Belknap County
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Belknap County NHGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of ancestors and relatives of Belknap county.

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Temporary Coordinator:  George Kidder kiddergeorge@yahoo.com

COUNTY FORMATION

Belknap County was formed 20 Dec 1840, from a portion of Strafford County.

Belknap County was named in honor of Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Belknap, born in 1744, died in 1798. He was a religious leader, a political leader, and a historical author (History of New Hampshire and American Biographies).

Laconia is the County Seat.


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This page was last updated 02/05/2024