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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Hi, I’m looking for info on ancestors of A.C Holmes (Aaron Carrolton) Holmes married to Laura Dunnegan,Dunnigan? resided Rock Hill circa 1940 or B4.Any info would be appreciated.
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Sam55 on “Duff & Martin Update”
My GGGGrand parents,Jerry L. & Isabella Martin Duff Lived in Bethel, York Co. SC (before 1863).They moved to Lowell, Gaston Co.( in 1863, after slavery) If there are any Duff or Martin Ancestors who have the last names of either relatives and are not sure,please contact me at samoe50@yahoo.com.I may have some information that can link you to our family
P.S. I am looking for the relatives of Samuel “Sam” Duff and son John Grier Duff; Alonzo Duff; Arthur Duff and Cornelious Duff so on. If they sound familiar pleas e-mail me
looking for dalton jake dakota gabe, born aug 1991 in rock hill south carolina, he is my grandson, been looking for since 1993
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
News related to York County, SC
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York Co. teen killed in single-car wreck, funeral details announced – WIS
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York Co. teen killed in single-car wreck, funeral details announced
WIS FORT MILL, SC (WBTV) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Fort Mill teen who was killed in a single-vehicle crash in York County early Sunday … CofC student on spring break dies in car crash Nation Ford grad killed in crash Fort Mill teen is killed in wreck |
SC county wants PTL hotel renovated or demolished – Lake Wylie Pilot
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SC county wants PTL hotel renovated or demolished
Lake Wylie Pilot The Herald of Rock Hill reported York County Council voted Monday to notify MorningStar Ministries that the former Heritage Grand Hotel in Fort Mill will be … Old PTL hotel owners face June demolition |
York County groups receive grants for clean energy projects – The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
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York County groups receive grants for clean energy projects
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com –$111500 to the St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center on Johns Island, SC to install 17 solar hot water systems on 15 housing structures and … |
York County wants PTL hotel renovated or demolished – Live 5 News
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York County wants PTL hotel renovated or demolished
Live 5 News FORT MILL, SC (WBTV) – York County is warning the owners of the old hotel at the former PTL ministry complex to renovate the building or it will be … Rock Hill Leaders Debate Demolishing Landmark Hotel Heritage Grand Hotel could face wrecking ball |
Union County manager finalist for SC post – CharlotteObserver.com
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Union County manager finalist for SC post
CharlotteObserver.com He also had served as the top administrator in York County, SC, and Pender County. Horry County is in northeastern South Carolina and includes Myrtle Beach … Horry County waits to see final 3 administrator candidates (with links to … Surrett finalist for Horry County job |
Goggins blazed trail for black women in politics – The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
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Goggins blazed trail for black women in politics
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com Goggins, who died Wednesday, was a native of Pendleton and graduated from SC State University before moving to York County in 1957 to teach home economics … |
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