Some of the most challenging records to acquire while tracing the ancestors in Marriages. The reason is simple. Many counties did not establish a law requiring the minister to post the marriage until after 1900. That means many marriages slipped by the record system of its time.
I have searched for South Carolina marriages since I first searched for my ancestors in 1960. Over the years, some odd places cropped up with information, which I added to the website. Listed below is what is available on SouthCarolinaPioneers.net.
Marriage Settlements 1775–1834 recorded by the Secretary of State
2. Jewish Marriage Notices 1775–1906
3. Marriages Notices published in SC Gazette 1732–1801
4. Marriage Notices published in SC Gazette 1778–1780
The settlements include the <Revolutionary War period> and provide more information about the families because they usually pertain to a second marriage wherein the parties protect assets. You will discover names and data that will help to unravel family relationships.
One must always include research in Charleston County because the records survived beginning in 1670. They are all online at South Carolina Pioneers.net. Charleston was a busy city, receiving merchant and passenger ships from Europe and the West Indies.
A list of the earliest records in South Carolina and names can be found on the following link:
Charleston County Wills, Estates, Guardianships, Deeds, Affidavits
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