Charleston Chapter of the SC Genealogical Society

06/07/2023

If you are looking for more information about how to understand and use your DNA results, here are some FREE webinars that may be of interest

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06/06/2023

05/30/2023

1922 birth certificates are now available through the South Carolina Electronic Records Archive (SCERA). You can access them here: https://scdah.access.preservica.com/home/search-birth-certificates/ These records are searchable by name, date of birth (in year-month-day format; ex.: 1918-01-01), mother’s maiden name, and certificate number. The 1922 birth certificates also contain a spreadsheet index that can be arranged alphabetically by the child’s surname. The index also includes the certificate number, county of birth, mother’s maiden name, and digital file name. The index is available here: https://scdah.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/IO_60c1cba7-c860-488d-8b8b-c837b5aa1550/
Birth certificates for 1915-1922 are available on SCERA. Copies of birth certificates for 1923 to present can be obtained by contacting the Vital Records section of the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
For questions, contact the SCDAH at [email protected]
An example of a 1922 birth certificate for Governor John C. West can be seen here.

05/30/2023

Over the years, photos pile up. First, it’s the major events. weddings, graduations, prom dates. Then, it’s the small moments that might have otherwise been forgotten: a trip to the zoo, lazy Sunday afternoon, or summer slumber party.

As your collection of family photos grows, it can be harder to keep track of your collection, especially without clutter. Here are some tools to help.

05/27/2023

Beginning genealogy research? This article may be helpful
https://familytreemagazine.com/general-genealogy/10-steps-to-start/?

Not sure where to begin your genealogy search? Follow these 10 surefire steps to learn how to start your genealogy.

05/22/2023

Recently made free to the public, the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals.

This FREE virtual presentation "Uncover Your Family's Story Using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI)" is Tuesday, May 30, 2:30 p.m to 3:30 p.m. from the Allen County Public Library.
Register at the link below.

Join us for a FREE, virtual program on May 30th at 2:30 p.m. ET!

05/19/2023

In the wake of the American Civil War, planters across the South considered the pros and cons of recruiting Chinese laborers to sustain the region’s agricultural traditions.

In the wake of the American Civil War, planters across the South considered the pros and cons of recruiting Chinese laborers to sustain the region’s agriculture traditions. An interstate summit on the topic, held in Memphis in 1869, stoked racial fears and produced mixed results. While some commun...

05/18/2023

The South Carolina Genealogical Society's 50th Annual Summer Workshop will be held July 7-8 at the SC Department of Archives and History in Columbia, SC. This will be a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting. Click on the link for information on the schedule and registration. You don't want to miss the great selection of speakers and topics!

SCGS Workshop The 2023 SCGS 50th Annual Summer Workshop- 2 Events! Save the Date!The South Carolina Genealogical Society Presents The 2023 SCGS 50th Annual Summer Workshop- 2 Events!SC Dept. of Archives and History onJuly 7-8, 2023Joining us for this event will be Diana Elder and other Professional....

05/15/2023

Join us for this month's meeting, Sunday, May 21, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Our speaker will be member, Patrick Harwood, and he will be presenting, "Tales of a Taphophile: From Magnolia Cemetery to the Churchyards of Charleston."

Harwood, a communication professor at South Carolina State University, and formerly at College of Charleston, has researched and written about hundreds of old Charlestonians in two of his books, "In the Arms of Angels: Magnolia Cemetery- Charleston's Treasure of History, Mystery and Artistry" and his newly published "Stories from the Underground: The Churchyards of Charleston."

Harwood will trace his journey to becoming a taphophile and the genealogy tools he has used in these two major works.

**Definition of taphophile: a person who has enthusiasm for cemeteries and gravestones

We will meet in-person, but we also plan to make the meeting available via Zoom. Guests are always welcome – either in person or via Zoom. Please CONTACT US if you are not yet a chapter member and want to participate via Zoom. https://charlestongenealogy.org