Bennett County, South Dakota Genealogy

United States   South Dakota    Bennett County

County Courthouse
Bennett County; 202 Main St; Martin, SD 57551; Ph. 605.685.6969 Details: (Attached to Fall River Co prior to organization 27 Apr 1912) (Reg of Deeds has land rec from 1907, m rec from 1912, b &amp; d rec from 1913 &amp; bur rec from 1943; Clk Cts has div, pro &amp; ct rec)

Parent County

 * 1909--Bennett County was created 3 June 1909 from Lugenbeel, Eliminated 3 Jun 1909, Shannon, Washington, Eliminated 2 Nov 1943, and Washabaugh, Attached to Jackson 3 Jun 1915, Counties. County seat: Martin

Neighboring Counties

 * Cherry County, Nebraska
 * Jackson
 * Mellette
 * Shannon
 * Sheridan County, Nebraska
 * Todd

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 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.