Kershaw County Genealogy
Kershaw County was formed in 1798 from the old Camden District. The county was named for Joseph Kershaw, an early settler. Kershaw County is also at the center of the Revolutionary War history of South Carolina. 14 Revolutionary war battles took place here including the battle of Camden in 1780 and the battle of Hobkirk’s Hill in 1781. The Historic Camden Revolutionary War site is located here with 107 acres of trails and a look at Colonial life around the time of the Revolution. The county seat is Camden which is also the oldest inland city in South Carolina, it was settled in 1732. The British set fire to Camden after the battle of Hobkirk’s Hill. During the Civil War, the city was burned again by Sherman’s Army in February 1865.
Kershaw County Historical Society *new*
811 Fair Street, Box 501
Camden, SC 29020
Kershaw County Courthouse
515 Walnut Street
County Courthouse
Camden, SC 29020
Census
1800 Federal Census Transcription and index Directory opens to file listing with index file and a file named by page number.
1800 Federal Census Transcription
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Kershaw County
Query Forums
Kershaw County, SC Forum for Queries
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Ancestorology on “The Camden Commercial Courier Marriages, Births, and Obituaries 1837-1863″
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The Camden Commercial Courier & The Camden Confederate, Marriages, Births, and Obituaries, South Carolina, 1837-1863
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crossdenham on “Martha Thomas – Camden, SC”
Looking for info on Martha Thomas who died 5/1979 in Kershaw Co., SC. Would assistance with finding the actual day. She is believed to be the daughter of my great-uncle who I have been trying to locate for the last 15 years for my family tree. Please, can anyone help me with the exact date?
Thank You!
Kershaw County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Kershaw County:
Antioch
Bethune
Camden (County Seat)
Cassatt
Dekalb
Dusty Bend
Elgin
Kirkland
Kirkwood
Liberty Hill
Lugoff
Pontiac
Red Hill
Shamokin
Westville
News related to Kershaw County, SC
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Kershaw Deputies Searching for Stolen Tow Truck – WLTX.com
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Kershaw Deputies Searching for Stolen Tow Truck
WLTX.com Kershaw County, SC (WLTX) – Investigators need your help to catch two people they say stole a tow truck from an auto repair shop in Lugoff on Sunday. … |
Kershaw County, SC’s River Protections Are a National Model – PR Newswire (press release)
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Kershaw County, SC's River Protections Are a National Model
PR Newswire (press release) COLUMBIA, SC, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — American Rivers today applauded Kershaw County for taking bold steps to protect its clean water, … |
Sheheen team misstates endorsements – The State
 The State |
Sheheen team misstates endorsements
The State Most on the list are enthusiastically endorsing the Kershaw County Democrat who also garnered an endorsement from the state Chamber of Commerce this week. … |
Midlands thief stealing wreckers from two counties – WIS
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Midlands thief stealing wreckers from two counties
WIS By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield – bio | email KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WIS) – The search is on for whoever is stealing wreckers from two Midlands counties. … |
Sheheen picks up endorsements from lawmakers – The State
 WNCT |
Sheheen picks up endorsements from lawmakers
The State Vincent Sheheen, a Kershaw County Democrat running for governor, announced endorsements today from more than 60 percent of Democratic state representatives … State House Democrats Line Up Behind Sheheen Drake quits race for governor |
A newcomer to Lee County wants to be sheriff. – Sumter Item
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A newcomer to Lee County wants to be sheriff.
Sumter Item He worked at the Kershaw County Detention Center for six months before joining the Camden Police Department in November 2006. Cato said he will "not run a … |
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