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Lancaster County,
South Carolina History & Facts

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Lancaster County, South Carolina Facts

When was Lancaster County, SC Created?
Lancaster County was established on 1798 from Camden District.

What is the County Seat of Lancaster County, SC?
The County Seat of government is situated in Lancaster plus the county government website is mylancastersc.org/

What counties are adjacent to Lancaster County, SC?
Bordering counties are Union County, North Carolina, Chesterfield County, Kershaw County, Fairfield County, York County, Chester County, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Lancaster County, SC Vital Records

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

Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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.

Lancaster County, SC Census Records


What Abbeville 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.

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

Lancaster County, SC Courthouse and Government Records

Lancaster County Courthouse

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

  • Lancaster County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 104 N. Main St., Lancaster, SC 29721
  • Lancaster County Register of Deeds
    • Address: 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
    • Phone: 803-416-9440
    • Land Records: 1762
  • Lancaster County Clerk of Probate Court
    • Address: 101 North Main St., Room 121, Lancaster, SC 29720
    • Phone: 803-283-3379
    • Marriage Records: 1911
    • Probate Records: 1820
  • Lancaster County Clerk of Court
    • Address: 3888 Chester Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720
    • Phone: 803-285-1581
    • Court Records: 1800
    • Divorce Records:since April 1949

Lancaster County, SC Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

What other genealogical resources are available in Lancaster County, SC?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources related to Lancaster 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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Lancaster Co. SC Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards

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Lancaster Co. SC Immigration & Naturalization

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Lancaster Co. SC Military Records

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