Parents:
William F Belles
Sarah Mansel
=========================
Name: Howard Wm Belles
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1892
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 18 Jul 1894
Baptism Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 2
Father Name: Wm F Belles
Mother Name: Belles
Denomination: Methodist
Organization Name: United Methodist Church
(Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985)
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1900 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard Belles
Age: 8
Birth Date: Apr 1892
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Muncy, Lycoming, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Belles
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Sarah Belles
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
William Belles 41 - Head - Farmer
Sarah Belles 34 - Wife
Harry Belles 14 - Son - At School
George Belles 10 - Son - At School
Grace Belles 9 - Daughter - At School
Howard Belles 8 - Son - At School
Clyde Belles 4 - Son
Florence Belles 2 - Daughter
Tillman Speck 21 - Servant
================================
1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Age in 1910: 17
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Muncy, Lycoming, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Wm F Belles
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: S Ida Belles
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Home Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of weeks out of work: 0
Household Members:
Wm F Belles 51 - Head - Dairy Farmer
S Ida Belles 42 - Wife
Harry F Belles 24 - Son - House Carpenter
Grace E Belles 19 - Daughter
Howard W Belles 17 - Son - Laborer - Home farm
Clyde L Belles 14 - Son - Laborer - Home farm
Florence M Belles 12 - Daughter
Marjorie E Belles 7 - Daughter
===============================
Howard W. Belles, serial no. 1 842 594 XC 17 065 092, WWI veteran whose date of service was from Aug 1, 1917 to Jun 13, 1919, with the 318th Field Hospital, 305th Sanitary Train, 80th Division. His interment was in Montoursville, Pa. Section E, Lot E. (see attached record of burial place of veteran attached.)
==============================
Name Howard W. Belles
Gender Male
Age 27
Birth Date abt 1892
Marriage Date 20 Dec 1919
Marriage Place Chemung, New York, USA
Father -William F. Belles
Mother -Sarah Mansel
Spouse -Grace Eldora Betz
Film Number 000849270
(New York County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936)
==============================
1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Williamsport Ward 1, Lycoming, Pa
Street: Florence St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Machinist
Industry: Machine Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members
George M Belles 30 - Head - Packer - Leather Goods Company
Kathryn D Belles 29 - Wife
Eleanor M Belles 7 - Daughter
Howard W Belles 27 - Brother - Machinist - Machine Company
Grace E Belles 24 - Sister-in-Law
===============================
Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laborer, resided at 1501 Scott (Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1925)
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Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laborer, resided at 652 Wildwood Blvd, (Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1928, 1929)
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1930 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pa
Street address: Wildwood Boulevard
Ward of City: Tenth Pt of
Block: North 1400
House Number in Cities or Towns: 652
Dwelling Number: 405
Family Number: 405
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 6000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Chauffeur
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
Household Members:
Howard W Belles 37
Grace E Belles 35
===============================
Name Howard William Belles
Residence Age 41
Birth Date 20 Apr 1892
Birth Place Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Residence Date 10 Feb 1934
Residence Place Wmsport, PA Lyc Co
Military Branch Army
Record Type Application
(Pennsylvania WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948)
===============================
Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laboer, resided at 632 Wildwood Bldv. Grace is also listed as Mrs. Grace E. Belles, saleslady for L.L. Stearns & Sons.(Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1930, 1932)
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1940 US Federal Census
Name: H W Belles
Respondent: Yes
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pa
Street: Lose Avenue
House Number: 1345
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pa
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 9A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 126
Occupation: Chef
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1200
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
H W Belles 48
Grace Belles 44
============================
In addition he completed a WWII Draft Registration Card with a place of residence, 1345 Lose Avenue, Williamsport, PA. Mrs. Grace E. Belles at the same address was the person who would always know his address. His employer was Harry A. Gibson, 840 Rose(?) Avenue, Williamsport, Pa.
================================
1950 US Federal Census:
Name Howard W Belles
Age 57
Birth Date abt 1893
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Street Name Lose Avenue
Apartment Number 1345
Dwelling Number 175
Farm No
Acres No
Occupation Clerk Chief
Industry Electric Warehouse
Occupation Category Working
Hours Worked 40
Worker Class Private
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Howard W Belles 57 Head
Grace E Belles-54-Wife
================================
Real Estate Transfers
Howard W. Belles and wife, Montoursville, to Robert J. Winger and wife, Montoursville, property on Broad Street, Montoursville.
(Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pa. Jul 8, 1950, Saturday, Page 7.)
=================================
His death certificate (attached) places his death at a hospital on Lafayette Parkway in Lycoming. His residence was 1345 Lose Avenue, Lycoming. He was listed as married. His occupation listed as Foreman, Shipping Department, Wholesale Distributor. His father listed as William F. Belles and mother, Sarah Mansel. The informat was Fred L. Myers, 4785 Mimosa Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He died from Coronary Thrombosis due to Coronary Heart Disease. He was buried on Jan 23, 1954 n the Montoursville Cemertery.
====================================
DRIVER DIES AT WHEEL
Howard W. Belles, 61, of Williamsport, suffered a heart attack and died while driving his car Tuesday at 12:50 p.m. According to police Mr. Belles' car ran out of control after he was stricken and went up a lawn and struck the home of Robert J. Badley. Damage to the front steps and porch was $150. Mr. Belles was taken to Divine Providence Hospital where he was declared dear on arrival. He had been employed by Lowry Electric Company and is survived by his wife, his mother, three brothers and two sisters. (The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Jan 20, 1954, Wednesday, Page 12).
====================================
There is a Record of Burial Place of Veteran, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, providing his WWI Army unit, the 318th Field Hospital, serial no. 1 842 594. (see attached)
=======================================
Name Howard W Belles
Birth Date 20 Apr 1892
Age 61
Death Date 19 Jan 1954
Military Branch Army
Veteran of Which War World War I
Registration County Lycoming
Cemetery Name Montoursville Cemetery
Cemetery Location Montoursville, Pennsylvania
(Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012)
=======================================
Grace Belles's last residence in 1951 was in Williamsport. She was born on Aug 1, 1895 and died in Apr 1987. (U.S., Social Security Death Index)
William F Belles
Sarah Mansel
=========================
Name: Howard Wm Belles
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1892
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 18 Jul 1894
Baptism Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 2
Father Name: Wm F Belles
Mother Name: Belles
Denomination: Methodist
Organization Name: United Methodist Church
(Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985)
===============================
1900 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard Belles
Age: 8
Birth Date: Apr 1892
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Muncy, Lycoming, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Belles
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Sarah Belles
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
William Belles 41 - Head - Farmer
Sarah Belles 34 - Wife
Harry Belles 14 - Son - At School
George Belles 10 - Son - At School
Grace Belles 9 - Daughter - At School
Howard Belles 8 - Son - At School
Clyde Belles 4 - Son
Florence Belles 2 - Daughter
Tillman Speck 21 - Servant
================================
1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Age in 1910: 17
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Muncy, Lycoming, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Wm F Belles
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: S Ida Belles
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Home Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of weeks out of work: 0
Household Members:
Wm F Belles 51 - Head - Dairy Farmer
S Ida Belles 42 - Wife
Harry F Belles 24 - Son - House Carpenter
Grace E Belles 19 - Daughter
Howard W Belles 17 - Son - Laborer - Home farm
Clyde L Belles 14 - Son - Laborer - Home farm
Florence M Belles 12 - Daughter
Marjorie E Belles 7 - Daughter
===============================
Howard W. Belles, serial no. 1 842 594 XC 17 065 092, WWI veteran whose date of service was from Aug 1, 1917 to Jun 13, 1919, with the 318th Field Hospital, 305th Sanitary Train, 80th Division. His interment was in Montoursville, Pa. Section E, Lot E. (see attached record of burial place of veteran attached.)
==============================
Name Howard W. Belles
Gender Male
Age 27
Birth Date abt 1892
Marriage Date 20 Dec 1919
Marriage Place Chemung, New York, USA
Father -William F. Belles
Mother -Sarah Mansel
Spouse -Grace Eldora Betz
Film Number 000849270
(New York County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936)
==============================
1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Williamsport Ward 1, Lycoming, Pa
Street: Florence St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Machinist
Industry: Machine Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members
George M Belles 30 - Head - Packer - Leather Goods Company
Kathryn D Belles 29 - Wife
Eleanor M Belles 7 - Daughter
Howard W Belles 27 - Brother - Machinist - Machine Company
Grace E Belles 24 - Sister-in-Law
===============================
Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laborer, resided at 1501 Scott (Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1925)
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Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laborer, resided at 652 Wildwood Blvd, (Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1928, 1929)
================================
1930 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pa
Street address: Wildwood Boulevard
Ward of City: Tenth Pt of
Block: North 1400
House Number in Cities or Towns: 652
Dwelling Number: 405
Family Number: 405
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 6000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Chauffeur
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
Household Members:
Howard W Belles 37
Grace E Belles 35
===============================
Name Howard William Belles
Residence Age 41
Birth Date 20 Apr 1892
Birth Place Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Residence Date 10 Feb 1934
Residence Place Wmsport, PA Lyc Co
Military Branch Army
Record Type Application
(Pennsylvania WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948)
===============================
Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laboer, resided at 632 Wildwood Bldv. Grace is also listed as Mrs. Grace E. Belles, saleslady for L.L. Stearns & Sons.(Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1930, 1932)
===============================
1940 US Federal Census
Name: H W Belles
Respondent: Yes
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pa
Street: Lose Avenue
House Number: 1345
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pa
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 9A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 126
Occupation: Chef
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1200
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
H W Belles 48
Grace Belles 44
============================
In addition he completed a WWII Draft Registration Card with a place of residence, 1345 Lose Avenue, Williamsport, PA. Mrs. Grace E. Belles at the same address was the person who would always know his address. His employer was Harry A. Gibson, 840 Rose(?) Avenue, Williamsport, Pa.
================================
1950 US Federal Census:
Name Howard W Belles
Age 57
Birth Date abt 1893
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Street Name Lose Avenue
Apartment Number 1345
Dwelling Number 175
Farm No
Acres No
Occupation Clerk Chief
Industry Electric Warehouse
Occupation Category Working
Hours Worked 40
Worker Class Private
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Howard W Belles 57 Head
Grace E Belles-54-Wife
================================
Real Estate Transfers
Howard W. Belles and wife, Montoursville, to Robert J. Winger and wife, Montoursville, property on Broad Street, Montoursville.
(Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pa. Jul 8, 1950, Saturday, Page 7.)
=================================
His death certificate (attached) places his death at a hospital on Lafayette Parkway in Lycoming. His residence was 1345 Lose Avenue, Lycoming. He was listed as married. His occupation listed as Foreman, Shipping Department, Wholesale Distributor. His father listed as William F. Belles and mother, Sarah Mansel. The informat was Fred L. Myers, 4785 Mimosa Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He died from Coronary Thrombosis due to Coronary Heart Disease. He was buried on Jan 23, 1954 n the Montoursville Cemertery.
====================================
DRIVER DIES AT WHEEL
Howard W. Belles, 61, of Williamsport, suffered a heart attack and died while driving his car Tuesday at 12:50 p.m. According to police Mr. Belles' car ran out of control after he was stricken and went up a lawn and struck the home of Robert J. Badley. Damage to the front steps and porch was $150. Mr. Belles was taken to Divine Providence Hospital where he was declared dear on arrival. He had been employed by Lowry Electric Company and is survived by his wife, his mother, three brothers and two sisters. (The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Jan 20, 1954, Wednesday, Page 12).
====================================
There is a Record of Burial Place of Veteran, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, providing his WWI Army unit, the 318th Field Hospital, serial no. 1 842 594. (see attached)
=======================================
Name Howard W Belles
Birth Date 20 Apr 1892
Age 61
Death Date 19 Jan 1954
Military Branch Army
Veteran of Which War World War I
Registration County Lycoming
Cemetery Name Montoursville Cemetery
Cemetery Location Montoursville, Pennsylvania
(Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012)
=======================================
Grace Belles's last residence in 1951 was in Williamsport. She was born on Aug 1, 1895 and died in Apr 1987. (U.S., Social Security Death Index)
Parents:
William F Belles
Sarah Mansel
=========================
Name: Howard Wm Belles
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1892
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 18 Jul 1894
Baptism Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 2
Father Name: Wm F Belles
Mother Name: Belles
Denomination: Methodist
Organization Name: United Methodist Church
(Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985)
===============================
1900 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard Belles
Age: 8
Birth Date: Apr 1892
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Muncy, Lycoming, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Belles
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Sarah Belles
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
William Belles 41 - Head - Farmer
Sarah Belles 34 - Wife
Harry Belles 14 - Son - At School
George Belles 10 - Son - At School
Grace Belles 9 - Daughter - At School
Howard Belles 8 - Son - At School
Clyde Belles 4 - Son
Florence Belles 2 - Daughter
Tillman Speck 21 - Servant
================================
1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Age in 1910: 17
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Muncy, Lycoming, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Wm F Belles
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: S Ida Belles
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Home Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of weeks out of work: 0
Household Members:
Wm F Belles 51 - Head - Dairy Farmer
S Ida Belles 42 - Wife
Harry F Belles 24 - Son - House Carpenter
Grace E Belles 19 - Daughter
Howard W Belles 17 - Son - Laborer - Home farm
Clyde L Belles 14 - Son - Laborer - Home farm
Florence M Belles 12 - Daughter
Marjorie E Belles 7 - Daughter
===============================
Howard W. Belles, serial no. 1 842 594 XC 17 065 092, WWI veteran whose date of service was from Aug 1, 1917 to Jun 13, 1919, with the 318th Field Hospital, 305th Sanitary Train, 80th Division. His interment was in Montoursville, Pa. Section E, Lot E. (see attached record of burial place of veteran attached.)
==============================
Name Howard W. Belles
Gender Male
Age 27
Birth Date abt 1892
Marriage Date 20 Dec 1919
Marriage Place Chemung, New York, USA
Father -William F. Belles
Mother -Sarah Mansel
Spouse -Grace Eldora Betz
Film Number 000849270
(New York County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936)
==============================
1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Williamsport Ward 1, Lycoming, Pa
Street: Florence St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Machinist
Industry: Machine Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members
George M Belles 30 - Head - Packer - Leather Goods Company
Kathryn D Belles 29 - Wife
Eleanor M Belles 7 - Daughter
Howard W Belles 27 - Brother - Machinist - Machine Company
Grace E Belles 24 - Sister-in-Law
===============================
Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laborer, resided at 1501 Scott (Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1925)
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Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laborer, resided at 652 Wildwood Blvd, (Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1928, 1929)
================================
1930 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pa
Street address: Wildwood Boulevard
Ward of City: Tenth Pt of
Block: North 1400
House Number in Cities or Towns: 652
Dwelling Number: 405
Family Number: 405
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 6000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Chauffeur
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
Household Members:
Howard W Belles 37
Grace E Belles 35
===============================
Name Howard William Belles
Residence Age 41
Birth Date 20 Apr 1892
Birth Place Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Residence Date 10 Feb 1934
Residence Place Wmsport, PA Lyc Co
Military Branch Army
Record Type Application
(Pennsylvania WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948)
===============================
Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laboer, resided at 632 Wildwood Bldv. Grace is also listed as Mrs. Grace E. Belles, saleslady for L.L. Stearns & Sons.(Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1930, 1932)
===============================
1940 US Federal Census
Name: H W Belles
Respondent: Yes
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pa
Street: Lose Avenue
House Number: 1345
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pa
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 9A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 126
Occupation: Chef
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1200
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
H W Belles 48
Grace Belles 44
============================
In addition he completed a WWII Draft Registration Card with a place of residence, 1345 Lose Avenue, Williamsport, PA. Mrs. Grace E. Belles at the same address was the person who would always know his address. His employer was Harry A. Gibson, 840 Rose(?) Avenue, Williamsport, Pa.
================================
1950 US Federal Census:
Name Howard W Belles
Age 57
Birth Date abt 1893
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Street Name Lose Avenue
Apartment Number 1345
Dwelling Number 175
Farm No
Acres No
Occupation Clerk Chief
Industry Electric Warehouse
Occupation Category Working
Hours Worked 40
Worker Class Private
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Howard W Belles 57 Head
Grace E Belles-54-Wife
================================
Real Estate Transfers
Howard W. Belles and wife, Montoursville, to Robert J. Winger and wife, Montoursville, property on Broad Street, Montoursville.
(Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pa. Jul 8, 1950, Saturday, Page 7.)
=================================
His death certificate (attached) places his death at a hospital on Lafayette Parkway in Lycoming. His residence was 1345 Lose Avenue, Lycoming. He was listed as married. His occupation listed as Foreman, Shipping Department, Wholesale Distributor. His father listed as William F. Belles and mother, Sarah Mansel. The informat was Fred L. Myers, 4785 Mimosa Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He died from Coronary Thrombosis due to Coronary Heart Disease. He was buried on Jan 23, 1954 n the Montoursville Cemertery.
====================================
DRIVER DIES AT WHEEL
Howard W. Belles, 61, of Williamsport, suffered a heart attack and died while driving his car Tuesday at 12:50 p.m. According to police Mr. Belles' car ran out of control after he was stricken and went up a lawn and struck the home of Robert J. Badley. Damage to the front steps and porch was $150. Mr. Belles was taken to Divine Providence Hospital where he was declared dear on arrival. He had been employed by Lowry Electric Company and is survived by his wife, his mother, three brothers and two sisters. (The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Jan 20, 1954, Wednesday, Page 12).
====================================
There is a Record of Burial Place of Veteran, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, providing his WWI Army unit, the 318th Field Hospital, serial no. 1 842 594. (see attached)
=======================================
Name Howard W Belles
Birth Date 20 Apr 1892
Age 61
Death Date 19 Jan 1954
Military Branch Army
Veteran of Which War World War I
Registration County Lycoming
Cemetery Name Montoursville Cemetery
Cemetery Location Montoursville, Pennsylvania
(Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012)
=======================================
Grace Belles's last residence in 1951 was in Williamsport. She was born on Aug 1, 1895 and died in Apr 1987. (U.S., Social Security Death Index)
William F Belles
Sarah Mansel
=========================
Name: Howard Wm Belles
Birth Date: 20 Apr 1892
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 18 Jul 1894
Baptism Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Baptism Age: 2
Father Name: Wm F Belles
Mother Name: Belles
Denomination: Methodist
Organization Name: United Methodist Church
(Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985)
===============================
1900 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard Belles
Age: 8
Birth Date: Apr 1892
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Muncy, Lycoming, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: William Belles
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Sarah Belles
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
William Belles 41 - Head - Farmer
Sarah Belles 34 - Wife
Harry Belles 14 - Son - At School
George Belles 10 - Son - At School
Grace Belles 9 - Daughter - At School
Howard Belles 8 - Son - At School
Clyde Belles 4 - Son
Florence Belles 2 - Daughter
Tillman Speck 21 - Servant
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Age in 1910: 17
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Muncy, Lycoming, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Wm F Belles
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: S Ida Belles
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Home Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Attended School: No
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Out of Work: N
Number of weeks out of work: 0
Household Members:
Wm F Belles 51 - Head - Dairy Farmer
S Ida Belles 42 - Wife
Harry F Belles 24 - Son - House Carpenter
Grace E Belles 19 - Daughter
Howard W Belles 17 - Son - Laborer - Home farm
Clyde L Belles 14 - Son - Laborer - Home farm
Florence M Belles 12 - Daughter
Marjorie E Belles 7 - Daughter
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Howard W. Belles, serial no. 1 842 594 XC 17 065 092, WWI veteran whose date of service was from Aug 1, 1917 to Jun 13, 1919, with the 318th Field Hospital, 305th Sanitary Train, 80th Division. His interment was in Montoursville, Pa. Section E, Lot E. (see attached record of burial place of veteran attached.)
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Name Howard W. Belles
Gender Male
Age 27
Birth Date abt 1892
Marriage Date 20 Dec 1919
Marriage Place Chemung, New York, USA
Father -William F. Belles
Mother -Sarah Mansel
Spouse -Grace Eldora Betz
Film Number 000849270
(New York County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936)
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1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Williamsport Ward 1, Lycoming, Pa
Street: Florence St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Machinist
Industry: Machine Co
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members
George M Belles 30 - Head - Packer - Leather Goods Company
Kathryn D Belles 29 - Wife
Eleanor M Belles 7 - Daughter
Howard W Belles 27 - Brother - Machinist - Machine Company
Grace E Belles 24 - Sister-in-Law
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Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laborer, resided at 1501 Scott (Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1925)
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Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laborer, resided at 652 Wildwood Blvd, (Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1928, 1929)
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1930 US Federal Census:
Name: Howard W Belles
Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pa
Street address: Wildwood Boulevard
Ward of City: Tenth Pt of
Block: North 1400
House Number in Cities or Towns: 652
Dwelling Number: 405
Family Number: 405
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 6000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Chauffeur
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
Household Members:
Howard W Belles 37
Grace E Belles 35
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Name Howard William Belles
Residence Age 41
Birth Date 20 Apr 1892
Birth Place Montoursville, Pennsylvania
Residence Date 10 Feb 1934
Residence Place Wmsport, PA Lyc Co
Military Branch Army
Record Type Application
(Pennsylvania WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948)
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Howard W. Belles, wife, Grace E, laboer, resided at 632 Wildwood Bldv. Grace is also listed as Mrs. Grace E. Belles, saleslady for L.L. Stearns & Sons.(Williamsport, Pa., City Directory, 1930, 1932)
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1940 US Federal Census
Name: H W Belles
Respondent: Yes
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pa
Street: Lose Avenue
House Number: 1345
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pa
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 9A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 126
Occupation: Chef
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 5000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1200
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
H W Belles 48
Grace Belles 44
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In addition he completed a WWII Draft Registration Card with a place of residence, 1345 Lose Avenue, Williamsport, PA. Mrs. Grace E. Belles at the same address was the person who would always know his address. His employer was Harry A. Gibson, 840 Rose(?) Avenue, Williamsport, Pa.
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1950 US Federal Census:
Name Howard W Belles
Age 57
Birth Date abt 1893
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Street Name Lose Avenue
Apartment Number 1345
Dwelling Number 175
Farm No
Acres No
Occupation Clerk Chief
Industry Electric Warehouse
Occupation Category Working
Hours Worked 40
Worker Class Private
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Howard W Belles 57 Head
Grace E Belles-54-Wife
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Real Estate Transfers
Howard W. Belles and wife, Montoursville, to Robert J. Winger and wife, Montoursville, property on Broad Street, Montoursville.
(Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pa. Jul 8, 1950, Saturday, Page 7.)
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His death certificate (attached) places his death at a hospital on Lafayette Parkway in Lycoming. His residence was 1345 Lose Avenue, Lycoming. He was listed as married. His occupation listed as Foreman, Shipping Department, Wholesale Distributor. His father listed as William F. Belles and mother, Sarah Mansel. The informat was Fred L. Myers, 4785 Mimosa Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He died from Coronary Thrombosis due to Coronary Heart Disease. He was buried on Jan 23, 1954 n the Montoursville Cemertery.
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DRIVER DIES AT WHEEL
Howard W. Belles, 61, of Williamsport, suffered a heart attack and died while driving his car Tuesday at 12:50 p.m. According to police Mr. Belles' car ran out of control after he was stricken and went up a lawn and struck the home of Robert J. Badley. Damage to the front steps and porch was $150. Mr. Belles was taken to Divine Providence Hospital where he was declared dear on arrival. He had been employed by Lowry Electric Company and is survived by his wife, his mother, three brothers and two sisters. (The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Jan 20, 1954, Wednesday, Page 12).
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There is a Record of Burial Place of Veteran, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, providing his WWI Army unit, the 318th Field Hospital, serial no. 1 842 594. (see attached)
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Name Howard W Belles
Birth Date 20 Apr 1892
Age 61
Death Date 19 Jan 1954
Military Branch Army
Veteran of Which War World War I
Registration County Lycoming
Cemetery Name Montoursville Cemetery
Cemetery Location Montoursville, Pennsylvania
(Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012)
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Grace Belles's last residence in 1951 was in Williamsport. She was born on Aug 1, 1895 and died in Apr 1987. (U.S., Social Security Death Index)
Inscription
318th Field Hospital, WWI
Gravesite Details
DC# 5638
