Kershaw County Genealogy

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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 SCGenweb site

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

Cemetery Transcriptions

Query Forums

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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

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Kershaw County deputies nab four in drug raid near Elgin – WACH

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Man Accused of Molesting Relative – WLTX.com

Kershaws new DUI unit saving lives in crackdown – The State

Downers Grove murder suspect caught in South Carolina – Suburban Life Publications

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Teen rape suspect accused of shooting at deputies during chase – WACH

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South Carolina Man Charged in 1997 Downers Grove Murder – MyFox Chicago

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