# James Bellingham — The Rise of Silas Lapham character guide

> James Bellingham in The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jim Bellingham, Jim, Bellingham, Mr. Bellingham

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A Boston Brahmin and Bromfield Corey's brother-in-law who advises on social matters.

## Relationships

### [Silas Lapham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/characters/silas_lapham)

_social_

James Bellingham is a wealthy Bostonian and club member who interacts with Silas in social and business circles.

### [Tom Corey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/characters/tom_corey)

_social_

James Bellingham is a family friend of the Coreys, moving in the same upper-class social circles.

### [Silas Lapham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/characters/silas_lapham)

_social_

James Bellingham is a wealthy Bostonian and club member who interacts with Silas in social and business circles.

### [Silas Lapham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/characters/silas_lapham)

_social_

James Bellingham is a wealthy Bostonian and club member who interacts with Silas in social and business circles.

### [Tom Corey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/characters/tom_corey)

_social_

James Bellingham is a family friend of the Coreys, moving in the same upper-class social circles.

### [Tom Corey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/characters/tom_corey)

_social_

James Bellingham is a family friend of the Coreys, moving in the same upper-class social circles.

## In the story

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/chapters/viii)

Referenced as having advised Tom on the business decision, and Mrs. Corey expresses confusion over his approval.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/chapters/xxiv)

Advises Lapham, suggests assignment, and informs Tom Corey of the true state of Lapham's affairs.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rise_of_silas_lapham_se/chapters/xxv)

Referenced as having analyzed Lapham's finances, causing Lapham wounded pride.

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