Darlington County Genealogy
Darlington County was formed in 1785 from the old Cheraws District. Darlington County may have been named for Darlington, England, but it’s unknown for certain. Florence and Lee County were formed from parts of Darlington County in 1888 and 1902 respectively. Cotton was an important early agricultural product. The area was not settled until around the 1730s when the first land grants are recorded.
A more detailed report of the history of Darlington County, South Carolina is available here.
Today, Darlington County may be best known for the Darlington Raceway.
Darlington County SCGenweb site
Old Darlington District Genealogy Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogical Society
Darlington County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 175
Hartsville, SC 29551
Darlington County Historical Commission
204 Hewitt St.
Darlington, SC 29532
Darlington County Courthouse
1 Public Square, Room 210
County Courthouse
Darlington, SC 29532
Census
1800 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1810 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1820 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1830 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1860 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1860 Federal Census – Largest Slaveholders transcription also has 1870 African American surname matches
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Darlington County
Query Forums
Darlington County, SC Forum for Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Darlington County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Darlington Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
JoeAnn57 on “African American Family Darlington SC”
Looking for Members of the family of Sallie Ross aka, Sallie Charles, and aka, Sallie Samuels she died in the 1930′s. Had several sons and one daughter.
Norma Gorman Wright on “SEALES and SHADDOCK Families of Darlington Co. SC”
Please contact me at Norma852Wr@aol.com if you are interested in the SEALES or SHADDOCK names. My grandmother, Lucy Shaddock (1875-1967) was descended from
those families. They were in Alabama and in Arkansas.
samuelchesse on “Tennison Cheshire died 1804″
Does anyone have any info about Tennison Chesser/cheshire who died in darlington dist in 1804 intestate? I believe he had 5 children, ( Tennison, William, John,James and mary) but no mention of a wife. His inventory was read at the Back Swamp Baptist church by James Coleman, Minister, who also married Tennison Chesser to Martha House/ Hause about 1812. Is this the Tennison who was court martialed in 1778 and discharged from the 1st regt. of the South Carolina Line? He enlisted in 1775 in Charlston as a foot soldier.
rmixon on “Darlington County, Bible Records”
Seeking any information on family Bible records for Mixon and Brown families in Darlington County from period 1800-1840.
Darlington County, SC at genforum
Cities and Towns of Darlington County:
Cypress Crossroads
Darlington (County Seat)
Hartsville
Lamar
Lydia
Oats
Society Hill
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“darlington county” sc – Google News
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Darlington County Board of Education begins interviewing superintendent finalists
WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC DARLINGTON, S.C.—The Darlington County Board of Education welcomed its four finalists for the position of superintendent this week. The four finalists are : ⢠Dr. Eddie Ingram, Superintendent â Franklin County Schools (Louisburg, NC). ⢠Mrs. Kathryn M. Three suspects in custody after Hartsville vehicle chase |
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Darlington County Animal Shelter experiences overcrowding of animals
WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC Darlington, SC- The Darlington County Animal Shelter has a capacity for 125 animals at the local shelter, right now they have over 140 animals at the facility. "We are extremely over crowded and need all the help we can get," said Crystal Hulsey, who … |
Darlington County School Board appoints three new principals – SCNow
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Darlington County School Board appoints three new principals
SCNow In 2009 she moved out of the classroom and over to the district office where she served as Elementary Curriculum Facilitator, S.C. Literacy Coach and Leader, and Director of the Darlington Summer Academic Program. When the PULSE/Comer Program was … |
Mom of 4 kids killed in SC fire faces more charges – Yahoo! News
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Mom of 4 kids killed in SC fire faces more charges
Yahoo! News … South Carolina children killed in an accidental mobile home fire was charged Friday in their deaths, authorities said. Hope Hawkins, 21, faces four counts each of homicide by child abuse and unlawful conduct toward a child, Darlington County … Four Children Die in S.C. Mobile Home Fire 4 children died of smoke inhalation in SC fire SC mother charged in fire deaths of her 4 children |
Darlington County Council votes to sanction Johnson – SCNow
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Darlington County Council votes to sanction Johnson
SCNow DARLINGTON, SC â Darlington County Council formally voted Wednesday to sanction one of its members, Councilwoman Wilhelmina P Johnson, over her conduct during a council meeting Monday night when she ignored Chairman Wesley Blackwell's … |
DCSO teams with law publication to educate area youth – SCNow
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DCSO teams with law publication to educate area youth
SCNow DARLINGTON, S.C. – Darlington County Sheriff Wayne Byrd is encouraging awareness and education of area youth through the distribution of three new informational magazines. "Let's All Work to Fight Drug Abuse," "Your Life, Your World, Safe and Secure," … |
