In the 1891 census 6 Park Grove, Bootle, Derby, Lancashire. Head Thomas J. Bellas, age 31, Railway yards Porter, employed, born Liverpool, Lancashire. Wife Elizabeth Bellas, age 30, born Long Martin, Westmorland. Son Thomas J. Bellas, age 7, scholar, born Liverpool, Lancashire. Daughter Isabella Bellas, age 3, scholar, born Liverpool. Daughter Elizabeth Bellas, age 5 months, born Bootle, Lanchashire.

In the 1911 census 109 Eastbourne Road, Birkdale, Formby, Southport, Lancashire. Head Thomas John Bellas, age 52, cab driver, worker, born Liverpool, Lancashire. Wife Elizabeth Bellas, age 50, married 28 years, 8 children born alive, all still living, born Westmoreland. Daughter Isabella Bellas, age 23, single, dressmaker, worker, working at home, born Liverpool, Lancashire. Son Stephen Bellas, age 12, school, born Birkdale, Lancashire. The house has 5 rooms.