MARYLAND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYMEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Maryland Genealogical Society.
Membership provides access to some of the best research materials in the state as well as our Newsletter and also Journal. The most valuable of all benefits is the Maryland Genealogical Society Journal, successor to the former Bulletin. The Journal is published three times annually. It features information concerning Maryland genealogy research, case presentations, family pedigrees, technology guides, Bible transcriptions as well as a world of other material focusing on Maryland research. Additionally, members have access to seminars, luncheons and occasional Basics + lectures which are held at historical and genealogical venues throughout the state. Registration fees are often reduced for our members. Joint membership with the Maryland Historical Society provides access to the Historical Society Library (H. Furlong Baldwin Library) as well as all other privileges of the Maryland Historical Society.Click here for a membership application to the Maryland Genealogical Society. Currently we do not accept applications via the internet. Please print out the application form and send it along with a check or money order to the address provided on the form.
- How Do I Become A Member?
- Enclose a check for the membership fee (see application for fees) in a letter addressed to our Registrar. Your check will be processed in approximately 3-4 weeks. You will be notified via mail and will receive a welcome packet of information explaining all the services provided by the Society.
- Do I have to live in Maryland to participate in membership benefits?
- No. In fact, about one-third of all members of the Society reside outside of Maryland. Some of the Society benefits may be more convenient for local residents to use, however, many of the services provided can benefit researchers anywhere.
- Can I Access Society Records Without Becoming A Member?
- Yes. Some records are available online. These include Maryland-Members'Ancestry Project (Md-MAP), church register transcriptions, queries, NARA database, surname exchange and similar data. Additionally, research can be requested by our members at a special reduced fee. For information about research conducted through the Society, please visit our Research Services page.
- Can I Subscribe To The JOURNAL Without Becoming A Member?
- No. Annual membership includes a subscription to The JOURNAL. Individual subscriptions are not available, however, many libraries and Family History Centers receive subscriptions and make the publication accessible for viewing in their library reference section.
- Can I Purchase Back Issues of The JOURNAL or BULLETIN?
- Yes. Limited quantities of back issues starting from 1960 (for the Bulletin) to 2007 and for the Journal from 2008 to the present are available for purchase. Not all years and issues are available. Visit the For Sale page on this web site for a complete listing.
- Can A Non-Member Submit a Query To The NEWSLETTER?
- No. Queries are limited to members only.
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