Arias Guy Belnap (1893-1974)

Gathered here is the most comprehensive repository of materials on the life of Arias Guy Belnap, grandson of Utah Pioneer Gilbert Belnap through Gilbert’s son Hyrum Belnap.  Click on the links below to access biographical and historical information concerning Arias Guy Belnap:

Autobiographical Writings

• “Childhood Memories,” 25 Aug 1972 (untyped notes in handwriting of Lois B. Erickson, daughter, taken during conversations with Arias G. Belnap)
• Belnap, Arias G. “My Most Exciting Basket: State Basketball Tournament 1913,” 1972
• Belnap, Arias, G. “Some Southern Instances,” [1972] (handwriting of Arias Guy Belnap)
• Belnap, Arias G. “The Influenza 1918,” 1972
• Belnap, Arias G. “The Fire and Subsequent Boycott,” 21 Jul 1972
• Belnap, Arias G. “Cardston Trip and Lumber Yard Fire,” 21 Jul 1972 (transcription prepared by Joy M. Belnap)
• Belnap, Arias G. “Canadian Temple Experience 1931” (transcript of letter dated 31 Jul 1931; retyped 1972)
• Belnap, Arias G. “I Sometimes Knew Ahead,” 1972
• Belnap, Arias G. “An Administration,” 1972
• Belnap, Arias G. “How I Got Into Politics,” 1972
• Belnap, Arias G. “Tax Commission Duties” (handwriting of Arias Guy Belnap)
• Notebook, “Memorandom [sic] Property of Arias Belnap, 1909”; Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 1 (priesthood class meeting attendance records and notes; basketball scores)
• Arias Guy Belnap, Notebook and Journal; Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 2 (notes by Arias from coursework in 1911; daily journal from 12 Jan 1912 to 15 Mar 1912)
  • Transcription  [TO COME]
• Arias Guy Belnap, Missionary Journal; Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 3
  • Transcription (prepared by Lorinda G. Belnap; unedited)  [TO COME]
• Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 4  [TO COME]
• Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 5  [TO COME]
• Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 6  [TO COME]
• Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 7  [TO COME]
• Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 8  [TO COME]
• Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 9  [TO COME]
• Church History Library, MS 20591, Box 1, Folder 10  [TO COME]

Biographical Materials

• Belnap, W. Dean. Heritage With Honor: Genealogy and History of the Ancestry and Descendants of Gilbert Belnap (1821 – 1899) (1974)
• “Arias G. Belnap,” 24 Sep 1962 (written by Arias Guy Belnap in third-person voice)
• Arias Guy Belnap, about 1965 (draft biography with handwritten edits by Arias Guy Belnap)
• Jenson, Andrew. “Arias Guy Belnap.” Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia, vol. IV (1936), pp. 558-59
  • Transcription
• Hyrum Belnap and Anna C. Bluth Family Record (typescript copies; initial transcript prepared by Arias G. Belnap, 17 Jun 1953; retyped version prepared by Joy M. Belnap, Dec 2007)
• Families Are Forever: Posterity of Arias G. Belnap and Mabel Harris (Jul 1999)

Letters

Letters from Arias Guy Belnap to:

• Hyrum Belnap (father)  [TO COME]

Letters to Arias Guy Belnap from:

• Hyrum Belnap (father)  [TO COME]
• Anna C. Bluth Belnap (mother)  [TO COME]
• Ralph A. Belnap (son)
• Donald E. Belnap (son)
• [others]

LDS Materials

• Ordination Certificate: Deacon, 15 Oct 1906
• Ordination Certificate: Teacher, 12 Apr 1909
• Ordination Certificate: Priest, 22 Jan 1912
• Ordination Certificate: Elder, 12 Oct 1913
• Ordination Certificate: Bishop, 27 Mar 1927
• Patriarchal Blessing: Arias Guy Belnap, 7 Aug 1903
  • Transcription
• Arias Guy Belnap Priesthood Line of Authority for Office of High Priest

LDS Mission Materials

• Mission Journals and Notebooks  [SEE ABOVE/TO COME]
• U.S. Passport Application: Arias G. Belnap, 30 Oct 1913
• U.S. Passport: Arias Guy Belnap  [TO COME]
• New York Passenger List, S.S. Mauretania, 16 Oct 1914
• Arias Guy Belnap Mission Locations (1913-1916)–Google Maps

Newspaper Articles

Basketball

• [many] [TO COME]
• “Weber Defeats Deaf School,” Ogden Evening Standard, 18 Jan 1912
• “Patrolling The Sports Highway–Changes Come With Years,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 3 Mar 1954
• “The Sports Highway: Marathon Staged in 1932,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 8 Mar 1964
• “Sports Mirror–Remember When Foul Pitching Meant Rare Misses?,” Salt Lake Tribune, __ May 1972

Drama Club

• “Farce Comedy At North Ogden,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 8 May 1913
• “Society,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 10 May 1913

Weber Academy

• “Graduates Of The Weber Academy,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 23 May 1913
• “Commencement Weber Academy,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 28 May 1913

LDS Mission

• “Social Happenings In Cities And Towns Of Utah–Ogden,” Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Feb 1916

Marriage

• “The Week’s Social News–Miss Mabel Harris Engagement Announced,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 26 Aug 1916
• “Reception Will Honor Former Ogden Couple,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 6 Sep 1966
• “Golden Wedding,” Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep 1966

Lumber Company

• “Lumber Company Is Incorporated,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 24 Feb 1916
• “New Lumber Concern To Begin Business,” Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Feb 1916
• [Lumber Company fire]

World War I Draft

• “Young Men Of Ogden Registered For The Draft,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 11 Jun 1917
• “List of Military Registrants, Compiled by the Local Board, for the City of Ogden, State of Utah,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 20 Jul 1917
• “Industrial Claims Of Ogden Draftees Passed On By Board,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 17 Feb 1918

Real Property Matters

• “Real Estate Transfers,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 19 Sep 1917
• “Real Estate Transfers,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 8 Jan 1922
• “Legal Notices,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 26 Jun 1939 (name listed under “Area I”)

Early Church Service

• “13th Ward To Present Play,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 24 Dec 1922
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 5 Mar 1924
• “Will Appoint New Bishop,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 1 Jul 1925

Ogden 20th Ward Bishop

• “Deaths,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 17 May 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 18 May 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 20 May 1927
• “Deaths,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 24 May 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 27 May 1927
• “Nail Wound in Foot is Fatal,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 5 Jul 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 7 Jul 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 13 Aug 1927
• “Early Railway Employe[e] Dies,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 28 Oct 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 31 Oct 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 28 Nov 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 30 Nov 1927
• “Funerals,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 1 Dec 1927
• [articles] [various]  [TO COME]
• “Funerals–Swenson,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 5 Sep 1962
• “50 Years Ago,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 3 Jul 1977

Ogden Stake Presidency

• [articles] [various]  [TO COME]

Weber County Treasurer

• “A.G. Belnap Is Candidate,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 27 Aug 1934
• “County Official Pleads Guilty to Misusing Funds,” Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Jun 1935
• “Weber Democrats Reject County Attorney’s Bid,” Deseret News, 12 Jul 1950
• “Slate Set for Utah Primary Election on September 9,” San Juan Record, 21 Aug 1952
• “Chief Deputy Treasurer Will Retire,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 29 Mar 1962
• Obituary: “Velda Lowe,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 2 Jun 2005
• [many] [TO COME]

Utah State Auditor Campaign

• “3 File For Congress Seats; 4 Seeking State Offices,” Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Jul 1952
• “Arias G. Belnap, Democratic Candidate For State Auditor,” Bingham Bulletin, 25 Jul 1952
• “Arias G. Belnap, Democratic Candidate For State Auditor,” Milford News, 31 Jul 1952

Utah State Tax Commission

• “Legislators Also Okayed Jobs,” Deseret News, 15 Mar 1957
• “License Board Eyes Reflector Plates,” Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Mar 1958
• “Official to Ask Review of Trucker Fees,” Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 1958
• “New Car Tags Will Reflect White Figures,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 28 May 1962
• “‘Buffer Zone’ Set Up By Utah, Idaho,” Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Nov 1963

Family

• “Births,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 19 Aug 1923 (daughter Mildred Belnap)

Family Reunions

• “New Directors Selected At Family Outing,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 24 Aug 1930

80th Birthday

• “Ogdenite to Celebrate 80th Birthday Sunday,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 5 Sep 1973

Death Notices

• “Death Claims Former Weber County Official,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 26 Feb 1974
• “A. G. Belnap Dies, 80, Ex-Tax Board Aide,” Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Feb 1974
• “Funeral Notices,” Ogden Standard Examiner, 28 Feb 1974

Magazine Articles/Other Publications

• “SUP Couple Of The Month: The Arias Belnaps Have Versatile Career,” The Pioneer, May-Jun 1968
  • Cover
  • Page 15

Census Records

• 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Ogden, Weber, UT (7 Jun 1900)
• 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Ogden, Weber, UT (16 Apr 1910)
• 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Ogden, Weber, UT (16 Jan 1920)
• 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Ogden, Weber, UT (7-8 Apr 1930)
• 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Ogden, Weber, UT (9 Apr 1940)
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
• 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Ogden, Weber, UT (10 Apr 1950)

U.S. Military Draft Registration

• World War I Draft Registration, Ogden, UT: Arias Guy Belnap 5 Jun 1917

80th Birthday Open House

• Open House Register for 80th Birthday Celebration on Belnap Circle, 6 Sep 1973 (includes signatures of relatives and friends)

Land Records

• [TO COME]

Death Records

• Death Certificate: Arias Guy Belnap, 1974
• Funeral Program  [TO COME]

Ogden 20th Ward History Materials

• Arias Guy Belnap, Ogden 20th Ward Papers; Church History Library, LR 6410-21 (includes miscellaneous ward historical information, much of it written or prepared by Arias; includes records relating to the founding, development, and operation of the ward)
  • Folder 1
  • Folder 2
  • Folder 3
  • Folder 4
  • Folder 5
  • Folder 6
• Arias Guy Belnap, Ogden 20th Ward History; Church History Library, MS 20188 [TO COME]
• Jenson, Andrew. Encyclopedic History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Deseret News, 1941), “Ogden 20th Ward,” p. 613

Publications

• Centennial History in Honor of Utah Pioneer Gilbert Belnap, 1850-1950 (including 1952 and 1956 Supplements)

Audio Recordings

• Arias G. Belnap Interview, Ogden, UT, 197_ (interview conducted by Gordon L. Belnap and family; transcript only–audio file no longer recoverable; transcript prepared by Joy M. Belnap)

Audio Recordings: Family Gatherings

• Gathering of Hyrum Belnap and Anna C. Bluth Children and Spouses, Byron K. Belnap home, 904 21st Street, Ogden, UT, 13 Mar 1952 (MP3 file; large)
  • Transcription [TO COME]:  Speakers (in order): Arias G. Belnap, H. Earl Belnap, Volney B. Belnap, Jewel B. Furniss, Della A. Belnap, Gladys B. Carwin, Byron K. Belnap, Arias G. Belnap, Emma Lou P. Belnap, Mabel H. Belnap, Arias G. Belnap, Marie W. Belnap, Hedy S. Belnap, Emmett Carwin, Arias G. Belnap, Lois F. Belnap, Kathleen Belnap, Arias G. Belnap, H. Earl Belnap
• Gathering of Hyrum Belnap and Anna C. Bluth Children and Spouses (continuation), Ogden, UT, 16 Mar 1952 (MP3 file; large)
  • Transcription [TO COME]:  Speakers (in order): Arias G. Belnap, Glen K. Furniss, Arias G. Belnap
• Gathering of Hyrum Belnap and Anna C. Bluth Children and Spouses, Della A. Belnap home, 815 32nd Street, Ogden, UT, 23 Dec 1963 (MP3 file; large)
  • Transcription [TO COME]:  Speakers (in order): Arias G. Belnap, Volney B. Belnap, Gladys B. Carwin, Jewel B. Furniss, Della A. Belnap, Marie W. Belnap, Mabel H. Belnap, Emmett Carwin, Jewel B. Furniss, Arias G. Belnap, [Volney B. Belnap?]
• Memories of Arias Guy Belnap and Mabel Harris by Children and Spouses, Radisson Hotel, Ogden, UT, 21 Jun 1985 (WMA audio files; large)
  • CD; track 1
  • CD; track 2
  • CD; track 3
  • CD; track 4
  • CD; track 5
  • CD; track 6
  • CD; track 7
  • Transcription:  Speakers: Ralph A. Belnap, Helena D. Belnap, Lois B. Erickson, Eldred H. Erickson, Mildred B. Evans, Edwin E. Evans, Donald E. Belnap, Sharon A. Belnap, Gordon L. Belnap, Joy M. Belnap

Photographs and Images

Individual Images

• Arias Guy Belnap as infant, about 1894 (taken in Ogden, Utah, by Hy. Drewery)
• Arias Guy Belnap wearing Weber Academy basketball team sweater (bust), 1912
• Arias Guy Belnap wearing Weber Academy basketball team sweater (standing), 1912
• Arias Guy Belnap, portrait 1913
• Arias Guy Belnap, on mission in Barmen, Germany, 10 Jan 1914
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  • Back
• Arias Guy Belnap, on mission in Germany, 1914
• Arias Guy Belnap, on mission in Atlanta, Georgia, 28 Nov 1914[5?]
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• Arias Guy Belnap, portrait (taken in Ogden, Utah, by Rabe), 1930s?
• Arias Guy Belnap, portrait, 1930s-1940s (lightly tinted)
• Arias Guy Belnap, portrait, 1930s-1940s (same as above; black and white) 
• Arias Guy Belnap, Utah State Tax Commission, seated at desk
• Arias Guy Belnap, wearing new jacket, 718 Belnap Circle, Ogden, UT, about Sep 1973

Group Images

• Hyrum and Anna C. Bluth Belnap Family Portrait, about 1913 (black background)
• Hyrum and Anna C. Bluth Belnap Family Portrait, about 1913 (white background)
• Arias Guy Belnap and Arthur McBeth, 918 21st Street, probably before leaving on mission, about 1913 (Arias on left; shorter) (from original in possession of Jeane Erickson Burton)
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• Arias Guy Belnap Family: Back row: Ralph Arias Belnap, Mabel Harris Belnap, Lois Ruth Belnap, Arias Guy Belnap; Middle row: Mildred Belnap; Front row: Gordon Leslie Belnap, Donald Eugene Belnap, early 1930s
• Arias Guy Belnap Family:  Front row: Arias Guy Belnap, Mabel Harris Belnap, Ralph Arias Belnap; Back row: Gordon Leslie Belnap, Lois Ruth Belnap, Mildred Belnap, Donald Eugene Belnap, early 1940s
• Ralph Arias Belnap and Helena Marie Danielsen Wedding Portrait: Arias Guy Belnap, Mabel Harris Belnap, Donald Eugene Belnap, Ralph Arias Belnap, Helena Marie Danielsen, ____, Lois Ruth Belnap Erickson, Mildred Belnap Evans, ____, Dec 1945
• Arias Guy Belnap and Mabel Harris at 425 16th Street, Ogden, Utah, 1947
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• Children of Hyrum Belnap and Anna Constantia Bluth:  Back row: Volney Bryan Belnap, Arias Guy Belnap, Byron Knight Belnap, Hyrum Earl Belnap; Front row: “A” Jewel Belnap Furniss, Gladys Belnap Carwin, Della Augusta Belnap, Apr 1952
• Arias Guy Belnap Family Portrait with Children, 11 Jul 1952
• Arias Guy Belnap Family Portrait with Children, 11 Jul 1952
• Arias Guy Belnap Family Portrait with Children and Spouses, 11 Jul 1952
• Arias Guy Belnap Family Portrait with Children and Spouses, 11 Jul 1952 (lower resolution)
• Mabel Harris, Arias Guy Belnap, Erickson Grandchildren (Bruce, Janet, Susan, David), Joy M. Belnap, Christmas, 25 Dec 1952
• Arias Guy Belnap Family Gathering, [26] Aug 1964
• Arias Guy Belnap and Mabel Harris: 50th Wedding Anniversary Portrait, Aug 1966

Headstone

• Headstone: Ogden City Cemetery: Arias Guy Belnap and Mabel Harris (taken by Brent J. Belnap, Jul 2007)

Items Owned by Arias Guy Belnap

• Drinking Gourd, gift from family baptized by Arias in the Southern States Mission (item in possession of Jeane Erickson Burton) (taken by Brent J. Belnap, Jul 2007)

Residence: 918 21st Street, Ogden, UT

• House Front (viewed from south) (taken by Brent J. Belnap, Jul 2007)

Video Footage

• H. Earl Belnap Story (includes footage of Hyrum Belnap and other family members), 1932-1936 (MPG file; received from Bruce E. Belnap)

Arias Guy Belnap/Mabel Harris Family Reunions

• Families Are Forever: Posterity of Arias G. Belnap and Mabel Harris (Jul 1999)
• AGB/MH Family Reunion, 23 Jul 2011: Photographs
• AGB/MH Cousins’ Farewell Party, 21 Jun 2013: Photographs
• AGB/MH Family Cousins’ Party-Potluck, 8 Aug 2021: Photographs
• AGB/MH Family Cousins’ Party-Potluck, 14 Aug 2022: Announcement
• AGB/MH Family Cousins’ Party-Potluck, 14 Aug 2022: Photographs  [TO COME]

Spouse

• Mabel Harris (1894-1972)

Children

• Ralph Arias Belnap (1917-1996) [married; no issue]
• Lois Ruth Belnap (1920-2011)
• Mildred Belnap (1923-2000)
• Donald Eugene Belnap (1927-2013)
• Gordon Leslie Belnap (1929-2021)

Parents

• Hyrum Belnap (1858-1938)
• Anna Contantia Bluth (1869-1931)

Last update:  20 Sep 2022