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Re: William Bellais

wbellais_1 — 2012-02-01 19:49:47Z

The William Bellais you are looking for is my grandfather. He was William Frank or Franklyn Bellais and lived on the Gulf Coast near or in Biloxi. His father was August Albert Bellais, Sr. William Frank or Franklyn Bellais was married to Lydia Magdalena Devereux in 1898 or 18999. They had two children. The first was a girl named Wilamena (sp) who died at age one year. The second child was my father Charles Earl Bellais. Lydia Magdalena (my grandmother) died in 1902 of complications of tuberculosis (consumption as they called it then). My grandfather then married Charlotte King and they had four children, Fred, Frank,Lloyd, and Ralph. As far as I know Ralph is still living and is in California.
William F. Bellais

Re: bellas/belles ancestry...

Teddi1414 — 2011-11-20 00:47:09Z

I too am searching for Bellas information. I have an Anna Bellas (married name) in my line. She was my 2nd great grandmother. I have not been able to determine her husband's name. She was born around 1860. Their children were:
SUSAN Bellas
1891 – 1970
Stephen Michael Bellas
1893 –
Mary Rose Bellas
1910 –

Dates are approx. except for Susan's. She was my great grandmother.

If anyone has any information on this family please contact me at Teddi14@gmail.com

Re: Captain Bellas/Bellis/Bellass

bazchristie — 2011-09-18 20:19:47Z

dropped you an e-mail

Re: Captain Bellas/Bellis/Bellass

arginata — 2011-09-17 07:19:58Z

I have only a little information on the naval career of Richard Bellass but I have information about his family who moved to Sunderland from Westmorland in the late 1700s. If you would like to have this information please contact me on dillypot@grapevine.com.au

Re: Captain Bellas/Bellis/Bellass

bazchristie — 2011-09-07 17:32:23Z

I was also told about a quaker connection. In fact my grandmother made a point of saying she was related to some of the first quakers in Sunderland. Resonable chance that somewhere in this link is a quaker connection I am hunting down.

Re: Durham Bellas Family?

bazchristie — 2011-09-05 20:12:46Z

I would be careful about jumping to any conclusions regarding the Bellasys connections. It may be true that the surname is derived from that one but I have succesfully traced back my Bellas line to Sunderland, Co Durham in the 1750's. Going back further than that may be impossible/ difficult but I see no direct link personally yet.

Re: Captain Bellas/Bellis/Bellass

bazchristie — 2011-09-05 19:57:12Z

Yes, that is what I currently have down based on records. I have actually managed to find a little more out since I orgiinally made this post.

I have been going through what I can from the Lloyds Captains Register and also a Christie Shipping Register which seems to have the Richard Bellas/Bellass I am after but I am still apreciative of any information. Would love a photo of him or one of his boats if one exists.

Evelyn (nee Bowser) Bellas of PA

Sdurfee001 — 2011-08-25 18:18:21Z

I am looking for any information I can find on Evelyn (nee Bowser) Bellas. Her parents are Daniel and Ada Bowser. She was born about 1960 in Kittanning. Her mother Ada Evelyn Bowser death certificate shows Evelyn Bellas as the informant and the funeral home confirmed that Evelyn Bellas was Ada's daughter. I know that some of the Bowser children were sent to an orphange so I am unsure if Bellas is a married name or an adoptive name. I also know that Evelyn's maternal grandfather is Everett McKinley Hoak. Any help will be very much appreciated.

Thank You,
Sherry

Re: Captain Bellas/Bellis/Bellass

arginata — 2011-08-18 08:30:50Z

Did your Richard marry Margaret Robinson?

Captain Bellas/Bellis/Bellass

bazchristie — 2011-05-01 16:39:52Z

I was made aware by family members that a Captain Bellis existed in my family tree somewhere. He supposedly ran a ship called the "Florence".

So far, from the sketcky details and using the Census returns it would appear that the surname was probably Bellass or Belles rather than Bellis.

The name Richard Bellas made sense with the family tree and with further surching I seem to have found the gentlemen I was looking for on the Index to the Llyds Insurance Captains Register. Born in 1833 in Sunderland Captain Richard Bellass would appear to be what I am looking for.

I am trying to find more information including trying to get access to the Captains register as I have read it includes a lot more detail than I would be able to find elsewhere but I would also appeal to anybody who has connections to Bellas/Belless in the Monkwearmouth/Bishopweamouth/Sunderland areas as its possible you may know more.

BELLAS - MURLIN in Northumberland Co, PA ca.1800

LINDACKOEHLER — 2009-08-13 20:17:55Z

Hi all,

I just discovered that George Bellas of Bloom Twp, Northumberland Co, PA wrote a will on 21 Feb 1811 which was proved on 20 Nov 1811. In it he mentions his wife Elizabeth and 7 children - 3 daughters Nancy Murlin (the oldest), Sarah and Elizabeth Bellas; and 4 sons Samuel, James, Thomas, and Hugh Bellas.

I am interested in George Bellas' oldest daughter, Nancy Murlin. My Murlin family lived in Fishing Creek Twp in Northumberland County, PA before they moved up to western NY State about 1800. The maiden name of William Murlin's wife Nancy is unknown, but it seems very possible that he could have married in PA before the family moved (he heads a household in the 1800 census in Ontario County, NY with a female age 16-26, and a little girl under age 10).

Is anyone familiar with the George Bellas family? Was his daughter Nancy born between 1774 and 1784, and if so, do you have any suggestions as to where I might find a marriage record for her, presumably in the mid to late 1790s in Northumberland County?

Thanks,
Linda

Re: GEORGE BELLAS OF MISSOURI

maxlinda90 — 2009-03-09 20:46:26Z

Don't know if this is yours: George Bellas b 1781 PA married Nancy Fitzgerald c1817. Issue: Oliver, Elizabeth, Hugh, Caroline, George Jr (born 1826 Howard Co, MO)and Henry. George Jr married Virginia Booth and had issue:Sarah, Nelson, Albert G, George J, Oliver E and Francis L. Hope this helps.

Durham Bellas Family?

famhistwhiba — 2009-03-06 00:48:54Z

Looking for the family of Isabella Bellas, who married Thomas Burdon 03 May 1746 in St Nicholas, Durham, England.

I have no birth or baptism date, unfortunately, but her husband Thomas was born/baptised 1718.

Their children included John (abt 1761), and possibly Isabella, Ann and Margaret.

Son John married Ann Allison 20 Jul 1783 at St Giles.

I have read that the Bellas family may be related to the Bellasis family (Lords) and have Scottish roots. I have no idea whether my family belongs to these families or not but I am looking for more info. Unfortunately when one gets to these sorts of dates it becomes harder and harder!

Re: Bellass

gillbell44 — 2008-06-02 21:41:00Z

Hi Zoe,
I think we may have the same ancestors and Walter Bellass may be my gran's brother. If so, I've got quite a bit of info on the Bellass's and the Davies (Walter's mother).
Would love to hear from you
Gill
gillbell21@hotmail.co.uk

Re: Bellass

gillbell44 — 2008-05-19 14:55:25Z

looks promising!

gran also had sisters called freda(married Peter Atherton), eleanor & Doris, amongst others. Eleanor & Doris lived with their mother Alice Maud Bellas at 33 York street, Latchford and lived there without marrying until they died in the 1990's.

Re: Bellass

Becs_Hunt — 2008-05-19 14:36:05Z

to be honest the only thing I know about the Bellass side, is that my grandads father is Samual Bellass and his mother is Emma Bellass, they are from warrington so I will ask my family if they recognise any names you just mentioned.

If you would like to get in touch (becshunt at gmail dot com) I would be very interested in hearing from you.

Re: Bellass

gillbell44 — 2008-05-19 13:35:33Z

My grandmother is Margaret Bellass and she had a brother named Samuel. They were born in Warrington Cheshire/Lancashire but I don't have his date of birth. There were many siblings but the first born is Freda circa 1900. Their parents are Alice Maud Davies and John Bellass.

Does any of this mean anything to you?
Gill

Re: Bellass

bellassz11 — 2008-05-08 14:07:46Z

Hi,

I can't help you with Samuel, unfortunately, but my surname is Bellass also - we're from a branch of the tree in newton-le-willows.

Would be interested to hear from you :)

Zoe
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bellassz1 at yahoo dot co dot uk

Bellass

Becs_Hunt — 2007-09-30 17:50:12Z

Hi there, I'm researching Bellass in Lancashire/Cheshire, England. If anyone has any information they would like to share, it would be appreciated.

In particular Samuel Bellass born 1897.

Thank you.

Re: James H. Bellas/Belless

w53g6219B — 2007-09-13 14:05:47Z

I have a James Belles in my tree. I have found census entries for a James H. Belles born abt 1866. These entries are for 1900 and 1910 in Allentown Ward 10, Lehigh, Pennsylvania. He was married to Annie M. and had three sons Harvey, George and Charles. I think he may be my grandfather's brother, as of yet I have not confirmed. Though he might be the James you are looking for. I also have census records from 1930, still in Allentown.

These are the IDs (PAT623_1430-0081, PAT624_1364-0294) of the listings for the 1900 and 1910 records, respectively.

Let me know if this is your guy, I would be interested in seeing what you have on him.

Re: Bellas of Peoria, IL

rolliesolomon — 2007-04-07 23:40:53Z

I am Betty Bellas's niece. Aunt Betty and my mother,Emilie Bernow Levy, were sisters. My mother died May,1983. I was actually doing a search about Barbara Bellas, Aunt Betty's daughter that had died from breast cancer. She was young(maybe in the 30's). I also noticed in your posting that you had had a Bellas family reunion in Vancouver. Did Aunt Betty's other daughter, Joanne, attend? There is an old family friend of my mother and Aunt Betty's other sister, Rhea, that lives in Vancouver. Do you know Doris Gould? I have not been able to reach her and she may have passed away. Her son does not know how to get in touch with me. Anyway, I am not even sure if you will receive this email.
Thank you,
Rollie Levy Solomon
rolliesolomon@cobbk12.org

Dominic Bellas in 1929 PA Boys Band photo

Not_A_Relative — 2007-03-27 21:07:28Z

Dominic Bellas in Apollo High School, Apollo, PA 1929 Boys Band

http://www.familyoldphotos.com/pa6/2a/apollo_high_school_192...

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Bellas Family PA/IN/? Henry Dallas 1800s/ Ormand

ElizabethCampbell67 — 2006-01-07 18:23:13Z

Looking for family history on Henry Dallas Bellas 1800s probably from PA to Indiana. Others such as Ormand Bellas in Apolla area of PA. Don't have much more yet. Any information would be appreciated.

Bellas/Belles Family Luzerne County, PA

Denise_Frail — 2005-10-23 00:02:01Z

Hello, Bonnie!
I am the granddaughter of Christine Belles who married William H. Cunningham. I reside in Wilkes-Barre. I am new to this family line since i have been researching the Cunningham line mostly. John Moss has recently contacted me and it turns out that I have a direct line with him. If you give me names and dates of deaths. Maybe I can find out some things for you. Please email me at mpfdmf@msn.com. Hope to hear from you.
Denise Frail

Re: Michael Bellas

2005-09-19 17:23:50Z

My father was married for a brief time to a Barbara Bellas. Barbara's father was named Joseph. Strange coincidence....maybe. The last information I had on Barbara was that she was from IL...not PA. Could it have been your mother? I have a fair amount of info...

James H. Bellas/Belless

rcbdjr — 2005-07-09 18:44:58Z

Searching for information on the James H. Belless family
who lived in the Allentown PA area. James was born abt
1870. Had a son Harvey and a son George.

Arlene Mary Bellas Binetsky

2005-02-07 01:31:08Z

Arlene is my mother. This is to just keep this information as updated as possible. My mother passed away on February 2nd 2005.

Re: michael bellas 1886-1967

gcsj1 — 2004-10-06 16:33:44Z

Do you know where in Italy Peter is from and was there ever any mention to other children besides Michael. Also, what else do you know about May Day?

Re: Cumberland, England, Bellas's

2004-09-13 14:28:43Z

Tom,

thank you very much for your response , and from a Bellas too!

I do notice the honey pot has declined over the years from millions to thousands though! ;O)

...but yes, that would be excellent if I could somehow get hold of a scan of the article, maybe as a jpg, or a url to an online version, that would be fascinating to read about.

I have scans I can swap with you of newspaper reports of this around the 1850's if you are interested.

I have google email, which holds 1 gig, so if you could send a scan of the article to milesbellas@gmail.com, that would be brilliant. I know our family would love to read about it. Thank you for your response.

-Miles Bellas

Re: Cumberland, England, Bellas's

2004-09-11 21:45:17Z

An account of the quest for the "Bellas thousands" appears in a recent edition of the Newsletter of the Cumbria FHS. If that is not available then I can provide a copy on request.

Re: William Bellais/ Bellas

lbellais — 2004-09-06 03:57:50Z

William Bellais is my great-grandfather.

His parents were August Albert Bellais (b. 5/13/1840, Normandy, France, died 12/17/1911, New Orleans, LA) and Rachel M. Merritt. They had 4 sons. WIlliam was the youngest.

William Frank Bellais was born March 15, 1873 in Mississippi (Gulf region) and died on October 3, 1937.

His first wife was Magdelene Devereaux (1879-1903). They married on January 28, 1900. They had a daughter and son. The daughter died in childhood. The son Charles Earl Bellais (1901-1990) was my grandfather.

William's second wife was Charlotte King (c. 1890-1937). They married around 1910 and had 4 sons. The youngest Ralph is still alive and living in California.

If you have any more questions about the Bellais family, my new email is labellais@whs.wisc.edu.

Leslie Bellais

Re: Cumberland, England, Bellas's

2004-08-31 16:07:37Z

I am doing some research on the fruitless search for the Bellas Millions, does anyone have any information on this or these meetings ?

thanks,

-Miles

Re: michael bellas 1886-1967

2004-08-25 01:41:42Z

May Day? Interesting name. Heard about her, but never heard that he remarried. Wonder if he was divorced from Nannie. Michael's father's name was Peter and he was born in Italy. On his social security card application, Michael listed HIS mother's name as Florence Storan! If that's true, it throws the Storans to the other side of the family -- or a tremendous coincidence, or he and Nannie were related other than by marriage. We've certainly heard Storan and my grandmother's name is Florence. What do you think?

Re: Bellas of Peoria, IL

pmapel1 — 2004-07-22 23:37:13Z

I'm looking for a connection to William Bellais, who was
born in New Orleans and settled in Mississippi. He was
married twice. His second wife was Charlotte King and
they had a son name Frank Bellais, born on Feb. 20, 1911.
Maybe there is a connection.

William Bellais

pmapel1 — 2004-07-22 23:29:44Z

Looking for information on William, who was born in New
Orleans. He was married twice. His second wife was
Charlotte King and they lived in Mississippi. He had a
son name Frank Bellais born Feb.20, 1911......

William Bellais/ Bellas

pmapel1 — 2004-07-22 23:24:36Z

Looking for information on William,who was born in New Orleans,La. He was married twice. His second wife was
Charlotte King. He settled in Mississippi. His brother from
his second marriage was Frank Bellais born on Feb. 20.
1911.

Re: Michael Bellas

mlb401 — 2004-07-07 13:12:16Z

I am Joyce's Bother we just had been informed of our sister born in 1939 our mothers maden name would be on the birth records I am trying to locate (Bookman Eleanor)
Thanks you for any info you can come up with..

Mike Bellas

Re: James H. Bellas/Belless

CarrieYoung425 — 2004-06-24 20:00:04Z

I have a Harvey Bellas in my tree (1918-1991), his father was John F. Bellas (b. 1885). They lived in Armstrong County in the 1910 and 1920 census'. Is this a relation?

Re: Michael Bellas

gcsj1 — 2004-06-02 00:03:20Z

I am Colleen's cousin and also looking for Michael Bellas. What you found doesn't match what we have found. Michael was Married to Elizabeth Storen. They had four children that much we know for sure. He left and moved to Stamford N.Y. I don't think this helps in your search, but good luck.

Re: michael bellas 1886-1967

2004-05-29 19:15:32Z

Been talking with family (ours) Michael lived in brooklyn for awhile and then left there and moved to stamford township new york. I believe from the 1930 census he was a boarder and owned a Barber shop. I also believe which I am still confirming is that he (married) a woman name May Day also a boarder and worked at the barber shop. I do know that both died in stamford township. I also believe that in 1918 he registered for the draft for WW1. Any other information you have would be great.

Re: Michael Bellas

jagroups — 2004-05-10 06:33:54Z

I am contacting you re: Michael Bellas. Here's the scoop. My best friend's mom (Joyce Bellas) has just learned that her parents (Michael Bellas 1918 - 1981 and Eleanor Bookman 1918-1959) had a child before her and was given up for adoption. They had a total of 4 children. This sounds very similar to what you are describing. I'm doing the research for my friend. Can you please contact me to let me know if this fits your history OR if anyone has contacted you that might be able to help me. The goal is to find the missing child that was given up for aboption. Believe the child was a girl, though. Thank you.

Re: Michael Bellas

jagroups — 2004-05-10 06:30:50Z

Hi Colleen,

I am contacting you re: Michael Bellas. Here's the scoop. My best friend's mom (Joyce Bellas) has just learned that her parents (Michael Bellas 1918 - 1981 and Eleanor Bookman 1918-1959) had a child before her and was given up for adoption. They had a total of 4 children. This sounds very similar to what you are describing. I'm doing the research for my friend. Can you please contact me to let me know if this fits your history OR if anyone has contacted you that might be able to help me. The goal is to find the missing child that was given up for aboption. Believe the child was a girl. Thank you.

Re: Cumberland, England, Bellas's

2003-10-22 12:26:55Z

I was fascinated to read the comprehensive history of the Bellas family as posted by J M Bellas III.
My direct ancestor, John Blackett of Murton, near Appleby in Westmoreland, married a Julian Bellas at Appleby in 1703 and she subsequently became my 9x great grandmother. Presumably she was part of the Bellas family described, who owned lands in that locality.
Can anyone throw light on where she might fit and why the name Julian, now thought of as masculine, was used for a female at that time?

Helen D (Bellas) Mishkin obituary

dactackm — 2003-09-02 14:01:06Z

Source: Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, PA July 7, 2003
Deceased: Mishkin, Helen D (Bellas)
Age:
Born:
Birth place: Hazleton, PA
Death date: July 3, 2003
Place of death: Valhalla, NY

For a copy of full obit send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net

No relation to the deceased

Re: Cumberland, England, Bellas's

2003-08-09 03:55:28Z

I am endeavouring to identify the Mrs.Bellasis who was a passenger on the "Winterton" when it was wrecked off Madagascar in 1792. Mrs. Bellasis was too ill to accompany the other survivors when they left Mozambique for India, and it is not clear whether she survived. Are there any Bellasis researches who might be able to throw light on this?

A Henry Quin Brownrigg was a passenger who survived.

In the Brownrigg tree there is an Emma Springett, daughter of Emma (nee Bellasis) and Rev. Nathaniel Springett. Emma (mother) was sister of Major-General John Bellasis (1743-1808). Willing to share what I have on this Bellasis family.
Ann Brownrigg

Henry H. Bellas

TheFort — 2003-05-13 18:57:56Z

Looking for bio and photo of Henry H. Bellas, who served in the 4th U.S. Cavalry during the Plains Indian wars and was in command of Fort Hays, Kansas in 1880.

Bellas connections

kellydavid1 — 2002-11-26 23:52:03Z

My relatives

Pat_Bellas — 2002-09-30 21:02:35Z

this is not a request for ancestors.

Somewhere out there is my birth Mother, Annie, known as Dorothy, my brother Joseph and my sister Hazel. Where are you?

Re: Cumberland, England, Bellas's

2002-07-29 08:23:01Z

Re: Henry H. Bellas

2002-04-04 15:13:44Z

Thanks, Tom. I'll check it out.