Starting with Gilbert Belnap himself, descendants of Gilbert and his wives Adaline Knight and Henrietta McBride have served in public office in a wide variety of capacities. Below are descendants known to have been elected or appointed to public office. Additions and corrections are welcomed.
Sheriffs/Law Enforcement
- Gilbert Belnap (1821-1899): Sheriff, Weber County, Utah
- Gilbert Rosel Belnap (1847-1929): Sheriff, Weber County, Utah
- Amasa Marion Hammon, Sr. (1884-1957): Sheriff, Weber County, Utah
- Joseph Belnap (1853-1922): Deputy Sheriff, Weber County, Utah
- Hyrum Belnap (1858-1938): Deputy Sheriff, Weber County, Utah
- Oliver Belnap (1855-1929): Deputy Sheriff, Weber County, Utah
National/State-wide Public Service
- Gilbert Belnap (1821-1899): Weber County Delegate. Utah State Constitutional Convention; 1872
- Arias Guy Belnap (1893-1974): Utah State Tax Commissioner; Democratic Party
- Tanner D. Ainge (1983-living): U.S. House of Representatives primary election candidate, Utah 3rd Congressional District of Utah; 2017; Republican Party
- Christopher Lewis Peterson (1975-living): Utah State Governor general election candidate; 2020; Democratic Party
- James Madison Marriott (1934-living): Idaho State Representative, 2006-2012; Republican Party
County/City Public Service
- Brian James Bagley (1972-living): Mayor, Longmont, Colorado
- Arias Guy Belnap (1893-1974): County Treasurer, Weber County, Utah
- Eldred Hilmar Erickson (husband of
Last update: 22 Jun 2023