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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JCarter on “Carter Family of Lancaster County, Kershaw S.C.”
I am looking for any information on my grandparents Louis(Lewis?) Carter and Nettie Carter (1905-1979). From what I know the Carter family is pretty expansive in this area
and legend has it that my father is the youngest out of 40 something children and my grandmother married twice and both husbands had the last name Carter ! Any info will be welcomed. Thanks!
Ancestorology on “The Camden Commercial Courier Marriages, Births, and Obituaries 1837-1863″
I have this book for sale
The Camden Commercial Courier & The Camden Confederate, Marriages, Births, and Obituaries, South Carolina, 1837-1863
You can find it at: http://www.ancestorology.com/Books.html
It is 59 pages in length and the cost is $29.50 plus shipping. Copies are printed on demand. I am the researcher and compiler of this book. There is an index listed on our website of the persons listed in this book.
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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SC Suspends Certifications for 2 Deputies on Beating Video – WSAV-TV
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SC Suspends Certifications for 2 Deputies on Beating Video
WSAV-TV The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy has suspended the law enforcement certifications for two former Kershaw County deputies who … State suspends Kershaw Co. deputy's law enforcement certification 2nd SC sheriff's deputy fired in inmate beating |
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2nd Kershaw Co. deputy fired over the videotaped beating of a suspect
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com A second Kershaw County deputy has been fired following last month's beating of a suspect at the county detention center. … |
Old Train Trestle Finally Removed from Wateree River – WLTX.com
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Old Train Trestle Finally Removed from Wateree River
WLTX.com "There is no telling how many people have hit it," said Jeff Clark with the Kershaw County Soil and Water Conservation. "They are more embarrased than … |
SC’s top cop disturbed by video of inmate beating – The Associated Press
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SC's top cop disturbed by video of inmate beating
The Associated Press SLED and federal agents are investigating whether former Kershaw County deputy Oddie Tribble violated the inmate's civil rights by hitting him in the legs … South Carolina deputy fired after breaking man's leg with baton Floyd: Inmate Beating Video 'Disturbing' Jailhouse beating prompts civil rights investigation |
Democrats urge Alvin Greene to drop Senate bid after indictment – MiamiHerald.com
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Democrats urge Alvin Greene to drop Senate bid after indictment
MiamiHerald.com Harpootlian, also a former Richland and Kershaw county solicitor, said the charges, while rare, have significant consequences. … |
S.C.’s Democratic nominee for governor explains his stance on issues – Lexington Herald Leader
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S.C.'s Democratic nominee for governor explains his stance on issues
Lexington Herald Leader But Sheheen, a Kershaw County state senator, said if elected governor he would leave the decision to pursue a pending lawsuit over health care reform to the … Elections 2010: Sheheen takes on the issues |
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