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| [[How to Find Maryland Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Maryland Death Records|Death records]], [[ | | [[How to Find Maryland Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Maryland Death Records|Death records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Maryland Church Records|Church records]] | ||
| [[Maryland Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Maryland Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Maryland Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Maryland Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | | [[Maryland Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Maryland Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Maryland Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Maryland Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | ||
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| Marriage information | | Marriage information | ||
| [[How to Find Maryland Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[ | | [[How to Find Maryland Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Maryland Bible Records|Bible records]] | ||
| [[Maryland Church Records|Church records]], [[Maryland Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Maryland Military Records|Military records]] | | [[Maryland Church Records|Church records]], [[Maryland Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Maryland Military Records|Military records]] | ||
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| Death information | | Death information | ||
| [[How to Find Maryland Death Records|Death Records]], [[Maryland Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[ | | [[How to Find Maryland Death Records|Death Records]], [[Maryland Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]] | ||
| [[Maryland Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Maryland Church Records|Church Records]], [[Maryland Bible Records|Bible Records]] | | [[Maryland Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Maryland Church Records|Church Records]], [[Maryland Bible Records|Bible Records]] | ||
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| [[How to Find Maryland Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Maryland Death Records|Death records]], [[ | | [[How to Find Maryland Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Maryland Death Records|Death records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Maryland Census|Census]], [[Maryland Church Records|Church records]] | ||
| [[Maryland Biography|Biography]], [[Maryland Genealogy|Genealogy]] | | [[Maryland Biography|Biography]], [[Maryland Genealogy|Genealogy]] | ||
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| [[How to Find Maryland Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[ | | [[How to Find Maryland Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Maryland Probate Records|Probate records]] | ||
| [[Maryland Church Records|Church Records]], [[Maryland Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | | [[Maryland Church Records|Church Records]], [[Maryland Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | ||
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| Immigration date | | Immigration date | ||
| [[Maryland Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Maryland Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Maryland Census|Census]] | | [[Maryland Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Maryland Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Maryland Census|Census]] | ||
| [[ | | [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Maryland Biography|Biography]], [[Maryland History|History]] | ||
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| Naturalization | | Naturalization | ||
| [[Maryland Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Maryland Census|Census]], [[Maryland Court Records|Court Records]] | | [[Maryland Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Maryland Census|Census]], [[Maryland Court Records|Court Records]] | ||
| [[ | | [[United States Voting Records|Voting Registers]], [[Maryland Biography|Biography]], [[Maryland Periodicals|Periodicals]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:29, 24 January 2015
Maryland Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Maryland
- Maryland Online Genealogy Records
- How to find Maryland Birth Records
- How to find Maryland Marriage Records
- How to find Maryland Death Records
Maryland Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Maryland.
- Birth information: All counties in Maryland began recording births in 1898, although full compliance did not happen until about 1910. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
- Finding Parents: All counties in Maryland began recording deaths in 1898, although greater compliance did not happen until after 1914. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Maryland death records
- Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.
Maryland Record Finder[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
| 1. What you are looking for: | 2. Try these records first: | 3. Other useful records |
| Birth information | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records | Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension) |
| Marriage information | Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records | Church records, Probate records, Military records |
| Death information | Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries | Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records |
| Parents | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Census, Church records | Biography, Genealogy |
| Maiden name | Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records | Church Records, Military Records (pension) |
| Immigration date | Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census | Obituaries, Biography, History |
| Naturalization | Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records | Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals |
| Physical description | Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) | Biography, History |