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This section lists the societies of Maryland, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer. Statewide and Regional Societies Maryland County Societies Allegheny RegionalAnne ArundelBaltimore GenealogicalBaltimore HistoricalCaptain Avery MuseumCarroll GenealogicalCarroll HistoricalFrederickGarrettHarford Genealogical Harford HistoricalHowardKentLower DelmarvaMontgomeryMount SavagePrince George'sSt Mary'sUpper ShoreWashington Statewide Societies Maryland Genealogical Society The society was established in 1959. Many databases are accessible on the site, which incorporate: Cemetery Records for St Matthews Lutheran Cemetery(List of Removals)First German United Evangelical Church Burials 1864-1884 and 1889-1919First German United Evangelical Church Marriages 1851-1864 and 1881-1911Saint Mary's Govan Catholic Church Baptisms 1850-1882 and Marriages 1850-1912Saint Paul's Fifth German Reformed Church Burials 1889-1919 and Marriages 1857-1859, 1889-1919Trinity Lutheran Cemetery (List of Removals) They publish a newsletter triannually and back issues are available through the association. A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site. Website:http://www.mdgensoc.org County Societies Allegheny Regional Family History Society Their aim are is to promote and encourage interest in family history and genealogy, especially in the Allegheny Mountain Region. Many archives are accessible in their library, located in the I.O.O.F. Lodge Building, US Rt. 219 & 250. Many publications are sold by the society, including: 1905 Randolph Enterprise Newspaper ObituariesAfro-Americans of Pocahontas County, West VirginiaARFHS Ancestor ChartsCemetery Headstone ReadingsGenealogical Reference BooksMcLean's Diary 1831-1848Surname Registry - master list of surnames and members researching them Website:http://pages.swcp.com/~dhickman/brochure.html Anne Arundel Genealogical Society An extensive collection of resources are accessible in their Research Centre, which include Manuscripts, Maps, Photographs and Biographical and Subject Files. Although resources are mainly for Anne Arundel County and the state of Maryland, many archives are also available for States across the US from the Eastern and Central States to the Western. Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate: 1860 Anne Arundel Co. Census1878 Hopkins Atlas of Anne Arundel CountyCemetery RecordsLand RecordsMarriages 1777-1877Will Index 1778-1918 Website:http://www.aagensoc.org Baltimore County Genealogical Society The association was established in 1977. Many indexes are available on the site, which incorporate: Baltimore Directories On-lineBook Indexes to Mount Carmel and Holy Rosary CemeteriesVertical File IndexWestern Cemetery Indexes pre 1874-1923 They are also in the process of compiling burial locations in Baltimore County. Numerous publications are available for sale, which include: 96 issues of The Notebook 1977-2002Mount Carmel Cemetery Records 1854-1905Tombstone Inscriptions of Holy Rosary Church CemeteryTombstone Inscriptions of St James Protestant Episcopal ChurchWestern Cemetery RecordsWills Index 1851-1919 Website:http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/BCGShome/ Baltimore County Historical Society Many resources can be accessed in the association's Research Library, which incorporate: American Passenger Arrival RecordsBurial RecordsCensus ReturnsCounty DirectoriesDeath RecordsFuneral Home BooksMarriagesNewspaper AbstractsWill Abstracts A vast collection of other resources relating to the history of the State of Maryland and further afield are held by the society along with a comprehensive photograph collection. A list of surnames is contained in Genealogy Surname Files. Website:http://www.hsobc.org Captain Avery Museum Shady Side Rural Heritage Society has now changed its name to Captain Avery Museum. A wide range of archives can be accessed in their Library, which include Oral Histories in various formats, Books, Articles and Newspapers. An on-line catalogue of these resources is available on the site. Website: http://www.captainaverymuseum.org Carroll County Genealogical Society The society was established in 1981 to encourage and promote interest in genealogy, and to gather genealogical and historical information. Numerous databases are accessible on the site, which incorporate: 1850-1880 Mortality SchedulesAfrican-Americans in 1850 Carroll Co. CensusIndentures 1837-1927Insolvency Cases at Maryland State ArchivesNaturalisationsSurnames found in Carroll Co. Cemeteries They also have Subject Indexes to Back Issues of their publication The Carrolltonian 2002-2012, which is published quarterly. Many publications are available for sale, including: Carroll Co. Cemeteries SeriesMarriage Licences 1837-1899Marriages 1900-1915Register of Wills 1837-1898 Website: http://www.carr.org/ccgs Carroll County Historical Society Established to save the Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House (1807) from being demolished, the society was founded in 1939. Many resources can be accessed in their Research Library, which include local Newspapers, a comprehensive photograph collection and their manuscript collection which include scrapbooks, maps, ledgers and family papers. Website: http://www.hsccmd.org/ Frederick County Historical Society The association was organised in 1892, being incorporated in 1911. Many resources are accessible in their Archives and Research Centre, which incorporate: DiariesFamily History FilesHistoric GraphsManuscriptsPublished GenealogiesRare BooksReference Books An on-line catalogue of these resources is on the site. Many Genealogy and Family Research Resources are available for sale, which include: BooksChurch and Cemetery RecordsFrederick Co. Early FamiliesFrederick Co. Inhabitants 1750-1790Land Records Abstracts 1748-1752, 1763-1767, 1765-1768, 1768-1770 and 1770-1772Marriage Licences 1778-1865Newspaper Abstracts 1811-1819Wills 1744-1946 Records related to Prince George's County from 1696 until 1748, when Frederick County was established, are also available. Website:http://www.frederickhistory.org/ Garrett County Historical Society Their aim is to preserve the history, customs and traditions of Garrett County. The association is located in the Garrett County Historical Museum located at 107 South Second Street, Oakland. Many resources relating to genealogy can be accessed in the museum, which incorporate: Births and DeathsCemetery RecordsCensus ReturnsChurch RegistersFamily FilesMarriagesMilitary Records from Garrett County and Preston and Tucker Counties in West VirginiaNewspapers Many publications are sold by the society, which include books relating to Marriage Records 1872-1901, Garrett County Graves and the 1900 and 1910 Garrett Co. Censuses. Website:http://www.garrettcountymuseums.com Harford County Genealogical Society Some of the Society's newsletters covering 2007-2011 are available on the site. Although the society ceased operation on 31 December 2014, some publications are available for sale, which incorporate: 1831 Tax List1880 Census of Churchville Precinct Third Election DistrictAncestral ChartsBible RecordsCemetery TranscriptsDeath Certificate AbstractsDivorce Cases 1827-1912First Occurrences of SurnamesNaturalisationsWill Abstracts All requests for research should be made to Harford County Historical Society. Website:https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mdhcgs/ Harford County Historical Society Many resources can be accessed in their Research Library, which include: 1790-1920 CensusesCard Index of the 1850 Harford Co. CensusCemetery Card IndexesCourt Records dating back to 1774DeedsDiariesFamily Name IndexesGenealogiesHavre de Grace Methodist Church Register 1849-1976 Archives also incorporate: LettersMarriage Licences 1865-1990NewspapersObituary Card IndexesPhotograph CollectionSt George's P. E. Parish Register 1681-1903St John's P. E. Parish Register 1787-1899Scrapbooks Website:https://www.harfordhistory.org/ Howard County Genealogical Society The association was established in 1976 by people wishing to preserve and research their family history. Their aims are to promote and encourage interest in family history and genealogy, to preserve and collect genealogical records, and to help local libraries wishing to develop their genealogical collections. The Society has begun to transcribe information written into Family Bibles. Many publications are available for sale, which includes a book entitled Selected Genealogical Resources in the Howard County Historical Society Library which contains details of articles that appeared in The Family Tree for 1994-1996. These articles include: Deeds and Mortgages 1850-1960Early Courthouse Criminal Records 1839-1870Marriage Licences 1858-1939Oella Cemetery Company TranscriptsPensioner Lists of 1883Voters Registers 1865-1940 Indexes available on the site include: Emory United Methodist Church Baptism Records 1859-1961Emory United Methodist Church Marriage Records 1941-1962 Indexes sold by the society include: Cemetery RecordsCivil War Enrolment and Draft of 1862 in Howard CountyMarriage Licences in the Howard District of Anne Arundel Co. 1840-1851Patriots and Howard Co. PioneersPerpetual CalendarTranscripts of the Howard Gazette 1850-1851Welling Bibles Website:http://www.hcgsmd.org Kent County Historical Society The association was established in 1936, its aims being to collect and preserve documents and artefacts relating to the history of Kent County, and to make these publicly accessible through their research library and museum. Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which include: Cemetery RecordsDocumentsGenealogiesLedgersManuscript CollectionsMapsOral HistoriesOriginal Architectural DrawingsPhotographsReference Works It is also possible to peruse their on-line catalogue. Publications available for sale include: Chestertown and Kent County - the history of Kent Co. through postcardsChestertown: An American Home Town for more than 350 Years - DVD collection of oral histories and video imagesChestertown: A Classic American Town on the Chester River - DVD of 1940s ChestertownEarly Buildings and Historic Artefacts in Tidewater, Maryland - 600 drawings and photographsHistoric House of Kent CountyImages of America "Rock Hall"Rolling Year on Maryland's Upper Eastern ShoreWar of 1812 in the Chesapeake Links to other sites you may find of use are also available. Website:http://www.kentcountyhistory.org Lower Delmarva Genealogical Society This society is listed under Delaware. Montgomery County Historical Society The society was established in 1944, its aims being to collect and preserve the histories of Montgomery County and its citizens. Many resources can be accessed in Jane C. Sween Library located at Beall-Dawson Historical Park, Middle Lane between N. Adams St. and N. Van Buren St, Rockville, which include: Cemetery RecordsCensus Returns 1776-1930Church Records, Will Abstracts 1776-1875Deed Abstracts 1777-1865Family Files organised by surnameLand Records 1777-1865Manuscripts Resources also include: MapsMarriage Licences 1796-1896Oral HistoriesProbate Records 1777-1881Reference BooksTax Lists You can search through their collection using their online catalogue. They also have an artefact collection, which includes: Agricultural and Industrial ToolsHousehold GoodsFurniture and Decorative ArtsTextilesToys and Recreational ItemsWeapons Website:https://montgomeryhistory.org Mount Savage Historical Society The association has an index of Allegany Co. Marriages 1865-1873 on their site, along with information relating to the history of the area. A Message Board is operated by the society. Website:http://www.mountsavagehistoricalsociety.org Prince George's County Genealogical Society The association was established in 1969. Its aim is to collect and preserve genealogical information, especially that relating to Prince George's County. Many publications are available for sale, including: 1828 Tax ListCemetery TranscriptsEarly Registers of White Marsh Church, BowieGleanings from the Records of Francis Gasch's Sons Funeral HomeIndexes of Church Registers 1686-1885 which include Protestant Episcopal Church, King George's Parish, Queen Anne's Parish, St Paul's Parish and Prince George's ParishMurray Funeral Home BooksRecords of the Almshouse Website:https://pgcgs.org St Mary's County Genealogical Society Their aim is to promote and encourage interest in genealogical and historical research. To further this objective, the association preserves and maintains records relating to St Mary's County, makes these records publicly available, and maintains publications and printed materials at local libraries. Numerous resources can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate: Abstracts from NewspapersCounty ProceedingsHuguenot PedigreesIndexes to Federal Population SchedulesMarriage RegistersMilitiaRent RollsTax ListsWills They also have other documents relating to St Mary's County, State-wide and other US States along with documents appertaining to England and Wales. A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also available. Website:http://www.smcgsi.org/ Upper Shore Genealogy Society of Maryland The society is a non-profit making association established in 1973. Many resources are accessible in their library, which include Family Histories, Research Books and Bible Records. They are also in the process of transcribing Cemetery information for all Cemeteries in all Upper Eastern Shore Counties. Chesapeake Cousins, the Society's bi-annual newsletter, includes articles regarding: Articles of Genealogical and Historic InterestBible RecordsCemetery TranscriptsCensus ReturnsEmigration ListsFamily HistoriesMilitary RecordsNewspaper AbstractsTax Records Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate: 1798 Queen Anne's Co. Federal Tax Assessment - all Hundreds1798 Talbot Co. Federal Tax Assessment1798, 1817 and 1832 Talbot Co. Tax AssessmentCemetery TranscriptsLegacies of Queen Anne's Co. Maryland 1776-1791Marriage, Census and Land Records from some Maryland CountiesObituaries published in Newspapers covering the Upper Shore of Maryland 1960s-1990 Website:http://www.usgsmd.org Washington County Historical Society Many resources are accessible in the Jamieson Genealogy Library, including a Master Index, Family Folder Files, the Federal Census for some States across the US and a Card Catalogue. A list of surnames found in the Family Folder Files is available on the site. Website:https://washcohistory.org/