Bellisfeld and David Bellisfeld received communion on 2 Nov. 1794 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ Wilhelm Belles and wife sponsor Wilhelm, son of Samuel and Catharina Lorentz on May 11, 1800. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William Belles appears in the 1810 Census of District of Salem, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 1 male age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female age 45 or older. [If William was the man 45 years or older, it seems very likely that this man was the man who appears to have been born in the 1740s. The only other William who was about this age appears in the census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa.]

WILLIAM – b. before 1764
+ William Belles Jr., private in the Continental Line – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 5, Vol. 4, Page 312.
+ William Billes appears on the list for the 1785 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was listed as a freeman – generally, someone who’s over 21, unmarried and living on someone else’s property. He was taxed 10 shillings. – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 171.
+ William Belles appears on the list for the 1786 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was listed as a freeman – generally, someone who’s over 21, unmarried and living on someone else’s property. He was taxed 10 shillings – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 278.
+ William Bellos appears on the list for the 1788 Federal Tax, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. He was listed as a freeman – generally, someone who’s over 21, unmarried and living on someone else’s property. He was taxed 10 shillings – "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 3, vol. 19, page 390.
+ Wilhelm and Louisa Juliana Bellesfeld, daughter Christina, born Feb. 7, 1789, baptized Feb. 19, 1789. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wilhelm and Julianna Louisa Bellesfeld sponsors of Juliana Louisa, daughter of Nicolaus and Margaretha Ramstein on Nov. 1, 1789. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William Bellosfelt appears in the 1790 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 16 or older, 2 females.
+ Wilhelm and Luisa Bellesfelt, daughter Catharina, born Oct. 16, 1790, baptized Oct. 17, 1790. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Communion List 12^th. Trinity Sunday 1791 contains the names Wilh. Bellesfeld & wife, Wilh. Bellefeld, Christina Bellesfeld. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wilhelm and Louisiana Bellesfeld sponsors of Christina, daughter of Johannes and Margaretha Tittel on May 6, 1792. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wilhelm and Louisiana Bellis, daughter Susanna, born Oct. 24, 1792, baptized Nov. 18, 1792. Sponsors Joh. And Louisiana Schneider. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wilhelm and Louisa Bellesfeld, son Elias, born March 18, 1794, baptized June 15, 1794. Sponsored by Conrad Bellesfeld and Elisabeth DeHaven. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Willhelm Bellisfeld and William Bellisfeld Jr. received communion on 15 June 1794 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ Wilhelm and Louisa Bellesfeld sponsor Susanna, daughter of Cornelius and Magdalena Defor on June 15, 1794. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wilhelm and Louisa Bellisfeldt sponsor Thomas, son of Bartholmaeus and Lea Barthels on Oct. 5, 1794. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William and Louisiana Bellis, daughter Salome, born Feb. 26, 1796, baptized March 28, 1796. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William and Lusiana Bellisfeld, son Simon, born Sept. 18, 1799, baptized Oct. 3, 1799. Sponsored by Simon Heller and Elisabeth Haver. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William Bellisfelt appears in the 1800 Census in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-45, 4 females under 10, 1female 26-45.
+ Wilhelm and Lowiese Bellesfeld, son Andreas, born June 3, 1801, baptized July 5, 1801. Sponsored by Johannes and Catarina Williams. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William Bellesfelt of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa., sells land in Newport Oct. 23, 1801 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 7, page 364.
+ Wilhelm and Loweisa Bellesfeld sponsor Peter, son of Geo. Adam and Elisabetha Werckhauser on Nov. 29, 1802. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wilhelm and Louisa Bellesfeld, daughter Elisabetha, born Dec. 27, 1802, baptized March 6, 1803. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William Bellesfelt of Newport Township buys land in Newport Aug. 12, 1802 – Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 8, page 213.
+ WILLIAM BELLESFELT. Sub. 806. Claims lot No. 14 in the second tier of the first Division of lots in Newport. See the title of Henry Bennet in the former Commissioners’ Book of titles in Newport. Office copy filed. Henry Bennet to William Bellesfelt for lot No. 14 in the second tier of the first Division Dated the 5th March, 1802. Consideration £62.10. – Book of the Fifteen Townships, documents relating to the Connecticut Settlement in Wyoming Valley/Newport Township. "The Pennsylvania Archives," Series 2, Vol. 18, page 521.
+ William Bellesfelt, Cornelius Bellesfelt on Feb. 25, 1805, signed an agreement to abide by the lines and surveys established by William Montgomery in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. – "History of Luzerne County Pennsylvania," H.C. Bradsby, Editor, S. B. Nelson & Co., 1893, page 614.
+ William Bellesfelt and Cornelius Bellesfelt sign agreement between the Newport Claimants, March 28, 1805– Lurzerne County, Pa., Deed Book 9, page 228.
+ Nov. 20, 1807 – "The following claims have been exhibited to the State Commissioners, under the Act of General Assembly, passed the 4th April 1799 for offering compensation to the Pennsylvania claimants, in the 17 townships of the County of Luzerne, and the several supplements thereto, during their attendance, since 22nd June last, for the purpose of receiving the claims of the Connecticut settlers. Are now published that all persons concerned may take notice thereof. If there are no objections files within four weeks, the Commissioners will award Certificates to the said Claimants. By order of the Commissioners, Jesse FELL, Clerk. … Newport: Cornelius BELLES, William BELLESFELT …" – Luzerne County Federalist, Abstracts at Wyoming County Historical Society Web site. www.rootsweb.com/~pawyomin/
+ 3 March 1809 – Sheriff’s Sales — To be held on April 3^rd at Luzerne Co. Courthouse in Wilkesbarre: Land in Newport Twp., being lot #14 of the first division and second tier, containing about 57 acres. Seized and taken in execution as the property of William BELLOWSFELT. – Luzerne County Federalist, Abstracts at Wyoming County Historical Society Web site. www.rootsweb.com/~pawyomin/
+ William appears in the 1810 Census of Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. His household contained 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female age 45 or older.

WILLIAM – b. about 1775
+ Wilhelm and Katerta Bellisfeld, son Johannes, born July 17, 1795, baptized Sept. 6, 1795. Sponsors Condrad Bellisfeld and Catharina Bellisfeld, both single. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William and Gertraut Bellis, daughter Louisiana, born Aug. 11, 1797, baptized Oct. 15, 1797. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wilhelm and Gertraud Beellis, daughter Sara, born Aug. 5, 1799, baptized Sept. 22, 1799. Sponsored by George Bellis and wife. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William Bellisfelt appears in the 1800 Census in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male age 16-26, 1 female 16-26.
+ Wilhelm and Gertrude Belles, son Wilhelm, born April 1, 1804, baptized June 10, 1804. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William and Gertraut Bellesfeld, son Jacob, born Nov. 20, 1806, baptized June 7, 1806. Sponsored by Jacob Bellesfeld and Anna Wutling. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William and Gertraut Bellesfeld, daughter Susanna, born June 12, 1810, baptized Oct. 7, 1810. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wm Belles appears in the 1810 Census of Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male age 10-16, 1 male 26-45, 2 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45.
+ Wilhelm and Gertraut Belles, son Mathias, born Jan. 17, 1812, baptized Sept. 15, 1812. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Wilhelm and Gertraut Belles, son Joh. Carl, born July 22, 1813, baptized Nov. 14, 1813. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ William and Gertrant Belles, Magdalena, born Feb. 15, 1816, baptized Sept. 30, 1816. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.
+ Gertraut Belles received communion on 6 Nov. 1819; 20 May 1820; 21 April 1821; 27 Nov. 1824; 13 May 1826; 22 Sept. 1827; and 25 Oct. 1829 – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].
+ William Bellis appears in the 1820 Census of Pocono Township, Northampton County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 10, 1 male age 16-18, 2 males age 16-26, 1 male age 45 or older, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 16-26, 1 female age 45 or older.
+ Sarah Belles, age 21, daughter of William Belles was confirmed April 21, 1821, at the Union Church in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pa. – "Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, 1800-30: Union Church," available at Ancestry.com. Index to the Baptismal Records of the Hamilton Union Church, 1768-1830, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania [formerly in Hamilton Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania].

WILLIAM – b. 1800
+ Henrich and Margaret Belles, son Wilhelm, born June 26, 1800, baptized Aug. 3, 1800. Sponsored by Wilhelm Belles and wife. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.

WILLIAM – b. 1798 or 1800 [possibly son of Cornelius, b. 1764]
+ "William Bellis was born in Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, in 1790, was reared upon his father’s farm in that county, and at the age of twenty-two came to Butler county, and settled upon a farm in Jackson township. He married Mary Waldron, and two years afterwards removed to Lancaster township, where he resided until his death, in 1851. His wife survived him twenty-five years, and died in 1876. He cleared and improved his farm in Lancaster township, and at his death it became the property of his son Isaac. William and Mary Bellis were the parents of seven children, as follows: Mary, widow of Philip Blinn; Sarah, deceased wife of George Shaffer; Rebecca, deceased wife of Jacob Burry; Isaac; Magdalene, wife of Henry Rice; Deborah, and Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Stauffer. The parents were members of the German Reformed church, in which body Mr. Bellis filled the offices of deacon and trustee. He was one of the organizers of the old Economite church, at Harmony. Politically, he was a Democrat, and a stanch adherent to the principles of that party." – "History of Butler County, Pennsylvania," Vol. II, 1895, page 1195.
+ William Bellas appears in the 1820 Census of Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 10, 1 male 16-26, 1 female 16-26.
+ William Bellis appears in the 1830 Census of Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pa. His household contained 1 male under 5, 1 male 30-39, 2 females under 5, 3 females 10-14, 1 female 20-29. (An entry to a male 20-29 is marked but crossed out.)
+ Wm Belles appears in the 1840 Census of Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pa. His household contained 1 male 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 10-14, 2 females 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 40-49.
+ William Bellows appears in the 1850 Census in West Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pa. He is listed as age 50, farmer, property valued at $1,100, born in Pennsylvania, could not write. His household also contained: Magdalena, age 52, born in Pennsylvania, could not write; Deborah, age 21, born in Pennsylvania; Isaac, age 26, farmer, property valued at $450, born in Pennsylvania; Elizabeth, age 14, born in Pennsylvania, twin; William, age 14, laborer, born in Pennsylvania, twin.
+ William Belles died April 24, 1860, age 61 years, 10 months and 21 days [born June 3, 1798]. Magdalene Belles died May 4, 1876, age 79 years, 4 months, 14 days [born Dec. 20, 1796], wife of Wm. They are buried at the Mennonite and Grace Reformed cemetery in Jackson Township, Butler County, Pa. – "Butler County Cemetery Inventory," Vol. 4, page 10.

WILLIAM – b. 1804
+ Georg and Maria Bellesfeld, son Wilhelm, born July 20, 1804, baptized Oct. 28, 1804. – "The Hamilton Township Union Church Records, Hamilton Township, Northampton County, (Now Monroe)," translated by the Rev. A.S. Leiby.

WILLIAM – b. 1804-6 [possibly son of George, b. 1804]
+ William Bellis appears in the 1860 Census in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pa. He is listed as age 56, farmer, real estate valued at $1,500, personal property valued at $600, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Sidney, age 49, born in Pennsylvania; John, age 19, farm laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Charles, farm laborer, age 16, born in Pennsylvania; Emanda, age 13, born in Pennsylvania. Near household of Nelson Bellis, age 27, farmer, born in Pennsylvania.
+ William Bellis appears in the 1870 Census in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pa. He is listed as age 64, retired farmer, personal property valued at $1,000. His household also contained Sydney, age 60, keeping house. He is listed beside John W. Bellis, age 24, and Andrew, age 43.

WILLIAM – b. 1805 [possibly son of George, b. 1804]
+ William Bellis appears in the 1860 Census in Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pa. He is listed as age 55, Day Laborer, real estate valued at $600, personal property valued at $150, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Rebecca, age 21, domestic, born in Pennsylvania; Levi, day laborer, born in Pennsylvania; Anna, age 17, domestic, born in Pennsylvania; Sidney, age 15, female, born in Pennsylvania; Mary, age 13, born in Pennsylvania; Rebeca, age 5, born in Pennsylvania.

WILLIAM – b. 1816
+ William Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 34, farmer, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Eliza, age 29, born in Pennsylvania; Reuben, age 13, born in Pennsylvania; Margout (sp?), age 9, born in Pennsylvania; Emily, age 5, born in Pennsylvania; Mary A, age 1, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Wm Bellis appears in the 1860 Census in Orange Township, Columbia County, Pa. He is listed as age 45, farmer, real estate valued at $4,000, personal property valued at $1,400, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Eliza, age 39, born in Pennsylvania; Emily, age 16, born in Pennsylvania; Harrit, age 5, born in Pennsylvania.
+ William Bellas appears in the 1870 Census in Orange Township, Columbia County, Pa. He is listed as age 55, farmer, real estate valued at $4,500, personal property valued at $500, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained Eliza, age 49, born in Pennsylvania; Hattie E., age 15, born in Pennsylvania.
+ Mary Ann Belles, dau of Wm. and Eliza, d. 26 Aug. 1854, aged 5 yrs., 5 mos., 18 days. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.
+ Oristus Belles, son of Wm. and Eliza, d. 2 Sept. 1854, aged 18 mos. – "Newport Cemetery, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania," USGenWeb Archives. This cemetery is in Newport Township about one mile wet of Newport Center, which is north of Wanamie. Inscriptions were transcribed in 1931 by Norman Niccum of Tecumseh, Kansas.

WILLIAM – b. 1824-6
+ William Bellas appears in the 1850 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 24, Boat Man, no property recorded, born in Pennsylvania. His household also contained: Mary, age 24, born in Pennsylvania; Adam, age 2, born in Pennsylvania; Levi, 9 months, born in Pennsylvania; Catharine Fanchila (sp?), age 28, born in Pennsylvania.
+ William Belles appears in the 1870 Census in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pa. He is listed as age 46, farmer, personal property valued at $1,260, born in Pennsylvania, cannot read or write. His household also contained: Mary, age 44, keeping house, born in Pennsylvania, cannot write; Adam R., age 22, farm hand, born in Pennsylvania; Levi, age 20, farm hand, born in Pennsylvania; Catherine C., age 15, born in Pennsylvania; Mary A., age 11, born in Pennsylvania; Emma, age 2, born in Pennsylvania.