The Charleston Chapter of the S.C.G.S. was organized one year after the SCGS received its Charter from the State, in 1974. About thirty or forty very enthusiastic members elected Mrs. Caroline Moore as its first President. The Charleston Chapter now numbers nearly 210 members, the majority being from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties, South Carolina, but with members from about 20 other states.

Membership	Books Available from Chapter
Officers of the Charleston Chapter	Scheduled meetings of the Chapter
Links to Genealogy Sites for Charleston and other genealogy  and historical sites on the web.	History of the area
Points of Interest. Includes links	Research and help
Churches	Cemeteries

The first project taken up by the Charleston Chapter was an inventory of the Charleston County cemeteries, led by Mr. Robert Babb. Mr. Babb, a very efficient engineer, made area maps of each "assignment" in Charleston, Berkeley and Colleton Counties, showing each cemetery in these areas. The result was the compilation of the Charleston County Cemetery Book now offered under
Books Available from Chapter.

We cannot do extensive research for members, but do answer inquiries and make suggestions. You can obtain a list of paid researchers from the Charleston County Public Library's web site on the SC Room page. Another source is the SC State Archives, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 (803-896-6100).

For additional information about the chapter, contact Nancy Moorer or call 843-766-7543.

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