Anderson County Genealogy
Anderson was created in 1826 from the old Pendleton District. It was named for a Revolutionary War soldier, Robert Anderson. The area was originally settled by the Cherokee until a 1777 treaty ceded to the colonists. The area of the Pendleton District was also known as Washington District for a period of time, before the district was split to form Anderson and Pickens Counties in 1826. Pendleton is the oldest town in the county, founded in 1790. The town of Anderson Courthouse was established close to the center when the county was created. Cotton and textiles have been major products of the area through the years. Anderson was noted as the first city in the south to have a continuous supply of electricity. Power was supplied by a water mill in the Rocky River. That is attributed to the ingenuity of William Whitner. The first electric cotton gin was built in Anderson in 1897.
Anderson County is home to the Anderson County Museum.
Anderson County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 5743
Anderson, SC 29623
Anderson Chapter South Carolina Genealogical Society
PO Box 74
Anderson, SC 29622
Anderson County Courthouse
P.O. Box 8002
County Courthouse
Anderson, SC 29622
Census
1790 Federal Census images and transcription for the entire state
1790 Federal Census Transcription – Pendleton District
1800 Federal Census Index – Pendleton District
1810 Federal Census Index – Pendleton District
1820 Federal Census Index – Pendleton District Surnames starting with FIE-Y
1850 Federal Census Index – Last names only
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Anderson County
Rootsweb’s Anderson County, SC “Book of the Dead” This is a nice compilation of all the names currently transcribed from all the cemeteries that have been canvased in Anderson Co., SC. Nice compiled reference.
Query Forums
Anderson County, SC Forum for Queries
Anderson County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Anderson County:
Anderson (County Seat)
Belton
Centerville
Clemson
Homeland Park
Honea Path
Iva
La France
Northlake
Pelzer
Pendleton
Piedmont
Powderville
Sandy Springs
Starr
Townville
West Pelzer
Williamston
News related to Anderson County, SC
“anderson county” sc – Google News
Man Shot, Killed Inside Home, Deputies Say – WYFF Greenville
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Man Shot, Killed Inside Home, Deputies Say
WYFF Greenville ANDERSON COUNTY, SC — Anderson County deputies are investigating a shooting on Hood Road in the Powdersville area that left one man dead Wednesday night. … |
County finance committee has crowded agenda – Anderson Independent Mail
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County finance committee has crowded agenda
Anderson Independent Mail ANDERSON â Anderson County's finance committee has a loaded agenda Friday: The group will discuss the Civic Center, the Upstate Alliance, … |
Lights come on at Anderson’s I-85 exits – Anderson Independent Mail
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Lights come on at Anderson's I-85 exits
Anderson Independent Mail After an eight-year process, Anderson County and city officials met Thursday to flip the switch on lights over exits 19, 21 and 27 on Interstate 85. … |
Driver thrown from vehicle, killed on Old Williamston Road – Anderson Independent Mail
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Driver thrown from vehicle, killed on Old Williamston Road
Anderson Independent Mail He died instantly, Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore said, of injuries to his head and neck. He was 26. âThis is clearly a case where a seat belt would … |
Water precautions pushed as holiday weekend approaches – Anderson Independent Mail
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Water precautions pushed as holiday weekend approaches
Anderson Independent Mail Sgt. Rhett Barwick of the natural resources department said all three of his Anderson County officers will be tied up this weekend, primarily with … |
Thieves Steal ATMs With Stolen Forklifts – WYFF Greenville
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Thieves Steal ATMs With Stolen Forklifts
WYFF Greenville POWDERSVILLE, SC — Investigators with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office are looking for several people in connection with two ATM heists at two … SC deputies find stolen ATMs, empty Thieves steal forklifts, then steal ATMs in SC |
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