South Carolina Introduction

United States   South Carolina    Introduction

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from South Carolina. As you read these Wiki pages, study the United States Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records at the Family History Library
The Family History Library] has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include compiled genealogies and census, cemetery, church, land, military, probate, and vital records.

Some of the sources described in these Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche numbers. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library

FamilySearch Catalog
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the Family History Library and at each Family History Center. To find a record, look in the place search of the FamilySearch Catalog for:


 * The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
 * UNITED STATES - CENSUS RECORDS
 * SOUTH CAROLINA - MILITARY RECORDS
 * SOUTH CAROLINA, CHARLESTON - VITAL RECORDS
 * SOUTH CAROLINA, CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON - CEMETERIES


 * The record type you want to search, such as:
 * UNITED STATES - CENSUS RECORDS
 * SOUTH CAROLINA - MILITARY RECORDS
 * SOUTH CAROLINA, CHARLESTON - VITAL RECORDS
 * SOUTH CAROLINA, CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON - CEMETERIES

The section headings in these Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the FamilySearch Catalog.