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
Query Forums
Laurens County, SC Genealogy Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Laurens County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Laurens Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
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
Laurens County, SC at genforum
Cities and towns of Laurens County:
Clinton
Cross Hill
Gray Court
Joanna
Laurens (County Seat)
Mountville
Ora
Waterloo
News related to Laurens County, SC
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Laurens County Bucks Big Hit – News Channel 7
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Laurens County Bucks Big Hit
News Channel 7 Laurens County is offering incentives for residents to shop close to home. To take trip down memory lane, step inside the SC Trading Post Antique mall in … |
Cherokee County Hires New Interim Superintendent – WHNS Greenville
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Cherokee County Hires New Interim Superintendent
WHNS Greenville They hired Dr. Ed Taylor, who retired in 2009 as superintendent of Laurens County Schools, District 55. The vote was not unanimous, however. … |
Fire Destroys Home 2 Days After Fatal Shooting – WYFF Greenville
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Fire Destroys Home 2 Days After Fatal Shooting
WYFF Greenville LAURENS COUNTY, SC — Laurens County deputies are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a home where a man was fatally and a woman was wounded … Fatal Shooting Scene Destroyed By Fire SC Deputies Investigate Fire at Shooting Scene, Fire Destroys Scene Of Laurens Shooting Death |
Deputies: Man Killed Ex-Wife Through Window – WYFF Greenville
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Deputies: Man Killed Ex-Wife Through Window
WYFF Greenville Williams was arrested the same day of the shootings in the city of Laurens, following a chase involving both Laurens County deputies and police officers. … |
Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Escapee – Greenwood Today
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Laurens County Sheriff's Office Looking For Escapee
Greenwood Today Escaped inmate, Anthony Dale Abbott, was captured around 11:00 am this morning at 120 Cades Drive in Piedmont, SC without incident. … Laurens County Sheriff's Office Investigating Suspicious Fire |
SC fugitive arrested in Onslow – Jacksonville Daily News
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SC fugitive arrested in Onslow
Jacksonville Daily News Coleman failed to appear in general sessions court in Laurens County the week of July 26, according to warrants. Coleman had an extradition hearing Friday … |
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