A Guide to Genealogical Research in Maryland

by Henry C. Peden Jr.

Overview

This new edition is a comprehensive research guide to all of Maryland’s family history resources, including libraries, archives, historical and genealogical societies. An updated bibliography includes hundreds of the most valuable genealogical book titles as well as available e-mail addresses, web sites, and fax numbers for all the state’s research centers and societies. The Guide is organized into sections such as Vital Records, Church Records, Tax Lists, and Special Finding Aids.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780938420729
Publisher:	The Maryland Historical Society
Publication date:	01/01/2001
Series:	Maryland Historical Society Series
Edition description:	fifth edition
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Part I: Maryland's Research Centers
Chapter 1. Major Research Centers
Chapter 2. Genealogical Societies in Maryland
Chapter 3. Historical Societies and Museums
Chapter 4. Other Web Sites of Genealogical Interest
Part II: Record Groups
Chapter 5. Civil Vital Records
Chapter 6. Probate Records
Chapter 7. Census Records
Chapter 8. Religious Records
Chapter 9. Military Records
Chapter 10. Land Records
Chapter 11. Tax Lists
Chapter 12. Rent Rolls and Debt Bookss
Chapter 13. Ethnic Family History
Chapter 14. Immigration and Naturalization
Chapter 15. African American Family History
Part III
Bibliography
Glossary
Abbreviations
Index