Category: South Carolina

Colonial Genealogy Resources

Were your ancestors some of the earliest Americans? Use this list, organized by state, of some colonial genealogy resources for you to use in your research.

South Carolina Fast Facts and Key Resources

It's National South Carolina Day! Let's take a few minutes learn some fast facts about the Palmetto State and check out a few key resources!

Scottish Ancestors in 1700s Carolina

Expert answers to your genealogy questions: Searching for a kidnapped Scot in the Carolinas in the 1700s.

Tracking Down Southern Ancestors After the Civil War

Did your Southern ancestors vanish in the social and economic upheaval that followed the Civil War? We’ll show you the best records to track them down.

Southerners’ Migrations: Where Did They Go?

Looking for Southern US ancestors who disappeared after the Civil War? Start your search in these common destinations of Southerners who left the South postwar.

Although Charleston, SC, is in the spotlight now for its pivotal role in the start of the Civil War, its history stretches back far before the April 12, 1861, firing on Fort Sumter. From the early Charles Town settlement to the Civil War and beyond, use these tips and sources to shed light on your Charleston roots.