Early South Carolina Settlers 1600s-1800s

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If you’re tracing family roots in South Carolina, the “Early South Carolina Settlers, 1600s–1800s” collection is one you’ll want to explore. This is more than just a list of names—it’s a carefully gathered index of about 120,000 individuals who helped shape South Carolina’s early history. Whether your ancestors were among the first to arrive or came during later waves of immigration, this collection brings their world a little closer to yours.

Inside, you’ll find passenger lists, naturalization records, early census schedules, land grants, jury lists, and will abstracts—all pulled together to give a fuller picture of life in South Carolina from the colonial period through the early 1800s. One of the real highlights is the strong focus on Scotch-Irish immigration, a group that had a huge influence on the culture and communities of the state.

There is also a detailed list of passengers arriving in Charleston between 1820 and 1829, offering a glimpse into who was coming into the port city during a time of great change and expansion. Plus, if you’re looking for deeper family connections, the collection includes an index of wills recorded before 1782—a treasure trove of early legal and personal records when so few other documents have survived.

Whether you’re just starting to build your family tree or you’ve been researching for years, this collection offers countless leads, stories, and details that can help you better understand your South Carolina ancestors and the lives they built. It’s a wonderful resource for anyone hoping to bring their family’s early American journey to life.

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