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
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in York County
Query Forums
York County, SC Forum for Queries
Latest South Carolina Genealogy Query posts for York County from the Forum:
South Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: York Co., SC Queries – Recent Topics
kimwellsbarr on “Hogue-Stewart”
I am trying to find Andrew or John Andrew Hogue who married Malissa Stewart. He was born abt 1819. They had Mary Ellen Hogue Martin, John J. Hogue (moved to Texas) and Marth M. Hogue Greene. He is not the Andrew C. born of Jesse A. Hogue.
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 County Checkpoint Results – FOX Charlotte
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York County Checkpoint Results
FOX Charlotte YORK COUNTY, SC – Law enforcement agencies from both North and South Carolina worked together to man a public safety checkpoint on Highway 321 at the North … 19 cited, 1 arrested at Hwy. 321 checkpoint |
SC Candidate Alvin Greene Accused Of Using Anti-White, Anti-Gay Slurs – Lez Get Real
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SC Candidate Alvin Greene Accused Of Using Anti-White, Anti-Gay Slurs
Lez Get Real According to her, he called Democratic activist Will Bigger a âfat white faggotâ while the two were on their way back from a forum in York County that … Alvin Greene accused of using anti-white and anti-gay slurs |
SC lawmakers want money to fix old bridges and roads – WBTV
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SC lawmakers want money to fix old bridges and roads
WBTV YORK COUNTY, SC (WBTV) – Law makers and business leaders met in Columbia Tuesday to discuss a proposed federal transportation … |
 Charlotte Observer |
Indicted SC Sen. candidate Greene brings bizarre candidacy to York Monday
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com Tonight, the curious of York County get the chance to see and listen to Alvin Greene in person. Greene is scheduled to speak and answer questions at 6 pm on … Alvin Greene Comes To Charlotte Greene draws curious crowd in York WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-Alvin Greene … |
SC Red Cross Volunteers Prepare For The Worst – WSOC Charlotte
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SC Red Cross Volunteers Prepare For The Worst
WSOC Charlotte Wheeler has driven York County's disaster response truck to Mississippi, West Virginia and even Washington state during his 10 years as a volunteer. … |
Charlotte Men Arrested In York Co. Car Break-Ins – WSOC Charlotte
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Charlotte Men Arrested In York Co. Car Break-Ins
WSOC Charlotte YORK COUNTY, SC — Since the start of summer, Rock Hill police and York County sheriff's deputies said they have faced an ongoing string of car break-ins, … |
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