2829 George Anthony Belcourt Pioneer Catholic Missionary of the Northwest, 1803-1874: His Life and Times, by James Michael Reardon, P.A. (read 24 Jan 1996) I once visited my brother-in-law when he was living at Belcourt, ND, so when I saw this book I had to read it. Imagine my disappointment that it never mentions the town! I am sure it was named for him. He was born in Canada on Apr 22, 1803, and died there 31 May 1874. He was a sterling missionary to the Indians, though he did not get along with his Canadian bishop; then was under Bishop Loras for a time, then Bishops Cretin and Grace of St. Paul. The amateur author of this book did quite a lot of research, and actually visited the sites where Belcourt was. The book has pictures of his grave marker, and of churches where he served. This book is a quaint book of some interest. ( )