Genealogy resources - Camden and Kershaw County - South Carolina

Colonized in 1730, Kershaw County is one of the oldest settled areas in the midlands of South Carolina.

During his second term, President George Washington spent the night in Camden where he was lavishly entertained.

Our area is rich in history, with many beautiful old homes, open parks, and historic buildings including two buildings designed by Robert Mills.

We have many genealogy resources to help you find your family’s place in Kershaw County’s past.

Kershaw County Library

Location	1304 Broad St., Camden, SC
Phone	(803) 425-1508
Fax	(803) 425-7180
Hours	Mon - Thur 9:00am - 9:00pm Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm Sat 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Photocopying and Internet Copies	15 cents per page
Resources Available	South Carolina materials with emphasis on Kershaw County including cemetery records. No manuscripts of loose family papers

Registrar of Deeds
Location	Government Center 515 Walnut Street Room 180 Camden, SC 29020
Phone	(803) 425-1500
Contact Person	Billie O. McLeod
Photocopying and Microfilm Fees	Copies - 50 cents per page Microfilm - 50 cents per page
Resources	Index of Deeds 1791 - present (copies)

Clerk of Court
Location	Kershaw County Court House 1121 Broad St., Room 313 Camden, SC 29020
Phone	(803) 425-1500 ext. 5623
Fax	(803) 425-1505
Hours	M - F 9am - 5pm
Contact Person	Joyce McDonald, Clerk of Court
Photocopying Fees	Copies - 50 cents per page
Resources	General Sessions and Common Pleas, Records back to late 1700's

Probate Judge
Location	Kershaw County Probate Court 1121 Broad St., Room 302 Camden, SC 29020
Phone	(803) 425-1500
Hours	M - F 9am - 5pm
Contact Person	Judge Harriett S. Pierce
Photocopying	Yes
Microfilm	Some records on microfilm
Fees	Copies - 50 cents per page
Resources	Wills: 1775 - present Marriage Licenses: 1911 - present