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Georgetown, District of Columbia, Marriage & Death Notices, 1801-1838 by Wesley E. Pippenger. These notices record marriage and death notices which appeared in nine newspapers published in Georgetown during the early years of the 19th century. A map of Georgetown and a list of street names can be found in the introduction. $32, 2004, 330pp., softcover.

Abstracts of Marriages and Deaths and Other Articles of Interest in the Newspapers of Frederick and Montgomery Counties, Maryland from 1831-1840 compiled by L. Tilden Moore. Comprehensive collection of newspaper articles, including marriages and deaths in addition to other events of daily life, such as accidents, court business, elections, church activities, official appointments, crime and punishments. $32,1991, 431 pp., softcover

Abstracts of Wills: Montgomery County, Maryland 1775-1825 compiled by Mary Gordon Malloy, Jane C. Sween & Janet D. Manuel. Listing of 695 wills recorded from 1776 to 1825 with a full index of more than 5,000 names. $19.50,1977, 195 pp., softcover

Abstracts of Wills: Montgomery County, Maryland 1826-1875 compiled by Mary Gordon Malloy, Jane C. Sween & Janet D. Manuel. Listing of 790 wills and more than 6000 names. Gives the boo and page number where the will can be found, he date the will was written, date of probate, all legatees, and disposition of any land mentioned. $18, 1987, 231 pp. softcover WPB ABS

Genealogical Abstracts from the Montgomery County Sentinel, 1855-1899 compiled by Mary Gordon Malloy and Marian W. Jacobs. Abstracts from a newspaper published weekly, providing genealogical and biographical information listed alphabetically and indexed. $24,1986, 488 pp., hardcover

The Genealogical Companion to Rural Montgomery Cemeteries by Dona L. Cutler. A survey of 59 cemeteries in Montgomery County, including a full name index. $42, 2000, 334 pp., softcover

Guide to the Records of Montgomery County, Maryland: Genealogical & Historical by Eleanor M.V. Cook. A guide for researchers, beginners and experienced alike to locate information regarding Montgomery County's residents. $19.00, 2000, 91 pp., softcover

Marriages and Deaths in the Newspapers of Frederick and Montgomery Counties, Maryland 1820-1830 compiled by F. Edward Wright. Compilation of birth and death announcements and chancery court notices from newspapers of Frederick and Montgomery counties, including a full name index. $8.50, 1994, reprinted 2000, 100 pp., softcover

Monocacy Cemetery by Elizabeth R. Frain. Listing of burials obtained from original internment records, card files, burial permits, and tombstones (by individuals and lots). $31,1997, 337 pp., softcover

Montgomery County Marriage Licenses 1798-1898 by Janet Thompson Manuel- Manuel's book provides information on 8,725 licenses issued between 1798 to 1898. Although this is not the first license record book (which has been missing from county records since the early 1800's), Manuel's work contains the names of the bride & groom, and the date of the license. Other information appearing at various times in these records include license fees, and the couple's race ( which was not done consistently until December 1855). The author also points to others sources of county marriage records including a set of books entitled Record of Marriages created in 1865 when ministers were required to return proof of marriages they performed to the clerk of the court. $34.00, 2003, 355 pp., softcover

Montgomery County, Maryland-Census by William Hurley
1850 -$53.00; 1860-$53.00;1870 - $80.00; 1880 - $92; 1900 - $92

Revolutionary Patriots of Montgomery County, Maryland 1776 - 1783 by Henry C. Peden, Jr. A compilation of men and women who served in, contributed to, or supported the fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War. $31.50, 371pp., softcover.

MARYLAND

A Guide to Genealogical Research in Maryland by Henry C. Peden, Jr. This 5th edition compendium gives a complete listing of Maryland genealogical resources, including web sites, email addresses, and phone numbers. $18, 2001, 183 pp., softcover, HOOD 720

Directory of Maryland Burial Grounds (includes Montgomery County)-- Compiled by the Genealogical Council of Maryland, this volume covers Anne Arundel, Carroll, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties. Collected with a database, this volume contains 17 informational headings including the county, cemetery & type, mailing address, directions, tax map & grid number, visitation policy, conditions of the cemetery, year of earliest known death, prominent individuals buried there, veterans interred, and kind & location of transcribed/published records. $21.49,1996, 256 pages, softcover

Frederick County Maryland Land Records by Patricia Abelard Andersen. A series of books listing land records for a specific time period, indexed by surname and tract.

Liber B 1748 - 1752. $15.00,1996, 100pp., softcover
Liber F 1756 - 1761. $18,1995, 154pp., softcover
Liber G & H - 1761 - 1763. $18,1996, 126pp., softcover
Liber J 1763 - 1767. $18,1996, 147pp., softcover
Liber M 1768 - 1770. $15, 2000, 98pp., softcover

Genealogical Research in Maryland - A Guide by Mary Keysor Meyer- $12.00

Hurley Families in America, Vol. 1, Rev. Ed. 1999 by William Neal Hurley, Jr. Listing of descendants of Daniel Hurley c. 1658-1706. Fully indexed. $73,1999, 454 pp., hardcover

Inventory of Maryland Bible Records Vol. One by The Genealogical Council of Maryland. Information on 2,700 Bible records collected by the Maryland Bible Survey Project and indexed by surname. $11.50,1989, 130 pp., softcover

John William Hines - Born c1600 in Londonderry, Ireland rev. edition W. N. Hurley, Jr. Comprehensive genealogy of descendants of John William Hines who immigrated to America in Oct. 1650 aboard the English sloop Anne Bolyn. $41,1995, 532 pp., softcover

Maryland Militia War of 1812: Montgomery County by F. Edward Wright- $7.00

Neikirk, Newkirk, Nikirk and Related Families by W. N. Hurley, Jr. A 2 volume study of the Newkirk family. Vol. 1 traces the descendants of Matheuse Cornelissen van Neukirk born c. 1600 in Holland and Johann Heinrick Neukirk born about 1674 in Germany. Vol. 2 traces the descendants of Johann Heinrich who was born about 1708 in Germany. $30,1996, 416pp., softcover

One Man's Family by Dona L. Cutler. Genealogical study of the Cecil family of Montgomery County and allied families: Roelke, Wolfe, Linthicum, McElfrash, Hyatt, Davis Henckel, Mattingly, Beall, Mahone, Hebbard, Blood and Bradford. $18, 2001, 150 pp., softcover

Our Maryland Heritage by William Neal Hurley, Jr. A series of studies of families found primarily in Montgomery County beginning with the early history of colonial Maryland and the subsequent formation of the counties. Each book provides general information about a principal family, and then more detailed information about families from other counties. Each volume has an index listing names of individuals by marriage. Click here for a complete list of books in Our Maryland Heritage series (including those not in print).

Book 2 The Walker Families. A study of the Walker family in Maryland beginning with George Walker, born about 1779. $16.25,1997, 287pp., softcover
Book 4 The Watkins Families. A study of the Watkins family beginning with Jeremiah Watkins of Maryland, 1743 - 1833. 1997, 256pp., softcover
Book 6 The Burdette Families. A study of the descendants of Benjamin Burdette and Benjamin Burdette, Sr., both of whom died about 1833. 1998, 302pp., softcover
Book 7 The Soper Families. A study of the Soper family arriving Maryland about 1676. $18,1997, 179pp., soft cover
Book 9 The Purdum Families. A study of the Purdum families beginning with John Purdum who was born prior to 1700 and the apparent progenitor of all other Purdums. 1998, 298 pp., softcover
Book 10 The Perry Families. A study of the Perry families beginning with Joseph Perry, born 1670 , and Thomas Perry, born c. 1650 in England. These two could have been related. $22.50, 1998, 276 pp., softcover
Book 13 Miles Families. A study of the Miles families beginning with Charles Miles, born about 1842. $28.50,1999, 315 pp., softcover
Book 14 The Lewis Families. A study of the Lewis families in Maryland whose beginnings go back to a Jonathan Lewis. 1999, 440pp., softcover
Book 15 Warfield Families. A study of the Warfield families beginning with Richard Warfield, who was born about 1646 in London and arrived in Annapolis as an indentured servant in 1659. $21.50,1999, 201 pp., softcover
Book 18 The Young Families. A study of the Young families in Maryland starting with Ludwig Young, who was born about 1729 in Holland and died 1795 in Hagerstown. 1999, 211pp., softcover
Book 20 The Trundel and Allred Families. A study of the Trundel and Allred families and those related by marriage, Hempstone, Dade, Fletchall, Arnold, Sellman, Brewer, and Dickerson. $12.25, 2000, 275 pp., softcover
Book 22 The Davis Families. A study of the Davis families beginning with Thomas Davis (1613 -1683), son of Captain James Davis, born about 1575, the original immigrant. $26, 2000, 306 pp., softcover
Book 24 The Holland Families. Beginning with immigrant Anthony Holland (? - 1703) who married Isabelle Parsons in 1672 and claimed ownership of 50 acres of land in Anne Arundel County, this work documents Anthony's line of descent through his son Capell and his daughter Elizabeth. Hurley also includes a chapter on early Holland family records and brings to light the connections between the Holland & Gott families. $22.50, 2001, 241 pp., softcover
Book 25 The Ricketts Families. A study of the Ricketts family beginning with Thomas Ricketts Jr., born about 1685. $19, 2001, 179 pp., softcover
Book 26 The Trail Families. A study of the Trail family beginning with John Trale, born about 1475, to David Trail, born about 1695. $20, 2001, softcover
Book 27 The Rabbitt Families. A study of the Rabbitt families of Maryland starting with William Rabbitt who was born about 1693, possibly on Kent Island. 2001,125pp., softcover
Book 28 The Baker Families. A study of the Baker family beginning with Abednego Baker, born about 1754. $24, 259 pp., softcover
Book 29 The Selby Families. A study of the Selby Families in Maryland beginning with William Selby, an indentured servant seeking his fortune in the New World. 2001, 120pp., softcover
Book 30 The Ward Families. A study of the Ward families in Maryland beginning with James White Ward., a Revolutionary War veteran who was born about 1759. 2001, 175pp., softcover
Book 31 The Hays and Gott Families. A study tracing the descendants of Thomas Hays, born about 1678, and the descendants of Richard Gott, the immigrant who died about 1661 in Montgomery County. 2002, 151pp., softcover
Book 32 The Waters Families. A study of the Waters families, beginning with John Waters, born about 1648. 2002, 421pp., softcover
Book 33 The Griffith Families. A study of the Griffith family beginning with William Griffith of Wales and Sarah Maccubbin Griffith, covering more than 300 years and 12 generations. $26, 2002, 290 pp., softcover
Book 34 The Hawkins Families. A study of the Hawkins family beginning with Henry Hawkins. $17, 2002, 143 pp., softcover
Book 35 The Benson Families. A study tracing the Benson family to English grants and early colonial records showing a period of indenture. $16, 2002, 117 pp., softcover
Book 36 The Ray Families. A study tracing the descendants of Joseph Ray, about 1755, and William Ray, who died about 1737. 2001, $18,150 pp., softcover
Book 37 The Higgins Families. A study of the Higgins family beginning with John Higgins, born about 1709. $18.50, 2001, 160 pp., softcover
Book 38 The Shaw Families. Over 14 chapters, Hurley captures the history of the Shaw family whose presence in Maryland dates back to the Revolution. The book focuses on the families of four Shaws who may have been brothers including Levi Shaw (b. 1780), Rezin Shaw (b. 1775), John Shaw (b. 1773), and Lemuel Shaw (b. 1770). 2002, 145 pp., softcover
Book 39 The Harding Families - Starting with John Harding (1683-1752) whose tombstone is the oldest one found in the Rockville Cemetery on Baltimore Road, Hurley traces the lines of 7 other Hardings including John Lackland Harding (1780-1835), Elizabeth Harding (1758-1823), John W. Harding (1789-1861), Elizabeth Harding (1824-1892), Zachariah Harding (1839-1911), Elias Harding (?-1832), and Robert Henry Harding (b. 1825). Additional information found here includes Harding families of Frederick County and miscellaneous Harding families. $20, 2002, 187 pp., softcover
Book 40 The Nicholson Families - Hurley begins the story of the Nicholson family with 18th century Nicholsons found in Anne Arundel, Kent, and Somerset counties. The Nicholson lineage continues with the families of Asa Nicholson, Mary E. Nicholson (1831-1912), James A.S. Nicholson (b.1817) and John W. Nicholson (1825-1898), Jemima Nicholson (b. 1800) and other related kin. $17, 2002, 132 pp., softcover
Book 42 The Cashell & Plummer Families
Book 43 The Hilton Families $25, 2003
Book 44 The Duvall Families, $21, 2003

GREATER WASHINGTON

The Chronicles of Georgetown, DC From 1751 to 1878 by Richard P. Jackson. This reprint originally published in 1878, provides detailed social history of the Potomac River port and the history of everyday life in Georgetown. $26, 2001, 296 pp., softcover

National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts 1832-1833 by Joan M. Dixon. 10th volume in series contains abstracts from The Daily National Intelligencer, Washington, DC's four newspapers including advertisements, presidential appointments, marriage and death notices, congressional lists, runaway slave notices and reward postings, tax lists, notable court cases, and other noteworthy events.

Prince George's County Maryland Marriages & Deaths in Nineteenth Century Newspapers Vol. 2 K-Z compiled by Shirley V. Baltz and George E. Baltz. Compilation of newspaper articles about significant events in Prince George's County, as well as Washington DC, Baltimore, and other places in Maryland. These accounts include marriage and death notices, incidents of duels, murders, lynchings, railroad accidents, etc. $28.00,1995, 322-613 pp., softcover, HERBK B048

The Washington Directory, Showing the Name, Occupation and Residence of Each Head of a Family and Person in Business Together with Other Useful Information. Reprint of the 1827 edition of the Washington directory. $11.50,1997, rev. ed.,2000, 108 pp., softcover

GENERAL TITLES

American Place Names of Long Ago by Gilbert S. Bain. Republication of the index to Cram's Unrivaled Atlas of the World Based on the Census of 1890. Good for genealogists. $35,1998, 347 pp., hardcover

The Center: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area by Christina K. Schaefer. A guide to genealogical resources in the Washington DC area, the home of the largest body of accessible research materials. $19.95,1996, 148 pp., softcover

County Courthouse Book by Elizabeth Petty Bentley. A reliable guide to American county courthouses, including addresses and phone numbers, records available, fees for search services, and histories of the counties. $34.95,1995, 397 pp., softcover Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas by Christina K. Schaefer- $39.95

The Great War: A Guide to the Service Records of All the World's Fighting Men and Volunteers by Christina K. Schaefer. A catalogue of service records and related sources to locate the records of those who served, fought, volunteered, or were conscripted in WW II. 1998, $22.50, 189 pp., hardcover

Guide to Naturalization Records of the United States by Christina K. Schaefer. This guide identifies the widely scattered repositories of naturalization records indicating types of records held, dates of coverage, and the locations of original and microfilm records. $25,1997, 399 pp., softcover

The Handybook of Genealogists USA- $34.00 International Vital Records Handbook by Thomas Jay Kemp- $29.95 Managing A Genealogical Project by William Dollarhide. This book focuses on a particular system of organization to enable the reader to manage a genealogical project. Includes all the necessary forms. Excellent for beginners and experienced alike. $15.00,1999, 71 pp., softcover The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy by Val D. Greenwood.

Tracing Your Civil War Ancestor by Bertram H. Groene. Ideal for those who descend from Civil War veterans and want to learn about their military career, to follow their battles, and the history of their units. Also helpful for historians, genealogists, collectors, and antique dealers. $14.95, © 2004, 130pp. hardcover

What Did They Mean By That? A Dictionary of Historical Terms For Genealogists by Paul Drake. A collection of 3000+ words in use by our ancestors that have disappeared in the 20th century, including legal and medical terms, occupations, foods and herbal remedies, and many expressions. $26,1998, 222 pp., softcover Your Life and Times: How to Put Your Life on Tape: An Oral History Handbook by Stephen & Julia Arthur. A guide book that walks you through your life by asking you to answer specific questions. Suggests special topics for tape and video. $8.95, softcover

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