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== Early Life & Family ==
== Early Life & Family ==
[[The Balliet Family]] came to Pennsylvania when [[Paulus Balliet (1717-1777)]] emigrated from Alsace, France and landed in America in 1736 <ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 510-511</ref>. His great-grandson, Aaron Balliet <ref>FamilySearch.org [https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHJ3-LWT LHJ3-LWT]</ref> was born in North Whitehall Township on March 7, 1813<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref> to [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] and Susan Ihrie (1784-1852)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>. He attended an academy in Milford, NJ<ref>The Allentown Leader November 1, 1895</ref> and then went to school in North Whitehall Township, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref> before ending his studies at Easton<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49</ref>. In 1845, Aaron Balliet married Sarah Dengler (1827-1863) and had eight children, six of whom survived into adulthood<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref>: Francis, Julia, Ella, Emma, Anna, Ida, Susan, and Stephen<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49-50</ref>. Then, in 1867, Aaron Balliet remarried and became the husband of Catherine Housman<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref>.
[[The Balliet Family]] came to Pennsylvania when [[Paulus Balliet (1717-1777)]] emigrated from Alsace, France and landed in America in 1736 <ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 510-511</ref>. His great-grandson, Aaron Balliet <ref>FamilySearch.org [https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LHJ3-LWT LHJ3-LWT]</ref> was born in North Whitehall Township on March 7, 1813<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref> to [[Stephen Balliet (1781-1854)]] and Susan Ihrie (1784-1852)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>. He attended an academy in Milford, NJ<ref>The Allentown Leader November 1, 1895</ref> and then went to school in North Whitehall Township, PA<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref> before ending his studies at Easton<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49</ref>. In 1845, Aaron Balliet married Sarah Dengler (1827-1863) and had eight children, six of whom survived into adulthood<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref>: Francis, Julia, Ella, Emma, Anna, Ida, Susan, and Stephen<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49-50</ref>. Then, in 1867, Aaron Balliet remarried<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref> and became the husband of Catharine Hausman (1847-1915)<ref>Find a Grave</ref>.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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== Recognition & Other Interests ==
== Recognition & Other Interests ==


In 1863 Aaron Balliet was listed as the top income earner in all of Lehigh County. He earned $13,153 that year through his ownership in the Ironton iron mines and in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company (roles that he shared with brother Paul and brother-in-law Benjamin Levan, who were also among the top twenty earners in the county)<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>.  
In 1863 Aaron Balliet was listed as the top income earner in all of Lehigh County. He earned $13,153 that year through his ownership in the Ironton iron mines and in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company (roles that he shared with brother Paul and brother-in-law Benjamin Levan, who were also among the top twenty earners in the county)<ref>Hellerich 1987, 144</ref>. By the time of his death, he had amassed an estate valued at $100,000<ref>The Morning Call November 15, 1895</ref>. This is equivalent to approximately $3,150,000 in 2020 using the Consumer Price Index<ref>Measuring Worth, 2020</ref>.


Aaron Balliet helped form the Second National Bank and served as a director for twenty-four years<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49</ref>.
Aaron Balliet helped form the Second National Bank and served as a director for twenty-four years<ref>Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49</ref>.


Aaron Balliet held local posts such as justice of the peace and school director, and was an active member of the German Reformed Church of Unionville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref>. In 1884 Aaron Balliet was a director of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company located in Emmaus, PA<ref>The Allentown Democrat March 5, 1884</ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/image/75523055/?terms=%22aaron%2Bballiet%22], near Allentown.
Aaron Balliet held local posts such as justice of the peace and school director, and was an active member of the German Reformed Church of Unionville<ref>Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505</ref>. In 1884 Aaron Balliet was a director of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company located in Emmaus, PA<ref>The Allentown Democrat March 5, 1884</ref>, near Allentown.


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
*The Allentown Democrat. 1884. ''Are You Insured?'' March 5, 1884.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/75523055/?terms=%22aaron%2Bballiet%22]
*The Allentown Leader. 1895. ''Death of Aaron Balliet: A Ballietsville Octogenerian Passes Away After a Busy, Useful Life,'' November 1, 1895.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/74823900/?terms=%22aaron%2Bballiet%22]
*The Morning Call. 1895. ''Aaron Balliet's Will,'' November 15, 1895.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/274587722/?terms=%22aaron%2Bballiet%22]
*Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 23 June 2020), memorial page for Catharine H Hausman Balliet (10 Aug 1847–23 Nov 1915), Find a Grave Memorial no. 41380887, citing Neffs Union Cemetery, Neffs, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Judy nee Ritter Martens (contributor 47110270).[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41380887/catharine-h-balliet]
*Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 May 2020), memorial page for Susanna “Susan” Ihrie Balliet (7 Oct 1784–28 Mar 1852), Find a Grave Memorial no. 71937601, citing Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Lehighton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Thomas G Raub (contributor 46584711).
*Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 May 2020), memorial page for Susanna “Susan” Ihrie Balliet (7 Oct 1784–28 Mar 1852), Find a Grave Memorial no. 71937601, citing Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Lehighton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Thomas G Raub (contributor 46584711).


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* Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N. Hungerford. 1884. ''History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.
* Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N. Hungerford. 1884. ''History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.
*"What was a Dollar from the Past Worth Today?," MeasuringWorth, 2020.[https://www.measuringworth.com/dollarvaluetoday/relativevalue.php?year_source=1895&amount=100000&year_result=2019]


*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.


*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. II, 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. II, Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Publishing Company, Limited.
*The Allentown Democrat. 1884. ''Are You Insured?'' March 5, 1884.
*The Allentown Leader. 1895. ''Death of Aaron Balliet: A Ballietsville Octogenerian Passes Away After a Busy, Useful Life,'' November 1, 1895.[https://www.newspapers.com/image/74823900/?terms=%22aaron%2Bballiet%22]

Latest revision as of 14:47, 3 July 2020

Early Life & Family

The Balliet Family came to Pennsylvania when Paulus Balliet (1717-1777) emigrated from Alsace, France and landed in America in 1736 [1]. His great-grandson, Aaron Balliet [2] was born in North Whitehall Township on March 7, 1813[3] to Stephen Balliet (1781-1854) and Susan Ihrie (1784-1852)[4]. He attended an academy in Milford, NJ[5] and then went to school in North Whitehall Township, PA[6] before ending his studies at Easton[7]. In 1845, Aaron Balliet married Sarah Dengler (1827-1863) and had eight children, six of whom survived into adulthood[8]: Francis, Julia, Ella, Emma, Anna, Ida, Susan, and Stephen[9]. Then, in 1867, Aaron Balliet remarried[10] and became the husband of Catharine Hausman (1847-1915)[11].

Career

In 1837 Aaron Balliet erected a charcoal furnace in Carbon County and operated it for twenty years before relocating to Ballietsville[12]. Aaron Balliet, his brother in-law Benjamin Levan (1806-1886), and his father Stephen Balliet (1781-1854) became incorporated to form Stephen Balliet & Co., with the purpose of building iron furnaces[13]. In 1854 his father died and the company admitted new partners and became the Lehigh Valley Iron Company [14]. In 1879 after various financial hardships, the company reincorporated as the Coplay Iron Company, with Aaron Balliet serving as a director of the company[15].

The East Penn Furnace was built by Stephen Balliet and Samuel Helffrich on land east of the mountain in the East Penn township; Aaron Balliet was in charge of the furnace from 1838-1855[16]. Following the death of his father, the furnace was sold to Solomon Boyer and Charles H. Nimson[17]. The property was soon after passed to John Balliet (1819-1886)[18].

Aaron Balliet also managed mines with his brothers Paul Balliet (1811-1886) and John Balliet (1819-1886). Their mines were extremely prosperous, especially during wartime where $35,000 worth of material was produced in one year[19].

Recognition & Other Interests

In 1863 Aaron Balliet was listed as the top income earner in all of Lehigh County. He earned $13,153 that year through his ownership in the Ironton iron mines and in the Lehigh Valley Iron Company (roles that he shared with brother Paul and brother-in-law Benjamin Levan, who were also among the top twenty earners in the county)[20]. By the time of his death, he had amassed an estate valued at $100,000[21]. This is equivalent to approximately $3,150,000 in 2020 using the Consumer Price Index[22].

Aaron Balliet helped form the Second National Bank and served as a director for twenty-four years[23].

Aaron Balliet held local posts such as justice of the peace and school director, and was an active member of the German Reformed Church of Unionville[24]. In 1884 Aaron Balliet was a director of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company located in Emmaus, PA[25], near Allentown.

Notes

  1. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 510-511
  2. ↑ FamilySearch.org LHJ3-LWT
  3. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505
  4. ↑ Find a Grave
  5. ↑ The Allentown Leader November 1, 1895
  6. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505
  7. ↑ Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49
  8. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505
  9. ↑ Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49-50
  10. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505
  11. ↑ Find a Grave
  12. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505
  13. ↑ Roberts et al. 1914, 1:633
  14. ↑ Roberts et al. 1914, 1:633
  15. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 504
  16. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 722
  17. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 723
  18. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 722
  19. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 523
  20. ↑ Hellerich 1987, 144
  21. ↑ The Morning Call November 15, 1895
  22. ↑ Measuring Worth, 2020
  23. ↑ Roberts et al. 1914, 2:49
  24. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 505
  25. ↑ The Allentown Democrat March 5, 1884

References

  • The Allentown Democrat. 1884. Are You Insured? March 5, 1884.[1]
  • The Allentown Leader. 1895. Death of Aaron Balliet: A Ballietsville Octogenerian Passes Away After a Busy, Useful Life, November 1, 1895.[2]
  • The Morning Call. 1895. Aaron Balliet's Will, November 15, 1895.[3]
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 23 June 2020), memorial page for Catharine H Hausman Balliet (10 Aug 1847–23 Nov 1915), Find a Grave Memorial no. 41380887, citing Neffs Union Cemetery, Neffs, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Judy nee Ritter Martens (contributor 47110270).[4]
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 May 2020), memorial page for Susanna “Susan” Ihrie Balliet (7 Oct 1784–28 Mar 1852), Find a Grave Memorial no. 71937601, citing Dinkey Memorial Cemetery, Lehighton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Thomas G Raub (contributor 46584711).
  • Hellerich, Mahlon Howard. 1987. A History of Allentown: 1861-1865. In Allentown 1762-1987: A 225-Year History, edited by Mahlon Howard Hellerich, 91–180. Allentown, PA: Lehigh County Historical Society.
  • Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N. Hungerford. 1884. History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.
  • "What was a Dollar from the Past Worth Today?," MeasuringWorth, 2020.[5]
  • 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. II, Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Publishing Company, Limited.
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