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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[South Carolina Genealogy|Genealogy]]''
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. Some of the best manuscript collections are at the South Carolina Historical Society, the South Carolinian Library, and the Charleston Library Society. Some notable genealogical collections for [[South Carolina]] are:  
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. Some of the best manuscript collections are at the South Carolina Historical Society, the South Carolinian Library, and the Charleston Library Society. Some notable genealogical collections for [[South Carolina]] are:  


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'''Colonial Families of South Carolina'''. This collection of surname folders by Motte Alston Read was filmed in 1952 at the South Carolina Historical Society (Family History Library films {{FHL|367403|title-id|disp=022750 item 2 and 022751-89}}; subject and family index is on Family History Library {{FHL|367403|title-id|disp=film 022750 item 1}}). The information is from newspapers, deeds, court records, church records, and so forth. The subject references can only be investigated through correspondence with the South Carolina Historical Society.  
'''Colonial Families of South Carolina'''. This collection of surname folders by Motte Alston Read was filmed in 1952 at the South Carolina Historical Society (Family History Library films {{FHL|367403|title-id|disp=022750 item 2 and 022751-89}}; subject and family index is on Family History Library {{FHL|367403|title-id|disp=film 022750 item 1}}). The information is from newspapers, deeds, court records, church records, and so forth. The subject references can only be investigated through correspondence with the South Carolina Historical Society.  


'''Some major published genealogical collections for South Carolina include'''<nowiki>:</nowiki>
'''Some major published genealogical collections for South Carolina include'''<nowiki>:</nowiki>  


*''South Carolina Genealogies: Articles from the South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine.'' Five Volumes. Spartanburg, South Carolina: The Reprint Co., 1983. (Family History Library book {{FHL|975.7 D2s|disp=975.7 D2s}}). Volume 5 contains an every-name index to Volumes one through four.
*''South Carolina Genealogies: Articles from the South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine.'' Five Volumes. Spartanburg, South Carolina: The Reprint Co., 1983. (Family History Library book {{FHL|975.7 D2s|disp=975.7 D2s}}). Volume 5 contains an every-name index to Volumes one through four.  
*Wooley, James E., ed. ''A Collection of Upper South Carolina Genealogical and Family Records''. Three Volumes. Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1979-82. (Family History Library book {{FHL|975.7 D2c|disp=975.7 D2c}}.) This is an alphabetical collection for families from the Old 96 District.  
*Wooley, James E., ed. ''A Collection of Upper South Carolina Genealogical and Family Records''. Three Volumes. Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1979-82. (Family History Library book {{FHL|975.7 D2c|disp=975.7 D2c}}.) This is an alphabetical collection for families from the Old 96 District.  
*Lineage Charts ''South Carolina Genealogical Society Chapters''. Four Volumes. Greenville, South Carolina: Greenville Chapter, The South Carolina Genealogical Society, 1976-87?. (Family History Library book {{FHL|975.7 D2L|disp=975.7 D2L}}.) This contains records submitted by members of the Society.
*Lineage Charts ''South Carolina Genealogical Society Chapters''. Four Volumes. Greenville, South Carolina: Greenville Chapter, The South Carolina Genealogical Society, 1976-87?. (Family History Library book {{FHL|975.7 D2L|disp=975.7 D2L}}.) This contains records submitted by members of the Society.
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See also [[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]]  
See also [[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]]  


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