Berkeley County Genealogy
Berkeley County was formed in 1882 from Charleston County. The county was named for Sir William Berkeley and Lord John Berkeley, each were Lords Proprietors of the Carolina Colony. The county was first named in 1682, but became a part of the Charleston District in 1769 and did not regain County status until 1882. The first county seat was Mount Pleasant until 1895, when the county seat was moved to Monck’s Corner. There were once rice plantations in the area where Lake Moultrie is now. Some famous residents were Revolutionary War figures Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion and William Moultrie.
Berkeley County Historical Society
P.O. Box 504
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Berkeley County Courthouse
223 N. Live Oak Drive
County Courthouse
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Berkeley County Huguenot Society of South Carolina
Census
1790 Census images for the entire state
1790 Federal Census transcription
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries of Berkeley County
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Berkeley County, SC Forum for Queries
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Todd Boyce on “Thomas Ashby, Son of 2nd Cassique Quenby”
Any information on my ancester Thomas Ashby, b. 1680 Liestershire England, or his first mife Elizebeth Le Jau would be must helpfull.
Images , stories, Marriage or death records. Anything really.
Thomas shows up in upper Virginia around 1706.
No one in my family even knew about this South Carolina history.
We are about to place a S.A.R. Revolution war plaque on his son (Stephen Ashby) grave
site and I am searching this history to prepare presentation and fill in my Family about South Carolina connection.
ernest m prine on “surname prine”
Looking for info on the prine familiy, from Ravenel,walterboro,and lived around berekely co and dorchester co, fathers name was zernie prine,grandfather was allen prine.allen prine married lottie driggers and they had two sons,zernie and edward prine.
ernest prine
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darlene on “Henry Alexander Hyrne b. 1837″
Looking for information on Henry A. Hyrne b. 1837 m. Flora Anne Maree. His father was William H. Hyrne, but can’t find who William’s father and mother were. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Berkeley County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Berkeley County:
Alvin
Bethera
Bonneau
Cainhoy
Charleston
College Park
Cordesville
Cross
Daniel Island
Goose Creek
Hanahan
Huger
Jamestown
Ladson
Moncks Corner (County Seat)
North Charleston
Oakley
Pineville
Pinopolis
Russellville
Saint Stephen
Shulerville
Wando
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Last Call for election protest – Berkeley Independent
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Last Call for election protest
Berkeley Independent âAdd to that the personal cost to Mr. Gunn and I, the Berkeley County Republican Party, the Berkeley County Election Commission and the South Carolina Election Commission, (and) that figure could easily be tripled.â Call's lawsuit stemmed from his … |
Census: Berkeley is fastest-growing SC county – Live 5 News
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Census: Berkeley is fastest-growing SC county
Live 5 News South Carolina also has 3 of the nation's fastest-growing counties and 3 of its fastest-growing municipalities. Berkeley County was the state's fastest-growing county during the period, growing 6.7%. That's the 35th fastest-growing county in America. |
Berkeley County man’s body found beside road – Hilton Head Island Packet
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Berkeley County man's body found beside road
Hilton Head Island Packet MONCKS CORNER, S.C. â Berkeley County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a 79-year-old man whose body was found beside a road. Coroner Bill Salisbury says the body of Artie Bradley of Moncks Coroner was found on the side of a road in … Elderly Berkeley Co. man murdered, body found in forest – WCIV-TV | ABC News … |
No sign of missing Berkeley County boaters, search officials say – WCIV-TV … – ABC NEWS 4
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No sign of missing Berkeley County boaters, search officials say – WCIV-TV …
ABC NEWS 4 MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCIV) — A third day came and went in the waters around the Pimlico Boat Landing with search and rescue teams coming up empty on the search for two missing boaters. Berkeley County rescuers finished their search around 5 p.m. … Divers search for 2 people missing in separate incidents in Tailrace Canal in … Memorial Day spent hoping for return of missing Goose Creek boaters |
Berkeley County honors top champions in the classroom – Live 5 News
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Berkeley County honors top champions in the classroom
Live 5 News BERKELEY COUNTY, SC (WCSC) -. The Berkeley County School District honored its top champions in the classroom by hosting the 16th annual Breakfast of Champions Tuesday morning. The event recognized top students in the areas of academics, service … |
Second body found in Cooper River identified as missing boater – wistv.com … – WIS
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Second body found in Cooper River identified as missing boater – wistv.com …
WIS … of South Carolina. After searching the waters of the Cooper River by boat Sunday and Monday, DNR continued their search Tuesday. Multiple agencies are assisting in the recovery effort including DNR field officers and dive team, Berkeley County … |
