Welcome.

Discover the Families Who Built South Carolina

Welcome to My Homeland Roots. This site is about the families who helped settle Orangeburg and Greenville, South Carolina. Some of my ancestors came from Germany and Switzerland, while others came from Scotland and Ireland. Many first passed through Virginia and North Carolina before settling in South Carolina. Later, some families moved west in the 1820s to Alabama and Texas.

Why This Site Exists

I started this site to trace my own family history. Over time, it grew into a place for anyone exploring Southern ancestry. Here, you can:

• Explore Surnames: See family trees, census records, and GEDCOM files.
• Follow Migration Paths: Learn how families moved from Europe to South Carolina and beyond.
• Find Cemeteries: View tombstone photos and records to preserve family history.
• Learn Research Tips: Get guidance on using historical records.