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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 SCGenweb site

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

1830 Federal Census Index

1840 Federal Census Index

1850 Federal Census Index - Last names only

Cemeteries

USGS listing of cemeteries in Anderson County

Cemetery Transcriptions

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

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Event will allow Anderson County museum visitors to dig into the past - Anderson Independent Mail

Event will allow Anderson County museum visitors to dig into the past
Anderson Independent Mail, SC
By Mike Ellis (Contact) Recreational archaeologists hope to find a centuries-old arrowhead or even broken glass Saturday at a dig at the Anderson County Museum. Diggers from the Foothills Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina will




Swine flu cases increase in South Carolina - Anderson Independent Mail

Swine flu cases increase in South Carolina
Anderson Independent Mail, SC
Two other cases - one each in Anderson County and Saluda County - were not connected to the Newberry case, Shirley said. “Right now we're just doing general surveillance like we normally do for the flu,” Shirley said. “We're really not testing for it




SC Supreme Court to hear arguments Wednesday in stimulus lawsuits - Anderson Independent Mail


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SC Supreme Court to hear arguments Wednesday in stimulus lawsuits
Anderson Independent Mail, SC
By Liz Carey (Contact) ANDERSON COUNTYSouth Carolina Supreme Court justices will hear arguments Wednesday in two cases seeking to force Gov. Mark Sanford to take $700 million in federal stimulus money. One of the lawsuits was filed by two students
Students waited, watched Supreme Court for word on scholarship money Anderson Independent Mail
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Tire blowout causes death of Georgia woman in Anderson County - Anderson Independent Mail

Tire blowout causes death of Georgia woman in Anderson County
Anderson Independent Mail, SC
She lost control of her 1998 Infiniti SUV, crossed other lanes of traffic and hit the median, according to the SC Highway Patrol. She was thrown through the driver's side window. Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore said Murphey died of blunt force
Wreck kills Dalton woman in South Carolina Daily Citizen
Tire Blow Out Causes Fatal Rollover Wreck WYFF4.com
Dalton, Ga., Woman Killed In I-85 Crash WHNS
Greenville News
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7000 pounds of food donated to Anderson County Animal Shelter - Anderson Independent Mail

7000 pounds of food donated to Anderson County Animal Shelter
Anderson Independent Mail, SC
ANDERSON COUNTY — When Rhonda Sims hits the road, her traveling companions are often four-legged. Sims has shuttled and coordinated the move of more than 3000 dogs out of South Carolina to shelters in northeastern states.




Two face charges after arrest at Pendleton High - Anderson Independent Mail


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Two face charges after arrest at Pendleton High
Anderson Independent Mail, SC
ANDERSON COUNTY — Two men who were arrested Monday in the Pendleton High School parking lot are facing additional charges. Samuel O. George Jr., 29 of Iva, now faces charges — filed Monday and Tuesday — of unlawful carrying of a pistol,
Driver: 'Stop Chasing Me Or Kids Will Be Killed' WYFF4.com
Driver arrested after chase ends at Pendleton High School Anderson Independent Mail
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