
What is genealogy?
Genealogy is the study of family history or ancestry. It traces the descent of a family, person, or group through research using numerous types of records and resources.
What genealogical resources are in the Commission?
The Commission is a treasure trove of source material for genealogist. Our family name files date back to the early to mid 1700’s and have been worked through the present. These files include genealogies, news clipping, obituaries and related material. The family name library has over 600 volumes by Family Name. We are also the repository for the Early Courthouse records; Equity, Judgments, Probate Records, Land Records and vertical files on churches, clubs, and societies . We also house a large collection of family photos.
What will I find on this page?
The DCHC&M has provided this page to help orient you to genealogical research. It includes guidance about how to begin your research, lists of resources, and family tree charts.
What if I get stuck in my research?
The knowledgeable staff of the DCHC&M is here to help familiarize you with genealogical resources and can also tell you about advanced sources that may help with your research. We also partner with other genealogical research institutions and will gladly refer you to someone or an agency that can assist you.
Free Pedigree Charts & Family Trees
Misbach http://misbach.org/free-pdf-charts.html
Family Builder www.familybuilder.com
African-American Genealogy
National Archives http://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/index.html
Darlington County, SC, African-American Genealogy Resources http://www.scottwilds.com/
AfriGeneas African-American Genealogy https://www.afrigeneas.com/
SciWay SC African-American Guide https://www.sciway.net/afam/
Avery Research Center for African-American History and Culture https://avery.cofc.edu/
Native American Genealogy
Ancestry Indian Census Schedules (see above)
Access Genealogy www.accessgenealogy.com/native
Military
Ancestry Military records (see above)
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors www.itd.nps.gov/cwss
Fold3 www.fold3.com
Cemeteries & Graves
Interment www.interment.net
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs www.gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1
Find A Grave http://www.findagrave.com
Grave Matters: The Preservation of African-American Cemeteries https://www.sciway.net/hist/chicora/gravematters.html
Land & Property
Bureau of Land Management www.glorecords.blm.gov
Ancestry Court, Land, Wills & Financial Records (see above)
Immigration
Ellis Island www.ellisisland.org
Ancestry Immigration (see above)
Directories & Member Lists
U.S. City Directories www.uscitydirectories.com
Ancestry Directories & Member Lists records (see above)
South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Archives & History http://scdah.sc.gov
South Carolina GenWeb Project http://sciway3.net/scgenweb/
Freedmen’s Bureau Records – South Carolina http://freedmensbureau.com/southcarolina/index.htm
Darlington County
Darlington County on USGenWeb www.sciway3.net/darlington/index.html
General Genealogy
Cyndi’s List www.cyndislist.com
RootsWeb www.rootsweb.com
Access Genealogy www.accessgenealogy.com
USGenWebProject www.usgenweb.org
Family Search www.familysearch.org
Ancestry www.ancestry.com
GenealogyBank www.genealogybank.com
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