South Carolina genealogists rely heavily on alternative sources due to major record loss from wars and fires. Church records, especially Anglican and Baptist, often preserve marriage, baptism, and burial information. Land grants, probate files, and militia rosters also offer vital data. Published genealogies like The Descendants of Thomas Lee of Charleston, South Carolina, 1710 - 1769 as well as historical compilations contain family histories that may no longer exist in official records. These documents are crucial for tracing ancestors in a state where record gaps are common, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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