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
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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?
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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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Sanford's stance has plenty of people talking - WIS
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Sanford's stance has plenty of people talking
WIS, SC In Kershaw County, the superintendent will present three different budgets to the board that will include the best case scenario, the worst case scenario and what they expect. Kershaw County's district may have to cut teacher positions, … Rally urges Sanford to 'Take the money' |
Truck bypass raises worries - The State
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Truck bypass raises worries
The State, SC “We were just shocked to hear about this,” said Judy Thiel, president of the Kershaw County Humane Society and for years a major benefactor whose contributions help the animal shelter operate. She is also a major contributor for the shelter’s proposed … |
Jobless pain hits Midlands hard this time - Greenville News
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Jobless pain hits Midlands hard this time
Greenville News, SC Kershaw County saw its jobless rate hit 10.5 percent, almost double its 5.4 percent rate in January 2008. Richland County traditionally has enjoyed the economic stability that comes from state government jobs and federal employers, including Fort … |
Kershaw County teen killed in collision - The State
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Kershaw County teen killed in collision
The State, SC Fowler was traveling south on Watts Hill Road, disregarded a stop sign, causing another car to hit his car, the SC Highway Patrol said. Fowler’s younger sister, who was a front seat passenger, and the driver of the other car were taken to Palmetto … |
Jobless pain hits Midlands hard this time - The State
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Jobless pain hits Midlands hard this time
The State, SC Kershaw County saw its jobless rate hit 10.5 percent, almost double its 5.4 percent rate in January 2008. Richland County traditionally has enjoyed the economic stability that comes from state government jobs and federal employers, including Fort … |
Governor candidate discusses SC future - Aiken Standard (subscription)
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Governor candidate discusses SC future
Aiken Standard (subscription), SC Sheheen said growing up, his mother worked as a teacher in Kershaw County. He said the state needs to focus on retaining its teachers, shrinking class sizes and making sure schools throughout the state are equally funded. … |
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