County Records

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  visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. All other record types not listed here are located in the town in which the event occured. Check NH's Cities & Towns and City & Town Clerks
• Probate Court has Probate Records from 1841
  64 Court Street, P.O. Box 1343; Laconia, NH 03247-1343; Register : Estelle Dearborn, Phone : (603) 524-0903
• Register of Deeds has Land Records from 1841
  64 Court Street, P.O. Box 1343; Laconia New Hampshire 03247-1343
  Tel. (603)527-5420 & 527-5421 Fax 527-5429 Vault 527-5425
• New Hampshire Vital Records Office [Order Online] [Search the Social Security Death Index] has Births, Death and marriage records after 1883 see also Vital Records Page
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Genealogical Addresses

• New Hampshire Society of Genealogist, P.O. Box 2316 , Concord, NH 3302-2316 (603) 225-3381
• New Hampshire Historical Society , The Tuck Library, 30 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301-6384
  Telephone: 603/228-6688 - Fax: 603/224-0463
• New Hampshire State Library, 20 Park Street , Concord, NH 03301; (603)271-2144 FAX: (603)271-6826

Military Resources

• Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900 from the State of New Hampshire (The National Archives): View, Print Copy & Save Original Pension applications for service in the U.S. Army between 1861 and 1917, grouped according to the units in which the veterans served.
• Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 from the State of New Hampshire (The National Archives): View, Print Copy & Save Original Documents in NARA publication M246 include muster rolls, payrolls, strength returns, and other miscellaneous personnel, pay, and supply records of American Army units, 1775-83.
• Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War from the State of New Hampshire (The National Archives): View, Print Copy & Save Original Documents in NARA publication M246 include muster rolls, payrolls, strength returns, and other miscellaneous personnel, pay, and supply records of American Army units, 1775-83.
• Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files from the State of New Hampshire (The National Archives): View, Print Copy & Save Original Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, from NARA publication M804.

Book Resources

• Belknap County, New Hampshire History Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Court Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Birth, Marriage & Death Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Census Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Map Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Military Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Tax Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Church Books at Amazon.com
• Belknap County, New Hampshire Family Books at Amazon.com

County History

Located in the center of the state, Belknap County squarely sits in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes' Region. Blessed with magnificent lakes crowned by rolling hills and mountains, Belknap County offers an experience rich in contrasts.

Noted for its striking scenic beauty, the character of Belknap County was forged by ancient glaciers moving across the landscape. As they receded, they left in their wake an abundance of shimmering and sparkling lakes, nestled between picturesque mountains and hills. Belknap County's renowned visual and environmental assets contribute to a high quality of life for those who visit or make their homes here.

Named for Dr. Jeremy Belknap, a noted preacher, naturalist, and historian, Belknap County has a cool, humid, modified continental climate. Summers are typically mild and short; winters tend to be long and cold. It is truly a four season place that offers a variety of year-round recreation, from swimming and boating to skiing and snowmobiling. Belknap County's natural resources play a dominant role in sustaining the region's economic and cultural well-being.

Encompassing about 400 square miles, Belknap County contains ten towns and one city, Laconia, the seat of County government. Known as the "City of the Lakes", Laconia is the county's geographical center and represents a major portion of the county's economic and population base.

Hills and mountains, too, play a major role in the landscape. Belknap Mountain, the county's highest, forms the backbone of the Belknap Hills as it rises to an elevation of 2378 feet above sea level. Belknap County's plentiful hillsides are essential to the area's numerous scenic vistas and provide generous opportunities for downhill and cross-country skiing, biking, and hiking.

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