Our library encourages you to try our digital collection in the below link to overdrive. Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. In the near future we will also be providing for your convenience gis mapping and more. Our fulltext south carolina county histories were published between 1883 and. Early history of williamsburg, south carolina wikipedia.
Williamsburg county, south carolina, history genealogy trails. Williamsburg county maps williamsburg county sc historical maps. Rose wilder said instructional activities will be sent home to the students. History to wills connecticut new canaan include extended shelves. Williamsburg county south carolina genealogy about the scgenweb project. Williamsburg, named after william of orange, was one of eleven townships ordered by king george ii in 1730 meant to develop the back country of the carolina province. A list of williamsburg county historical and genealogical. Due to the covid19 virus, williamsburg county will shut down all nonessential offices effective until april 24, 2020. Williamsburg county african american historical sites. Due to covid19, all public schools in williamsburg county are closed. Prior to the arrival of europeans to north america, it was the site of a historic chickasaw village and the area was a favored hunting and fishing ground. Scotsirish and french huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the lowcountry around 1732, and in 1736, williamsburg township was laid out on the black river in. Usa 1,015,348 south carolina 15,376 williamsburg county 342 williamsburg county histories and genealogies 6.
Indiantown is an unincorporated community in rural williamsburg county, south carolina, united states. Williamsburg county, south carolina genealogy guide. It is a complete history of williamsburg county, south carolina, from its inception until 1923 and cites hundreds of names of persons living there in colonial days. The book contains genealogical details ancestry, descendancy and family stories of about 17 weaver families who were in georgia prior to or by the 1850 census. The program is designed to provide sound county wide library service throughout williamsburg county. Explore williamsburg county and discover one of the most beautiful areas of south carolina, where history echoes in the fine architecture and new memories are waiting to happen. Zillow has 188 homes for sale in williamsburg county sc matching. Williamsburg county sc cemetery gps mapping project. Williamsburg county south carolina wills and estates in 1730 governor robert johnson was ordered by king george to develop the back country of the carolina province. The williamsburg county public school foundation conducted its third annual hall of fame induction scholarship gala, in the kingstree senior high. Learn more about state of south carolina court, tax, land and probate records the clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. Introduction preparing what i have called the history of williamsburg has given me great pleasure.
Williamsburg township then included most of the present pee dee region. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Williamsburg county, south carolina history, 17051923. A list of slave owners of the 1850 williamsburg county. Guide to williamsburg county, south carolina genealogy ancestry, family history and genealogy court records, deeds, maps, immigration, maps, military records. Williamsburg county, sc free public records criminal. Rich history williamsburg is filled with an agricultural background that dates back for centuries. After a previous incarnation of williamsburg county, the current county was created in 1804. After leaving the army, he returned to tomlinson and received his msa degree from sc state in 1959. In july of 1979 the williamsburg county library entered into a threeyear library demonstration program sponsored by the south carolina state library and partially funded from federal source. The history extends from the time when europeans first settled the area around 1705 until 1923, the year of publication.
Murray high school in his honor on november 19, 1972. Site map top williamsburg county school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or marital status. Historic soil survey maps of south carolina university of south carolina collection of 41 maps from 19021937 contain some landmarks. Williamsburg county, south carolina history, 17051923 ancestry. It includes several maps of the area and includes prince fredericks and prince george districts. South carolina county histories accessible archives. The township was a part of craven county, one of the original four counties that encompassed present south carolina. In 1960, he became principal of the williamsburg county training wct school in greeleyville. Something about the people of williamsburg county, south carolina, from the first settlement by europeans about 1705 until 1923. Williamsburg county real estate williamsburg county sc. Williamsburg county free genealogy and family history, marriages, obituaries.
Scotsirish and french huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the lowcountry around 1732, and in 1736, williamsburg township was laid out on the black river in the vicinity of the settlement of presentday kingstree. Williamsburg county vital records can be found at the south carolina department of health has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. A history of the homes and people of williamsburgh district. Internet archive williamsburg county, south carolina military index source. Law register, 1851 williamsburg district lawyers source. Williamsburg county government, kingstree, south carolina. Williamsburg county sanborn fire insurance maps several williamsburg county area maps, made between 1908 and 1961 great details of cities, towns click images to enlarge. One of thousands of historic addresses sites, in williamsburg county and the s.
The williamsburgh historical museum is located in the old carnegie library building on hampton avenue in the town of kingstree, south carolina. Also included are the plan books containing plats and plans. Williamsburg county, sc the following properties in williamsburg county have been listed in the national register as historic sites or districts. He married janette witherspoon october 25, 1693 in barony parish, lanark, scotland, daughter of james witherspoon and helen welch. Since then, williamsburg county has become famous for its wildlife and hunting preserves. Abstracts of wills, georgetown county, south carolina probate office s. South carolina wills and probate records, 16701980 includes williamsburg. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of williamsburg county, sc declined from 32,816 to 32,256, a 1. Historic williamburg county sc williamsburg county. County leaders issue stay at home order for williamsburg. Link to all levels of williamsburg county government and their sites with services which provide public information. The three rivers south carolina historical society, located in hemingway, sc, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of hemingway. Look up recorded information of williamsburg county including demographics and local economy. Census records family history and genealogy libguides at.
In 2017, williamsburg county, sc had a population of 32. Scotchirish and french huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the low country around 1732, and in 1736 the township of williamsburg was laid out on the black river in the vicinity of the settlement of kingstree. Williamsburg county african american historical sites part 2. Williamsburg county sanborn fire insurance maps several williamsburg county area maps, made between 1908 and 1961 great details of cities. South carolina williamsburg county, kingstree 4510 williamsburg church this presbyterian church was established 1736 by john witherspoon and other early scotchirish settlers. Williamsburg county was probably named for king william iii of england 16501702. Area publications available for details on publications and membership information please contact. South carolina sc maps sc historical maps williamsburg county historical maps also see. Search williamsburg county public records using best found research sources online. History of williamsburg county williamsburg county, located in the southern tip of the pee dee, holds treasures of historical interest dating back to the.
Usa 1,015,348 south carolina 15,376 south carolina histories and genealogies 338 williamsburg county histories and genealogies 6. L 45017 court of common pleas williamsburg county equity report books 18691870 1. Researching virginians in the williamsburg area a bibliography of materials from the rockefeller library. If you have family that settled here,this book is a.
Williamsburg county south carolina genealogy rootsweb. Tax search delinquent taxes are for inquiry purposes only. Wcsc county leaders have issued a stay at home order for williamsburg county residents to stay home except for working or doing business with an essential service. Williamsburg county, south carolina historical maps. Introduction preparing what i have called the history of williamsburg. Parents who drive their children to school are asked to pick up the materials. Unable to purchase book, and hundreds of miles from nearest library. Tomlinsons history extends beyond a century in spite of the fact that the doors closed in 1970. From each site is a link to the original nomination in adobe pdf format. South carolina geographic names locator choose south carolina from pull down menu. Williamsburg historical museum, located in kingstree, sc, promotes research and public education through its museum collection.
Sciway s directory of williamsburg county, south carolina websites. The family history library collection includes books and microfilm regarding court records for williamsburg county. Within the community is the modern headquarters of the eastern chickasaw. To subscribe send the word subscribe without the quotes as the only text in the body of a message. Originally located about 1 mile east at williamsburg cemetery, the congregation moved here to academy street in 1890. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Discover williamsburg county, sc like you have never s. Learn about williamsburg county history, attractions, jobs, schools and colleges, churches, businesses, government, and much more. Williamsburg county free genealogy and family history, marriages, obituaries, deaths, cemeteries, old news stories, military data, biographies, wills and more. The book contains genealogical details ancestry, descendancy and family.
Williamsburg county, south carolina simple english. History of williamsburg, from 1705 1923 by william willis boddie columbia, sc. South carolina is divided into 46 recorder districts with an elected or appointed recorder or clerk responsible for each office. Williamsburg county, south carolina genealogy genealogy. Including its history, greeleyville, lane, stuckey, and more. Three rivers south carolina historical society county office. Scotchirish and french huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the lowcountry around 1732, and in 1736 the township of williamsburg was laid out on the black river in the vicinity of the settlement of kingstree. Something about the people of williamsburg county, south carolina, from the first settlement by europeans about 1705 until 1923 boddie, william willis on. Thank you to berkeley, williamsburg counties community. Where can find williamsburg county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Sccraven historical craven county, south carolina, which existed from.
Treasurers duties the specific duties of the treasurer are listed and described in title 12, chapter 45 of the south carolina code of laws. Familysearch southern claims commission williamsburg county barred and disallowed claims source. Welcome to the williamsburg county assessors web page. Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access museum educational programs. Historical society books barnwell county marriages, 17751879. The williamsburg county courthouse is located in kingstree, south carolina. Williamsburg historical museum kingstree, sc address. Federal census of abbeville county, south carolina.
Williamsburg county school district is closed to students from march 16 to march 31. Williamsburg county, south carolina, 1880 census by mary r. L 45054 court of common pleas williamsburg county abstracts of decrees in summary process 18411855 0. A list of slave owners of the 1850 williamsburg county, south.
Williamsburg county, south carolina military index source. Explore williamsburg county and discover one of the most beautiful areas of south carolina, where history echoes in the fine. Something about the people of williamsburg county, south carolina, from the first settlement by europeans about 1705 until 1923 american county histories sc only author. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. South carolina sales tax of 8% will apply to all sales. Williamsburg county mailing list scwillia a mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in williamsburg county, south carolina. Documents related to the ownership of real estate within the county are recorded at either the recorder of deeds office, or the clerk of courts office depending on the county. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 williamsburgh county, south carolina source.
A list of slave owners of the 1850 williamsburg county, south carolina slave schedule. Williamsburg county, sc courthouse, register of deeds. Kingstree white pages kingstree phone directory lookup. The city of williamsburg, established as virginias capitol in 1699 and incorporated in 1722, lies squarely on the boundary line between two counties, james city county and york county. Williamsburg county south carolina historical markers. The treasurer invests all available funds to generate additional revenues for the county in the form of interest earning. Its impact upon the state of south carolina and nationally, if not internationally will forever be ingrained in the history of williamsburg county via its many, many students and their contributions. This database contains a history of the people of williamsburg written by william willis boddie. This book is filled with knowledge of the history of williamsburg county south carolina and its earliest settlers. All locations of williamsburg county library are closed until further notice due to the ongoing pandemic from the coronavirus. Williamsburg county, south carolina genealogy familysearch. This information includes residential, commercial and agricultural properties and manufactured homes.
Williamsburg county published resources and lookup. This site offers essential information that is pertinent to real property within the county. Williamsburg county was named for william iii of england aka william of orange 16501702. Aug 20, 2008 overflowing with rich stories of the american revolution and tales of francis marion, the swamp fox, williamsburg county has a vibrant historical society that carries on the legacy of the area today. Williamsburg county, south carolina, public library history.
Scotchirish and french huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the lowcountry around 1732, and in 1736 the township of williamsburg was laid out on the black river in. Williamsburg county, south carolina was formed in 1804 from georgetown district. Three rivers historical society a list of williamsburg county publications. He received an honorary doctorate from claflin university in 1979. South carolina antique map colletion click on map image to enlarge.
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