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Kershaw County,
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Kershaw County, South Carolina Facts

When was Kershaw County, SC Created?
Kershaw County was established on 1798 from Claremont County, Fairfield County, Lancaster County, and Richland County.

What is the County Seat of Kershaw County, SC?
The County Seat of government is situated in Camden plus the county government website is www.kershaw.sc.gov/

What counties are adjacent to Kershaw County, SC?
Bordering counties are Lancaster County, Chesterfield County, Darlington County, Lee County, Sumter County, Richland County, Fairfield County.

Kershaw County, SC Vital Records

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

Kershaw 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 Kershaw 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.

Kershaw County, SC Census Records


What Kershaw 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.

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

Kershaw County, SC Courthouse and Government Records

Kershaw County Courthouse

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

Kershaw County, SC Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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