Spartanburg County Genealogy
Spartanburg County was formed in 1785 as a part of the Ninety-Six District, then was part of the Pinckney District from 1791-1799. The county was named for the Spartan Regiment which was a local militia in the Revolutionary War. Cotton was a major agricultural product of the county as was cattle raising. Glenn Springs was a popular mineral spring resort. After the Civil War, textile manufacturing became a big industry in Spartanburg County. Famous residents include Roger Milliken, and General William Westmoreland.
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geisterg@hctc.com on “Charlotte Bruner & Jacob Young born abt 1775, Woodruff”
Charlotty or Charlotte Brunner born about 1775 in Woodruff, Spartanburg..parents unknown.
Jacob Young born about 1774 in South Carolina, unknown place, unknown parents
They were married approximately 1814 give or take 4 years in Kentucky….
Can you help me in any way? Thank you.
wctdoc1943 on “Relatives of William Pierce Thornton of Spartanburg, SC”
William Pierce Thornton 1849-1936) was my great grandfather and lived in the Cross Anchor section of Spartanburg County and kept a journal for many years (excerpts published in Woodruff, SC newspaper several years ago). I would love to know if that journal still exhists and where it might be located. I would also like to know if there is a Thornton family bible or other “private” records of the early Thorntons in Spartanburg County. I know that Wm. P. Thornton’s father was named Samuel and was born in South Carolina in 1800 but have been unable to find who his parents were (his mother is noted to be from Ireland on 1880 Federal Census) and father from South Carolina. Is anyone aware of any private records that might contain information about Samuel Thornton (1800-1895) or his parents, or are there any knowledgeable relatives or historians in the area? Thank you for any assistance.
William Cooper Thornton, Jr. wctdoc1943@yahoo.com 828-668-3121.
glencarroll@gmail.com on “Charles and Temperance Barker 1800-1885″
Looking for any info on the above. Died in Murphy N.C. about 1880’s. Had son Iraby that married a Susannah.
I am searching for information about William Humphries married to Nellie (Henderson) had a son named Raymond J. Humphries who married Cuba (Long) in 1917. Looking for any
information for William. Thank you Debbie Harron
wfchrisx29 on “The Graves of Henry M & Anna Turner Smith”
The obituaries of my Grandparents, Henry Marvin Smith and Anna Turner Smith, lists their burials in Glendale Cemetery in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Have made two visits trying to find their graves. As a young boy, I vaguely remember going to their graves and they were at a church. The cemetery was on the left side of the church when you drove up to the front of the church. We have been to every cemetery that I could find and identify on the internet with any success. Trying to determine specific dates.
They were buried June 15, 1946 (Henry M Smith) and August 23, 1933 (Anna Turner Smith)
mwarner on “Worner/Warner Family”
1790 census lists Reubin Worner in Spartanburg with 1 male child under 16, 1 male child over 16, and 3 females. I would love to learn more about this family. My ancestor was John Thomas Worner, born 1786-1800 in South Carolina, per family belief; I’d love to know if he might be the son under 16 in Reubin Worner’s family. John Thomas Worner died in Winn Parish, Louisiana, in 1879. His son was David James Worner, who fought in the Mexican War. After his death, his widow applied for his war pension. When the first check arrived, the US government had changed the name from Worner to Warner. Her half of the family took the Warner spelling from then on, while descendants of his siblings still use the Worner spelling in Louisiana (Winn Parish and Columbia Parish areas). Any info on Worners in 18th century or early 19th century South Carolia would be greatly appreciated! My email is: maxkwak@roadrunner.com
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Cities and towns in Spartanburg County:
Boiling Springs
Campobello
Central Pacolet
Chesnee
Cowpens
Duncan
Inman
Inman Mills
Landrum
Lyman
Mayo
Pacolet
Reidville
Roebuck
Saxon
Southern Shops
Spartanburg
Startex
Valley Falls
Wellford
Woodruff
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Police: Man Shot, Killed By Officers Had Drugs In System
WYFF Greenville Investigators in Spartanburg County said a robbery suspect who shot and killed by deputies after a chase had drugs in his system. The Spartanburg County … Report: Man Shot, Killed By Police Had Cocaine In System Suspect on drugs when shot by police |
Man Arrested After Allegedly Leading Police On Four Wheeler – News Channel 7
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Leading Police On Four Wheeler
News Channel 7 A Woodruff man was arrested Saturday afternoon after he allegedly led Highway Patrol troopers and Spartanburg County Sheriff's deputies on a … One Car Accident Injures One, Backs Up Traffic On I-26 |
Mississippi Gov. Barbour to address local GOP – Spartanburg Herald Journal
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Mississippi Gov. Barbour to address local GOP
Spartanburg Herald Journal Organizers say âlimited seatingâ is still available for Monday's âEvening with Haley Barbour,â a fundraiser for the Spartanburg County GOP and state … |
Boiling Springs Man Arrested For DUI, Child Endangerment – News Channel 7
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Boiling Springs Man Arrested For DUI, Child Endangerment
News Channel 7 Spartanburg County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man for driving under the influence and child endangerment. According to our coverage … |
Rabid Dog Bites Upstate Man – WYFF Greenville
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Rabid Dog Bites Upstate Man
WYFF Greenville SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC — A rabid dog bit one man and potentially exposed eight other people to its saliva, according to the South Carolina Department of … Nine People Exposed to Rabid Dog Nine in Spartanburg treated after exposure to rabies Nine treated for rabies exposure after dog tests positive |
SC official: 911 fee report discouraged call – The State
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SC official: 911 fee report discouraged call
The State The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reported two people used a garden hose to fight a fire at their Spartanburg County home and inhaled some smoke in the … Spartanburg Man Fights Fire With Garden Hose |
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