JEREMIAH BELSHA was our 3X Great Grandfather through the Gibbar/Belsha line. Jeremiah was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, in approximately 1784. Jeremiah's parents are unknown, but we know that he did have at least two brothers, Elisha and James, and three sisters, Ester, Jane and Delilah.​

Jeremiah Belsha joined Company B of the Kentucky Militia and was given the rank of Private. Commanded by Captain John Hughes, he was called into actual service on a detachment under command of Brigadier General Joseph Winlock on Christmas Day, 1806. He served until January 24, 1807. For his enlistment he received the sum of $5.00 as well as an allowance of $2.00 for clothing.