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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<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>

Revision as of 17:29, 12 October 2020

Early Life

Paulus Balliet, who was born in Alsace, France, was the first Balliet to come to the Lehigh Valley[1], arriving in Pennsylvania in 1738[2]. 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[3].

Family

Paulus Balliet married Maria Magdalena Wotring (1727-1802), a woman originally from Lorraine, France[4]. Together they had nine children: Jacob, John (1761-1837)[5], Nicholas, Paul (1766-1845)[6], Stephen Balliet (1753-1821), Maria Catharine (1752-1823)[7], Eva, Magdalena, and Susan[8].

On April 10, 1759 Paulus Balliet was naturalized[9]. Both Paulus Balliet and his wife are buried in Whitehall, PA[10].

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”[11] from Thomas and Richard Penn[12]. A warrant for the surveying of this land was granted to Paulus Balliet on October 9, 1759[13]. Between the years 1749 and 1774, Paulus Balliet purchased an additional 713 acres 131 perches[14]. On this land, Paulus Balliet built a log hotel that became known as the Whitehall Hotel[15] on the old Mauch Chunk road[16]. The hotel was also the site of a post station for several years[17]. The hotel was eventually torn down by Stephen Balliet (1781-1854) in 1840[18]. Paulus Balliet also operated a store on his property, with the store becoming one of the foremost stores in the area during its time[19]. The land owned by Paulus Balliet is now the village of Ballietsville[20].

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[21]. Despite this idyllic story, he fought with Native Americans and armed militias against them[22]. A fort was located on Paulus Balliet's property with the purpose of providing shelter to settlers from native american attack[23]. The land that Paulus Balliet acquired had traditionally been an important hunting and camping site of the Delaware and Shawanese tribes[24]

Notes

  1. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511
  2. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538
  3. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538
  4. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538
  5. ↑ Find a Grave
  6. ↑ Find a Grave
  7. ↑ Find a Grave
  8. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511
  9. ↑ The Morning Call November 21, 1901
  10. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538
  11. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511
  12. ↑ Montgomery 1909, 750
  13. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511
  14. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511
  15. ↑ Roberts et al. 1914, 862
  16. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525
  17. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525
  18. ↑ Roberts et al. 1914, 862
  19. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 525
  20. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 538
  21. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 511
  22. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519
  23. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 519
  24. ↑ Mathews and Hungerford 1884, 518

References

  • Find a Grave, database and images : accessed 23 June 2020, memorial page for Paulus Balliet (1717–19 Mar 1777), Find a Grave Memorial no. 34170736, citing Neffs Union Cemetery, Neffs, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Pat Thomas (contributor 47094871) .
  • Mathews, Alfred, and Austin N Hungerford. 1884. History of the Counties of Lehigh and Carbon, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Everts & Richards.
  • 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.[1]
  • The Morning Call. 1901. A Valuable Relic, November 21, 1901.[2]
  • 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.
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