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Benton County, Arkansas
Benton County was created on 30 September 1836 and was formed from Washington County. It was named after Thomas Hart Benton, the prominent U.S. Senator from Missouri. The county seat is at Bentonville. In 1862, the largest battle of the Civil War in Arkansas was fought at Elkhorn Tavern at Pea Ridge. Benton County is the home of the founder of Wal-Mart, Sam Walton, as well as the home of the trucking firm, J.B. Hunt. It is an area of Arkansas that continues to grow rapidly. The communities of Rogers, Gravette, Siloam Springs, Bella Vista, Centerton, War Eagle and Gentry are the largest.
Benton County is bordered by , Barry County, MO (north), Carroll County (east), Madison County, Washington County (south), Adair County, OK (southwest), Delaware County, OK (west), McDonald County, MO (northwest). Cities, Towns & Communities include , Avoca, Bella Vista, Bentonville, Bethel Heights, Cave Springs, Centerton, Decatur, Elm Springs, Garfield, Gateway, Gentry, Gravette, Highfill, Little Flock, Lowell, Pea Ridge, Prairie Creek, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springtown, Sulphur Springs
The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.co.benton.ar.us/ .
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- Historical Newspapers from Arkansas (1819 - 1999)
- Arkansas State Genealogy Network - Facebook.com
- Family History Library
- Arkansas Historical Records
- Benton County, Arkansas History Books at Amazon.com
County Court, Probate and Tax Records
See Also Arkansas Marriage Records, Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records
Benton County Clerk of Circuit Court has Court Records from 1837 and Land Records from 1837 and is located at 215 East Central, Bentonville, 72712; (479) 271-1015.
Benton County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1861 and Probate Records from 1866 and is located at 215 East Central, Suite 217,
Tax records are located in the county courthouse and the Arkansas History Commission.
Below is a list of online resources for Benton County Court Records. Email us with websites containing Benton County Court Records by clicking the link below:
- Submit a website for Benton Co. Court Records
- Order County Court, Civil or Criminal Records Online
- Benton County, Arkansas Court Books at Amazon.com
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records
See Also Research In Vital Records or Vital Records in Arkansas or Research In Vital Records
Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Arkansas Vital Records, 4815 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205, Please allow up to approximately 4-6 weeks for processing of all type of certificates when ordered through the mail. They have the following records:
- Birth Certificates: Birth records maintained by Arkansas Vital Records start with February 1, 1914 through the present. Vital Records does have a limited number of birth records prior to 1914. The birth records dated prior to 1914 were filed with Arkansas Vital Records after 1914. They have original copies of Little Rock and Fort Smith births dating from 1881.
- Cost: The cost of a birth record is $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy ordered of the same record at the same time. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $12.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $12.00 search fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
- Death Certificates: Death records maintained by Arkansas Vital Records start with February 1, 1914 through the present. Arkansas Vital Records does have a limited number of deaths occurring prior to 1914 for Little Rock and Fort Smith dating from 1881. The Arkansas History Commission has a death index of deaths occurring in Arkansas from 1914 through 1949. This is only an alphabetical listing of deaths occurring in Arkansas. The History Commission does not have copies of the death records.
- Cost: The cost of a certified death certificate is $10.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time for the same certificate. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $10.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $10.00 search fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
- Marriage & Divorce Certificates: Marriage records maintained in Arkansas Vital Records begin with January 1917. Arkansas Vital Records does not have any marriage records prior to 1917.
Divorce records maintained in Arkansas Vital Records begin with January 1923. Arkansas Vital Records does not have any divorce records prior to 1923. Records of marriage & divorce proceedings are available from the Benton County clerk of Probate Court that granted the decree.You can download an application online for Marriage Certificates or Divorce Certificates .- Cost: Arkansas Vital Records maintains a file of marriage and divorce coupons. These coupons are acceptable with organizations that require a certified record. The cost of a marriage or divorce coupon is $10.00 for each copy. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $10.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $10.00 search fee.
- Order In Person: The certificates may be ordered by coming into this office. If you want the copy the same day, our hours for same day service are 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Monday – Friday. The office is located at 4815 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205.
- Order By Mail: Mail a check or money order (no cash) payable to the "Vital Records " along with the necessary information to the following address: Vital Records, PO Box 8184, Little Rock AR 72203-8184. Please include return address on envelope and application form. Processing Time takes 4-6 weeks when ordered by MAIL or 2-5 Days when you Order Online.
- Ordering Vital Records - You can also order Order Electronically Online or You can download an application for Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Certificates to mail.
Below is a list of online resources for Benton County Vital Records. Email us with websites containing Benton County Vital Records by clicking the link below:
- Submit a website for Benton Co. Vital Records
- Vital Records from Archives.com: Order Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records Online!
- Click Here to Search the Social Security Death Index - Search over 82 million death records and get genealogical information crucial to your family research.
- Research Death records In The World's Largest Newspaper Archive at NewpaperArchive.com!
- Find thousands of historical Arkansas newspaper articles about deaths. Search for local articles about an old family friend that died many years ago or a celebrity that committed suicide. Historical newspapers contain a wealth of information about the deceased.
- Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 - index to approximately 594,000 deaths that occurred in Arkansas between 1914 and 1950.
- Arkansas Divorce Index, 1923-1939 - index to divorces that were filed in Arkansas from 1923-27 and 1934-39. Information can include plaintiff's name, defendant's name, date of divorce, county of divorce, volume number, docket number, and certificate number.
- Arkansas Marriage Index, 1933-1939 - index to individuals who were married in Arkansas from 1933-1939. Information that may be found in this database can include groom's name, bride's name, marriage date, license date, county of marriage, marriage certificate and volume number.
- Arkansas Marriages to 1850 - contains Arkansas marriages to 1850 and contains over 18,000 names.
- Arkansas Marriages, 1779-1992 - contains marriage information from selected areas of Arkansas for over 300,000 individuals from 1779-1992.
- Arkansas Marriages, 1820-1949 - contains marriage information from selected areas of Arkansas from 1820-1949.
- Arkansas Marriages, 1851-1900 - database of Arkansas marriage records between 1851 and 1900 includes records from Ashley, Baxter, Benton, Carroll, Clark, Clay, Cleveland, Conway, Craighead, Crawford, Cross, Dallas, Fulton, Garland, Grant, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Johnson, Lafayette, Lawrence, Logan, Lonoke, Marion, Montgomery, Nevada, Phillips, Pike, Polk, Prairie, Randolph, St. Francis, Scott, Sebastian, Sharp, Stone Yell, Union, Washington, and White Counties
- Benton County, Arkansas Birth, Marriage & Death Books at Amazon.com
County Census Records
See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Arkansas
Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable
Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Benton County, Arkansas are 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Benton County, Arkansas are Industry and Agriculture Schedules 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.There are free downloadable and printable Census forms to help with your research. These include U.S. Census Extraction Forms and U.K. Census Extraction Forms
Below is a list of online resources for Benton County Census Records. Email us with websites containing Benton County Census Records by clicking the link below:
- Submit a website for Benton Co. Census Records
- Census Records at Archives.com
- Benton County, Arkansas Census Books at Amazon.com
- Arkansas Census, 1819-70: contains the 1819-1829 Tax Lists Index; 1820 Federal Census Index; 1823 Sheriff's Census Index; 1829 Sheriff's Census Index; 1830 Federal Census Index; 1830-1839 Tax Lists Index; 1840 Federal Census Index; 1840 Pensioners Index; 1850 Federal Census Index; 1850 Slave Schedule; 1860 Federal Census Index; 1870 Federal Census Index.
- Arkansas Census, 1840
- Census & Voter Lists
County Maps & Atlases
See Also Statewide Maps that exist for Arkansas
Below is a list of online resources for Benton County Maps. Email us with websites containing Benton County Maps by clicking the link below:
- Submit a website for Benton Co. Maps
- Benton County, Arkansas Map Books at Amazon.com
- Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers - Maps are an invaluable part of family history research, especially if you live far from where your ancestor lived. Because political boundaries often changed, historic maps are critical in helping you discover the precise location of your ancestor's hometown, what land they owned, who their neighbors were, and more.
County Military Records
See Also Research In Military Records or Military Records in Arkansas
Below is a list of online resources for Benton County Military Records. Email us with websites containing Benton County Military Records by clicking the link below:
- Submit a website for Benton Co. Military Records
- Southern Claims - Barred and Disallowed from the State of Arkansas (The National Archives): View, Print Copy & Save Original Documents In the 1870s, southerners claimed compensation from the U.S. government for items used by the Union Army, ranging from corn and horses, to trees and church buildings.
- Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900 from the State of Arkansas (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.
- Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Arkansas
(The National Archives): View, Print Copy & Save Compiled service records of Confederate soldiers from southern units, labeled with each soldier's name, rank, and unit, with links to revealing documents about each soldier.
- Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers"), 1865-67 from the State of Arkansas (The National Archives): NARA M1003. View, Print Copy & Save Original Applications for pardon submitted to President Andrew Johnson, 1865-67, by former Confederates excluded from earlier amnesty proclamations.
- Arkansas Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
- National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution,
- Arkansas Society of Sons of the American Revolution,
- National Society of Sons of the American Revolution, 1000 South Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203; (502) 589-1776
- Benton County, Arkansas Military Books at Amazon.com
County Genealogical Addresses
See Also Other Arkansas Genealogical Addresses
Below is a list of online resources for Benton County Genealogical Addresses. Email us with websites containing Benton County Genealogical Addresses by clicking the link below:
- Submit a website for Benton Co. Genealogical Addresses
- Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 796, Rogers, AR 72756-0796; E-mail
- Arkansas History Commission, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201; 501.682.6900
- Arkansas Genealogical Society, 1411 Shady Grove Road, P.O. Box 908, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0908; Phone: 501-262-4513
- Arkansas Historical Society, 422 South Sixth Street, Van Buren, AR 72201
- Arkansas Family History Association, 609 Colynwood, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120; 501-835-7502
- Arkansas Historical Association, 416 Old Main, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701; 479-575-5884, 479-575-2775 FAX
- Newspapers & Periodicals - The Newspapers & Periodicals Collection lets you discover a wealth of information about your ancestors from many historical newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. These types of sources can often supplement public records and provide information that is not recorded anywhere else. Here, you can learn more about your ancestor's possible daily activities by placing them in the context of their time.
- Arkansas Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
County Church & Cemeteries
See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Arkansas
Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as names, dates, places of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships.
There are many churches and cemeteries in Benton County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Benton County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Some church records for Arkansas churches are available at the Arkansas History Commission. These include published church histories, church records, newspapers, and manuscript collections.
Local county genealogical and historical organizations have copied, cataloged, and published records of local cemeteries. Most of these are in the collection at the Arkansas History Commission; many are in the DAR Library. Most of those in the DAR collection have been microfilmed by the FHL.
| Benton County Cemeteries | ||
| Alpine Cemetery (Historical) War Eagle |
Armstrong Cemetery Centerton |
Austin Cemetery Spring Valley |
| Banks Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Baptist Cemetery Bentonville So. |
Barron Cemetery Centerton |
| Bayless Cemetery Garfield |
Beavers Cemetery Gravette |
Bella Vista Cemetery Bella Vista |
| Benton Co. Mem. Gardens Bentonville So. |
Bentonville Cemetery Bentonville So. |
Bethel Cemetery Gravette |
| Blagg Cemetery Siloam Springs |
Blaylock Cemetery Avoca |
Bland Cemetery Bentonville So. |
| Bland Cemetery (Historical) War Eagle |
Bloomfield Cemetery Gentry |
Bozarth Cemetery Cherokee City |
| Brady Cemetery Watts |
Burch Cemetery 2 Mi. SW of Cave Springs |
Butler Creek Cemetery Gravette |
| Butler Ford Cemetery Far SE Corner of County |
Buttram Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Callum Cemetery Cherokee City |
| Carter Cemetery (Historical) War Eagle |
Cave Springs Cemetery Cave Springs |
Centerton Cemetery Centerton |
| Cherokee City Cemetery Cherokee City |
Clantonville Cemetery Eureka Springs |
Coats Cemetery Cherokee City |
| Coffelt Cemetery Centerton |
Crain Cemetery (aka Garrett) Private Property |
Daniels Cemetery Hiwasee |
| Davis Cemetery Gallatin |
Dean Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Decatur Cemetery Decatur |
| Dixon Cemetery Cherokee City |
Dodson Cemetery Bentonville So. |
Douglas Cemetery Highfill |
| Dow Cemetery Colcord NE |
Drakes Creek |
Dug Hill Cemetery Bentonville No. |
| Eden Bluff Cemetery Indian Burial Ground |
Fairmount Cemetery Gallatin |
Falling Springs Cemetery Falling Springs |
| Flint Creek Cemetery Gallatin |
Ford Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Foster Cemetery Bentonville No. |
| Frisco Cemetery Rogers |
GAR Gravette |
Gamble Cemetery Centerton |
| Gentry Cemetery Gentry |
George Cemetery Siloam Springs |
Georgia Flat Cemetery Colcord NE |
| Goad Springs Cemetery Springdale |
Gunter Cemetery Siloam Springs |
Hart Cemetery Bentonville So. |
| Hatfield Cemetery (Historical) War Eagle |
Henson Cemetery (Historical) War Eagle |
Hickman Cemetery Bentonville No. |
| Hickory Creek Cemetery Sonora |
Highfill Cemetery Centerton |
Hillcrest Cemetery Gravette |
| Ingersoll Cemetery (Historical) Rogers |
Jackson Cemetery Centerton |
Jefferson Cemetery Bentonville So. |
| Keith Cemetery Hiwasee |
Key Cemetery Rogers |
Kindley Cemetery Bentonville No. |
| Lee Cemetery Gravette |
Liberty Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Little Flock Cemetery Bentonville No. |
| Logan Cemetery Gallatin |
Lone Elm Cemetery Gallatin |
Martin Cemetery War Eagle |
| Gallatin | Maysville Cemetery Colcord NE |
McDaniel Cemetery Rogers |
| McReynolds Cemetery Rogers |
Miller Cemetery Hiwasee |
Mount Hebron Cemetery Bentonville So. |
| Mount Pleasant Cemetery Hiwasee |
New Home Cemetery Bentonville No. |
Oak Hill Cemetery (aka Siloam Springs) Siloam Springs |
| Oakes Cemetery Bentonville No. |
Oakley Chapel Cemetery Bentonville So. |
Old Best Cemetery Spring Valley |
| Ozark Cemetery Rogers |
Pace Chapel Cemetery (Historical) Rogers |
Parn Cemetery Centerton |
| Patterson Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Pea Ridge Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Phagan Cemetery No of Siloam Springs |
| Phillips Cemetery Centerton |
Phillips Cemetery Sonora |
Pleasant Grove Cemetery Bentonville So. |
| Pratt Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Rambo Cemetery Sandstone Mountain |
Rock Cemetery Sandstone Mountain |
| Rogers Cemetery Rogers |
Ruddick Cemetery Garfield |
Saint Vincent's Cemetery Avoca |
| Scott Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Sharp Cemetery Springdale |
Silent Grove Cemetery Springdale |
| Snoderly Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Spring Creek Cemetery Springdale |
Springtown Cemetery Gentry |
| Stanley Cemetery Rogers |
Temperance Hill Cemetery Centerton |
Tucks Chapel Cemetery Avoca |
| Twelve Corners Cemetery Pea Ridge |
Valley View Cemetery Bentonville No. |
Walnut Hill Cemetery Garfield |
| Wann Cemetery Colcord NE |
War Eagle Cemetery (aka Blackburn) War Eagle |
Ward Cemetery Colcord NE |
| Webb Cemetery War Eagle |
Wet Prairie Cemetery Colcord NE |
Williams Cemetery Pea Ridge |
| Williams Cemetery (Historical) Rogers |
Wilson Cemetery Sonora |
Woods Cemetery Bentonville So. |
| Yell Cemetery Robinson |
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Below is a list of online resources for Benton County Cemetery & Church Records. Email us with websites containing Benton County Cemetery & Church Records by clicking the link below:
- Submit a website for Benton Co. Cemetery & Church Records
- Cemetery Records at Archives.com
- Find Obituaries in The World's Largest Newspaper Archive at NewpaperArchive.com! - Find thousands of Arkansas obituaries to help you research your family history. Search for a Arkansas newspaper obituary about your ancestor or a celebrity. Begin your search today and find death notices and funeral announcements printed in newspapers from Arkansas .
- Obituary Records at Archives.com
- America's Obituaries (1977 to current) at Genealogybank.com
- Obituaries contain helpful information such as names, dates, places of birth, death, marriage and family information. Over 28 million obituaries make this the most complete collection from the 20th and 21st centuries - includes over 1,100 U.S. newspapers. New content added daily!
- Cemeteries of Benton County, Arkansas - From the ca 1974 Series
- Benton County, Arkansas Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
- Gravestone, Tombstone, and Memorial Photo Collection from findagrave.com
- Benton County, Arkansas Church Books at Amazon.com
County Church & Bible Records
See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Arkansas
Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits
The use of published genealogies, electronic files containing genealogical lineage, and other compiled sources can be of tremendous value to a researcher.
When view family trees online or not, be sure to only take the info at face value and always follow up with your own sources or verify the ones they provide. Below is a list of online resources for Benton County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information . Email us with websites containing Benton County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information by clicking the link below:
