Abbeville County Genealogy
Abbeville County was formed in 1785 from the old Ninety-Six District. It was known as “the birthplace and deathbed of the Confederacy.” John C. Calhoun was a native of Abbeville County, SC. The later counties of Greenwood and McCormick were created from parts of Abbeville County, SC in 1897 with regards to Greenwood and 1916 for McCormick. The name Abbeville, is derived from a town named Abbeville in France. The area was settled by Huguenots and the name of the city of Abbeville is attributed to one of them. Interestingly I’ve seen several references, including the counties own website refer to the date of creation of the county as 1758 which seems to contradict this sciway.net County History Timeline which re-affirms the 1785 creation year. Certainly, the county was settled before 1785, but it wasn’t formally Abbeville County until 1785 according to the State of South Carolina.
Abbeville County is home to Erskine College (located in Due West.)
Abbeville County SCGenweb site
Abbeville County Historical Society
202 Church Stret
Abbeville, SC 29620
Abbeville County Courthouse
P.O. Box 579
County Courthouse
Abbeville, SC 29620
Census
1790 Census images and transcription for the entire state
1820 Federal Census Images – Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1830 Federal Census Images – Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1850 Federal Census Index by last name only
1860 Federal Census Transcription – Slave Schedule A-De
1860 Federal Census Transcription – Slave Schedule Di-La
1860 Federal Census Transcription – Slave Schedule Le-Re
1860 Federal Census Transcription – Slave Schedule Ri-Zi
Tax Records
1784 Abbeville County Tax list
Cemeteries
USGS listing of Cemeteries in Abbeville County
Cemetery Transcriptions (Currently Power Burial Ground – Lowndesville, SC)
Query Forums
Abbeville County, SC Forum for Queries
Abbeville County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Abbeville County:
Abbeville (County Seat)
Antreville
Calhoun Falls
Donalds
Due West
Honea Path
Lake Secession
Lowndesville
Ware Shoals
News related to Abbeville County, SC
“abbeville county” sc – Google News
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ABBEVILLE SCHOOL BOARD PASSES PLEA: Message to legislature – Help our schools
Greenwood Index Journal Based on current enrollment, Abbeville County School District would have to write a check to Calhoun Falls Charter School for roughly $725000 if this bill … |
Randolph: Abbeville could lose 14 teachers if H 4243 passes – Greenwood Index Journal
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Randolph: Abbeville could lose 14 teachers if H 4243 passes
Greenwood Index Journal "I hope you can see that the passage of H 4243 will have a devastating impact on the Abbeville County School District.â The South Carolina School Board … |
‘Watchdogs’ building strength in numbers – Greenwood Index Journal
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'Watchdogs' building strength in numbers
Greenwood Index Journal ABBEVILLE — March 17 will mark the Abbeville County Taxpayers' Association's seven-year anniversary … |
13-year-old fatally shot in Abbeville County – Anderson Independent Mail
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13-year-old fatally shot in Abbeville County
Anderson Independent Mail An autopsy was performed Saturday, he said, and the death is being investigated by the Abbeville County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Law … 13-year-old boy fatally injured in Honea Path Vigil Held For 13-Year-Old Shot In Neck Police say 13-year-old shot to death in SC |
Coaches say Abbeville brawl doesn’t tarnish image – Greenwood Index Journal
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Coaches say Abbeville brawl doesn't tarnish image
Greenwood Index Journal Next season, the Panthers will be realigned into Region 1-A with a two other Abbeville County schools, two Greenwood County schools, McCormick, … Coaches consider ban on postgame handshakes Southside bounces Abbeville in Upper State semifinals, then fight ensues |
Groups to seek library move – Greenwood Index Journal
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Groups to seek library move
Greenwood Index Journal Amid an agenda filled with otherwise routine business is expected to be a discussion regarding a change of location for the Abbeville County Library System … |
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