Charleston County Genealogy
Charleston County was formed in 1769 and was the location of the oldest English settlement south of Virginia. The settlement predates the formation of the “County”, as the first settlement was in 1670. Charleston is one of the most historic cities in the Southeast and the oldest in South Carolina. It was originally named Charles Town in honor of King Charles II of England, it wasn’t until 1783 that the towns name was changed or truncated to Charleston. Charleston was a center of commerce, government and culture for most of the early history of South Carolina, serving as it’s state capital until 1790. Portions of the Charleston District were used for the creation of the districts of Berkeley and Colleton (1882, 1800 respectively.) This busy port town also boasted cotton, rice and even indigo plantations as some of the area agricultural products.
During the Revolutionary War Charleston played an important role. The British fleet was defeated in 1776 there by the Americans. A fort had been constructed of Palmetto tree logs on Sullivans Island and the logs withstood the barrage of British Cannonballs. This earned the Palmetto a place on the South Carolina flag. This fort was later named Fort Moultrie.
Another Fort of Charleston figured prominently in another of our countries war. In April 1861, Fort Sumter was fired upon, this was the first battle of the Civil War.
Among the cities famous residents, there were 3 signers of the Declaration of Independance: John Rutledge, Charles Pinckney and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.
Charleston County SCGenweb site
Charleston County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 20266
Charleston, SC 29413
Charleston County Courthouse
2 Courthouse Square
County Courthouse
Charleston, SC 29401
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription
1790 Federal Census transcription
1790 Federal Census images – statewide
1860 Federal Census Index of Slaveholders (alphabetical) Also includes # of slaves, parish and page number.
1860 Federal Census Index of Slaveholders (in order as found in census) Also includes # of slaves, parish and page number.
1860 Federal Census Index of Largest Slaveholders Also has 1870 surname matches for African Americans
Other records
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Charleston County
Query Forums
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Cities and towns of Charleston County:
Adams Run
Awendaw
Charleston (County Seat)
Charleston AFB
Charleston Heights
Dewees Island
Folly Beach
Hanahan
Hollywood
Isle of Palms
James Island
Jericho
Johns Island
Kiawah Island
McClellanville
Meggett
Mount Pleasant
North Charleston
Osborn
Pinehaven
Rantowels
Ravenel
Saint Andrews
Seabrook Island
Sullivans Island
Wadmalaw Island
Yonges Island
News related to Charleston County, SC
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Charleston County PRC hopes to build a new beachfront park on Folly – TheDigitel
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Charleston County PRC hopes to build a new beachfront park on Folly
TheDigitel The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission plans to buy the Front Beach Inn and four other properties for a cool $2.8 million and transform a … New place to play planned for Folly |
Deadly shooting in Mt. Pleasant; three schools on lockdown – Live 5 News
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Deadly shooting in Mt. Pleasant; three schools on lockdown
Live 5 News PLEASANT, SC – Three Charleston County schools are on lockdown following a deadly shooting in Mt. Pleasant Thursday. One person is dead and another is … |
DeMint’s Senate seat becomes target for Charleston’s Rawl – MiamiHerald.com
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DeMint's Senate seat becomes target for Charleston's Rawl
MiamiHerald.com … in the '70s and '80s, a dozen years as a circuit judge and 26 years in the SC National Guard. He was elected to Charleston County Council in 2008. … Former SC Lawmaker, Judge Announces Bid To Oust DeMint Rawl begins Senate campaign Rawl running for US Senate |
Myrtle Beach woman dies in Charleston County crash – Myrtle Beach Sun News
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Myrtle Beach woman dies in Charleston County crash
Myrtle Beach Sun News She died of blunt force trauma, said Deputy Coroner Kelly Myers with Charleston County. The woman was traveling northbound on US 17 when her car left the … Myrtle Beach woman killed in Charleston Co. crash Fatal single car accident near Awendaw |
Jenny Sanford in Charleston County Court for Divorce Hearing – WCIV
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Jenny Sanford in Charleston County Court for Divorce Hearing
WCIV Charleston, SC – The state's first lady went to family court in Charleston County today to divorce Governor Mark Sanford (web | news) . … Judge says she'll approve SC gov's divorce Judge OKs Sanfords' divorce Governor Sanford Responds To Divorce Hearing In Charleston County |
SC Democrat Victor Rawl to announce plans to challenge Jim DeMint – Greenville News
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SC Democrat Victor Rawl to announce plans to challenge Jim DeMint
Greenville News A. Victor Rawl, a member of Charleston County Council, is scheduled to announce a campaign against DeMint on Monday, according to an email advisory obtained … Former SC lawmaker to challenge DeMint Former SC lawmaker and judge to challenge DeMint |
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