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*Lawrence-Dow, Elizabeth and Daniel Hay. ''Whitehaven to Washington''. Copeland, England, 1974. {{FHL|258446|item|disp=FHL Book 975 H2d}}.<br>
*Lawrence-Dow, Elizabeth and Daniel Hay. ''Whitehaven to Washington''. Copeland, England, 1974. {{FHL|258446|item|disp=FHL Book 975 H2d}}.<br>


Scholarly articles published in ''The American Genealogist'' and the ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'' illustrate strategies that will help Americans trace their colonial Maryland immigrant origins.
Scholarly articles published in ''The American Genealogist'' and the ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'' illustrate strategies that will help Americans trace their colonial Maryland immigrant origins.  


==== Colonial Ships  ====
==== Colonial Ships  ====
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*Green, Karen Mauer. ''The Maryland Gazette, 1727-1761: Genealogical and Historical Abstracts.'' Galveston, Texas: Frontier, 1989. {{FHL|540298|item|disp=FHL Book 975.2 D2g}}.
*Green, Karen Mauer. ''The Maryland Gazette, 1727-1761: Genealogical and Historical Abstracts.'' Galveston, Texas: Frontier, 1989. {{FHL|540298|item|disp=FHL Book 975.2 D2g}}.


[[Peter_Wilson_Coldham|Peter Wilson Coldham]] compiled a list of convict ships travelling between English and Maryland ports during the eighteenth century. See appendix to:  
[[Peter Wilson Coldham|Peter Wilson Coldham]] compiled a list of convict ships travelling between English and Maryland ports during the eighteenth century. See appendix to:  


*[[Peter_Wilson_Coldham|Coldham, Peter Wilson]]. ''British Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1788.'' CD-ROM. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2004. {{FHL|1210004|item|disp=FHL CD-ROM CD-ROM no. 2150}}.
*[[Peter Wilson Coldham|Coldham, Peter Wilson]]. ''British Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1788.'' CD-ROM. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2004. {{FHL|1210004|item|disp=FHL CD-ROM CD-ROM no. 2150}}.


Dr. Marianne S. Wokeck created a detailed list of "German Immigrant Voyages, 1683-1775" to Colonial America. Destinations include Maryland (1750s). She published the list in an Appendix to:  
Dr. Marianne S. Wokeck created a detailed list of "German Immigrant Voyages, 1683-1775" to Colonial America. Destinations include Maryland (1750s). She published the list in an Appendix to:  
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[http://www.germanroots.com/baltlists1820.html FHL and NARA Microfilm Catalog Numbers] for&nbsp;Baltimore Passenger Lists 1820-1891 is arranged chronologically, showing the FHL&nbsp;film numbers&nbsp;and corresponding NARA film numbers.  
[http://www.germanroots.com/baltlists1820.html FHL and NARA Microfilm Catalog Numbers] for&nbsp;Baltimore Passenger Lists 1820-1891 is arranged chronologically, showing the FHL&nbsp;film numbers&nbsp;and corresponding NARA film numbers.  


=== '''Baltimore Arrivals, 1892'''-1952  ===
=== Baltimore Arrivals, 1892-1952  ===


The National Archives has the immigration passenger lists and indexes of Baltimore City since 1892. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of:  
The National Archives has the immigration passenger lists and indexes of Baltimore City since 1892. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of:  
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White settlers in colonial Maryland were primarily from the British Isles. In 1660 many English immigrants began settling the Eastern Shore (east of Chesapeake Bay) in what is now Wicomico County. Nearly all British immigrants to colonial Maryland came either as servants or convicts. Maryland received more indentured servants than any other colony.  
White settlers in colonial Maryland were primarily from the British Isles. In 1660 many English immigrants began settling the Eastern Shore (east of Chesapeake Bay) in what is now Wicomico County. Nearly all British immigrants to colonial Maryland came either as servants or convicts. Maryland received more indentured servants than any other colony.  


In Maryland, it was popular to name tracts of land. English colonists often named their tract after their place of origin in the old country. This was a common practice up through the mid 1700s.<ref>John Frederick Dorman, "Review of ''Settlers of Maryland, 1731-1750,''" in ''The Virginia Genealogist,'' Vol. 40, No. 1 (Jan.-Mar. 1998):78.</ref>
In Maryland, it was popular to name tracts of land. English colonists often named their tract after their place of origin in the old country. This was a common practice up through the mid 1700s.<ref>John Frederick Dorman, "Review of ''Settlers of Maryland, 1731-1750,''" in ''The Virginia Genealogist,'' Vol. 40, No. 1 (Jan.-Mar. 1998):78.</ref>  


The earlier colonists settled along Maryland's rivers and bays, as these were the primary routes of transportation. By about 1740, English, Scottish, and Scotch-Irish immigrants began moving into the Appalachian section of western Maryland.  
The earlier colonists settled along Maryland's rivers and bays, as these were the primary routes of transportation. By about 1740, English, Scottish, and Scotch-Irish immigrants began moving into the Appalachian section of western Maryland.  
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==== African Slaves  ====
==== African Slaves  ====


Slave labor was introduced in the early decades of the seventeenth century when slaves from Barbados were imported to labor in the tobacco fields of southern Maryland. Vast numbers of Blacks were later shipped directly from Africa to the Chesapeake. Some of these Blacks obtained their freedom. By 1800, Maryland had the largest free Black population in the United States.
Slave labor was introduced in the early decades of the seventeenth century when slaves from Barbados were imported to labor in the tobacco fields of southern Maryland. Vast numbers of Blacks were later shipped directly from Africa to the Chesapeake. Some of these Blacks obtained their freedom. By 1800, Maryland had the largest free Black population in the United States.  
 
=== Migrations from Maryland  ===
 
Migrations from Maryland began in the early years of the colony. Travelers generally followed the Cumberland Trail (Braddock Road) that led west to Pittsburgh and from there to the Ohio River. Many people also used the Great Trading Path, also called the Great Philadelphia Wagon Road, that led southwest along the Allegheny Ridge into the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. Some Marylanders from Prince George's County went to the Carolinas. A group of Catholics from St. Mary's County settled in Nelson County, Kentucky. By the 1820s some wealthy young Marylanders were moving slaves from their home farms to open plantations in Mississippi and surrounding areas.
 
Southerners fleeing the devastation of the Civil War and new immigrants from overseas helped to offset population losses. During the heavy period of immigration from 1830 through 1860, approximately half the immigrants were Germans, and a third were Irish. These immigrants tended to remain in the cities, especially Baltimore City, Maryland.
 
Peden has published books of Marylanders who migrated to other states and colonies:
 
*Peden, Henry C. ''Marylanders to Carolina: Migration of Marylanders to North and South Carolina Prior to 1800''. Westminster, Md., 1994.


<u>'''1870s and 1880s'''</u>  
<u>'''1870s and 1880s'''</u>  
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Histories of ethnic groups are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under MARYLAND - MINORITIES. An example is:  
Histories of ethnic groups are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under MARYLAND - MINORITIES. An example is:  


• Cunz, Dieter. The Maryland Germans: A History. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1948. (Family History Library book 975.2 F2c; fiche 6048035.)
• Cunz, Dieter. The Maryland Germans: A History. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1948. (Family History Library book 975.2 F2c; fiche 6048035.)  


=== Westward Migrants  ===
=== Westward Migrants  ===
Migrations from Maryland began in the early years of the colony. Travelers generally followed the Cumberland Trail (Braddock Road) that led west to Pittsburgh and from there to the Ohio River. Many people also used the Great Trading Path, also called the Great Philadelphia Wagon Road, that led southwest along the Allegheny Ridge into the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. Some Marylanders from Prince George's County went to the Carolinas. A group of Catholics from St. Mary's County settled in Nelson County, Kentucky. By the 1820s some wealthy young Marylanders were moving slaves from their home farms to open plantations in Mississippi and surrounding areas.
Southerners fleeing the devastation of the Civil War and new immigrants from overseas helped to offset population losses. During the heavy period of immigration from 1830 through 1860, approximately half the immigrants were Germans, and a third were Irish. These immigrants tended to remain in the cities, especially Baltimore City, Maryland.
Peden has published books of Marylanders who migrated to other states and colonies:
*Peden, Henry C. ''Marylanders to Carolina: Migration of Marylanders to North and South Carolina Prior to 1800''. Westminster, Md., 1994.


Free native-born Maryland, alive in 1850, who had left the state, resettled as follows:<br>  
Free native-born Maryland, alive in 1850, who had left the state, resettled as follows:<br>  
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