Seeking why Blacks migrated to Privateer, Sumter, South Carolina

Dear Ms. Harris,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We searched the Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers and located a 1906 references to Privateer in South Carolina for the year 1900 that may contain information as to why your family moved to the area during that time.  We also suggest that you contact the Sumter County Library for more historical information. 

In addition, these unofficial sources Why Do People Migrate? and Why Did Free Blacks Stay in the Old South?  may be useful.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!