Welcome

Researching the History of a House
Julie Saylor

MARCH 26, SUNDAY, 3 pm
  • Just because a house isn’t a famous landmark doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a rich history.
  • Researching a building or property can require knowledge of many of the same resources as genealogical research.
  • It can also be an exciting trip into the lives of those who lived or worked there.

 

In this program, Julie Saylor, librarian in the Maryland Department of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, will talk about where to find government records related to a building or property, how to research historical archives for information, and what to look for on site for clues.

General Meeting: In-Person
Presentation: via Zoom.

For more information select → https://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/BCGShome/program-of-speakers/

Baltimore as a Canning Capital
Jack Burkert

APRIL 23, SUNDAY, 3 pm

Join us at the BCGS library for an in-depth look at Baltimore’s canning industry.

Learn how for one hundred years Baltimore was a major player in the food canning industry, becoming the center of canning in the United States.

More than one hundred packing houses shared space with can-making factories and the homes of thousands of workers.

Come listen to the story of the workers who made canning happen and how they and their children lived and worked.

General Meeting: In-Person
Presentation: In-person.

For more information select → https://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/BCGShome/program-of-speakers/

Discovering the Details: Genealogical Resources at the Maryland State Archives
Rachel Frazier

MAY 28, SUNDAY, 3 pm

Spend the afternoon at the BCGS library for an updated look at the digital and paper holdings at the Maryland State Archives.

Reference Archivist Rachel Frazier will discuss the increased availability of records now available online since the pandemic, as well as new finding aids.

She will also focus on resources and collections to help solve difficult research challenges for Baltimore County genealogy and beyond.

General Meeting: In-Person
Presentation: via Zoom or In-Person – TBD.

For more information select → https://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/BCGShome/program-of-speakers/

Research Day

JUNE 25, SUNDAY, 12-4 pm

Everyone is invited to use all of the research assets of our Library from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM.

The Computer Genealogy Interest Group meets at 1 pm.

  • We will be scanning Bibles and historical documents.
  • Bring in what you have and have it copied to digital media. Please bring a USB drive to make a copy of these scans.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

MARYLAND BIRTH AND DEATH INDEXES

We are transcribing the Baltimore City Birth and Death Indexes 1875 – 1972.
Please contact us, if you would like to transcribe portions.

Email: infoATbaltimoregenealogysociety.org
Substitute @ for the letters AT

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Our Notebook / Newsletter is Online DECEMBER 15

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Our Mission

The Baltimore County Genealogical Society was founded in 1977 to help educate members in tracing their family ancestry, to collect and publish material related to genealogy, and to encourage the open exchange of genealogical ideas and experiences.

      • We collect and maintain substantial materials for Baltimore city, the counties of Maryland, U.S. states and more.
      • Our Library has computers connected to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
      • General meetings are held in our Library on the fourth Sunday of the months of September through June (except December), at our headquarters:

Parkville Senior Center
Room 308 (Elevator available)
8601 Harford Road
 Parkville, Maryland 21234

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