Georgetown County Genealogy
Georgetown County was formed in 1769 from the original district of the colony. The county and it’s county seat were named for King George II of England. Spanish settlers may have visited the area as early as 1526, but left no permanent settlements. Rice and indigo plantations were established here in the early 1700s by English settlers. During the Revolutionary War, General Frances Marion made use of the swamps of this area as a hideout from the British during his guerrilla campaign. With the decline of the rice plantations after the Civil War, hunting preserves took over the land that was once dedicated to growing rice. Among the famous names from Georgetown county are a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Lynch, Jr, The first African-American elected to the US House, Joseph Hayne Rainey and the man that introduced the Poinsettia to the United States, Joel Roberts Poinsett.
Georgetown County SCGenweb site
Georgetown County Courthouse
P.O. Drawer 421270
County Courthouse
Georgetown, SC 29442
Georgetown County Public Library
Census
1790 Federal Census images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1800 Federal Census images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number
1830 Federal Census transcription web based, indexed by last name
1840 Federal Census transcription web based, indexed by last name
1860 Federal Census transcription - slaveholder schedule Largest slaveholders with crossreference to 1870 African-American surnames
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Georgetown County
Query Forums
Georgetown County, SC Forum for Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Georgetown County from the Forum:
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BlackMantle on “Looking for any ‘Nelsons’”
All I have is a name and an area right now. Name: Vanderbilt Nelson Area: City of Georgetown, SC or around that general area. He would have been born circa 1930 - 1940
ochwalo on “Thomas Farewell of Georgetown District”
Thomas Farewell is listed as living in Georgetown District in 1790. c. self, 1 son over 16, 2 boys, 1 wife, 1 girl, and 9 slaves. Does anyone have information on the names of his children and wife? His daughter, —–Farewell was baptized in 1760 at Salem Presbyterian Church. She married William Wilson and their son was Samuel Wilson who died about 1831 from All Saints Parish.
Georgetown County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Georgetown County:
Andrews
Garden City
Garden City Beach
Georgetown (County Seat)
Maryville
Murrells Inlet
Pawleys Island
News related to Georgetown County, SC
“georgetown county” sc - Google News
Two Georgetown County plants on list of top ten pollution emitters … - WCBD
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Two Georgetown County plants on list of top ten pollution emitters …
WCBD, SC The local plant is part of the South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program. “SCEEP is a group of approximately 30 companies that voluntarily find new methods of waste reduction, while exemplifying superior standards in environmental stewardship. … |
Ports authority discusses future of Georgetown site - Myrtle Beach Sun News
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Ports authority discusses future of Georgetown site
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC By Aliana Ramos - aramos@thesunnews.com GEORGETOWN — A state ports authority official on Wednesday took questions from Georgetown County's Pilotage Commission about the future of the port at a time when business continues to decline and needed funds … Georgetown port short on dredging funds |
Many Sandy Island boats unregistered and dilapidated - South Carolina Now
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Many Sandy Island boats unregistered and dilapidated
South Carolina Now, South Carolina Of the 20 boats parked at the Sandy Island boat landing in Georgetown County last Tuesday, 10 either had expired state registration decals or missing identification numbers required by state law. Many of the boats at the landing showed signs of damage … |
White House affirms Sanford - Myrtle Beach Sun News
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White House affirms Sanford
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC "Based on that dilemma, I believe it is in South Carolina's best interests to apply for these funds. They will do some good." House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, a Columbia Democrat whose district also includes part of Georgetown County, … |
Schools at every level brace for even deeper cuts - Myrtle Beach Sun News
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Schools at every level brace for even deeper cuts
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC So far, Georgetown County School District has managed to build a budget without requiring staffing downsizing to deal with about $3 million in cuts it has been forced to face, but that might not last, Superintendent Randy Dozier said. … |
Sandy Island school boat bill likely to see vote - Myrtle Beach Sun News
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Sandy Island school boat bill likely to see vote
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC If the bill passes, it would mean the Georgetown County School District Information would serve as a fiscal agent, but not be the funding source, Cleary said. “We need to find funding,'' he said. “I think that won't be a problem. … |
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