These marriages cover from 1838 to 1860. The marriages covered counties of: Lexington and Richmond, as well as Lancaster, Orangeburg, and Georgetown. Since Columbia was the state capital, the marriages also cover counties outside of those mentioned.
SHELTON, Malcom A. Sims, Miss Mary Fisher, both of Columbia married by the Rev. Peter J. Shand on Monday evening, the 21st ult. only daughter of Mrs. G. M. Thompson SHELTON, Sallie T. of Fairfield District, SC to GIBSON, Henry M. of Columbia, SC 1 Dec. 1859 married by the Rev. Mr. Guynn in Fairfield District