Attention: This site does not support the current version of your web browser. To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or install another browser

Family Search

South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston Poorhouse and Correctional House Records, 1803-1916

Description

Registers of outdoor pensioners at the Charleston City poorhouse and registers of inmates at the Charleston City correctional house many of which were free African Americans and former slaves for years 1803-1916. These records include birth, residence and occupation information and sometimes include family groups.

Citing this Collection

"South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston Poorhouse and Correctional House Records, 1803-1916." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 28 January 2021. Charleston County Public Library; Charleston Archive, South Carolina.

Feedback

Community Discussion

Join the community of family history enthusiasts and FamilySearch employees to ask questions and discuss potential product enhancements.

Go to discussion board

Report a Problem

Filling out the form below will help us to understand the problem you’re experiencing and contact you as we work to address the issue. A support case will be submitted to our FamilySearch team.

*Required

First Name*

Please enter a first name.

Last Name*

Please enter a last name.

Email*

Please enter an email.

Please enter a valid email.

Phone Number*

Please enter a phone number.

Please enter a valid phone number.

South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston Poorhouse and Correctional House Records, 1803-1916

Description

Search Collection

Citing this Collection