McPherson County, South Dakota Genealogy

United States   South Dakota    McPherson County

County Courthouse
McPherson County; County Courthouse; PO Box L; Leola, SD 57456; Ph. 605.439.3351 Details: (Organized 6 Mar 1884) (Clk Ct has pro rec from 1893, ct rec from 1889, nat rec from 1884 &amp; div rec; Reg of Deeds has b &amp; d rec from 1905, bur rec from 1941, m &amp; land rec)

Parent County

 * 1873--McPherson County was created 8 January 1873 from Buffalo County. County seat: Leola

Neighboring Counties

 * Brown
 * Campbell
 * Dickey County, North Dakota
 * Edmunds
 * McIntosh County, North Dakota
 * Walworth

Cemeteries
Various McPherson County cemeteries listing the names of deceased, dates of death and birth, and names of parents or spouses where available.

Census
1905, 1915, 1925 State Censuses --Unique information could include: Ethnic Background, Maiden Name, Church Affiliation &amp; Military Service

  1905 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

  1915 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

  1925 state census with images can be viewed free at Record Search

  1935 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

  1945 state census with images can be viewed free at FamilySearch Record Search

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.