South Carolina Genealogy

Clarendon County was formed in 1785, but then became a part of the Sumter District in 1800. Later it was split from the Sumter District in 1857. The county was named for Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon (1609-1674). The Earl of Clarendon was one of the Lords Proprietors of the Carolina Colony. The county seat is Manning.

The county saw several Revolutionary War skirmishes, including one at Fort Watson, where an old indian mound had been fortified. The British soldiers were forced to relinquish their position.

This county is said to be where General Francis Marion earned the nickname “Swamp Fox”.

The site again saw turmoil during the Civil War when several plantations were burning by Union Troops. In the 1950s Clarendon County’s schools were sued over racial segregation in what was to be one of the cases leading to the Supreme Courts move against racial segregation. That case was Briggs vs. Elliot.

Clarendon County SCGenweb site

Clarendon County Courthouse
P.O. Box 486
County Courthouse
Manning, SC 29102

Census

1790 Federal Census transcription – Camden District

1820 Federal Census Transcription – Sumter district

1880 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of images named by page number

Military Records

Company I, 23rd Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers

Company I, 25th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers

Company C, 9th Infranty Regiment

Cemeteries

USGS listing of cemeteries in Clarendon County

Cemetery Transcriptions

Query Forums

Clarendon County, SC Forum for Queries

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

dchandler on “Looking for Georgia Taylor”

My father and father both recently passed away and in going through Daddy’s records we discovered he was married in 1948 to Georgia Taylor. They were divorced in 1951 in Cook County, IL just prior to his marrying my Mother. Dad’s name was Robert Odus Ridgill (son of James Lee and Ruth Ridgill). Trying to locate Georgia Taylor Ridgill. If you can help please advise.

Many thanks!

Dessa on “John R Thames and Lilly Thames”

In April of 1919 John R Thames age 46 obtained a license to marry Lilly Thames age 30. They both list their residence as Davis Station. I am looking for the parents of Lilly Thames and have not been able to find them. John was the son of Richard Thames and Sarah June. John and Lilly had the following children: Lillie Eleanor abt 1920; Norma Thames abt 1921; Amy Thames about 1923 and Doris Gertrude Thames in 1928. If anyone could help me identify Lilly Thames parents I would be very grateful.

cdaniely on “DAVIS FAMILES OF CLARENDON CTY”

Anyone have information concerning Davis Families in Old Sumter Distric/Clarendon County from early 1800s – early 1900s? Family information is hard to verify so far. If you have information concerning a Isaac J. Davis/or Isaac I. Davis who was born abt 1800 (possibly in VA according to 1850 census), married to Susan/Susannah. 1860 Census shows either I.J or J.J Davis as his name, living with Susannah in Clarendon, Packsville Postal Office. Family info states that part of larger Davis family in Manning, possibly related to a Col. Davis, or C. William (Willie) Davis who was a prominent attorney. Any help is appreciated!

Judy Christian on “John, Hodge, Benjamin Taylor”

Born 1760′s to 1770. They were related to Hodge and Wootten families and moved to GA and on to Montgomery Co, Alabama in the late 1820′s. Judy Christian. judy@uppercanyon.us

Clarendon County, SC at genforum

Cities and towns of Clarendon County:

Alcolu
Bloomville
Davis Crossroads
Davis Station
Foreston
Gable
Goat Island Resort
Jordan
Manning (County Seat)
New Zion
Oak Dale
Oakdale
Paxville
Sardinia
Summerton
Turbeville
Union Crossroads
Wilson
Workman

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We Mustnt Let Poverty Get in the Way of Learning – Huffington Post (blog)

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Clarendon County Mourns Viola Pearson, Civil Rights Pioneer – WLTX.com

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Teen Injured, Man Charged with DUI After Crash – WLTX.com

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Ruth Coard Dies After Her Car Hits Horse in Road – WLTX.com

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South Carolina Jury Awards $1M to Teens in Choking Game Claim – Insurance Journal

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LMA student airlifted to Columbia; man charged with felony DUI – Sumter Item

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