From statehouse to courthouse university of south carolina. Circuit court search, circuit court roster, day book search and circuit court judges. Clerk of court forms including motion to vacate withdrawal notice, care giver affidavit, minor child affidavit, direct deposit enrollment form, form to remove from direct deposit and voluntary wage withholding form. Charleston county clerkcourt 100 broad st charleston, sc.
The first building to sit here was constructed in 1753 and was used as the capitol building for the colony of south carolina. From statehouse to courthouse offers charleston architectural history at its best, with thorough contextual and archaeological analyses of origins and design sources, and illustrates the evolution of a historical building from colonial statehouse to county courthouse to hurricaneravaged shell. Search results for court city of north charleston, sc. Online services clerk of courts office charleston county. A local official in kentucky has ordered the removal of a confederate flag outside a county courthouse that has drawn criticism since its recent placement there. Schedules civil jury and nonjury trials, and maintains a schedule of other types of hearings. Records transcripts of judgment from the small claims courts, and outof county judgments. From statehouse to courthouse traces the historical and architectural development of. Circuit court clerk of courts office charleston county. Bank became belmont county born in wheeling brooke county brother building charles citizens city of wheeling colonel company court creek daugh daughter death deceased died district early ebenezer zane elected elm grove employed engaged. The most useful part of this book is the religious section that has lists and biographys of preachers in this area. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county or town, go to locating online databases, and can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the family history library in salt lake city, utah. Each of the fortysix counties in south carolina has a popularly elected clerk of court who serves a four year term.
The county was created in 1901 by an act of the south carolina state legislature. City of north charleston, sc official site of the municipal. For example, the library has charleston county bills of sale, powers of attorney, bonds, notes, contracts, pardons, commissions, accounts, and indentures, 1719 to 1873, and greenville county. Historical society books barnwell county marriages, 17751879. History of wheeling city and ohio county, west virginia and representative citizens. For the first thirty years, until 1700, the dissenters controlled the province. Charleston county courthouse 179092 is a neoclassical building in charleston, south carolina, designed by irish architect james hoban. As the clerk of court, armstrong is the record keeper for common pleas, general sessions and family courts while being charged with docket management and fiduciary responsibilities.
North charleston arts fest and the childrens festival are cancelled. Armstrong was first elected in 1992 to the office of charleston county clerk of court. Learn more about the history of charleston county from the south carolina state. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the charleston county public library system digital collection.
Where can find dorchester county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Historic courthouse probate 84 broad st charleston sc 29401. Where can find charleston county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Probate court includes the estate, commitment and marriage. Process legal actions of a civil or criminal nature.
Keeps and maintains case records, including records of judgments. History of kanawha county, west virginia i have, however, searched the early records of the county, and conversed with many aged citizens, who grew up within its limits, and in fact constituted much of its history thus securing many facts which were fading from the. In their new photo book, historic charleston and the lowcountry, gross anddaley describe stumbling upon the aikenrhett house, a federalstyle buildingoriginally designed in 1818. The family history library has microfilms of many of the surviving pre1865 land records of most of the districts. The clerk of court provides administrative support to the courts in the following manners. Good background of the history and the people of the county. The 10 closest hotels to charleston county courthouse. Hotels near charleston county courthouse, charleston on tripadvisor. The charleston county courthouse, located at 84 broad street in downtown charleston, is arguably one of the most important buildings in our state. Charleston county vital records can be found at the south carolina department of health has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958.
North charleston city gallery to exhibit works by kathryn jill johnson huntsville, al and courtney sparks san francisco. As noted in colleton county, south carolina, a history of the first 160 years, 16701830, not all dissenters were presbyterians, but all presbyterians were dissenters. Colleton county was considered the stronghold of the dissenters. List of online services provided by charleston county government. Circuit clerk court related 2173480516 circuit judges 2173480538 coroner 2172342222 county board 2173480595 county clerk 2173480501 emergency management services 2173480581 highway department 2173480527 jury commission 2173480540 probation 2173480535 public health 2173480530 regional planning 2173480521 sheriffs. As of the 2010 census, its population was 350,209, making it the third most populous county in south carolina behind greenville and richland counties. It would start out as a cabin down by the town branch between 6th and 7th streets, until charles morton and other town leaders would plat. Records of the charleston police department, 18551991. Charleston county, south carolina genealogy familysearch. Charleston county public library branches are temporarily closed and will remain closed until further notice.
Interested in gaining access to ccpls digital resources but dont have a library card. Historic courthouse probate 84 broad st charleston, sc. Probate court assists the citizens of charleston county in probating estates, resolving disputes in estates and trusts, handling involuntary commitments for alcoholdrug abuse andor mental illness, obtaining marriage licenses, appointing and supervising guardians and conservators, and approving minor and wrongful death settlements. Access this database from home with your charleston county public library card. The clerk of court is charged with docket management, receipt of fees, fines and costs, maintenance of all court records, and submission of reports to a variety of state agencies. Then, in 1925, the legislature created a separate charleston county police commission. Reviewed in the united states on september 23, 2016. The 209 yearold charleston county courthouse, its roof ripped off by. A computer is set aside in the clerk s office for public use. The original records of the morning reports and arrest books are held by the charleston library society. He worked there as a wheelwright and carpenter until his early twenties, when he was given an advanced student place in the dublin societys drawing school on lower grafton street. The local board of commissioners lost even more power in 1900 when the general assembly established the sanitary and drainage commission in charleston county. The register of deeds office records land titles, liens and other documents related to property transactions in charleston county. The official web site for the tax system of charleston county, south carolina all current ownership information and ownership history is available at the new charleston county government tax.
Guide to spartanburg county, south carolina genealogy ancestry, family history and genealogy court records, deeds, maps, immigration, maps, military records, newspapers, obituaries, plantations, probate records, slaves, local archives, libraries, museums, churches, cemeteries, and civil war records. It was a likely model for hobans most famous building, the u. If you have famous family names there is also a history of the major players in this county. All recorded documents are indexed and are available for public use. The clerk of court serves both the circuit court and the family court. These materials were put on permanent loan to the charleston county public library by the city of charleston records management division in 2002. A complicated history leads to debate about which era to restore. The book was very illuminating on the history of charleston.
Constitution provides that the clerk of court is a constitutional officer elected for a term of four years. It was decaying, but the pair were intrigued bythe mansion, the. White house, and both buildings are modeled after leinster house, the current seat of the irish parliament in dublin citation needed. South carolina land and property genealogy familysearch wiki. The coles county court house existed a few years before abraham lincoln would enters its chambers to practice his trial skills. Municipal court judges and staff ensure citizens and users of the court receive efficient, fair and impartial justice, regardless of individual circumstances and background, in order to protect each citizens right to due process under the laws of our country and state. Dorchester county vital records can be found at the south carolina department of health has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. The kanawha county clerk provides the official recording of all documents for kanawha county. Without wasting a lot of words on useless facts the book presents the interesting history of charleston in a very entertaining manner. All cultural arts facilities are closed, all school performances suspended. I confess i grew up in charleston but this was my first trip to the historic county courthouse.
This collection comprises a portion of the historic records of the city of charleston. Any time you see this symbol next to a name, they have registered their email address at the registry. The usgenweb archives project charleston county, south. Inn typified the architecture and ambience of historic charleston. Kentucky courthouse confederate flag removed after criticism. Charleston rebuilds historic courthouse the new york times. The book is also a guide to the decision making that has characterized. James hoban was an irish catholic raised on an estate belonging to the earl of desart in callan, county kilkenny. Old berkeley county courthouse south carolina wikipedia. Spartanburg county, south carolina genealogy genealogy. Online services including court plus, circuit court search, day book search, bondsmen data, online juror summons, family court search, child support case info and rss feeds.