Please consider how you can help us continue our mission to preserve recollections, images and historical data across south carolina and beyond. Reaching more than 35,000 readers each week in print and online. Public demands for more effective local government ballooned forcing reform with the passage of state legislation in 1948, which provided for a system of local government in south carolina. The generous and enthusiastic outpouring of photographs from the community has made possible this.
Colleton county was named after one of the lords proprietors, sir john colleton. Bryan, evelyn mcdaniel frazier and gibson howard bryan. South carolina, probate records, files and loose papers, 17321964 index and images. One of the remarkable documents in this collection is a list of 491 enslaved people who were freed from charles heywards amsterdam, lewisburg, pleasant hill, rose. Visitor information page 3 colleton county, south carolina. In 1828 walterboro, the county seat, was the site of the first nullification meeting in south carolina, when the extent of the powers of the states and the federal government was being debated. Our office is in walterboro, south carolina located in the bedonlucas house. Evelyn mcdaniel frazier bryan relates the history of the people of colleton county and the main events occurring there in the period of 16701830, and also the influence charleston had upon its development during that period.
Colleton county, south carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. This volume allows the reader to walk down dusty, shady country roads, examine the exteriors and explore the interiors of some of colleton countys most historic. Colleton county is a county located in the lowcountry region of the u. National register of historic places listings in colleton. We are a federallyrecognized 501c3 nonprofit that works to preserve the history of south carolina s historic, natural, and cultural landmarks before they are lost to time. Professor of history at converse college is an awardwinning teacher and scholar. Colleton 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. The building is located corner of jeffries and hampton streets in walterboro, south carolina. A history of the first 160 years, 16701830 bryan, evelyn mcdaniel frazier on. Love how you focus on local walterboro sports, the band of blue and all local activities. An abstract of the records of all grants of land that have been made in the province of south carolina, from the first establishment of this colony, specifying the names of the grantees, the time when each grant was made, the quantity of acres, and the quitrents, if any, reserved thereon and expressing the situation and location of each grant to 12 december 1683. The colleton county memorial system will be closed to the publi c.
Colleton county, south carolina a pictorial history. I love that it concentrates on positive happenings, and keeps the community up to date on criminal. The south carolina state library and the south carolina digital library present the south carolina bookmobiles collection, a collection of historical and contemporary images from the 1940s to the early 2000s. The usgenweb project is a volunteer organization, and i consider myself a steward to this site. South carolina sc maps sc county maps colleton county map map of colleton county our map of colleton county documents the roads, highways, towns, and boundaries in and near walterboro. 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. Learn about colleton county history, attractions, jobs, schools and colleges, churches, businesses, government, and much more. Genealogy trails history group colleton, sc returns from u. The colleton county memorial system will be closed to the publi c, until april 30th, in response to the covid19 pandemic.
Map db m27161 hm south carolina colleton county, ehrhardt john jacob heyer historical marker. South carolina wills and other court records, e book. Our services are driven by community needs and are provided in a welcoming, responsive and professional manner. A fascinating book about early walterboro, south carolina. You can add custom widgets from the widgets screen in the admin. Sciway s directory of colleton county, south carolina websites. Narratives of colleton county, south carolina by beulah glover. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1971. In 2017, colleton county, sc had a population of 37. Names of families in colleton county, south carolina genealogy databases colleton county was created in 1682 and was known by the parish names of st. When settlements began further inland, the counties were extended to the north carolina line. A genealogical collection of south carolina wills and records. This abandoned farmhouse in the rural colleton county town of williams was built by colonel george warren in 1842.
Colleton county, south carolina simple english wikipedia. Colleton county historical and preservation society. To ask other readers questions about narratives of colleton county, south carolina, please sign up. Colleton genealogy society was chartered by the secretary of state for south carolina on march 20, 2014. We are a federallyrecognized 501c3 nonprofit that works to preserve the history of south carolinas historic, natural, and cultural landmarks before they are lost to time.
A great overview map for the walterboro area, including local landmarks like edisto beach, lodge, smoaks, etc. The county is named after sir john colleton, 1st baronet, one of the eight lords proprietor of the province of carolina and was created in 1800. Established as a summer haven for rice planters from lower colleton county in. Read books by south carolina authors or send in your own book for publication. One of the remarkable documents in this collection is a list of 491 enslaved people who were freed from charles heywards amsterdam, lewisburg, pleasant hill, rose hill, myrtle grove and ashley farm plantations. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of colleton county, sc declined from 37,884 to 37,581, a 0. Usa 1,012,695 south carolina 15,361 colleton county 329 colleton county land records. Colleton county was established in 1785 and named for sir john colleton, one of the proprietors of carolina. I am pat sabin, county coordinator for the colleton county scgenweb, as well as dorchester and bamberg counties.
South carolina families include ayer, byrd, gavin, hughes, raysor, risher, stokes, and related families. The author or editor of nine books on southern and womens history, in 2007, she was named the south carolina professor of the year, by the carnegie foundation for teaching and case. This website serves as a permanent digital archive of over 2,300 south carolina landmarks and counting. Be the first to ask a question about narratives of colleton county, south carolina lists with this book. Cchaps mission shall be to promote, nurture, support, and protect the historical and cultural heritage of walterboro, colleton county, and its environs through programs of awareness, education, and preservation. Historic trails in colleton county family history library narratives of colleton county. Colleton county, south carolina genealogy genealogy.
Colleton history and interpretation south carolina parks. Click here to read the press and standard article on january 28, 2016. Colleton county, south carolina military index source. The colleton county courthouse is located in walterboro, south carolina. Colleton county scgenweb, south carolina history and genealogy, including cemeteries, surnames. Colleton county counties south carolina digital library.
The town was known initially named buck head, but by the end of the nineteenth century, it was called williams for tom williams, colonel warrens brotherinlaw, who donated land for a church and served as the towns first postmaster in 1895. Around walterboro, south carolina postcard history. Colleton county, south carolina, united states britannica. Our goal is helping you find your ancestors by placing data online for the free use of all researchers. South carolina land grants, 1674 to 1683 genealogy quest. The county is named after sir john colleton, 1st baronet, one of the eight lords proprietor of the province of carolina. Located near i95 along the edisto, one of the longest blackwater rivers in the country, colleton state park also makes a perfect stop for visitors on their way to the. A factual account of his family appears in my book, warren cousins of warren township colleton county, south carolina. Records and collects into one treasured volume priceless photographs, heirlooms and historical information that will be an authentic reference for posterity.
Colleton county memorial library web links colletonlibrary. The building was put on the register as an example of greek revival architecture and also due to its historical significance, since the first meeting on nullification. We also provide links to online records for sc slaveholders on. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The people, the places, the events, the history one note at a time.
In 1682, colleton was created as one of the three original proprietary counties, located in the southwestern coastal portion of the new south carolina colony and bordering on the combahee river in 1706, the county was divided between the new saint bartholomew and saint paul parishes. Hill, owner of a farm in the colleton district, south carolina, between charleston and savannah, was mustered into service in captain wheeler smiths company. Established as a summer haven for rice planters from lower colleton county in 1784, walterboro served a similar purpose from the 1920s to the 1950s, when it. Every small town has its story to tell this is this story of walterboro, sc. The acrevalue colleton county, sc plat map, sourced from the colleton county, sc tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres.
Researching a slaveholders genealogy can be a timeconsuming task, but fortunately, there are many genealogies for south carolina slaveholders online. These counties at first extended fifty miles inland from the atlantic ocean. These counties did not have any of the functions of the modern counties. The cypress swamp nature trail, campgrounds, ballfield, picnicking and easy access to the edisto river all these attractions make colleton state park an ideal destination for the veteran paddler or young family.
Colleton county is a county in the state of south carolina, united states. Here, we provide links to online genealogies of south carolina slaveholders. James and asia sineath deeded an acre on this site to church trustees in april and the first sanctuary, which was a. It was named for one of the lords proprietors, sir john colleton 16081666. South carolina land and property familysearch wiki. The colleton county memorial library is dedicated to providing free and equal access to expertly chosen resources and reliable information and to fostering lifelong learning and the joys of reading. Colleton county, south carolina yearbooks just another. A history of the first 160 years, 16701830 unknown binding 1993 by evelyn mcdaniel frazier bryan author. Charleston county south carolina, register of mesne conveyance. South carolina had four colonial counties of granville, berkeley, colleton and craven. Other amenities at colleton include an easy nature trail, a campground, picnic shelters and ballfields. Colleton state park provides easy access to the edisto river, one of the longest free flowing, blackwater rivers in the country, and serves as the headquarters for the edisto river canoe and kayak trail. This indexes the names of grantors and grantees, but gives little.
History and genealogy volunteers dedicated to free genealogy part of the genealogy trails group always free, always updating. Colleton county south carolina historical markers the. Cemeteries of upper colleton county, south carolina. The colleton county memorial library system walterboro main library, cottageville library, edisto beach library, mobile library will be closed to the public, beginning march 17 through march 31 in response to the covid19 pandemic. Colleton genealogy society yearbooks of colleton county. As noted in colleton county, south carolina, a history of the first 160 years, 16701830, not all dissenters were presbyterians, but all presbyterians were dissenters. Walterboro offers the best of south carolina with rich history, untouched nature, and smalltown charm. Voters in charleston county decided between a plan which placed control in the hands of a sevenmember county council with an appointed manager as chief. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Colleton county, south carolina genealogy records online. The internal revenue code, section 501c3 allows tax deductions for the value of material donated to this society. The walterboro library society was founded in 1820 by the wealthy planters who made walterboro their home. For the first thirty years, until 1700, the dissenters controlled the province.
Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Still, in the 19992000 school year, 55 percent of colleton county students qualified for lunch subsidies under federal poverty guidelines. Colleton county, south carolina, memorial library history. Colleton county memorial library econtent colletonlibrary. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Inscriptions from tombstones, cypress camp grounds, colleton county, south carolina located near ridgeville, just off the charleston to orangeburg highway. Colleton county was considered the stronghold of the dissenters. The colleton county memorial library was established through the consolidation of two libraries, the historic walterboro library society and the colleton county library.
This house was the home of my 3x greatgrandfather, george warren b. Colleton county museum in walterboro has the following books in stock available by mail order price list. The photographs are from the archives of the south carolina state library and many were taken by state library field agents. If custom widgets are added then this will be replaced by those widgets. When established, the library had a handsome book collection bound in full calf with the name walterboro library society printed in gold letters on the binding. Colleton county, south carolina history and genealogy welcome. Colleton medical center is a fullservice emergency care facility specializing in advanced wound care and rehabilitation in walterboro, south carolina. Around walterboro, south carolina postcard history sherry j. This is an example widget to show how the right sidebar looks by default. Library service in colleton county has a long and distinguished history. To read more about this or 2,000 other entries about south carolina, check out the south carolina encyclopedia by usc press. The generous and enthusiastic outpouring of photographs from the. Census edit edit source 1790 and 1800 parish censuses have been published.
Cross swamp methodist church, the first methodist congregation in upper colleton county, was founded in 1808. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in colleton county, south carolina this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in colleton county, south carolina, united states. Colleton genealogy society yearbooks of colleton county, sc. Archives and history will transcripts, 17821855 index.
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