Fairfield County Genealogy
Fairfield County was formed in 1798 from the old Camden District. Legend says that Lord Cornwallis referred to the “fair fields” of this area, but it’s unknown if this is the origin of the name of the county. Winnsboro is the county seat and was founded in 1755. Among the early settlers were Scotch-Irish immigrants form the north and English and French Huguenot from the lowcountry of South Carolina. This area was the heart of the Regulator movement. Lord Cornwallis had a headquarters here for four months during the Revolutionary War years of 1780-1781. The Civil War saw Sherman’s Army coming through this area. Winnsboro blue granite and cotton were prominent products of this area.
Fairfield County SCGenweb site
Fairfield County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 696
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Fairfield County Courthouse
P.O. Drawer 60
County Courthouse
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Census
1800 Federal Census Index Link is to the first of four index pages, use your browsers find function as they are ordered by page number.
1800 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number.
1810 Federal Census Index Link is to the first of four index pages, use your browsers find function as they are ordered by page number.
1810 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number.
1820 Federal Census transcription Ordered by last name
1820 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number.
1850 Federal Census Index by last name only
1850 Federal Census Transcription and Index Directory opens to listing of text files, index files and transcription files by page number.
1860 Federal Census Transcription and Index Directory opens to listing of text files, index files and transcription files by page number.
1860 Federal Census Transcription – slave schedule and 1870 African-American surname matches.
1870 Federal Census Transcription and Index Directory opens to listing of text files, index files and transcription files by page number.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Fairfield County
Query Forums
Fairfield County, SC Forum for Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Fairfield County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Fairfield Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
Philby on “John Bryan/Briant/Bryant of Fairfield Co. SC to Knox Co.KY”
I’d like any information on the family of John Bryan/Briant/Bryant, who supposedly lived in Fairfield Co. SC around 1790-1810, and who subsequently moved to Knox Co. KY. He may have been the brother of William Bryan who married Sarah Hardage. He may have been born in ND.
Thanks for any info.
Philip Bryant
Norman Cox on “Leonard Miles-waters of Turkey Branch”
Ancestor Leonard Miles had 336 ac on Turkey Branch in 1780s. Adjoining lands were those of James Craig, Lewis Haywood, Alexander Kennedy, William Kirkland and James Roseborough. I have general idea of that part of county would like to zero in on location.
Would like some help from someone familiar with it.
Thank you
fairfieldmus on “Lyles/Liles families of SC and other”
I am seeking email contact with all Lyles descendants of SC and other locales for our Feasterville (Fairfield) biennial reunion on Oct. 9 -11, 2009. We would appreciate planning help also. Please send your email inquiries to Pelham Lyles at fairfieldmus@truvista.net
Need info on Johnathan Thomas born 1787. Married Nancy Unknown. Migrated to Georgia then to Grundy Co. Tennessee. All leads appreciated.
Fairfield County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Fairfield County:
Blair
Greenbrier
Jenkinsville
Longtown
Monticello
Ridgeway
Rion
Smallwood
White Oak
Winnsboro (County Seat)
Winnsboro Mills
News related to Fairfield County, SC
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Plaintiffs argue SC Legislature violated federal law – The State
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Plaintiffs argue SC Legislature violated federal law
The State Two residents have filed suit in US District Court in Columbia to halt changes to the Fairfield County school board … Lawsuit seeks to halt restructuring plan for Fairfield Co. school board |
Educator announcing bid for SC superintendent – Orangeburg Times Democrat
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Educator announcing bid for SC superintendent
Orangeburg Times Democrat He came to South Carolina in 1982 from Wisconsin to be the first black principal of Winnsboro High School in Fairfield County. He also worked as a training … Educator says he can lead schools |
SACS: Fairfield Co. School District “cooperative” – WIS
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SACS: Fairfield Co. School District "cooperative"
WIS FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WIS) – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools says the Fairfield County School District was "cooperative" after their second … State Senate Overrides Vetoes on Fairfield School Bill Voters sound off on Fairfield Co. bills Senate overrides Sanford's veto on Fairfield Co. school bills |
SC Politics Roundup – The State
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SC Politics Roundup
The State "It's a good day for the people of Fairfield County," said Rep. Boyd Brown, the freshman Democrat who sponsored the two bills. "People know Fairfield County … Fairfield Co. School District will fully cooperate with SACS WIS News 10 – Columbia, South Carolina | House revotes, overrides BOTH vetoes … |
Snow Falls in Columbia, SC and Other Parts of the Midlands – WLTX.com
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Snow Falls in Columbia, SC and Other Parts of the Midlands
WLTX.com Snow was also reported in Newberry County, Batesburg-Leesville in Lexington County, and Winnsboro in Fairfield County shortly thereafter. … |
Sheheen picks up endorsements from lawmakers – The State
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Sheheen picks up endorsements from lawmakers
The State The Senate on Thursday overrode two gubernatorial vetoes dealing with the Fairfield County School Board. On a 1-0 vote, the Senate defeated Gov. … |
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