Williamsburg Product History

By: William W. Boddie, Pub. 1923, Reprinted 2021, 664 pages, Soft Cover, Index, ISBN #0-89308-754-8.

Williamsburg County, with a history dating back to the early settlement under the Lords Proprietors, is highlighted by the significance of the King's Tree, located on the north bank of the Black River. This tree, named by an early explorer, served as a focal point for the development of what is now Williamsburg County and gave its name to the county seat.

The historical account presented in this book delves into the details of the initial settlement in the area, providing a comprehensive list of individuals who had established themselves there by 1737. Rich in genealogical information, the book includes sketches of various individuals, lists of county officers, ministers, church members, early documents, names of settlers and officials, wills involving family members, Revolutionary War officers, land claims and owners in 1788.

Further genealogical insights can be found in the census of 1790, taxpayer records and payments in 1811, Civil War muster rolls with officer details and soldier deaths, excerpts from diaries, lists of teachers, bank officers, veterans of the Spanish-American War and World War I.

The broader history of Williamsburg County is explored in detail, covering economic and agricultural conditions, churches, government structures, social life, wars, religion, roads, ferries, transportation, slavery, Nullification, Secession, Reconstruction, post-Civil War developments, education, and the growth of the county in the 20th Century.

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