Benson County, North Dakota Genealogy

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Parent County
1883--Benson County was created 9 March 1883 from DeSmet and Ramsey Counties. County seat: Minnewaukan

Indian Reservations
Spirit Lake Reservation is located primarily in Benson County, with a portion in Eddy County. Historically it was also known as Devils Lake Reservation, and sometimes incorrectly referred to as Fort Totten Reservation.

Neighboring Counties
Eddy | Nelson | Pierce | Ramsey | Towner | Wells

Census

 * 1885
 * 1890
 * 1900
 * 1915
 * 1920
 * 1925
 * 1930

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog
 * Benson County, North Dakota Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)