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Edgefield County,
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Edgefield County, South Carolina Facts

When was Edgefield County, SC Created?
Edgefield County was established on 1785 from part of Ninety Six District.

What is the County Seat of Edgefield County, SC?
The County Seat of government is situated in Edgefield plus the county government website is www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov

What counties are adjacent to Edgefield County, SC?
Bordering counties are Saluda County, Aiken County, Richmond County, Georgia, Columbia County, Georgia, McCormick County, Greenwood County.

Edgefield County, SC Vital Records

Where can find Edgefield County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Edgefield 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.

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

Edgefield County, SC Census Records


What Edgefield 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 1790-1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

Edgefield Co. Slave Schedules can be acquired for 1850 & 1860. Edgefield Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Edgefield Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Edgefield 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.

Edgefield County, SC Courthouse and Government Records

Edgefield County Courthouse

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

In searching for genealogy records be sure to check the following counties as they were created from Edgefield County: Aiken County in 1871, Saluda County in 1895, Greenwood County in 1897, and McCormick County in 1916

Edgefield County, SC Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

What other genealogical resources are available in Edgefield County, SC?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources related to Edgefield 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.

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