A Genealogical Collection of South Carolina Wills and Records

A Genealogical Collection of South Carolina Wills and Records
Author: Pauline Young
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-11-12
Genre: History
ISBN:

Includes wills, estate inventories, inquest materials, etc., especially from the upper section of South Carolina. The second volume is taken from a collection of mimeographed booklets given to the publisher in 1966 and 1971, and includes records of real estate sales, citizenship papers, "Historical Records" of Old Pickens District, and Old Pendleton District courthouse records.

A Collection of Upper South Carolina Genealogical and Family Records

A Collection of Upper South Carolina Genealogical and Family Records
Author: Willie Pauline Young
Publisher:
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1979
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

These records comprise the loose files of the late Pauline Young, one of South Carolina's most widely known genealogist on Upper South Carolina. Each family record is filed with names of persons mentioned, these records consists of estate settlements, bastardy bonds, deeds, wills, coroner's inquests, abstracts of letters pertaining to estates, guardianships, tavern licenses, etc... It is estimated each book contains more than 40,000 names of early settlers in Upper South Carolina from the mid 1700's down to the 1850's. These records are primarily from Upper South Carolina counties such as: Pendleton District, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenville, and Pickens Counties.

Red Book

Red Book
Author: Alice Eichholz
Publisher: Ancestry Publishing
Total Pages: 812
Release: 2004
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781593311667

" ... provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization ... information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide ... The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail ... Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how"--Publisher decription.

Abstract of North Carolina Wills

Abstract of North Carolina Wills
Author: J. Grimes
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2018-03-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983639784

Published in 1910, this volume contains an abstract of North Carolina wills. Compiled from original and recorded wills in the office of The Secretary of State.

The Family Tree Sourcebook

The Family Tree Sourcebook
Author: Family Tree Editors
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1532
Release: 2010-09-20
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1440311307

The one book every genealogist must have! Whether you're just getting started in genealogy or you're a research veteran, The Family Tree Sourcebook provides you with the information you need to trace your roots across the United States, including: • Research summaries, tips and techniques, with maps for every U.S. state • Detailed county-level data, essential for unlocking the wealth of records hidden in the county courthouse • Websites and contact information for libraries, archives, and genealogical and historical societies • Bibliographies for each state to help you further your research You'll love having this trove of information to guide you to the family history treasures in state and county repositories. It's all at your fingertips in an easy-to-use format–and it's from the trusted experts at Family Tree Magazine!

Index to Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations

Index to Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations
Author: Jean L. Cooper
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2009-10-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 078645444X

Designed for both professional and amateur genealogists and other researchers, this index provides a detailed guide to materials available in the extensive Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations microfilm set. By using this index to identify specific collections in which materials pertinent to a specific family name, plantation name, or location may be found, and then reviewing the details in the appropriate Guides (see Preface), the researcher may pinpoint the location of desired materials. The items indexed include deeds, wills, estate papers, genealogies, personal and business correspondence, account books, slave lists, and many other types of records. This new edition also includes a list of all of the manuscript collections included in the microfilm set.