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
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Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Laurens County
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Laurens County, SC Genealogy Queries
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Anne F. Washington on “John Ferguson, Born 1868, died 9/2/1914, Spartanburg, SC, wife Annie Harris”
John Ferguson, 1868-1914 worked for Georgia railroad for 20 yrs as commercial agent in Spartanburg. Mbr Central Methodist Church,and home at 162 N. Converse St, Spartanburg, SC.; mbr of several fraternal organizations. Buried in Oakwood Cemetary in Harris Plot, but no headstone found.
Anne F. Washington on “Ferguson Family 1850 & 1880 Census”
E. B. Ferguson, Farmer, DOB apx. 1813, Wife Elizabeth DOB apx 1826, children, Duncan, John, Lee, Charles, Mrs. Hattie Barnes and Mary Ferguson
SamBowden on “Littles of Duncan Creek Church Cemetery, Laurens, SC”
I am trying to determine the identity of my third great grandfather on my Motherâs side. I have sources which show both John Little (23 Feb 1806 to 11 Jan 1844) and David Little, Jr. ( 25 Sep 1802 to 1852) as husband to Sara Wolf Little (06 Jan 1812 to 08 Jul 1871). Both John and David, Jr. were sons of David Little, Sr. (11 Nov 1767 to 17 Nov 1812) and Charity Adair (01 Jul 1773 to 06 Nov 1826). Father, mother, both sons and wife Sara Wolf Little are supposedly buried in Duncan Creek Church Cemetery, Laurens, SC. Saraâs grave marker supposedly reads âW/O David Littleâ which would suggest that the trees showing John as the husband are in error. However, another possibility is that Sara first married John and then later married David, Jr. after Johnâs death in 1844. I would appreciate any help in resolving these inconsistencies.
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
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Companys $70 Million Plant To Add 100 Jobs – WYFF Greenville
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Midlands man killed in wreck, wife charged with DUI – WIS
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In SC, a window on a polarized world – Washington Post
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Troopers Investigating A Fatal Collision In Laurens County – News Channel 7
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