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Beaufort County, South Carolina Facts

When was Beaufort County, SC Created?
Beaufort County was established on  1769 from 1769 Beaufort District containing of Prince William Parish, St. Luke Parish, St. Helena Parish, and St. Peter Parish.

What is the County Seat of Beaufort County, SC?
The County Seat of government is situated in Beaufort plus the county government website is www.co.beaufort.sc.us/

What counties are adjacent to Beaufort County, SC?
Bordering counties are Colleton CountyJasper CountyHampton County.

Beaufort County, SC Vital Records

Where can find Beaufort County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Beaufort County vital records can be found at the South Carolina Department of Health has copies of birth records after 1913 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since Jan 1962 and a Divorce records since 1958. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in South Carolina for current fees and application process.

Beaufort County Health Department has birth and death records from January 01, 1915. Marriage records prior to 1950 are available from the Probate Court office. Divorce records since April 1949 are available from the County Clerk’s office. There were no South Carolina birth or Death “certificates” before January 01, 1915

You can search online for Beaufort County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for South Carolina Birth and Death CertificateMarriage and Divorce Certificate Application to mail.

Beaufort County, SC Census Records


What Beaufort County, SC census records are available?
County census records consists of Federal Census Schedules to aid in finding out about your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1790-189019001910192019301940.

Beaufort Co. Slave Schedules can be acquired for 1850 & 1860. Beaufort Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Beaufort Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Beaufort Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. One can find free downloadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research.

Beaufort County, SC Courthouse and Government Records

Beaufort County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Beaufort County Courthouse?

In searching for genealogy records be sure to check the following counties as they were created from Beaufort County: Hampton County in 1878.

Beaufort County, SC Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Beaufort County, SC?
A list of Beaufort County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives.

Where can I connect with other Beaufort County, SC Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Beaufort County, SC?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources related to Beaufort County. These genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a payment. This is just a directory that has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

Beaufort Co. SC Books, Newspapers & Publications

Beaufort Co. SC Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Beaufort Co. SC Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Beaufort Co. SC Census Records

Beaufort Co. SC Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards

Beaufort Co. SC Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Beaufort Co. SC General and History Websites

Beaufort Co. SC Immigration & Naturalization

Beaufort Co. SC Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Beaufort Co. SC Military Records

Beaufort Co. SC Schools & Directories