Some years back I did major research in Maryland files looking for family names. I am a Duvall, descendant of Moreen Duvall. I am a Jones descendant from Cpt William Jones, daughter Elizabeth.
I am descendant of a Hoffman from Maryland, listed on a tax list in 1805. I know they were in Virginia much earlier. When the land sold in 1805 it was what one brother sold to the other in Virginia records. Earlier times kept people in close contact and distant both. Newspapers reported more information on the people than today. A lost cow, a broken wagon with injuries, a flood that caused major need of neighbors help all were reports in the papers. They covered more than a hundred miles many times and neighbors in others. Ads are great for information verses the stories. Do not forget to look at the ads in the papers.
I have a book started on Maryland but it is on older computer. One day soon I will resurrect it.
Another bit of news for you all on Maryland. It has an extensive list of societies, both historical and genealogical. It has data on Census, Vital Records and the list goes on.Maryland Genealogy Societies
http://www.censusfinder.com/maryland-genealogy-society.htm
Wed 15th 6 to 8 pm Lemon Grove Library
Free all welcome.
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