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The Pendleton Trio

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

Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee share Pendleton District roots—search the set, not a single courthouse.

Early land and probate for Pickens ancestors frequently appear under Pendleton District or later Anderson/Oconee labels. Build a three-county checklist for every pre-1830 event.