Anthological Groups, etc.:
    African American Genealogy - online research is much more difficult due to the scant
         nature of record keeping for African American's prior to the Civil War.
    Maryland Native Americans - Another link to GHLL Maryland Native American pages.
    Native American Tribes of Maryland - Most Native Americans were forced to leave
         Maryland during the 1700's, when eastern tribes were being displaced by colonial
         expansion. These tribes are not extinct, but except for the descendants of Maryland
         Native Americans who hid or assimilated into white society, they do not live in
         Maryland anylonger.

Note:  These items are presented as part of the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that the WebMaster, in any way, endorses any stereotypes which may be implied by the linked web sites.

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Census Lists of various kinds:
    1800 Census - Free African Americans:  States of VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA,
         SOUTH CAROLINA, MARYLAND AND DELAWARE (Free African Americans.com)
    1840 Census - Pensioners, Revolutionary or Military Services

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Extinct Maryland Counties:: (not linked unless noted, ):
    (If you know of more to be added, please contact us.)

County Name Charles (Old) - Durham - Worcester (old) -

Factual information Formed in 1650 from part of Saint Mary's County. Abolished in 1654. Referred to          as Old Charles County, not to be confused with present-day Charles County. Formed in 1669 from part of Somerset County and non-organized territory.          Abolished in 1672 and incorporated in Worcester County. Formed in 1672 from part of Durham County and nonorganized territory. Lost in          1685 when Delaware Colony was established. Another Worcester County          was created by the division of Somerset County in 1742.

Families and Surnames:
    Maryland's African-American Heritage - biographies of Maryland's distinguished
         African-Americans.
    Last Will and Testaments - & Other Probate/Estate Related Related Documents 17th, 18th
         and early 19th Centuries (multiple counties).

Genealogical/Historical Commissions, Societies and Museums:
  Please click on graphic below, " " (if present)  for the entire GHLL county "package"
  (To list a local society, please contact us.)

County Name Allegany - Anne Arundel - Baltimore - Baltimore - Baltimore - Baltimore - Baltimore - Baltimore - Baltimore City - Calvert - Caroline - Carroll - Carroll - Cecil - Charles - Dorchester - Frederick - Garrett - Harford - Harford - Howard - Howard - Kent - Montgomery - Prince George's - Prince George's - Queen Anne's - Saint Mary's - Somerset - Washington - Wicomico - Wicomico - Worcester - More here -

Society Name and Location Genealogical Society of Allegany County (Cumberland, MD) Anne Arundel Genealogical Society (Pasadena, MD) Society of the Ark and Dove (Riderwood, MD) Baltimore County Genealogical Society (Towson, MD) Catonsville Historical Society (Catonsville, MD) Germantown Historical Society (Germantown, MD) Granite Historical Society (Granite, MD) Silver Springs Historical Society  (Silver Springs, MD) Baltimore (City) Historical Society (Baltimore, MD) Calvert County Historical Society (Prince Frederick, MD) Caroline County Historical Society (Denton, MD) Carroll County Genealogical Society (Westminster, MD) Carroll County Historical Society (Westminster, MD) Historical Society of Cecil County (Elkton, MD) Charles County Maryland Genealogical Society (White Plains, MD) Dorchester County Historical Society (Cambridge, MD) Frederick County Genealogical Society (Frederick, MD) Garrett County Historical Society (Oakland, MD) Harford County Genealogical Society (Bel Air, MD) Historical Society of Harford County (Bel Air, MD) Howard County Genealogical Society (Columbia, MD) Howard County Historical Society, (Ellicott City, MD) The Historical Society of Kent County, Maryland (Chestertown, MD) Montgomery County Historical Society (Rockville, MD) Prince George's County Genealogical Society (Carrollton, MD) Prince George's County Historical Society (Riverdale, MD) Queen Anne's County Historical Society (Centerville, MD) Saint Mary's County Genealogical Society (Leonardtown, MD) Somerset County Historical Society (Princess Anne, MD) Washington County Historical Society (Hagerstown, MD) Lower DelMarVa Genealogical Society (Salisbury, MD) Wicomico Historical Society (Salisbury, MD) Worcester County Historical Society (Pocomoke City, MD) soon..... and with more GHLL county links " "

Ghost Towns of Maryland - Numerous listings.

Historical interest Items, etc.:
    Maryland At A Glance - Historical Chronology of Maryland
    Historic St. Mary's City - a museum of history and archaeology on the site of Maryland's
         colonial capital.
    Historic Maps - Charts and Maps used by early settlers of Maryland.

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Libraries & Newspapers:
  Libraries:
    Star Democrat - (Talbot County, Easton, MD).
  Newspapers and news:
    Maryland Newspaper Records - Events that touched our ancestors lives
         (multiple sources).

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Lower DelMarVa Genealogical Society - covering parts of Deleware, Maryland and Virginia
         (Wicomico CO, Salisbury, MD)

Maryland - Charts and Maps used by early settlers of Maryland.
Maryland - Genealogy Resources
Maryland - History and Genealogy Data Pages
Maryland Historical Chronology - "Maryland at a Glance"

Migrations (to, from and through):
    Migration of Western Maryland Families - Researcher contributions

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National Parks, Playgrounds, Recreational Areas etc.:
    Fort McHenry - Birthplace of our National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, and now
         a National Monument and Historic Shrine, Fort McHenry attracts visitors all year
         'round.

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American History and Genealogy Proj. American Local History Network Colonial Currency Cemetery Listings County maps of Maryland Daughters of the American Revolution General History Migration Patterns

State Archives (Govt.) State Archives (USGenWeb.) State Genealogy Forum State Genealogical Society State Historical Society State USGenWeb Site Symbols (Flag, Seal, etc.) Timeline (Historic)

U.S.A. - General Information links page
U.S.A. - Possessions & Territories

Vital Records:
    Maryland State Archives - Reference & Research.
    Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene - Vital Records Information, Vital
         Statistics Administration.
    Last Will and Testaments - & Other Probate/Estate Related Related Documents 17th, 18th
         and early 19th Centuries (multiple counties).

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