York County Genealogy
York County, SC was formed in 1785 as a part of the Camden District, in 1791 it became a part of the Pinckney District and finally was seperate in 1800 when the Pinckney district was abolished. The area was originally inhabited by the Catawba Indians, until a treaty in 1763 gave the Catawba’s land to the colonists. Today, the Catawba’s are the only federally recognized Indian tribe in the state of South Carolina. The Battle of Kings Mountain in the Revolutionary War was fought within the boundaries of the current York County, as was the battle of Williamsons Plantation. (Both of these were in 1780.)
York County, SC was named for York County Pennsylvania. In 1897, Cherokee County was formed from part of York County, SC.
York County South Carolina Genealogical and Historical Society
P.O. Box 3061 Crs
Rock Hill, SC 29732
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thomascurtis on “Clarence Curtis”
I’ve tracked down Samuel Clarence Curtis, listed in a the 1930 census, as married to Maggie,their children are Samuel, Peggy, Betty, and Donald. My grandfather is Samuel, through his son Thomas Wayne Curtis, my father.. obviously. Anyway I am seeking any information on Clarence Curtis’ parents and ancestors…
He is listed on the census as born in North Carolina:
Both of his parents are listed as being born in S.C.:
Occupation and Industry, weaver, cotton mill, respectively.
Cities and towns of York County:
Clover
Fort Mill
Hickory Grove
India Hook
Lake Wylie
Lesslie
McConnells
Newport
Riverview
Rock Hill
Sharon
Smyrna
Tega Cay
York
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York County roundup - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
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York County roundup
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com, SC LAKE WYLIE — Editor's note: The York County Roundup is a weekly look at highlights from The Herald's sister weekly newspapers, the Lake Wylie Pilot, Fort Mill Times and Enquirer-Herald. The publications come out Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, … |
Crosswalk, new paths to be added at Saluda Trail Middle - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
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Crosswalk, new paths to be added at Saluda Trail Middle
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com, SC The plan would build walking paths leading away from the school, adding a crosswalk and having someone direct students as they cross busy Saluda Road, said Phil Leazer, a York County engineer who met with Rock Hill school leaders and SC Department of … |
School leaders cheer stimulus ruling - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
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School leaders cheer stimulus ruling
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com, SC Calling it a “great day for public education,” Rock Hill schools Superintendent Lynn Moody joined other school chiefs across York County in praising a decision with big implications. The state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Republican Gov. … |
Atkinson out of jail after posting bail - CharlotteObserver.com
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Atkinson out of jail after posting bail
CharlotteObserver.com, NC Atkinson's lawyers argued that she is not a flight risk, has lived in York County, SC, for 26 years, and is raising a teenage daughter and a 20-year-old son. Both Stasko and Atkinson have been charged with three counts of second-degree murder. … |
York County coroner reopens suspicious death case - WCNC (subscription)
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York County coroner reopens suspicious death case
WCNC (subscription), NC By STUART WATSON / NewsChannel 36 CHARLOTTE, NC — The York County, SC, coroner has reopened the case of an 8-year-old suspicious death with political overtones — a case profiled in a NewsChannel 36 I-Team report. Last week the I-Team made public for … |
SC Troopers Out In Full Force For Holiday Weekend - WSOCtv.com
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SC Troopers Out In Full Force For Holiday Weekend
WSOCtv.com, NC YORK COUNTY, SC — The speeds drivers are being clocked at on local interstates are enough to make your jaw drop. "We stopped someone last week doing 125 miles an hour here on Interstate 77," said Brian Benfield of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. … |
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