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 Genealogy Resources
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 (look here for the index.)
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
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Abbeville County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Abbeville Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
nelld1 on “William Moseley Information Please”
Looking for any information on a William Moseley who died 9 Mar 1819 Abbleville Dist. S. C. Buried Calhoun Cemetery in Abbleville South Carolina. Joseph and Mary Moseley also buried in same cemetery. Also Lucretia (Townes) MOSELEY died 30 March 1817. Any information on this family is greatly appreciated. Need sons names and census records also pictures if available. Can email directly to nelld1@comcast.net. Thanking in advance.
Norma on “Hall family history”
Looking for parents of John R. Hall and his wife Mary Ann.
SMHarris on “looking for Harris/Gordon (Bailey?)”
parents of Allen Bailey Harris (Capn) ? — born 1809, married Winnie Gordon daughter of John & Edna in 1837, died in Alabama in 1882. Pickens name is used in all generations to date. My ggrandfather – Samuel Pickens Harris born 1855 died 1888.
PaulMHendricks on “Carliles and Kennedy”
I am descended from Michael Kennedy (1795-1861) and his wife, Agness Carlile Kennedy (1793-1890) of Abbeville County. Would love to exchange info.
Paul M. Hendricks
Looking for information on Matthew W. Bell b. 18 Oct 1803 in Abbeville, South Carolina d. 11 July 1886 probably in Georgia. I have information that he was Baptized into the Baptist church by Eld Tiney Young at someplace called Gregory Springs. This could be an old community in South Carolina or the name of a Baptist Church. I am also looking for any information on Eld Tiney Young and or Gregory Springs. Matthew W. Bell m. 14 Dec 1831 in Madison Co., Georgia to Elizabeth Dial b. ca 1815 in South Carolina. Children were Temperance L. b.01 Nov 1832, Joseph W. b. ca. 1834, Richard N. b. 27 Feb 1836, William L. b. ca. 1837, Sarah E. b. ca. 1842, Manda I. b. ca. 1846, Louisa b. ca. 1849, Samantha b. ca. 1849, Rosannah b. ca. 1850, Roxannah b. 9 March 1850, Jesse M. b. 27 Feb 1855. If you have any info on this family, please email me @ imalien2books@yahoo.com.
William RUTLEDGE, according to his son, Elisha Calvin RUTLEDGEâs bible, was born in Abbeville District, SC on 17 October 1792 and married 15 June 1820 to Rachel Williams in GA? Rachel Williams, daughter of William Williams and Rachel (Nelson) was born in Jones Co, GA on 25 April 1806. I am looking for the parents of William RUTLEDGE. According to the 1790 SC Census, 96 District, Abbeville, there are 3 possibilities: Russell, Garrett and John RUTLEDGE. The given names of Russell and Garrett are prevalent in the descendantâs charts. Also a Russell RUTLEDGE married 1st Polly GARNER (1812, Morgan Co, GA) and 2nd to Wineford Williams, sister of Rachel Williams, wife of William C. RUTLEDGE. Are they Brothers??? Can YOU help? I will share all information.
Lavonne Bradfield
lbradfield@satx.rr.com
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
South Carolina Mom Serving Life Rationalizes Slayings – WLTX.com
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South Carolina Mom Serving Life Rationalizes Slayings
WLTX.com Later that year, Rita Bixby was sentenced to life in prison after an Abbeville County jury found she had helped plan the shootout. … |
Phone service working again in Abbeville County – Anderson Independent Mail
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Phone service working again in Abbeville County
Anderson Independent Mail ABBEVILLE COUNTY â Phone service that was out in areas of Abbeville County on Thursday is now back up, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management … |
Bixby sentence upheld by S.C. Supreme Court – Anderson Independent Mail
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Bixby sentence upheld by S.C. Supreme Court
Anderson Independent Mail Bixby was convicted of two counts of murder in 2007 for the deaths of Abbeville County sheriff's Sgt. Danny Wilson and Constable Donnie Ouzts. … SC High Court Upholds Bixby's Death Sentence |
Budding rivalry: Panthers face Lincoln County in interstate battle – Greenwood Index Journal
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Budding rivalry: Panthers face Lincoln County in interstate battle
Greenwood Index Journal Campbell is a native of Abbeville County and was close friends with late, former Abbeville coach Dennis Botts. Botts' son, Wayne, is currently the Panthers' … |
Phone Service Out In Parts Of Abbeville County – News Channel 7
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Phone Service Out In Parts Of Abbeville County
News Channel 7 The South Carolina Emergency Management Agency reports that phone service were out in areas of Abbeville County Thursday afternoon. … |
Census honors Abbeville County – Greenwood Index Journal
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Census honors Abbeville County
Greenwood Index Journal "I'm proud to say that South Carolina not only met but exceeded (that). "South Carolina and North Carolina both had an 8 percent increase. … |
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