In Maryland, genealogy records searches can get complex. A number of resources exist that can help individuals to track down their loved ones but finding this information can prove to be a challenge because of where it is located. If you wish to create a family tree or to boost your family's knowledge about the past, this could be a great quest to take on. The key is knowing where to look and realizing that you will need to use various resources to get the best possible results.
 

A good place to start when looking for Maryland genealogy records is with the state's documentation. However, vital records, including birth records, death records and marriage documentation is available in various places. Here is a breakdown of the process.
 

If you are looking for births from 1898 through 1950, death records from 1898 through 1982 or civil marriages from 1914 through 1950, you will need to use the Maryland Hall of Records as a search tool. To do that, visit the following address or mail to them.
 

Maryland State Archives

Hall of Records Building

350 Rowe Building

Annapolis, MD 21401
 

You may also be able to call this location at 800 235-4045, but a search can take some time. For those who are looking for any births and records from more recent times, the following address is a good place to start to look for that information.

State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
 

Division of Vital Records

Metro Executive Building

4201 Patterson Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21215
 

You can call this agency at the following number: 410 225-5988.

Unfortunately, very old records are not as easily accessible. You may be able to find documentation and resources at the county level. In addition, it is important to note that the city of Baltimore itself kept many of its own records. You may be able to find those records by contacting the local facility.
 

Another place to look for very old records is the churches in the state. A few locations provide some of the best resources. For example, the All Saints Parish in Frederick County is a great resource for documentation. The Lutheran churches in the area have documentation from 1820 onward, as well. You may also want to use the census data to help you to create Maryland genealogy records. To do that, you will need to local the county records from the 1910 Census and use them to build a family tree.
 

Also notable are the various military records available throughout the region. Some of the best resources for tracking down family members is to use the 1840 Pensioners Database. It collects a great deal of information from the early foundation of the country.
 

For additional information for your Maryland genealogy records, turn to more local resources. The counties in the region have many various resources to help with this search. Cemeteries provide a great resource as well. The more sources you can use to create these records, the more likely you will be at creating a thorough family tree.

 

 

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