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    1. RE: BELLIS
    2. Jackie, Don't know if this info will be of any help, but I recalled the name Bellesfelt from a transcription that I made, and Jan Raub Reuther posted on her site. It's a transcription of an article that Henry Race, MD wrote for "The Jerseyman" (an early publication of the Hunt. Hist. Soc.). The title, "Colonial Naturalization, 1713-1772". There are 5 BELLESFELT's on the list...William (8 July 1730); Adam, Johan William, and Peter (all 8 Dec 1744), and finally Johannes (29 May 1756). Naturalization was not required of those of English, Irish or Scottish descent. Requirements were ownership of 100 acres of land, or a personal estate of 50 pounds. Here's the url for the page: http://www.raub-and-more.com/colonialnatlist.html There are a LOT of Hunterdon names on this list, so others may want to take a look. Happy Hunting, Wendy

    01/05/2005 01:18:26