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| Record | Coverage | Years | Notes (short) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal census | good | 1790–1950 | Federal schedules available for SC with known quirks/losses in some years. Place the ho… |
| Birth records | sparse | 1915– | Statewide birth registration in SC is comparatively late (certificates densify after ~1… |
| Marriage records | partial | 1800– | County marriage licenses/returns densify in the 19th–20th centuries; earlier marriage… |
| Death records | partial | 1915– | Death certificates densify after statewide registration (~1915). Earlier deaths: obitua… |
| Land & deeds | good | 1785– | Pre-1785: many SC deeds were recorded centrally in Charleston (Secretary of the Provinc… |
| Probate & estates | good | 1785– | Wills, administrations, inventories, equity. Series usually begin near local court iden… |
| Church & parish | partial | varies | Church rolls often beat civil vitals before the 20th century in Darlington County. Iden… |
| Newspapers | varies | varies | Seat-town and regional titles both matter. Start with the county “start here” newsp… |