South Carolina Genealogy

Aiken County was formed in 1871 from Edgefield, Orangeburg, Barnwell and Lexington Counties. It was named for William Aiken who was president of the South Carolina railroad. The town of Aiken, which became the county seat was established as a depot on the South Carolina rail line between Hamburg (on the Savannah River) and Charleston. In the 1870s the area became somewhat of a resort for the well to do from the north. The Savannah River Site was established in Aiken County in 1950 as a nuclear bomb plant.

Aiken County SCGenweb site

Aiken-Barnwell Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 415
Aiken, SC 29802

Aiken County Courthouse
Aiken County
828 Richland Avenue, W.
County Courthouse
Aiken, SC 29801

Census

1790 Census images and transcription for the entire state

Cemeteries

USGS listing of Cemeteries in Aiken County

Cemetery Transcriptions

Query Forums

Aiken County, SC Forum for Queries

Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Aiken County from the Forum:

South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Aiken Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics

PaulMHendricks on “Jacksons and Gauntts”

Researching Jacksons and Gauntts of Aiken County and its predecessors. I am descended from Clement and Hannah Gauntt Jackson of Windsor area.

bess4 on “John Mayes and Carrie Richardson”

I am seeking info about John Mayes and his wife Carrie Richardson or any of their children: Mary Ella Mayes, Janie Mayes or Viola Mayes. it is possible that there were also 2 more daughters, named Emma (who’s second husband was Clarence Greggs) and Vida Mayes Perry. any info would be appreciated.

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Aiken County, SC at genforum

Cities and towns of Aiken County:

Aiken (County Seat)
Bath
Beech Island
Belvedere
Berlin
Bethcar
Breeze Hill
Burnettown
Clearwater
Dunbarton
Gloverville
Graniteville
H L Crossroads
Jackson
Johnstown
Kitchings Mill
Langley
Mixville
Monetta
Montmorenci
New Ellenton
New Holland
North Augusta
Perry
Rocky Springs
Salley
Savannah River Plant
Seivern
Stiefeltown
Vaucluse
Wagener
Warrenville
Windsor

News related to Aiken County, SC

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Coroner: Fire set to cover up Wagener man’s murder – WIS

Coroner: Fire set to cover up Wagener man's murder WIS WAGENER, SC (WIS) – Someone intentionally set a fire in Wagener on Saturday to cover up a homicide, according to the Aiken County Coroner. … Fire apparently set to cover up homicideAugusta Chronicle Fire possibly set to cover up crimeAugusta Chronicle all 4 news articles »

Aiken County school board prepares to push bond – Augusta Chronicle

Aiken County school board prepares to push bond Augusta Chronicle Educational materials for voters will also be printed, said Debbie Elmore, a spokeswoman for the South Carolina School Board Association. … School Board set for special budget sessionAiken Standard (subscription) Leadership class to build special needs playgroundAiken Standard (subscription) all 3 news articles »

17-Month Old Drowns In Aiken County – WJBF-TV

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17-Month Old Drowns In Aiken County WJBF-TV Aiken County, SC—According to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton, a 17-month-old Windsor, SC boy was pronounced dead at the Aiken Regional … Woman dead after early morning crash in Aiken CountyNBC Augusta Aiken County crash kills womanAugusta Chronicle Woman killed in Windsor accidentWIS Aiken Standard (subscription) -WIS -Augusta Chronicle all 14 news articles »

“Out There…Somewhere”: For Aiken County Couple…It’s Their Bag…Alpacas – WJBF-TV

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“Out There…Somewhere”: For Aiken County Couple…It's Their Bag…Alpacas WJBF-TV Aiken County, SC—John Tolley never though this would be his bag after he retired. … and more »

Aiken County School Board passes bond referendum – WRDW-TV

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Aiken County School Board passes bond referendum WRDW-TV AIKEN COUNTY, SC—Aiken County School Board says yes to a bond referendum. The more than $240-million will be used to pay for upgrades for Aiken County … Aiken County gets hybrid school busNBC Augusta Bond Referendum Proposal Passed By Aiken County…WJBF-TV Referendum is reality: What's next?Aiken Standard (subscription) NBC Augusta -WJBF-TV -Aiken Standard (subscription) all 12 news articles »

Where is James Brown’s body? Depends on who you ask – WIS

New Zealand Herald

Where is James Brown's body? Depends on who you ask WIS LaRhonda Petit told the Daily Mail someone removed her father's remains from its two-tier Aiken County mausoleum in order to prevent an autopsy. … Funeral director lays James Brown rumor to restBoston Herald James Brown's body not moved, funeral director saysAugusta Chronicle James Brown's Daughter, LaRhonda Pettit, Claims James Brown's Body Is MissingWLTX.com all 94 news articles »

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