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== South Carolina Research Strategies  ==
=== South Carolina Research Strategies  ===
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in South Carolina:<br>  
 
===Finding South Carolina Birth, Marriage or Death Records===
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in South Carolina<br>  
*[[GuidedResearch:South Carolina|Finding Indiana Births, Marriages, and Deaths using Guided Research]]
 
*[[South Carolina Online Genealogy Records|South Carolina Online Genealogy Records]]
*[[How to Find South Carolina Birth Records|How to find South Carolina Birth Records]]
*[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records|How to find South Carolina Marriage Records]]
*[[How to Find South Carolina Death Records|How to find South Carolina Death Records]]
 
=== South Carolina Research Tips  ===
 
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in South Carolina.
 
*'''Birth information:''' Statewide registration of births began in 1915 in South Carolina. The best substitute record for locating birth information is [[How to Find United States Death Records|death records]]&nbsp;(the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]].
*'''Finding Parents:''' Statewide registration of deaths began in 1915 in South Carolina. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search South Carolina death records]]
*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]].


===Finding South Carolina Records===
=== South Carolina Record Finder  ===
*[[South Carolina Record Finder]]


===South Carolina Statewide Databases===
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
*[[South Carolina Online Genealogy Records]]


===South Carolina Research Process===
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*[[Step-by-Step South Carolina Research, 1880-Present]]
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*[[Step-by-Step South Carolina Research, 1850-1910]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:20%;"| '''1. What you are looking for:'''
*[[South Carolina Descendancy Research]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:40%;"| '''2. Try these records first:'''
*[[How to Find South Carolina Birth Records|How to Find Birth Records]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:40%;"| '''3. Other useful records'''
*[[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records|How to Find Marriage Records]]
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*[[How to Find South Carolina Death Records|How to Find Death Records]]
| Birth information
| [[How to Find South Carolina Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find South Carolina Death Records|Death records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[South Carolina Church Records|Church records]]
| [[South Carolina Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[South Carolina Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[South Carolina Bible Records|Bible records]], [[South Carolina Military Records|Military records]] (pension)
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| Marriage information
| [[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[South Carolina Bible Records|Bible records]]  
| [[South Carolina Church Records|Church records]], [[South Carolina Probate Records|Probate records]], [[South Carolina Military Records|Military records]]
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| Death information
| [[How to Find South Carolina Death Records|Death Records]], [[South Carolina Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]  
| [[South Carolina Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[South Carolina Church Records|Church Records]], [[South Carolina Bible Records|Bible Records]]
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| Parents
| [[How to Find South Carolina Birth Records|Birth records]],&nbsp;[[How to Find South Carolina Death Records|Death records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[South Carolina Census|Census]], [[South Carolina Church Records|Church records]]  
| [[South Carolina Biography|Biography]], [[South Carolina Compiled Genealogies|Genealogy]]
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| Maiden name
| [[How to Find South Carolina Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[South Carolina Probate Records|Probate records]]
| [[South Carolina Church Records|Church Records]], [[South Carolina Military Records|Military Records]] (pension)
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| Immigration date
| [[South Carolina Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[South Carolina Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[South Carolina Census|Census]]
| [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[South Carolina Biography|Biography]], [[South Carolina History|History]]
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| Naturalization
| [[South Carolina Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[South Carolina Census|Census]], [[South Carolina Court Records|Court Records]]  
| [[South Carolina Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[South Carolina Biography|Biography]], [[South Carolina Periodicals|Periodicals]]
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| Physical description
| [[South Carolina Military Records|Military Records]], [[South Carolina Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906)
| [[South Carolina Biography|Biography]], [[South Carolina History|History]]
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== South Carolina Research Tips ==
=== Further South Carolina Research  ===


These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in South Carolina:<br>
For more research on South Carolina, including research at the county level, visit the [[South Carolina Genealogy|South Carolina]] page on the Research Wiki.  
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'''Birth and Death information:'''<br>
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*'''''Statewide registration:''''' The statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1915 and was generally complied with by 1918.<ref>''South Carolina Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 1997, 113. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/SouthCarolina.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref>
*'''''Local registration:'''''  South Carolina did institute a number of laws regarding the registry of births and deaths, some going back as far as March 1, 1669/70. These laws however, were apparently not implemented or ignored. If they were implemented then the register books have not survived. Under the Church Act of 1706 the registering of births, marriages, and burials was transferred to the established church in the colony, the Church of England. It did not matter if the individuals were members of the Church or not. The Church was disestablished as the state church in 1778, however the churches continued to create records according to their canon laws. Beginning in 1706, birth, marriage and burial records were recorded in registers of the Church of England (later known as the Protestant Episcopal Church). There are seven Episcopal parish registers in existence from the colonial era. Some cities recorded births and deaths before 1915 but registration is sporadic.<ref>''South Carolina Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 1997, 113. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/SouthCarolina.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> 
*'''''Access to records:''''' See [[Oklahoma Vital Records]] for more information about birth, marriages, and deaths in Oklahoma.
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'''Substitute Records:'''
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*'''''Secondary source:''''' Substitute records are used when primary sources do not exist for an event, such as birth, marriage, and deaths. Secondary sources list information about the event but they were not recorded at the time of the event and they are not an official record of the event.
*'''''Accuracy:''''' Because the information about an event in substitute records was not the official recording of the event (such as, cemetery or obituary records) inaccuracy may occur. Use other substitute records to help verify information.
*'''''List of substitute records:''''' See [[Oklahoma Substitute Records|Oklahoma Substitute Records]] for more information.
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'''Finding Parents:''' 
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*'''''Death records:'''''  In 1915, the state required recording the deceased's birth and parent information. Information was not always provided and the accuracy of the information was limited by the grieving relatives' memory. 
*'''''Obituaries:''''' Official obituaries can also include the names of parents and other family members. See [[Oklahoma Newspapers]] and [[Oklahoma Obituaries]] for more information.
*'''''Church records:''''' Knowing the denomination of the church the family belonged to helps in locating information about the parents. See [[Oklahoma Church Records]] for more information.
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'''Census Records:'''
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*'''''Check all census years:''''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census to learn more about them and their family members. See [[Oklahoma Census|Oklahoma Census Records]] for more information.
*'''''Clues to other records:''''' There are clues in censuses regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records.
*'''''Finding families:''''' Starting in 1850, all members of the household were listed in the census. By 1880, relationship to the head of household was added.


== Further South Carolina Research  ==
Search all of the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/location/25?region=United%20States%20of%20America South Carolina record collections] at FamilySearch.<br>
*[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/SouthCarolina.pdf South Carolina Family History Library Research Outline]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/sc/sca_ande.html SCGenWeb] - South Carolina GenWeb Project
*[http://genealogytrails.com/scar/ South Carolina Genealogy Trails] - collection of transcribed data for the state of South Carolina
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/sc/ Cyndi's List] - South Carolina genealogy websites
*[http://www.raogk.org/southcarolina-genealogy/ Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] - State of South Carolina Records Guide
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South Carolina Research Strategies[edit | edit source]

Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in South Carolina

South Carolina Research Tips[edit | edit source]

These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in South Carolina.

  • Birth information: Statewide registration of births began in 1915 in South Carolina. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
  • Finding Parents: Statewide registration of deaths began in 1915 in South Carolina. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search South Carolina death records
  • Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.

South Carolina Record Finder[edit | edit source]

This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.

1. What you are looking for: 2. Try these records first: 3. Other useful records
Birth information Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension)
Marriage information Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records Church records, Probate records, Military records
Death information Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records
Parents Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Census, Church records Biography, Genealogy
Maiden name Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records Church Records, Military Records (pension)
Immigration date Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census Obituaries, Biography, History
Naturalization Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals
Physical description Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) Biography, History

Further South Carolina Research[edit | edit source]

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