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Burke County NDGenWeb 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 Burke county.

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County Coordinator: Norma Hass [email protected]

Co-Coordinator: YOU? Burke County NDGenWeb needs a local co-coordinator. Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a family tree connection to the county? Are you experienced at researching in Burke County? If your answer to any one of these questions is "YES" please consider volunteering to be a co-coordinator. For more information about the position, please review Helps and Resources for CCs and contact the State Coordinator.

State Coordinator: Michelle Savre

Assistant State Coordinator: Mike Peterson

COUNTY FORMATION

Burke County was included in Imperial Ward County until its division into the counties of Ward, Renville, Mountrail and Burke. Burke County was organized as a county July 15, 1910. The county was named for Governor John Burke, under whose administration it was organized. Bowbells has always been the county seat.