Orangeburg County Genealogy
Orangeburg District was formed in 1769, however the name was used as far back as the 1730s for a settlement along the Edisto River. The district originally encompassed the counties of Lexington, Winton, Orange and Lewisburg. The county and it’s county seat were named for the Prince of Orange (William IV) who was son-in-law of King George the second. Barnwell, Lexington, Aiken and Calhoun counties were all formed out of this district. (1800, 1804, 1871, and 1908 respectively.) Orangeburg county was the location of the Battle of Eutaw Springs in the Revolutionary War on September 8, 1781. The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last major battle of that war in South Carolina. Cotton was a major product of the county in the years leading up to the Civil War. During the war Union troops under the command of General Sherman passed through Orangeburg County.
During the Civil Rights era, Orangeburg became known for what was called the “Orangeburg Massacre”, during which several students were killed during a civil rights protest at South Carolina State University. Famous people from Orangeburg County include Eartha Kitt.
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klaamknits on “COOK family in Orangeburg SC”
I am trying to get some information on Henry (b. abt 1786) and Mary Ann Cook (b. abt 1795. They had sons Peter and Abraham. Mary Ann would have died before 27 Aug 1868. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
- Lynn Miller
SonyaCJ on “Crider and Nettles familes that lived in Orangeburg Dist. before 1820″
My 4g-grandfather, Frederick Crider and wife, Susannah, came from Orangeburg Dist., S.C. to Southwest Mississippi (Franklin County) before 1820. Their daughter, Elizabeth Chrishine, married Elisha Nettles before 1820 and was also living in Franklin County, Mississippi. There is also an Elisha Nettles in Orangeburg Dist. in 1820. All of this is based on the 1820 census for S.C. and MS. I am trying to find out if the younger Elisha Nettles that married the Crider is the son of the older Elisha Nettles living in Orangeburg Dist. There was another Nettles that came to MS about 1810 from another district in S.C. but he left MS about 1815 and moved to Louisiana. There is no marriage License on record in Mississippi for Elisha Nettles and Elizabeth Christine Crider. Can anyone help me? I need to know if these two Elisha’s are father & son and if Elisha Nettles married Eliz. Crider in South Carolina.
kimharth on “Researcher Needed”
Does anyone know if Brent Holcomb is still doing research? If so, does anyone know how may I get in touch with him?
F.L. Carter on “HENRY YOUNG Jr. b. 1756 Orangeburgh SC”
I am researching this early Orangeburgh lineage: William Young>Henry Young>Henry Young jr.
Did Henry Young Jr. serve in the REV WAR?
Did Henry Young Jr. marry? If so, who, where, and where?
Nancy Young Carter
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Fruitvale, Texas 75127
RuthTaylor on “Henry Lewis Taylor’s ancestors”
Son of James R. and Mary A. Taylor; born in Orangeburg Co., Vances Ferry Twp. 1853. Need more inf. on JAMES R. TAYLOR and MARY A. (maiden name unknown). Lewis was youngest of 11 children, and settled in Lyons Twp., Orangeburg Co. (later Calhoun Co.).Mary died before 1890 at Vance. James R.Taylor fought in Civil War (SC Hagood’s Inf., Co.D.)Captured in TN, 1864,held prisoner at Rock Island, Ill. prison.Don’t know if he died there or after reaching his home.Need any info. re cemeteries (Vance, SC)or any other data.
vivianarmstrong on “Huffmans of S.C.”
I am searching for my GGG Father born in 1789 in S.C. I have been told possibly in Orangeburg. I know his wife was born in S.C. as well but her maiden name I don’t have. Her name was Sarah________? their children born in S.c. were James Erastus, Robert, Darcus, Rebecca, Barbara, Nancy Adaline. They show up in 1850 in Bradley Co. Tenn. but Andrew is not with family after this, possibly died after 1850. Would like to find the Father of Andrew and Sarah’s maiden name. I hope there are some Huffmans out there, this family is hard to track.
Thank you, for any and all help.
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Cities and towns of Orangeburg County:
Bowman
Branchville
Brookdale
Cope
Cordova
Edisto
Elloree
Eutawville
Holly Hill
Livingston
Neeses
North
Norway
Orangeburg
Rowesville
Santee
Springfield
Vance
Wilkinson Heights
Woodford
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Drive-by shooting in Orangeburg SC – Examiner.com
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Drive-by shooting in Orangeburg SC
Examiner.com This past Wednesday marks the day of yet another violent crime in Orangeburg county. According to eye witness accounts at the time, an unidentified male was … Man Walking Down Street Shot in Orangeburg County 1 man critical after Orangeburg drive-by US 601 shooting investigated |
Autopsy confirms toddlier died of head trauma – The Times and Democrat
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Autopsy confirms toddlier died of head trauma
The Times and Democrat BERKELEY, SC – According to a report by WCSC in Charleston, autopsy results on a 2-year-old found in a cement-filled trash can in Orangeburg County in July … Autopsy results released in death of 2-year-old Rodricus Williams |
County buying new fire trucks – The Times and Democrat
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County buying new fire trucks
The Times and Democrat The Orangeburg County Fire Commission this week agreed to purchase two new fire trucks and a used rehabilitation and special equipment truck. … |
Surviving deadly days of summer in T&D Region – The Tand D.com
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Surviving deadly days of summer in T&D Region
The Tand D.com Consider that Orangeburg County through Aug. 29 had 29 fatalities, three more than a year ago at the same time. To put into perspective how bad the number … |
Orangeburg County Mourns Death of Children Found Dead in Edisto River – WLTX.com
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Orangeburg County Mourns Death of Children Found Dead in Edisto River
WLTX.com Orangeburg County, SC (WLTX) – The Orangeburg County community is in mourning deaths of two small children who deputies say were killed by their mother. … Deaths of children in Orangeburg County bring back memories of Susan Smith Mom Arrested After Toddlers Found In Submerged Car Two toddlers found dead inside a submerged car; mom arrested |
Blackville Mayor Jackie Holman Killed in Orangeburg County Accident – WLTX.com
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Blackville Mayor Jackie Holman Killed in Orangeburg County Accident
WLTX.com Orangeburg County, SC (WLTX) – The mayor of Blackville was one of two men killed in an accident Saturday afternoon in Orangeburg County. … Blackville Mayor Killed In Head On Collision Blackville mayor dies in 2-car collision Blackville mayor killed in head-on collision |
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