Since 1959, the Maryland Genealogical Society has been promoting genealogical study and research.   Through our publications, programs, resources, and outreach, the Society can help you explore your family history.

 

 

 

 

 

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The August 2018 issue of the Journal is available. Members receive their copies by mail. Limited quantities of the current and earlier issues of the Journal also are available for sale. Members receive a discounted price. Click here for information on prices and how to purchase.

 

This issue's variety of content reflects the depth and breadth of Maryland genealogical research.  Lamonte Tepper provides a significant crossing-the-pond case study on the Rolphs of Kent County, Maryland, dating back to the 1600s, while new contributor Sandy Quick profiles her grandfather's World War I service using his letters to the women in his life. Allender Sybert and Ellen C. Ward offer us closer looks and better access to apprenticeship records of Anne Arundel County and Cecil County wills, respectively.  Nancy Lee Waters solves one of those "how is he related to us?" mysteries.  Helen Hinchliff, FASG, returns with another look at an early Baltimore businesswoman. Her engaging writing style  makes us all feel like we are there. And we continue to benefit both from Robert W. Barnes's work on Maryland families, and Jane Burgess's crossword puzzle talent. Three book reviews highlight new sources and reference works, including the new edition of Professional Genealogy, edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills. 

 

For a look at the full table of contents, click here.

 

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This August marked the 70th anniversary of Babe Ruth’s death, but the popularity of this American icon – and Baltimore native son – lives on.

 

Last year, MGS published an article on Babe Ruth's genealogy in the Maryland Genealogical Society Journal. It upends some old myths and traces Ruth’s family back to his immigrant Ruth great-grandfather and to earlier Ruth ancestors in Germany.

 

MGS members have had a chance to read the article (since receipt of the Journal is a member benefit), but now we're making the article available online. Click here to read “‘My Father Was of German Extraction’: Babe Ruth’s Ruth/Rüdt Ancestors.”

 

You'll find more information about the Journal and how to submit articles for publication on our Publications Page.

 

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“Leave No Stone Unturned” is a series of occasional articles in MGS News and its predecessor, the MGS Newsletter, by Board Member Robert Barnes. Bob has had over 50 years’ experience tracing Maryland families. He is the author of many source books, compiled family histories, and guides, and has taught many courses in genealogical research and lectured at genealogical conferences.

 

We have assembled an archive of his articles - 28 to date - which is available to MGS members in the Members Only section of the web site. MGS thanks Bob for sharing these articles on a variety of Maryland genealogy topics.