ISAAC BELLAS
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ISAAC BELLAS
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ISAAC BELLAS is one of those worthy citizens who have won a comfortable fortune by the exercise of unflagging industry, wise economy and good judgment in the conduct of the business to which they have devoted themselves. His home is located on section 10, Salt Creek Township, Mason County, and includes one hundred and twenty acres. Everywhere upon his property one sees evidence of the qualities which have won for its owner his good standing in the community. He is an old settler in this county, and was born in Luzerne County, Pa., March 2, 1820. Anthony Bellas, the father of our subject, was also a native of the Keystone State, where he carried on farm pursuits, and died when in his forty-fifth year. He was of German descent, his mother having been brought when a babe of six months from Germany. The lady whom Antony Bellas married was Miss Susannah Benscoter, born in Pennsylvania of German parents. She lived to be seventy-two years of age and reared a family of nine children, of whom our subject is the eldest. Of these, Eveline, Lydia, William W., Lucy A., Washington and Wesley are deceased. Jacob is living on the old homestead in Pennsylvania, in which state Shadrach also makes his home. Isaac Bellas was reared to manhood on his father's farm and remained in his native state till 1854, when he came west to try his fortunes in this state. Locating in Mason County he soon settled upon the farm where he is now living, and where he has led a very active career. He was not afraid of personal hardships, but overcame the trials and laid by a sufficient sum of money to enable him to pass the remainder of his life in comfort. The lady to whom our subject was married in Pennsylvania in 1846 was Miss Dorcas Benscoter, also a native of the Keystone State, having been in Luzurne County, March 17, 1827. Their union has been blessed by the birth of eight children, three of whom are living, namely: Susannah E., now Mrs. Irvin Naylor, of Mason City; Ross and Rosa A., who are at home with their parents. The deceased members of the family are James, Monemia C., Dyson B., Sarah A. and Mary J. As before stated Mr. Bellas has a well improved estate of one hundred and twenty acres, the management of which is in the hands of his sons. He is a Democrat in politics and has served as Assessor of his township for four years, Collector six years and has been a member of the School Board for the past fifteen years. He and his wife are highly regarded by the members of the community among whom they have spent so many years. |