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=== Online Resources === | ===Online Resources=== | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9080 South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980], ($), index and images, incomplete. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9080 South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980], ($), index and images, incomplete. | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1919417|South Carolina, Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977}} Index and images. | *{{RecordSearch|1919417|South Carolina, Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977}} Index and images. | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1911928|South Carolina, Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964}} Index and images. | *{{RecordSearch|1911928|South Carolina, Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964}} Index and images. | ||
*[http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/ SC Dept. Archives and History Will Transcripts, 1782-1855] Index. | *[http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/ SC Dept. Archives and History Will Transcripts, 1782-1855] Index. | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/197725?availability=Family%20History%20Library South Carolina wills and other court records], e-book | *[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/197725?availability=Family%20History%20Library South Carolina wills and other court records], e-book | ||
*[https://books.google.com/books?id=-k0TAAAAYAAJ Records of the Secretary of the Province and the Register of the Province of South Carolina, 1671-1675] | *[https://books.google.com/books?id=-k0TAAAAYAAJ Records of the Secretary of the Province and the Register of the Province of South Carolina, 1671-1675] | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48254 Indexes to the County Wills of South Carolina], ($), index | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48254 Indexes to the County Wills of South Carolina], ($), index | ||
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015018017130;view=1up;seq=7 A genealogical collection of South Carolina wills and records. v.1], e-book | *[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015018017130;view=1up;seq=7 A genealogical collection of South Carolina wills and records. v.1], e-book | ||
*'''1670 – 1980''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9080 South Carolina Wills and Probate Records 1670-1980] at [http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index and images $ | *'''1670 – 1980''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9080 South Carolina Wills and Probate Records 1670-1980] at [http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index and images $ | ||
*'''1671 – 1977''' {{RecordSearch|1919417|South Carolina Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes 1671-1977}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — images | *'''1671 – 1977''' {{RecordSearch|1919417|South Carolina Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes 1671-1977}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — images | ||
*'''1732 – 1964''' {{RecordSearch|1911928|South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers 1732-1964}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — images | *'''1732 – 1964''' {{RecordSearch|1911928|South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers 1732-1964}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — images | ||
*'''1732 - 1844''' {{RecordSearch|3460989|South Carolina, Charleston District, Estate inventories, 1732-1844}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index | *'''1732 - 1844''' {{RecordSearch|3460989|South Carolina, Charleston District, Estate inventories, 1732-1844}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index | ||
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/south-carolina-will-transcripts-1782-1866 South Carolina, Will Transcripts 1782-1866] at findmypast index | *[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/south-carolina-will-transcripts-1782-1866 South Carolina, Will Transcripts 1782-1866] at findmypast index | ||
=== Record Synopsis | ===Record Synopsis=== | ||
Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records | Probate is the “court procedure by which a will is proved to be valid or invalid” and encompasses “all matters and proceedings pertaining to the administration of estates, guardianships, etc.”<ref>Henry Campbell Black, ''Black's Law Dictionary,'' 5th ed. (St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Co., 1979), 1081, "probate."</ref> Various types of records may be found in a probate file. These may include, [[United States Probate Wills|wills]], bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. These documents are extremely valuable to genealogists and should not be neglected. In many instances, they are the only known source of relevant information such as the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence. They may also include information about adoption or guardianship of minor children and dependents. | ||
Select these links for further information about the [[Analyzing United States Probate Records|probate process]], [[United States Probate Limitations|limitations of probate records]], [[Analyzing United States Probate Records|analyzing probate records]], a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms|glossary]] of probate terms, [[United States Probate Wills|wills]], and [[United States Probate Records]]. | Select these links for further information about the [[Analyzing United States Probate Records|probate process]], [[United States Probate Limitations|limitations of probate records]], [[Analyzing United States Probate Records|analyzing probate records]], a [[Glossary of United States Probate Terms|glossary]] of probate terms, [[United States Probate Wills|wills]], and [[United States Probate Records]]. | ||
=== History | ===History=== | ||
Probate records of [[South Carolina Genealogy|South Carolina]] were kept by the secretary of the province prior to 1732, and were later kept by the courts of ordinary and probate courts of each county. Most of the original wills for the colonial period have not survived. Pre-Civil War probate files for Beaufort, Chesterfield, Colleton, Georgetown, Lancaster, and Orangeburg districts were destroyed. However, for the colonial period, dozens of South Carolina wills proved in the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury|Prerogative Court of Canterbury]] in London, England have survived. | Probate records of [[South Carolina Genealogy|South Carolina]] were kept by the secretary of the province prior to 1732, and were later kept by the courts of ordinary and probate courts of each county. Most of the original wills for the colonial period have not survived. Pre-Civil War probate files for Beaufort, Chesterfield, Colleton, Georgetown, Lancaster, and Orangeburg districts were destroyed. However, for the colonial period, dozens of South Carolina wills proved in the [[Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury|Prerogative Court of Canterbury]] in London, England have survived. | ||
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*A discussion of South Carolina Probate Records written by Johni Cerny and Gareth L. Mark for ''Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources'' can be found at [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=South_Carolina_Probate_Records Ancestry]. ($) | *A discussion of South Carolina Probate Records written by Johni Cerny and Gareth L. Mark for ''Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources'' can be found at [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=South_Carolina_Probate_Records Ancestry]. ($) | ||
=== State Statutes | ===State Statutes=== | ||
Understanding the South Carolina probate laws and how they changed over time can help us learn how the estate was administered, taxed, and distributed and might help to solve difficult genealogical problems. | Understanding the South Carolina probate laws and how they changed over time can help us learn how the estate was administered, taxed, and distributed and might help to solve difficult genealogical problems. | ||
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Additional information about South Carolina state statutes relating to probate matters can be found at law libraries. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "South Carolina statutes." | Additional information about South Carolina state statutes relating to probate matters can be found at law libraries. Online digital versions of state statutes can often be found by conducting a search engine search for the term, "South Carolina statutes." | ||
=== Repositories | ===Repositories=== | ||
==== Local | ====Local==== | ||
The county's judge of probate office has probate records of the counties and circuit court districts from 1785 to 1800 and probate records from 1800 to the present. | The county's judge of probate office has probate records of the counties and circuit court districts from 1785 to 1800 and probate records from 1800 to the present. | ||
==== Regional | ====Regional==== | ||
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has microfilms or typescripts of probate records for many counties. These include wills, inventories, bills of sale, power of attorneys, bonds, notes, administrations, judgments, and sales records. They have placed [http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/search.aspx Will Transcriptions] for 1782 to 1855 online. Not all counties are included. Index searchable by name and the image is available. | The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has microfilms or typescripts of probate records for many counties. These include wills, inventories, bills of sale, power of attorneys, bonds, notes, administrations, judgments, and sales records. They have placed [http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/search.aspx Will Transcriptions] for 1782 to 1855 online. Not all counties are included. Index searchable by name and the image is available. | ||
==== National | ====National==== | ||
The Family History Library has a collection of {{FHL|331580|subject-id|disp=South Carolina Probate Records}} and {{FHL|336765|subject-id|disp=Indexes}}. Some are films of the originals, and others are abstracts and transcriptions. | The Family History Library has a collection of {{FHL|331580|subject-id|disp=South Carolina Probate Records}} and {{FHL|336765|subject-id|disp=Indexes}}. Some are films of the originals, and others are abstracts and transcriptions. | ||
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'''Online Images:''' | '''Online Images:''' | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1919417|South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977 (FamilySearch Historical Records)}} | *{{RecordSearch|1919417|South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977 (FamilySearch Historical Records)}} | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1911928|South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 (FamilySearch Historical Records)}} | *{{RecordSearch|1911928|South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 (FamilySearch Historical Records)}} | ||
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:''' | '''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:''' | ||
*[[South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | *[[South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
*[[South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers - FamilySearch Historical Records|South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | *[[South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers - FamilySearch Historical Records|South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
=== Statewide Record Collections | ===Statewide Record Collections=== | ||
==== Wills Proved in South Carolina | ====Wills Proved in South Carolina==== | ||
The following are examples of publications that can help you locate colonial records: | The following are examples of publications that can help you locate colonial records: | ||
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*Moore, Carolina T., and Agatha Aimar Simmons. ''Abstracts of the Wills of the State of South Carolina''. Three Volumes. Columbia, South Carolina: R. L. Bryan Co., 1960-69. {{WorldCat|1282519|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|381197|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 P2m; Film 1035622 items 1-3; Fiche 6051514}}. These volumes cover the years 1670 to 1784. | *Moore, Carolina T., and Agatha Aimar Simmons. ''Abstracts of the Wills of the State of South Carolina''. Three Volumes. Columbia, South Carolina: R. L. Bryan Co., 1960-69. {{WorldCat|1282519|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|381197|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 P2m; Film 1035622 items 1-3; Fiche 6051514}}. These volumes cover the years 1670 to 1784. | ||
==== Additional Statewide Collections | ====Additional Statewide Collections==== | ||
*Lesser, Charles H. ''South Carolina Begins: The Records of a Proprietary Colony, 1663-1721''. Columbia, South Carolina: S.C. Dept. of Archives and History, c1995. {{WorldCat|32714840|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|752048|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 H2Lc}}. Includes index. | *Lesser, Charles H. ''South Carolina Begins: The Records of a Proprietary Colony, 1663-1721''. Columbia, South Carolina: S.C. Dept. of Archives and History, c1995. {{WorldCat|32714840|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|752048|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 H2Lc}}. Includes index. | ||
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*Daughters of the American Revolution (South Carolina). ''South Carolina Name Index to Genealogical Records Collected by South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988, c1988. {{WorldCat|229264336|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|656316|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6052835}} (102 fiche). | *Daughters of the American Revolution (South Carolina). ''South Carolina Name Index to Genealogical Records Collected by South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988, c1988. {{WorldCat|229264336|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}, {{FHL|656316|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6052835}} (102 fiche). | ||
*Warren, Mary Bondurant. ''South Carolina Wills, 1670-1853, or Later'': ''Compiled from C.W.A., W.P.A. <br>Microfilms, and Original Volumes''''. '''''Danielsville, Georgia: Heritage Papers, c1981. {{WorldCat|8206870|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|278828|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 P22w}}. | *Warren, Mary Bondurant. ''South Carolina Wills, 1670-1853, or Later'': ''Compiled from C.W.A., W.P.A. <br>Microfilms, and Original Volumes'<nowiki/>'''. '''''Danielsville, Georgia: Heritage Papers, c1981. {{WorldCat|8206870|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|278828|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 P22w}}. | ||
*Bates, Susan Baldwin. ''Proprietary Records of South Carolina''. Charleston, South Carolina: The History Press, c2006. {{WorldCat|58594920|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1404195|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 N2b, 2 vol}}. Includes indexes. | *Bates, Susan Baldwin. ''Proprietary Records of South Carolina''. Charleston, South Carolina: The History Press, c2006. {{WorldCat|58594920|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1404195|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 N2b, 2 vol}}. Includes indexes. | ||
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*South Carolina. Surrogate Court (Ninty Six District).''Surrogate's Records, 1776-1783''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. {{FHL|101803|item|disp=FHL Film 954250 Item 25}}. Index on {{FHL|954250|item|disp=FHL Film 954251 Item 1}}. | *South Carolina. Surrogate Court (Ninty Six District).''Surrogate's Records, 1776-1783''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. {{FHL|101803|item|disp=FHL Film 954250 Item 25}}. Index on {{FHL|954250|item|disp=FHL Film 954251 Item 1}}. | ||
*South Carolina. ''Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977''. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Columbia. This collection includes wills, records of estates and guardianships recorded by the counties of South Carolina. Although the inclusive dates span a larger year range, most of the records fall between the year 1800 through 1930. [[South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes - FamilySearch Historical Records|Click here for a detailed description of this collection]]. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1911928 View and browse images.] Most volumes are individually indexed. | *South Carolina. ''Probate Records, Bound Volumes, 1671-1977''. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Columbia. This collection includes wills, records of estates and guardianships recorded by the counties of South Carolina. Although the inclusive dates span a larger year range, most of the records fall between the year 1800 through 1930. [[South Carolina Probate Records, Bound Volumes - FamilySearch Historical Records|Click here for a detailed description of this collection]]. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1911928 View and browse images.] Most volumes are individually indexed. | ||
*South Carolina. ''Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964. ''South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Columbia. Although the inclusive dates span a larger year range, most of the records fall between the year 1800 through 1930. [[South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Click here for a detailed description of this collection]]. {{RecordSearch|1911928|View and browse images}}. Most volumes are individually indexed. | *South Carolina. ''Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964. ''South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Columbia. Although the inclusive dates span a larger year range, most of the records fall between the year 1800 through 1930. [[South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Click here for a detailed description of this collection]]. {{RecordSearch|1911928|View and browse images}}. Most volumes are individually indexed. | ||
=== Proved in London | ===Proved in London=== | ||
South Carolina wills and administrations proved in London have been abstracted and published multiple times. Each edition is listed here, as some are available online, while others are not. In addition, publishers included more detailed abstracts in some editions than others. The 2007 edition includes a place-name index that enables users to pluck out South Carolina references: | South Carolina wills and administrations proved in London have been abstracted and published multiple times. Each edition is listed here, as some are available online, while others are not. In addition, publishers included more detailed abstracts in some editions than others. The 2007 edition includes a place-name index that enables users to pluck out South Carolina references: | ||
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If you find a will abstract of interest, it is now possible to view digital images of the original Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills online at three pay-per-view websites: | If you find a will abstract of interest, it is now possible to view digital images of the original Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills online at three pay-per-view websites: | ||
#[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/wills.asp Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills (1384-1858)] ($) at The National Archives, UK.<br><br> | #[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/wills.asp Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills (1384-1858)] ($) at The National Archives, UK.<br><br> | ||
#[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php#record_sets PCC Wills Index and Images (1384-1858)] ($) at The Genealogist.<br><br> | #[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php#record_sets PCC Wills Index and Images (1384-1858)] ($) at The Genealogist.<br><br> | ||
#[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5111 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858] ($) at Ancestry. | #[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5111 Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858] ($) at Ancestry. | ||
=== Proved in Edinburgh | ===Proved in Edinburgh=== | ||
The wills of some South Carolina residents were proved in Edinburgh, Scotland, see: | The wills of some South Carolina residents were proved in Edinburgh, Scotland, see: | ||
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*[http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Wills & Testaments (1513-1901)], courtesy: Scotlands People | *[http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Wills & Testaments (1513-1901)], courtesy: Scotlands People | ||
=== Learn More | ===Learn More=== | ||
==== Published Materials | ====Published Materials==== | ||
*Brimelow, Judith M. and Wylma A. Wates. ''South Carolina Will Transcripts, 1782-1868''. Columbia, South Carolina: South Carolina Department of Archives and History, c1980. {{FHL|224597|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 P27b}}. | *Brimelow, Judith M. and Wylma A. Wates. ''South Carolina Will Transcripts, 1782-1868''. Columbia, South Carolina: South Carolina Department of Archives and History, c1980. {{FHL|224597|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 P27b}}. | ||
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*Flanagan, Shawn M. and National Business Institute. ''South Carolina Probate: Beyond the Basics''. Eau Claire, WI : National Business Institute, 1991. {{WorldCat|604760438}}. | *Flanagan, Shawn M. and National Business Institute. ''South Carolina Probate: Beyond the Basics''. Eau Claire, WI : National Business Institute, 1991. {{WorldCat|604760438}}. | ||
==== Websites | ====Websites==== | ||
*:South Carolina Department of Archives and History<br>8301 Parklane Road<br>Columbia, SC 29223<br>Tel: (803) 896-6100<br>Fax: (803) 896-6198<br>[http://archives.sc.gov/Pages/default.aspx South Carolina Department of Archives and History] | *:South Carolina Department of Archives and History<br>8301 Parklane Road<br>Columbia, SC 29223<br>Tel: (803) 896-6100<br>Fax: (803) 896-6198<br>[http://archives.sc.gov/Pages/default.aspx South Carolina Department of Archives and History] | ||
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*[http://estate.findlaw.com/probate/probate-court-laws/state-probate-courts(2).html#UT FindLaw] has information on South Carolina State Probate Courts. | *[http://estate.findlaw.com/probate/probate-court-laws/state-probate-courts(2).html#UT FindLaw] has information on South Carolina State Probate Courts. | ||
== References | ==References== | ||
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