A One-Hour SC Research Session Plan

Edited by Avery Parker for South Carolina Genealogy · Article · Last reviewed July 11, 2026 · How we work & cite

Published July 11, 2026

Set a timer for 60 minutes:

10 min — write the research question
15 min — census cluster
20 min — land/probate or church
10 min — newspaper snag
5 min — log next action

Print the cheatsheet and starter checklist first.