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Marlboro County, South Carolina Facts
When was Marlboro County, SC Created?
Marlboro County was established on March 2, 1785 from Cheraws District.
What is the County Seat of Marlboro County, SC?
The County Seat of government is situated in Bennettsville plus the county government website is www.marlborocounty.sc.gov
What counties are adjacent to Marlboro County, SC?
Bordering counties are Richmond County, North Carolina, Scotland County, North Carolina, Robeson County, North Carolina, Dillon County, Florence County, Darlington County, Chesterfield County, Anson County, North Carolina.
Marlboro County, SC Vital Records
Where can find Marlboro County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Marlboro 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.
Marlboro 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 Marlboro 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.
- See Also Statewide Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in South Carolina
- South Carolina Vital Records Research Guide
- Social Security Death Index
- South Carolina Marriages, 1688-1799
- South Carolina Marriages, 1800-1820
- South Carolina Marriages, 1641-1965
- South Carolina Death Index, 1950-1952
- South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1955
Marlboro County, SC Census Records
What Marlboro 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.
Marlboro Co. Slave Schedules can be acquired for 1850 & 1860. Marlboro Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Marlboro Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Marlboro 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.
Marlboro County, SC Courthouse and Government Records

What genealogical records can I find in the Marlboro County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Marlboro County. The dates suggested below are the first recognized records data with this county. Probate estate records and marriage licenses up to 1950 are on microfilm at the Marlboro County Public Library for genealogy research and public viewing. We recommend using the library due to little space to work in the vault at the Probate Judge’s Office.
- Marlboro County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 105 Main Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512
- Marlboro County Clerk of Probate Court
- Phone: 843-479-5610
- Marriage Records: 1911
- Probate Records: 1787
- Marlboro County Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds
- Phone: 843-479-5613
- Land Records: 1786
- Court Records: 1785
- Divorce Records:since April 1949
Marlboro County, SC Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Marlboro County, SC?
A list of Marlboro County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives.
- Marlborough Historical Society and Historical Museum, 123 S Marlboro Str, Bennetsville, SC 29512-4031; 803-479-5624
- Marlboro County Historic Preservation Commission, 128 S. Marlboro Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512; phone: (843) 479-5624
- Pee Dee Chapter, SCGS, Inc., PO Box 1428, Marion, SC 29571-1428
- USGenWeb Archives for Marlboro County (usgwarchives.net)
- South Carolina Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road; Columbia, SC 29223-4905; Tel: (803) 896-6100
- South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate Street, PO Box 11469; Columbia, South Carolina 29211; Voice: (803) 734-8666
- South Carolina Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 16355, Greenville, SC 29606
- South Carolina Historical Society, 100 Meeting Street, Charleston 29401
- South Carolina Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies Guide
Where can I connect with other Marlboro County, SC Researchers through message boards and forums?
- https://www.archives.gov/research/census
- South Carolina State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Marlboro County, South Carolina Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Marlboro County
- Marlboro County, South Carolina Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Marlboro County, SC?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources related to Marlboro 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.
Marlboro Co. SC Books, Newspapers & Publications
- South Carolina Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- South Carolina historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from South Carolina (1783 – 1975 ) (genealogybank.com)
- Marlboro County, South Carolina Books (amazon.com)
- Search South Carolina Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Marlboro County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Marlboro Co. SC Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards
- Marlboro Co., South Carolina Graves (findagrave.com)
- Marlboro County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Marlboro Co., South Carolina Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Marlboro Co., South Carolina Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Marlboro County, South Carolina Church Books (amazon.com)
Marlboro Co. SC Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- South Carolina Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
- Nichols and Related Families (nicholsgenealogy.com)
Marlboro Co. SC General and History Websites
- Marlboro County, South Carolina Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- A history of Marlboro County : with traditions and sketches of numerous families (search.ancestry.com)
- A History of Marlboro County (carolana.com)
- Marlboro County, South Carolina Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Marlboro Co. SC Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Marlboro County History (statelibrary.sc.gov)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Marlboro County, South Carolina (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – South Carolina – Counties – Marlboro (cyndislist.com)
- Marlboro County South Carolina (genealogytrails.com)
- Marlboro Co. SCGenweb (sciway3.net)
- Marlboro County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Marlboro Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Marlboro Co. SC Immigration & Naturalization
- See Also Statewide Immigration and Naturalization Links for South Carolina
- South Carolina Naturalizations 1783-1850 (search.ancestry.com)
Marlboro Co. SC Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of South Carolina Links and Information
- Marlboro Co. D.O.T. Maps (scdot.org)
- 1895 Marlboro County Map (livgenmi.com)
Marlboro Co. SC Military Records
- South Carolina Military Records Research Guide
- South Carolina Revolutionary War Units (revolutionarywar101.com)
- South Carolina Military Records (Fold3.com) provides access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the South Carolina women and men which served. Great for Perfect for Marlboro County genealogists, researchers, historians plus much more.
Marlboro Co. SC Schools & Directories
- Directory of Scots in the Carolinas, 1680-1830 (search.ancestry.com)