Laurens County Genealogy
Laurens County was formed in 1785 from the old Ninety Six District. The county was named for Henry Laurens, a Revolutionary War leader. Many of the areas’ residents were loyalist during the Revolution.
The Battle of Musgrove’s Mill took place in what would become Lauren’s County on August 19, 1780. This was the first engagement in which British Regulars were defeated by colonist militia. Other Revolutionary War battles in the current Laurens County were: Fort Lindley/Lindler, Widow Kellet’s Block House, Farrow’s Station, Duncan Creek, Meeting House, Indian Creek, Hammond’s Store, Fort Williams, Cedar Springs, Mud Lick Creek and Hayes’ Station.
A future President, Andrew Johnson worked in Laurens in the 1820’s.
Laurens County SCGenweb site
Laurens County SCGenweb Archives
Laurens County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1217
Laurens, SC 29360
Laurens County Courthouse
P.O. Box 445
County Courthouse
Laurens, SC 29360
Census
1800 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number.
1810 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number.
1820 Federal Census Images Directory opens to listing of image files by page number.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Laurens County
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Laurens County, SC Genealogy Queries
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charliegenforum on “Miller Family 1840 Census”
I think these Millers may be mine. At least some of them moved to the SC low-country by 1850. Can anyone help? I have not researched in Laurens Co before so know nothing of available records there. I am limited to mainly researching on the internet since I live in Australia. Thank you! Charlie
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Cities and towns of Laurens County:
Clinton
Cross Hill
Gray Court
Joanna
Laurens (County Seat)
Mountville
Ora
Waterloo
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Developers placing acreage in land trust - Greenwood Index Journal
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Developers placing acreage in land trust
Greenwood Index Journal, SC In 2007, the group began contributing parts of the 2200-acre Territories development, donating 500 acres off SC 34 in Newberry County. It includes about 3.5 miles of riverfront and accompanying lowland hardwood trees normally found in the Lowcountry. … |
Two men die in wreck on I-16 - Macon Telegraph
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Two men die in wreck on I-16
Macon Telegraph, GA Two Atlanta men were killed Thursday in a traffic crash on Interstate 16 in Laurens County, about a mile east of the State Route 257 exit, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Senior Trooper Keith Gundy said 54-year-old Miguel Ruis Vazques, … |
Swine flu cases increase in South Carolina - Anderson Independent Mail
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Swine flu cases increase in South Carolina
Anderson Independent Mail, SC Only three of the 46 cases were located in the Upstate, said Rachelle Shirley, spokesperson for South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Region 1, which covers the Upstate. One case, in Laurens County, was connected with an … |
Southern All Stars East Racing Series Adds Cleveland County … - WhoWon.com
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Southern All Stars East Racing Series Adds Cleveland County …
WhoWon.com, NE Then the series heads for the 29th Annual Laurens County Shrine Race at the Laurens County Speedway on Tuesday night, June 9th. That event will pay $3000 to win and all proceeds will go to the Shiners' Hospital. Finally the Series will wrap up the … |
Nancy Thompson of Laurens 55 has been named the South Carolina … - Greenville News
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Nancy Thompson of Laurens 55 has been named the South Carolina …
Greenville News, SC Nancy Thompson is the recipient of the SC Association of School Administrators' (SCASA) 2009-2010 District Level Administrator of the Year award. Thompson has served in Laurens County School District 55 for the past 32 years, currently holding the … |
From Site Selection magazine, May 2009 - Site Selection
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From Site Selection magazine, May 2009
Site Selection, Georgia And Laurens County, forming a potent triangle with still-vibrant Greenville and Spartanburg in the state's northwest corner, has something to say about it too, boasting recent major projects from CeramTec ($23 million, 30 jobs) and FITESA ($120 million … |
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