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
“laurens county” sc – Google News
Man Dies After Fight With Co-Worker – WYFF Greenville
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Man Dies After Fight With Co-Worker
WYFF Greenville LAURENS COUNTY, SC — A man is dead after a fist fight with a co-worker over a parked car at Classic Cars of South Carolina in Gray Court, the sheriff said. … Man Dead After Fight Near Gray Court Man killed in fight over SC car lot parking spot One Dead After Fight Over Parking Space In Fountain Inn |
Choir anniversary at Poplar Spring Missionary Baptist Church – Greenville News
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Choir anniversary at Poplar Spring Missionary Baptist Church
Greenville News Our special guests include the Nicholtown Community Choir, Laurens County Mass Choir and FAVOR. Come join us as we collectively enjoy the favor of the Lord. … |
700 Bobblehead Collection Belongs to Laurens County Man – News Channel 7
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700 Bobblehead Collection Belongs to Laurens County Man
News Channel 7 By LAURENS, SC Tiger, Elvis, and JFK – all under one roof! They're all part of one man's crazy collection! Gary Neaderhiser of the Neaderhiserville Tires … |
2nd Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup Blitz Saturday – Greenwood Today
 Greenwood Today |
2nd Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup Blitz Saturday
Greenwood Today … Laurens County, Newberry County, Lake Greenwood State Recreational Area and SC Department of Natural Resources to cleanup Lake Greenwood. … |
Across the Region – Augusta Chronicle
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Across the Region
Augusta Chronicle Stan Wright of the Laurens County Sheriff's Office said the Dooly County Sheriff's Office discovered a four-wheeler that matched a vehicle stolen from a … |
Morning Commute May Be Slick: Forecast, Closings & Video – News Channel 7
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Morning Commute May Be Slick: Forecast, Closings & Video
News Channel 7 Laurens County crews will be pre-treating I-385 and I-26 starting at 6 am Newberry County crews will start pre-treating I-26 at 7 am Abbeville and Greenwood … |
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