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=== Death Records  ===
=== Death Records  ===


The earliest death records in Maryland was the Maryland General Assembly requiring the registration of burials.  This lasted until 1695.  Maryland General Assembly did not take the responsibility back until 1865 and then again in 1898 - but compliance was spotty. It wasn't until 1914 that all deaths in Maryland were recorded.  
The earliest death records in Maryland was the Maryland General Assembly requiring the registration of burials.  This lasted until 1695.  The Maryland General Assembly assigned responsibility to the Circuit Courts in 1865 and the County Courts in 1898 - but compliance was spotty. It wasn't until 1914 that all deaths in Maryland were recorded.  


For more information about availability, content and history about death records in Maryland, click on this link:  
For more information about availability, content and history about death records in Maryland, click on this link:  
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