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Researching in South Carolina can be especially difficult due to the unusual development of jurisdictional entities. Prior to the 1769 organization of seven judicial districts, Pendleton did not exist. From 1769 until 1789, the area known as Pendleton District lay within the unorganized Indian lands (though some maps show a portion was within the northern boundaries of Ninety-Six District). This Indian Land area had been taken from the Cherokee during the American Revolution. In 1786, Greenville County was carved from this area, and in 1789 Pendleton County was established. In 1791 the state was reorganized again, and nine districts existed: Washington, Pinckney, Ninety-Six, Orangeburg, Camden, Cheraws, Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort. Washington District encompassed the counties of Pendleton and Greenville. In 1800, Washington District was abolished and Pendleton County became Pendleton District. In 1826 Pendleton District was divided into Pickens and Anderson Districts, hence all queries and research on this site will be limited to pre-1826. NOTE: Pickens District encompassed present-day Oconee and Pickens counties, while Anderson District encompassed present-day Anderson county. It wasn't until 1868 when the judicial districts were abolished that Oconee County was carved from Pickens District. (by: Victoria Proctor)

 

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Abbeville County -   (Formed from Ninety-Six District in 1785)

 

ABBEVILLE COUNTY ON-LINE CENSUS:

 

Anderson County - (Formed from Pendleton District in 1828)

 

ANDERSON COUNTY ON-LINE CENSUS:

 

Greenville County - (Formed from Indian Land & Washington District in 1786/1798)

 

GREENVILLE COUNTY ON-LINE CENSUS:

Unlike previous census years, images of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census will be made available as free digital images at Ancestry.com 1940 Federal Census on-line.  The 1940 U.S. Census Community Project needs volunteers to create a free searchable index of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Individuals can provide expert help to transcribe census records from the counties/states where they live or have interest, creating an accurate, searchable index while at the same time generating excitement for volunteer activities.  The Greenville County Genealogical Society has signed up to be a 1940 Census Indexing Society.

 

 

Oconee County - (Formed from Indian Land & Pickens County in 1868)

 

OCONEE COUNTY ON-LINE CENSUS:

 

Pickens County - (Formed from Pendleton District in 1825)

 

PICKENS COUNTY ON-LINE CENSUS:

Unlike previous census years, images of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census will be made available as free digital images at Ancestry.com 1940 Federal Census on-line.  The 1940 U.S. Census Community Project needs volunteers to create a free searchable index of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Individuals can provide expert help to transcribe census records from the counties/states where they live or have interest, creating an accurate, searchable index while at the same time generating excitement for volunteer activities.  The Old Pendleton District Genealogical Society has signed up to be a 1940 Census Indexing Society.