Marsden was known for some time as Bellastown. See http://www.bellastown.demon.co.uk/btown.htm accessed 14/1/2013. Here it quotes 'Bygone Marsden', 2nd edition 1943 where Bellas is described as being " a rollicking sort of parson, often with more ale than religion in him". Information supplied by Tom Bellas on 11/1/2013
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 | Appt(Licensing) | Bellas, Lancelot | Friermere chapel / | Chaplain | View |
| 1773 | Ordi(ordination) | Bellas, Lancelot | / | deacon | View |
| 1774 | Ordi(ordination) | Bellas, Lancelot | / | priest | View |
| 1780 | Appt(Licensing) | Bellas, Lancelot | Marsden / | Perpetual Curate | View |
| 1788 | Appt(Resignation) | Bellas, Lancelot | Chapel of Friermere / | Unknown | View |
| 1790 | Vac(resignation) | Bellas, Lancelot | Friermere / Chapel of St. Thomas | Unknown | View |
| 1815 | Vac(Death) | Bellas, Lancelot | Marsden / | Perpetual Curate | View |