South Carolina, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains church records from various denominations in South Carolina, for the years 1683 to 1822. Some churches represented in this collection include:
 * Stony Creek Independent Congregational Church (Beaufort County)
 * Independent Congregational (Circular) Church (Charlseton)
 * St. Helena's Parish (Beaufort)
 * Saint Philip (Charleston)

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Church records may include:
 * The names of members
 * Dates of significant events, such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Locations of events

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The approximate date and or location of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the information found to search vital records for birth, marriage, and death on the state and county level
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Use the information found in the record to find probate records
 * Search for land and property records

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, and initials
 * Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of South Carolina.
 * South Carolina Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
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