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Germans in Orangeburg County, South Carolina

In 1735, a group of German, Swiss, and Dutch settlers came to Orangeburg. The group included 200 Palatines, who eventually…

Counties Where the Irish Settled in South Carolina

If you are searching for your ancestors in South Carolina, and they were of Irish origin, the following counties are…

Search Old Wills and Estates to Find South Carolina Families

The most promising results from searching for the ancestors is found in county records. More specificially, marriages, wills, and estates.…