Maryland, United States Genealogy

United States MarylandGuide to Maryland ancestry, family history, and genealogy 'birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Maryland Information
Maryland became the seventh state admitted to the United States on April 28, 1788. Maryland was created from the province of Maryland and is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Twenty-three counties and Baltimore City make up the twenty-four main local jurisdictions found in Maryland. Baltimore City, although a municipality, has been considered on a par with county jurisdictions since the adoption of the Maryland Constitution of 1851.

Maryland Clickable Map
Many genealogy records are kept on the county level in the United States. Click on a county below to go to the county Wiki article listing more information.

Counties
Extinct or Renamed Jurisdictions:  New Netherland | Charles (old) | Durham | Patuxent | Worcester (old)

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records - databases and record images on FamilySearch
 * Family History Center locator map

Additional Resources

 * Cyndi's List - Maryland genealogy sites on the internet
 * Maryland Genealogy Trails - collection of transcribed data for the state of Maryland
 * Access Genealogy – Genealogy guide for Maryland
 * Ancestorhunt.com - resources for Maryland genealogy research
 * Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Guide to Ancestry and Family Tree Records for Maryland
 * Maryland Research Outline – Original Family History Library research outline; contains many out of date links
 * Every Name Index