Lee County Genealogy
Lee County was formed in 1902 from Darlington, Sumter and Kershaw Counties. Bishopville is the county seat. The county was named for Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
The area that has become Lee County was witness to the Revolutionary War battle of Ratcliff’s Bridge. It is also home to a marker near the homesite of Henry Durant who served under Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion during the Revolutionary War.
The Civil War era was witness to the a battle at Mount Elon, near Cypress Crossroads.
Lee County is also home to the South Carolina Cotton Museum. Cotton has been a major agricultural product of the county in the past.
The county is home to Lee State Park and Pearl Fryer’s Topiary Garden. Among the more unusual notes, Lee County, SC is known in some circles for The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp, or the Lizard Man of Lee County.
Lee County Courthouse
P.O. Box 309
County Courthouse
Bishopville, SC 29010
Census
1850 Federal Census Index – by last name only
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Lee County.
Query Forums
Lee County, SC Forum for Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Lee County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Lee Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
I am looking for the Clyburns from Bishopville. Ernest Clyburn whose parents were George and Ida Clyburn. Ernest was born around 1883, and his father, George, was born about 1858.
Thanks
PamHartt on “Carnes of Bishopville”
Looking for ancester information on James A. Carnes (c.1811) who married Mary A. Durant.
He was a farmer who was born in Waxhaw, NC and moved to Bishopville around 1820. Some of his children were David H., Mary Matilda, James C., John Newton, Robert Elias.
Cities and towns of Lee County:
Alcot
Ashland
Atkins
Bishopville (County Seat)
Elliott
Lucknow
Lynchburg
Manville
McCutchen Crossroads
Mechanicsville
Motbridge
Shiloh
South Lynchburg
Stokes Bridge
Wisacky
News related to Lee County, SC
“lee county” sc – Google News
New Lee County sheriff looks to restore trust in department – WIS
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New Lee County sheriff looks to restore trust in department
WIS By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield – bio | email LEE COUNTY, SC (WIS) – Three months after Lee County's sheriff was charged in a federal drug conspiracy case, … |
Better, but not there yet – Richmond County Daily Journal
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Better, but not there yet
Richmond County Daily Journal The Richmond Senior offense heads to the other side of the field during a quarter break last Friday night at Lee County. … |
Man Leaves Accident, Then Dies in Wrong-Way Wreck on I-20 – WLTX.com
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Man Leaves Accident, Then Dies in Wrong-Way Wreck on I-20
WLTX.com Lee County, SC (WLTX) – Lee County deputies say a man involved in an earlier traffic accident Wednesday morning then drove onto Interstate 20, … |
WIS News 10 – Columbia, South Carolina |Corvette driver fleeing deputies after … – WIS
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WIS News 10 – Columbia, South Carolina |Corvette driver fleeing deputies after …
WIS BISHOPVILLE, SC (WIS) â A man driving a Corvette was killed early Wednesday morning after Lee County deputies say he caused not just one, but two accidents. … Man dies in fiery I-20 Wednesday crash |
Earl’s picks: Luckily, that other Earl shouldn’t cause us any trouble – FayObserver.com
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Earl's picks: Luckily, that other Earl shouldn't cause us any trouble
FayObserver.com Other games: Harnett Central 31, Western Harnett 6; Lee County 32, Southern Lee 7; Chatham Central 28, Union Pines 26; Pinecrest 37, Overhills 6; … |
Be prepared for hurricane season – Sumter Item
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Be prepared for hurricane season
Sumter Item Clarendon County's Emergency Management's phone number is (803) 435-9310; Lee County's Emergency Management's phone number is (803) 484-5274; … |
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