Greenville County Genealogy
Greenville County was formed in 1798 from the old Washington District. The district of Greenville itself had been created as eary as 1786, but was part of the Washington District for several years. The area had been territory of the Cherokee Indians until around 1777. The origin of the name is unsure, but it’s speculated that it was named for either an early resident Isaac Green, or the Revolutionary War General Nathaniel Greene. The town of Greenville was originally named Pleasantburg before an 1831 name change. The area was a popular summer getaway for low country planters in the 1800s.
Among the notable persons that came from Greenville County are baseball great “Shoeless Joe” Jackson and Political and Civil Rights Activist Jesse Jackson.
The Poinsett Bridge is located in Greenville County, SC. It is the oldest existing bridge in the state. (Built around 1820.) This was a vital connection between the mountains of North Carolina to the Charleston and coastal areas of South Carolina. The area surrounding the bridge is now a Heritage Preserve. Picture available here.
More photos of Greenville County, SC Historical locations avialable here.
Chick Springs became a mineral spring resort in the mid 19th century. There is currently little left to note it’s existence but a bath house and gazebo.
There’s a bimonthly (I should say semi-monthly because the come out every OTHER month) magazine targeting Greenville called G – The Greenville Magazine – from their tagline “Showcasing the style, character and beauty of Greenville and Upstate SC.”
Greenville County SCGenweb site
Greenville County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 16236
Greenville, SC 29606
Greenville County Historical Society
P.O. Box 10472
Greenville, SC 29603
Greenville County Courthouse
301 University Ridge, Suite 100
County Courthouse
Greenville, SC 29601
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription – indexed by last name
1790 Federal Census transcription – indexed by last name PDF format
1800 Federal Census transcription – indexed by last name
1800 Federal Census transcription PDF format
1810 Federal Census transcription PDF format
1820 Federal Census Transcription – indexed by last name “A” – “Fincher” missing
1820 Federal Census Transcription PDF format
1830 Federal Census transcription PDF format
1850 Federal Census Index – index to last names in Population/Agriculture and Slave schedules
Marriage Records
Greenville County, SC Marriage License Lookup Wonderful search of Greenville County marriage license’s. There seem to be a few gaps. The county’s site has a form you can request a copy of the marriage license as well.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Greenville County
Family Genealogy Pages
Other
Collection of Old Postcards from Greenville County, SC
Query Forums
Georgetown County, SC Forum for Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Greenville County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Greenville Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
Oscewicee on “William Edward Lee parents, siblings”
Can anyone point me to information on the family of William Edward Lee, who was born in Greenville County, S.C., in 1843 (I believe in September)? William Edward moved to Cherokee County, Ga., and married there after the Civil War in 1866. He served in the 36th Ga. Infantry, if that’s of any help. Thank you very much for any assistance!!
Walkerjw816 on “CARLISLE, SHERMAN T.”
From Duluth GA to Athens GA. 1930 Census shows him in Greenwood Co SC. Does anyone have a contact, etc with this family? Please advise.
Greenville County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Greenville County:
Batesville
Cleveland
Conestee
Fountain Inn
Greenville (County Seat)
Greer
Marietta
Mauldin
Park Place
Piedmont
Simpsonville
Slater
Taylors
Tigerville
Travelers Rest
News Related to Greenville County, SC
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Police: Teen Startles Acquaintance, Shot In Chest – WYFF Greenville
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Some Anderson County voters shifted under redistricting plan – Anderson Independent Mail
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Manage regions water properly – Greenville News
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Shooting Victim Found Outside Grocery Store – WYFF Greenville
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Police: Man Arrested On Charges of Lurking At School – WYFF Greenville
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Professor: Amazon Sales Tax Likely Optional – WYFF Greenville
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