Paulus Balliet (1717-1777) - Revision history

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	Paulus Balliet married Maria Magdalena Wotring (1727-1802), a woman originally from Lorraine, France<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>. Together they had nine children: Jacob, John (1761-1837)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>, Nicholas, Paul (1766-1845)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>, [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], Maria Catharine (1752-1823)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>, Eva, Magdalena, and Susan<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>.		Paulus Balliet married Maria Magdalena Wotring (1727-1802), a woman originally from Lorraine, France<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>. Together they had nine children: Jacob, John (1761-1837)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>, Nicholas, Paul (1766-1845)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>, [[Stephen Balliet (1753-1821)]], Maria Catharine (1752-1823)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>, Eva, Magdalena, and Susan<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>.

	On April 10, 1759 Paulus Balliet was naturalized<ref>The Morning Call November 21, 1901</ref>~~. Both Paulus Balliet~~ and his wife are buried in Whitehall, PA<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		On April 10, 1759 Paulus Balliet was naturalized<ref>The Morning Call November 21, 1901</ref> and both he and his wife are buried in Whitehall, PA<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.

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	On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. Paulus Balliet also operated a store on his property, with the store becoming one of the foremost stores in the area during its time<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. Paulus Balliet also operated a store on his property, with the store becoming one of the foremost stores in the area during its time<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>. To this day Ballietsville still exists and is home to approximately 1,000 people. It is also the oldest village in North-Whitehall<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballietsville,_Pennsylvania</ref>.

	Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref> This can be partly attributed to the fact that there were multiple springs of pure water, some of which make up the headwaters of Coplay Creek<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 526 </ref>.		Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref> This can be partly attributed to the fact that there were multiple springs of pure water, some of which make up the headwaters of Coplay Creek<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 526 </ref>.

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	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Paulus Balliet, who was born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace Alsace, France], was the first Balliet to come to the Lehigh Valley<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>, arriving in Pennsylvania in 1738<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.Within the Lehigh Valley, he settled in Whitehall just like many other individuals who were of the superior class <ref></ref> Paulus Balliet left France to escape the religious persecution of French Protestants, Huguenots, which had begun following the repeal of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Nantes Edict of Nantes] in 1685<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		Paulus Balliet, who was born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace Alsace, France], was the first Balliet to come to the Lehigh Valley<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>, arriving in Pennsylvania in 1738<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.Within the Lehigh Valley he settled in Whitehall just like many other individuals who were of the superior class <ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 6</ref>. Paulus Balliet left France to escape the religious persecution of French Protestants, Huguenots, which had begun following the repeal of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Nantes Edict of Nantes] in 1685<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.

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	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Paulus Balliet, who was born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace Alsace, France], was the first Balliet to come to the Lehigh Valley<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>, arriving in Pennsylvania in 1738<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>. Paulus Balliet left France to escape the religious persecution of French Protestants, Huguenots, which had begun following the repeal of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Nantes Edict of Nantes] in 1685<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		Paulus Balliet, who was born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace Alsace, France], was the first Balliet to come to the Lehigh Valley<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>, arriving in Pennsylvania in 1738<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.Within the Lehigh Valley, he settled in Whitehall just like many other individuals who were of the superior class <ref></ref> Paulus Balliet left France to escape the religious persecution of French Protestants, Huguenots, which had begun following the repeal of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Nantes Edict of Nantes] in 1685<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.

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	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Paulus Balliet, who was born in Alsace, France, was the first Balliet to come to the Lehigh Valley<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>, arriving in Pennsylvania in 1738<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>. Paulus Balliet left France to escape the religious persecution of French Protestants, Huguenots, which had begun following the repeal of the Edict of Nantes in 1685<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		Paulus Balliet, who was born in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsace Alsace, France], was the first Balliet to come to the Lehigh Valley<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>, arriving in Pennsylvania in 1738<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>. Paulus Balliet left France to escape the religious persecution of French Protestants, Huguenots, which had begun following the repeal of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Nantes Edict of Nantes] in 1685<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.

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	On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. Paulus Balliet also operated a store on his property, with the store becoming one of the foremost stores in the area during its time<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. Paulus Balliet also operated a store on his property, with the store becoming one of the foremost stores in the area during its time<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.

	Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref>		Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref> This can be partly attributed to the fact that there were multiple springs of pure water, some of which make up the headwaters of Coplay Creek<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 526 </ref>.

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	== Business ==		== Business ==
	On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. Paulus Balliet also operated a store on his property, with the store becoming one of the foremost stores in the area<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. Paulus Balliet also operated a store on his property, with the store becoming one of the foremost stores in the area during its time<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.

	Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref>		Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref>

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	== Business ==		== Business ==
	On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. Paulus Balliet also operated a store on his property, with the store becoming one of the foremost stores in the area<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.

	Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref>		Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref>

Easternhemlock73: Fort at ballietsville // history of Paulus's property

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Fort at ballietsville // history of Paulus's property

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	On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.		On April 12, 1749 Paulus Balliet applied to purchase 97 acres 100 perches of land (officially deeded in 1761) that would become the “old Balliet farm”<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref> from Thomas and Richard Penn<ref>Montgomery 1909, 750</ref>. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref> on the old Mauch Chunk road<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525 </ref>. The hotel was eventually torn down by [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] in 1840<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 862</ref>. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538 </ref>.

	Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>.		Paulus Balliet gained the nickname of "Bowl" Balliet which he reportedly received from Native Americans because that was what he used to distribute food to them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511 </ref>. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519 </ref>. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes<ref> Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518 </ref>

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	*Montgomery, Morton L. 1909. ''Historical and Biographical Annuals of Berks County, Pennsylvania: Embracing a Concise History of the County and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of Representative Families.'' Vol. I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co.[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/529186-historical-and-biographical-annals-of-berks-county-pennsylvania-embracing-a-concise-history-of-the-county-and-a-genealogical-and-biographical-record-of-representative-families-v-1?viewer=1&offset=2#page=2&viewer=picture&o=search&n=0&q=morton%20montg]		*Montgomery, Morton L. 1909. ''Historical and Biographical Annuals of Berks County, Pennsylvania: Embracing a Concise History of the County and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of Representative Families.'' Vol. I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co.[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/529186-historical-and-biographical-annals-of-berks-county-pennsylvania-embracing-a-concise-history-of-the-county-and-a-genealogical-and-biographical-record-of-representative-families-v-1?viewer=1&offset=2#page=2&viewer=picture&o=search&n=0&q=morton%20montg]

			*The Morning Call. 1901. ''A Valuable Relic,'' November 21, 1901.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/274723318/?terms=%22aaron%2Bballiet%22]

	*Roberts, Charles Rhoads, John Baer Stoudt, Thomas H. Krick, and William J. Dietrich. 1914. ''History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of Its Families''. Vol. I, Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Publishing Company, Limited.		*Roberts, Charles Rhoads, John Baer Stoudt, Thomas H. Krick, and William J. Dietrich. 1914. ''History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of Its Families''. Vol. I, Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Publishing Company, Limited.

	*The Morning Call. 1901. ''A Valuable Relic,'' November 21, 1901.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/274723318/?terms=%22aaron%2Bballiet%22]