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  training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The mission of Williamsburg Technical College is to offer quality, affordable, and accessible educational opportunities and experiences that enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals and to encourage economic development in Williamsburg County.
Williamsburg Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4500) to award associate degrees.
Limestone College operates a branch campus in Williamsburg County and is an accredited, independent, coeducational, four year liberal arts institution established in 1845, and chartered by the state of South Carolina.
www.williamsburgcountydevelopment.com /training.htm   (2437 words)

  
 South Carolina State Library - Williamsburg County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Williamsburg County was probably named for King William III of England (1650-1702).
Scotch-Irish and French Huguenot settlers began moving into this part of the lowcountry around 1732, and in 1736 the township of Williamsburg was laid out on the Black River in the vicinity of the settlement of Kingstree.
In 1804 Williamsburg became a separate district, with the seat at Kingstree.
www.state.sc.us /scsl/will.html   (152 words)

  
 Williamsburg County South Carolina 1860 slaveholders and 1870 African Americans
It is possible to locate a free person on the Williamsburg County, South Carolina census for 1860 and not know whether that person was also listed as a slaveholder on the slave census, because published indexes almost always do not include the slave census.
The term "County" is used to describe the main subdivisions of the State by which the census was enumerated.
In South Carolina in 1860 there were 482 farms of 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,359 farms of 500-999 acres.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~ajac/scwilliamsburg.htm   (1296 words)

  
 Williamsburg County, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Williamsburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.60% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,214, and the median income for a family was $30,379.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Williamsburg_County,_South_Carolina   (405 words)

  
 Florence County, South Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As of 2005, the population was estimated to be 131,097.
Historically, the county was carved from a section of the old Marion District in the mid-nineteenth century.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,144, and the median income for a family was $41,274.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Florence_County,_South_Carolina   (452 words)

  
 George Turner (bef 1755) of Williamsburg Co, SC
William Turner was listed on the 1800 census in Georgetown District, SC in Williamsburg County.
In 1804 Williamsburg District was created from Georgetown District, covering the same area as the former Williamsburg County division of Georgetown District.
I found them on the 1830, 1840 and 1850 census in Williamsburg, and her 1850 census entry shows her born ca 1802/03.
www.martygrant.com /gen/turner/turner-william-williamsburg.htm   (2852 words)

  
 Williamsburg County South Carolina - info, facts, communities on Key to the City
Williamsburg is surrounded by the following counties: Florence, Georgetown, Berkeley, and Clarendon.
Williamsburg County is located in east-central South Carolina and is at the southern tip of the state's Pee Dee Region which consists of Williamsburg and six other counties: Marlboro, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Lee, and Darlington.
Settlers first came to the county in the Kingstree area in 1732.
www.usacitiesonline.com /scwilliamsburgcounty.htm   (167 words)

  
 Welcome To Pawleys Island South Carolina * Pawleys Island And Williamsburg county South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The irony of Georgetown County is that there's so much to do at such a relaxed pace.
They come to view the native species of birds and wildlife, to ski and swim, and to picnic on the sandy shores that breach the curtain of marsh on the water's edge.
As part of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand, Georgetown County presents golfers a dizzying array of golf courses from which to choose.
www.carolinacoastalrealty.net /area_information.htm   (514 words)

  
 Williamsburg County South Carolina Genealogy
South Carolina Parish and District Boundaries ca 1775
I was born and raised along Black River and attended Williamsburg County Schools.
South Carolina Maps From the Color Landform Atlas of the United States
www.rootsweb.com /~scwillia/html.htm   (533 words)

  
 Williamsburg County, South Carolina, Public Library History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Library service in Williamsburg County owes its origin to the Kingstree Civic League which applied for and received a grant from the Carnegie Foundation for the construction of a public library building.
In 1967 the Williamsburg County Library was legally established by act of the legislature and the following year, 1968, the county library was able to qualify for one of the State Library's Small Library projects which aided in the improvement of reference service and in the general circulating collection.
In July of 1979 the Williamsburg County Library entered into a three-year library demonstration program sponsored by the South Carolina State Library and partially funded from federal source.
www.libsci.sc.edu /histories/vts/epw50a.html   (488 words)

  
 Williamsburg County, South Carolina SC, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Williamsburg County is one of 46 counties in South Carolina.
This was a decrease of -4.96% from the 2000 census.
Williamsburg County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=13400   (618 words)

  
 Williamsburg Co. - Treasurer
The Treasurer's Office collects real, personal, motor vehicle and other taxes and disburses to County government, municipalities, schools and special taxing districts in Williamsburg County.
The Treasurer, an elected official, serves as the holding agent for funds of many County departments.
The specific duties of the Treasurer are listed and described in Title 12, Chapter 45 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
www.williamsburgsc.com /treasurer.html   (295 words)

  
 Pressleys of Williamsburg Home Page
The Pressleys were one of the pioneer families of the South Carolina Lowlands.
130 years later, they walked the corridors of South Carolina power, helped changed the course of a nation, and fought with their very lives to protect and defend the independence they so fervently loved.
This site will present their story and their connections, familial and otherwise, to the planter community of Williamsburg County, South Carolina.
www.pressleysofwilliamsburg.com   (204 words)

  
 Williamsburg County, South Carolina
This site is designed to provide you with specific information about county government services, elected officials, county council, county departments, and the annual operating budget.
The mission of Williamsburg County Government is to provide high quality public services to citizens and taxpayers in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
To promote teamwork and professional training of county employees and departments in order to strengthen the county government and improve the quality of its services to meet or exceed the expectations of the citizens and taxpayers of Williamsburg County.
www.williamsburgsc.com   (112 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Williamsburg County, S.C.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
Philip Henry Stoll (1874-1958) — of South Carolina.
U.S. Representative from South Carolina 6th District, 1919-23; elected unopposed 1920; state court judge in South Carolina.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/SC/WI.html   (526 words)

  
 South Carolina Department of Social Services
Because of the changes in the welfare laws, DSS has become an agency that focuses on employment and training for its clients while maintaining its commitment to ensuring the well-being of the children and families it serves.
DSS is authorized, by the Omnibus Adult Protection Act of the South Carolina Code of Laws, to investigate all reports and provide services.
The mission of the South Carolina Department of Social Services is to ensure the safety and health of children and adults who cannot protect themselves, and to assist those in need of food assistance and temporary financial assistance while transitioning into employment.
www.state.sc.us /dss   (420 words)

  
 Williamsburg County, South Carolina houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Williamsburg County is $420 a month.
Williamsburg County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is below South Carolina state average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 16 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
www.city-data.com /county/Williamsburg_County-SC.html   (508 words)

  
 Williamsburg County, South Carolina Genealogical Records Information
Which includes Williamsburg County, South Carolina County Records, Williamsburg County, South Carolina History, Williamsburg County, South Carolina Facts, Williamsburg County, South Carolina Genealogical Addresses and websites related to Williamsburg County, South Carolina Genealogy in general.
South Carolina and U.S. Censuses, Birth, Marriage and Death Records, Court and Probate Records, Land Records, Military Records, Church and Cemetery Records, Tax Records, Immigration Records, Historical Newspapers, Family Trees, Family & Local Histories
OR maybe you have some free time and want to earn a little extra money running errands and helping someone in desperate need of a document in the local county courthouse, library, or archive, or maybe take a picture of a tombstone in a local cemetery or of a house across town.
www.mysouthcarolinagenealogy.com /sc_county/wil.htm   (797 words)

  
 The News - Kingstree, SC
Williamsburg County Supervisor Richard Treme (center) accepts a first place Keep America Beautiful Award for the county's "Don't Be A Litter Critter" litter awareness program.
The "Don't Be A Litter Critter" program is sponsored by the county, Clemson Extension, the Chamber of Commerce and Adopt-A-Highway.
Firestone, Ringer Powell and Marilyn Treme all won awards for the county's Adopt-A-Highway program at that organization's annual luncheon in Columbia on May 1.
www.kingstreenews.com /19970514   (139 words)

  
 Williamsburg County, South Carolina QuickLinks from the US Census Bureau
Williamsburg County, South Carolina QuickLinks from the US Census Bureau
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino origin: South Carolina counties, Places in South Carolina
Historical population counts, 1900 to 1990, for all counties in South Carolina
quickfacts.census.gov /qfd/states/45/45089lk.html   (256 words)

  
 South Carolina State Center Wiki: Williamsburg County, South Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
County of Williamsburg - Official site; includes local links, details on departments and public services, and the current status of the county line.
Williamsburg County Chamber of Commerce - Provides information on Kingstree and surrounding county businesses, education, recreation, and government.
Map of Williamsburg County - A map of the county in relation to the state; includes major highways, cities, and towns.
www.southcarolinastatecenter.com /Williamsburg_County,_South_Carolina   (408 words)

  
 Genealogy Books - BigTreeBooks.com
In 1663, that portion South of the parallel of latitude 36° 33' was separated from Virginia and named Carolina in honor of Charles II, King of England.
Something About the People of Williamsburg County, South Carolina, from its First Settlement by Europeans About 1705 until 1923.
Interesting history, rich in genealogical material, which is contained in sketches of individuals, lists of county officers, lists of ministers and members of churches, early documents, names of settlers and officials, wills with names if family members involved, sketches of Revolutionary War officers and lis
bigtreebooks.com /List.asp?Topic=Williamsburg   (155 words)

  
 Williamsburg County - South Carolina Homes for Sale - MLS Real Estate Listings
Find South Carolina beachfront and luxury waterfront properties for sale in Seabrook Island, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and Isle of Palms.
South Carolina also has many historic homes as well as beach condos for sale.
You can also find legendary golf courses by looking for South Carolina Real Estate Listings in areas like Kiawah Island, Greenville, Spartanburg, and York.
www.relohomesearch.com /State.aspx?County=Williamsburg&State=SC   (165 words)

  
 Plantations - Williamsburg County, South Carolina SC
Williamsburg County is located in northeastern South Carolina, just west of Georgetown County.
Most of the plantations in Williamsburg County grew cotton.
If you have information or pictures related to Williamsburg County plantations that you would like to contribute to this website, please visit our Add Info page.
south-carolina-plantations.com /williamsburg/williamsburg-county.html   (126 words)

  
 South Carolina 1790 - 1930 Census Records
South Carolina Census online research should begin with what is available online for free.
If not, then I would suggest signing up for the online census images (links to the right) where you can access all the available online South Carolina census information directly from your computer at home.
Williamsburg County South Carolina (hosted by USGenWeb Census Project)
www.accessgenealogy.com /census/southcarolina.htm   (327 words)

  
 Williamsburg County, SC - Williamsburg County, South Carolina - Population overview
Williamsburg County, SC - Williamsburg County, South Carolina - Population overview
South Carolina > All counties > Williamsburg County
Note: Hispanic ethnicity is a separate data category from race.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/popInfo.php?locIndex=13400   (131 words)

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