A compilation of all existing historical documentation of the 'Turks' of Sumter County, South Carolina and their Native American and North African ancestors to include census records, newspaper articles, book excerpts, court affidavits, military records, land deeds, voting records, and birth, marriage & death records. A more all-encompassing collection of records relating to this unique racial enclave does not exist. Presented in a 'just-the-facts' format, this publication accurately answers the question 'Who (or what) were Sumter's 'Turks'?"