The compilation of “Early South Carolina Settlers 1600s-1800s” is a treasure trove for those interested in the history of South Carolina’s early inhabitants. This unique index encompasses records of approximately 120,000 individuals, including passenger and naturalization records, census schedules, land grants, jury lists, and will abstracts. It offers a comprehensive view of the state’s history, focusing on Scotch-Irish immigration during this period. Moreover, it includes a valuable list of passengers who arrived in Charleston between 1820 and 1829, shedding light on migration patterns. Notably, the index also provides an essential resource in the form of an index of wills recorded in South Carolina before 1782.
Additional Resources:
- Index to Wills of Charleston County, South Carolina, 1671-1868
- Jury Lists of South Carolina, 1778-1779
- Index to the 1800 Census of South Carolina
- South Carolina Naturalizations 1783-1850
- North Carolina Land Grants in South Carolina
- Indexes to the County Wills of South Carolina
- Passenger Arrivals at the Port of Charleston, 1820-1829
- A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773
- Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790: South Carolina
- Scotch-Irish Migration to South Carolina, 1772
- Warrants for Land in South Carolina, 1672-1711 (3 Volumes)