South Carolina 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.

Orangeburg County SCGenweb site

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USGS listing of cemeteries in Orangeburg County

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tom woodward on “Woodwards is the Orangeburg District and County”

Samuel Washington Woodward b.1849/51 Williston,SC.Married Sarah McMillan.Looking for his parents or siblings.Parents could be William Bill Woodward and Annie Johnson.I can’t be sure.Where does one get old Orangeburg District and County records?

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
PO Box 162
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.

Orangeburg County, SC at genforum

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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Federal-Mogul Friction Product Expanding in Orangeburg County – The Times and Democrat

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Former county employee challenging incumbent council member – The Times and Democrat

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Union official whacks pi̱ata of Gov. Haley РThe Tand D.com

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Sheriff: Funeral travel allegations are political – The Times and Democrat

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Sheriffs office working to identify burglary suspects – WACH

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Orangeburg County farm family in forefront at Darlington race – The Times and Democrat

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