Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland - Revision history

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−	\| building address = Baltimore City Courthouse<br>Courthouse East <br>111 N. Calvert Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21202 <br>[http://www.courts.state.md.us/baltcity.html '''Baltimore City Website'''] }}	+	\| building address = Baltimore City Courthouse<br>Courthouse East <br>111 N. Calvert Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21202 <br>[http://www.courts.state.md.us/baltcity.html '''Baltimore City Website'''] }}

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		+	== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ Baltimore Maryland City Hall] ==

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−	~~== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ Baltimore Maryland City Hall] ==~~
	100 N. Holliday Street<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21202 <br>		100 N. Holliday Street<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21202 <br>

−		+	<br> Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse <br>100 N. Calvert Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21202 <br>
−	Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse <br>100 N. Calvert Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21202 <br>	+

	City Health Department has birth, death and burial records.<br>Common Pleas Court has marriage records. <br>Clerk Circuit Court has divorce records, trust estates, adoption and name changes from 1853. Register of Wills has probate records.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Baltimore City, Maryland page 317, {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>		City Health Department has birth, death and burial records.<br>Common Pleas Court has marriage records. <br>Clerk Circuit Court has divorce records, trust estates, adoption and name changes from 1853. Register of Wills has probate records.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Baltimore City, Maryland page 317, {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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	==== Parent County ====		==== Parent County ====
−	~~[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|left\|327px\|Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg]]~~	+
−	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>	+
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		+	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>

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	== Baltimore Maryland Places/Localities ==		== Baltimore Maryland Places/Localities ==
−		+	[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|left\|327px]]
	==== Neighborhoods ====		==== Neighborhoods ====

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−	~~[[Image:~~MD Baltimore City map.png\|~~thumb~~\|~~right~~\|~~350px]~~]	+	{{Infobox U.S. County
		+	\| county = Baltimore (Independent City)
		+	\| county_map = MD Baltimore City map.png
		+	\| state = Maryland
		+	\| state_map = Maryland.png
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		+	\| founded year = 1729
		+	\| founded date = July 30
		+	\| seat =
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		+	\| building address = Baltimore City Courthouse<br>Courthouse East <br>111 N. Calvert Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21202 <br>[http://www.courts.state.md.us/baltcity.html '''Baltimore City Website'''] }}

−	~~[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|327px]]~~

−	~~== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ Baltimore Maryland City Hall] ==~~

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		+	== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ Baltimore Maryland City Hall] ==
	100 N. Holliday Street<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21202 <br>		100 N. Holliday Street<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21202 <br>

−	~~[http://www.courts.state.md.us/baltcity.html Baltimore City Courthouse]<br>Courthouse East <br>111 N. Calvert Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21202~~

	Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse <br>100 N. Calvert Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21202 <br>		Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse <br>100 N. Calvert Street <br>Baltimore, MD 21202 <br>
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	*Founded 30 July 1729, named for Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, Proprietor of Maryland.		*Founded 30 July 1729, named for Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, Proprietor of Maryland.
−	*Baltimore is ~~anglicanized~~ name for the Irish Gaelic name, ''Baile an Tí Mhóir,'' meaning the Town of the Big House referring to the O'Driscoll castle that still domains the town.	+	*Baltimore is anglicized name for the Irish Gaelic name, ''Baile an Tí Mhóir,'' meaning the Town of the Big House referring to the O'Driscoll castle that still domains the town.
	*In the War of 1812, the British troops attacked Baltimore after the burning of Washington, D.C., on the night of 13 September 1814 in the Battle of Baltimore. It was the scene of the poem "The Star-Spangled Banner."		*In the War of 1812, the British troops attacked Baltimore after the burning of Washington, D.C., on the night of 13 September 1814 in the Battle of Baltimore. It was the scene of the poem "The Star-Spangled Banner."
	*The Union troops occupied Baltimore to prevent the secession of Maryland from the Union during the Civil War, after Confederate sympathizers attacked the Union troops in the Baltimore riot of 1861. Maryland came under direct Federal administration.		*The Union troops occupied Baltimore to prevent the secession of Maryland from the Union during the Civil War, after Confederate sympathizers attacked the Union troops in the Baltimore riot of 1861. Maryland came under direct Federal administration.
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	==== Parent County ====		==== Parent County ====
−		+	[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|left\|327px\|Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg]]
−	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>	+	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>

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	''[[United States\|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Maryland\|Maryland ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Baltimore_(Independent_City),_Maryland\|Baltimore (Independent City)]]''		''[[United States\|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Maryland\|Maryland ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Baltimore_(Independent_City),_Maryland\|Baltimore (Independent City)]]''

−	Guide to '''Baltimore Maryland genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.	+	Guide to '''Baltimore Maryland genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

	{{MDDC}}		{{MDDC}}

−	[[Image:MD Baltimore City map.png\|thumb\|right\|350px~~\|MD Baltimore City map.png~~]]	+	[[Image:MD Baltimore City map.png\|thumb\|right\|350px]]

−	[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|327px~~\|Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg~~]]	+	[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|327px]]

−	== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ City Hall] ==	+	== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ Baltimore Maryland City Hall] ==

	100 N. Holliday Street<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21202 <br>		100 N. Holliday Street<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21202 <br>
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	City Health Department has birth, death and burial records.<br>Common Pleas Court has marriage records. <br>Clerk Circuit Court has divorce records, trust estates, adoption and name changes from 1853. Register of Wills has probate records.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Baltimore City, Maryland page 317, {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>		City Health Department has birth, death and burial records.<br>Common Pleas Court has marriage records. <br>Clerk Circuit Court has divorce records, trust estates, adoption and name changes from 1853. Register of Wills has probate records.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Baltimore City, Maryland page 317, {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>

−	== History ==	+	== Baltimore Maryland History ==

	*Founded 30 July 1729, named for Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, Proprietor of Maryland.		*Founded 30 July 1729, named for Cecilius Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore, Proprietor of Maryland.
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	==== Parent County ====		==== Parent County ====

−	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>	+	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>

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	==== Record Loss ====		==== Record Loss ====

−	== Places/Localities ==	+	== Baltimore Maryland Places/Localities ==

	==== Neighborhoods ====		==== Neighborhoods ====
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	[[Anne Arundel County, Maryland\|Anne Arundel]] \| [[Baltimore County, Maryland\|Baltimore]]		[[Anne Arundel County, Maryland\|Anne Arundel]] \| [[Baltimore County, Maryland\|Baltimore]]

−	== Resources ==	+	== Baltimore Maryland Genealogy Resources ==

	==== Cemeteries ====		==== Cemeteries ====
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	*[http://mdvitalrec.net/cfm/index.cfm Baltimore City Death Certificate Index 1875-1972], available online, courtesy: Vital Records Indexing Project, [http://www.msa.md.gov/ Maryland State Archives].		*[http://mdvitalrec.net/cfm/index.cfm Baltimore City Death Certificate Index 1875-1972], available online, courtesy: Vital Records Indexing Project, [http://www.msa.md.gov/ Maryland State Archives].

−	== Societies and Libraries ==	+	== Baltimore Maryland Genealogy Societies and Libraries ==

	The following societies and libraries are useful in genealogical research. While some collections are available at multiple locations, these often have unique collections. In most cases, a visit to their website will give you an idea of what they hold.<br>		The following societies and libraries are useful in genealogical research. While some collections are available at multiple locations, these often have unique collections. In most cases, a visit to their website will give you an idea of what they hold.<br>
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	*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]		*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]

−	== ~~Web Sites~~ ==	+	== Baltimore Maryland Genealogy Websites ==

	*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City History]: research guides to public records, maps, populations, and local histories.		*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City History]: research guides to public records, maps, populations, and local histories.
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	*[http://maryland-genealogy.com/Baltimore-City-Genealogy.htm Baltimore City Genealogy] (Mayland-Genealogy.com)		*[http://maryland-genealogy.com/Baltimore-City-Genealogy.htm Baltimore City Genealogy] (Mayland-Genealogy.com)

−	== References ==	+	== Baltimore Maryland Genealogy References ==

	{{reflist}} {{Maryland\|Maryland}}		{{reflist}} {{Maryland\|Maryland}}

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	==== Cemeteries ====		==== Cemeteries ====

−	[http://www.interment.net/us/md/baltimore_city.htm Interment.net Cemetery Listings] for Baltimore City, MD. Includes contact information for many cemeteries in the county and volunteer contributed index lists for many of them.	+	===== Online<br> =====

−	~~A large card file of tombstone inscriptions for Baltimore is:~~	+	'''BillionGraves'''
−		+
−	*Loudon Park Cemetery (Baltimore, Maryland). ''~~Cemetery Records, 1853-1986~~'~~'. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1986. (On 66 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL\|265521\|title-id\|disp=1429937}}.)~~	+
−	*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=48237 Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore City] on BillionGraves~~. Page has Google map, you can search for a burial and photo of the headstone.~~	+
−		+
−	~~Other individual cemeteries:~~	+
−		+
−	~~BillionGraves:~~	+

	*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=121795 B'nai Israel Cemetery, Baltimore City]		*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=121795 B'nai Israel Cemetery, Baltimore City]
		+	*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=48237 Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore City]<br>
	*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=48246 Parkwood Cemetery, Baltimore City]		*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=48246 Parkwood Cemetery, Baltimore City]
	*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=48240 Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore City]		*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=48240 Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore City]
	*[http://billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=159623 St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Baltimore City]		*[http://billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=159623 St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Baltimore City]
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		+	'''Interment.net'''
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		+	[http://www.interment.net/us/md/baltimore_city.htm Interment.net Cemetery Listings] for Baltimore City, MD. Includes contact information for many cemeteries in the county and volunteer contributed index lists for many of them.
		+
		+	'''USGenWeb Archives'''

	[http://files.usgwarchives.net/md/howard/cemeteries/multiple.txt files.usgwarchives.net/md/howard/cemeteries/multiple.txt] includes a partial transcription for <br>		[http://files.usgwarchives.net/md/howard/cemeteries/multiple.txt files.usgwarchives.net/md/howard/cemeteries/multiple.txt] includes a partial transcription for <br>

	Western Cemetery-Edmonson Ave. and Longwood St., Baltimore, MD 21234<br>		Western Cemetery-Edmonson Ave. and Longwood St., Baltimore, MD 21234<br>
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		+	===== Microfilm =====
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		+	*Loudon Park Cemetery (Baltimore, Maryland). ''Cemetery Records, 1853-1986''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1986. (On 66 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL\|265521\|title-id\|disp=1429937}}.)<br>
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		+	===== Books<br> =====
		+
		+	Many Baltimore City cemetery records have been published by various volunteers. The [http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] has a good collection. You can use [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat.org] to search for the name of the church you are interested in, and find out what libraries hold it. If you choose to buy instead of borrow, you may check [http://www.amazon.com/ Amazon.com] or [http://www.heritagebooks.com/ Heritage Books, Inc]. Here is a partial list of books available:<br>
		+
		+	*Holy Rosary Church Cemetery, Tombstone inscriptions of; Baltimore County, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Towson, Md: Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 1999.<br>
		+	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1854-1882. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>
		+	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records, 1883-1893, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, Md: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>
		+	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1893-1905. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>
		+	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1905-1936. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Willow Bend Books, 2001.<br>
		+	*Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Baltimore County Historical Society. Westminster, Md. (Rear 63 East Main Street): Family Line Publications, 1989.<br>
		+	*St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Tombstone Inscriptions of; Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Towson, Md. (P.O. Box 10085, Towson 21285-0085): Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 2002.<br>
		+	*Western Cemetery: Interment Records, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Baltimore, Md: Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 2004.<br>
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		+	<br>

	==== Census ====		==== Census ====

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	==== Probate ====		==== Probate ====
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		+	Many of those who died in Baltimore will be listed in the administration accounts, and may even have a will.
		+
		+	*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1803986 "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1983."] Images. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Maryland Orphans' Court. Maryland, registers of wills books. County Registrar of Wills in Maryland. Includes Baltimore City.

	==== Research Guides<br> ====		==== Research Guides<br> ====

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−	[[Image:MD Baltimore City map.png\|thumb\|right\|350px~~\|MD Baltimore City map.png~~]]	+	[[Image:MD Baltimore City map.png\|thumb\|right\|350px]]

−	[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|327px~~\|Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg~~]]	+	[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|327px]]

	== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ City Hall] ==		== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ City Hall] ==
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	==== Parent County ====		==== Parent County ====

−	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>	+	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>

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	===== Online<br> =====		===== Online<br> =====

−	The following records~~, taken from its collection~~, have been digitized and made available to view for free online:	+	The following records, have been digitized and made available to view for free online:

	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc5400/sc5458/000045/000000/000130/restricted/m13062.pdf Evangelical Lutheran, Salem Church, Baltimore City, Register 1885-1979] (includes baptisms, confirmations, marriages, funerals, and communions)		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc5400/sc5458/000045/000000/000130/restricted/m13062.pdf Evangelical Lutheran, Salem Church, Baltimore City, Register 1885-1979] (includes baptisms, confirmations, marriages, funerals, and communions)
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	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m2000/m2100/m2107/pdf/m2107.pdf United Methodist, West Baltimore Station, Membership Roll 1954-1958, Miscellaneous Records, Church Records 1851-1900, Church Records 1915-1942 (the last record is in Norwegian)]<br>		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m2000/m2100/m2107/pdf/m2107.pdf United Methodist, West Baltimore Station, Membership Roll 1954-1958, Miscellaneous Records, Church Records 1851-1900, Church Records 1915-1942 (the last record is in Norwegian)]<br>

−	===== Books<br> =====	+	===== Books<br> =====

−	Many Baltimore City church records have been published by various volunteers. The [http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] has a good collection. You can use [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat.org] to search for the name of the church you are interested in, and find out what libraries hold it. If you choose to buy instead of borrow, you may check [http://www.amazon.com/ Amazon.com] or [http://www.heritagebooks.com/ Heritage Books, Inc]. Here is a partial list of books available:	+	Many Baltimore City church records have been published by various volunteers. The [http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] has a good collection. You can use [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat.org] to search for the name of the church you are interested in, and find out what libraries hold it. If you choose to buy instead of borrow, you may check [http://www.amazon.com/ Amazon.com] or [http://www.heritagebooks.com/ Heritage Books, Inc]. Here is a partial list of books available:<br>

−		+	*Old Otterbein Church, Records of; Baltimore Maryland, 1785-1881. Maryland Genealogical Society. Westminster, Md: Willow Bend Books, 2001.
−		+
−	*Old Otterbein Church, Records of; Baltimore Maryland, 1785-1881. Maryland Genealogical Society. Westminster, Md: Willow Bend Books, 2001.	+
	*St. Ann's Catholic Church, 22nd Street and Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland Baptisms, 1873-1907, Marriages 1873-1907. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2012.		*St. Ann's Catholic Church, 22nd Street and Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland Baptisms, 1873-1907, Marriages 1873-1907. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2012.
	*St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church: Baptisms, 1853-1882. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2010.		*St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church: Baptisms, 1853-1882. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2010.
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	== Societies and Libraries ==		== Societies and Libraries ==

−	[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdcbalti/ Baltimore City ~~Genealogical Society~~] - ~~Part of GenWeb project.~~ Links to Marriages, Baltimore Death Certificates, Obituaries, Births, Baltimore Death Index, Divorce, Ship passenger lists, Military, Immigration, Wills, Family group sheets, Census, Church records of Marriage, Birth, Death and Baptisms.<br>	+	The following societies and libraries are useful in genealogical research. While some collections are available at multiple locations, these often have unique collections. In most cases, a visit to their website will give you an idea of what they hold.<br>
		+
		+	*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City Archives] - unique special collections<br>
		+	*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdcbalti/ Baltimore City GenWeb project] - Links to Marriages, Baltimore Death Certificates, Obituaries, Births, Baltimore Death Index, Divorce, Ship passenger lists, Military, Immigration, Wills, Family group sheets, Census, Church records of Marriage, Birth, Death and Baptisms.<br>
		+	*[http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] - popular collection of books, microfilms, etc.<br>
		+	*[http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library] - city directory microfilms etc.<br>
		+	*[http://www.mdgensoc.org/ Maryland Genealogical Society] - partnership with MdHS<br>
		+	*[http://www.mdhs.org/ Maryland Historical Society] - church records etc.<br>
		+	*[http://msa.maryland.gov/ Maryland State Archives] - vital records, church records, and much more<br>
		+	*[http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/ Maryland State Law Library] - Baltimore Sun microfilms, published genealogies<br>

	==== Family History Centers<br> ====		==== Family History Centers<br> ====
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	[[Category:Baltimore_(Independent_City),_Maryland]]		[[Category:Baltimore_(Independent_City),_Maryland]]

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	== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ City Hall] ==		== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ City Hall] ==
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	==== Parent County ====		==== Parent County ====

−	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>	+	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>

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	==== Church Records ====		==== Church Records ====

−	Maryland State Archives' ''[http://speccol.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/speccol/catalog/religion/cfm/dsp_county.cfm Guide to Maryland Religious Institutions]'' identifies all churches known to have existed in the Baltimore City, Maryland. It covers all denominations and includes record descriptions. <br>	+	Maryland State Archives' ''[http://speccol.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/speccol/catalog/religion/cfm/dsp_county.cfm Guide to Maryland Religious Institutions]'' identifies all churches known to have existed in the Baltimore City, Maryland. It covers all denominations and includes record descriptions. Microfilm of sacramental records for about seventy-five parishes, mostly Baltimore city churches established before 1900, are available for public use at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis.<br>

−	===== Online<br> =====	+	===== Online<br> =====

	The following records, taken from its collection, have been digitized and made available to view for free online:		The following records, taken from its collection, have been digitized and made available to view for free online:
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	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m0000/m0400/m0440/m0446/pdf/m446.pdf United Methodist, Sharp Street Memorial Church, Baltimore City, Various Records 1839-1907] (includes church record, class roll books, class leaders roll book, Mount Auburn Cemetery records, and cemetery lot sales)		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m0000/m0400/m0440/m0446/pdf/m446.pdf United Methodist, Sharp Street Memorial Church, Baltimore City, Various Records 1839-1907] (includes church record, class roll books, class leaders roll book, Mount Auburn Cemetery records, and cemetery lot sales)
	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m2000/m2100/m2107/pdf/m2107.pdf United Methodist, West Baltimore Station, Membership Roll 1954-1958, Miscellaneous Records, Church Records 1851-1900, Church Records 1915-1942 (the last record is in Norwegian)]<br>		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m2000/m2100/m2107/pdf/m2107.pdf United Methodist, West Baltimore Station, Membership Roll 1954-1958, Miscellaneous Records, Church Records 1851-1900, Church Records 1915-1942 (the last record is in Norwegian)]<br>
		+
		+	===== Books<br> =====
		+
		+	Many Baltimore City church records have been published by various volunteers. The [http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] has a good collection. You can use [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat.org] to search for the name of the church you are interested in, and find out what libraries hold it. If you choose to buy instead of borrow, you may check [http://www.amazon.com/ Amazon.com] or [http://www.heritagebooks.com/ Heritage Books, Inc]. Here is a partial list of books available:
		+
		+
		+
		+	*Old Otterbein Church, Records of; Baltimore Maryland, 1785-1881. Maryland Genealogical Society. Westminster, Md: Willow Bend Books, 2001.
		+	*St. Ann's Catholic Church, 22nd Street and Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland Baptisms, 1873-1907, Marriages 1873-1907. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2012.
		+	*St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church: Baptisms, 1853-1882. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2010.
		+	*St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Baptisms, 1883-1915. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2012.
		+	*St. Mary's Govans Catholic Church, Baltimore, Maryland Baptisms, 1850-1882, Marriages 1850-1912, Cemetery Records. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Md: Colonial Roots, 2012.
		+	*St. Michael the Archangel Church, Polish Baptisms in; 1869-1890. Hollowak, Thomas L. Baltimore: Historyk Press, 2000.
		+	*St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Baltimore, Maryland: Baptisms, 1825-1871. Arthur, Edward Patrick. Lewes, Del: Colonial Roots, 2011.
		+	*St. Paul's Church Records 1826-1935: (Baptisms, Marriages, Burials). King, Kay R. Lewes, Delaware: Colonial Roots, 2010.
		+	*Saint Stanislaw Kostka Church, Births from the Baptismal Record of; 1879-1889. Hollowak, Thomas L. Baltimore, Md. (2804 Florida Ave., Baltimore 21227): Historyk Press, 1992.
		+	*Second German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, 1835-1867. Ruppert, Gary B. Westminster, Md: Willow Bend Books, 2006.
		+	*Trinity German Lutheran, 1853-1877: Baltimore City, Maryland. Ruppert, Gary B. Westminster, Md: Willow Bend Books, 2002.<br>

	===== Roman Catholic Archive =====		===== Roman Catholic Archive =====

	::[http://www.stmarys.edu/archives/index.htm Associated Archives]<br>St. Mary's Seminary & University<br>5400 Roland Avenue<br>Baltimore, MD 21210		::[http://www.stmarys.edu/archives/index.htm Associated Archives]<br>St. Mary's Seminary & University<br>5400 Roland Avenue<br>Baltimore, MD 21210
−	410-864-4074 (Phone)<br>410-864-3690 (Fax)<br>archives@stmarys.edu (E-mail)	+
		+	410-864-4074 (Phone)<br>410-864-3690 (Fax)<br>archives@stmarys.edu (E-mail)

	Area included in the archdiocese: [[Allegany County, Maryland\|Allegany]], [[Anne Arundel County, Maryland\|Anne Arundel]], [[Baltimore County, Maryland\|Baltimore]], [[Carroll County, Maryland\|Carroll]], [[Frederick County, Maryland\|Frederick]], [[Garrett County, Maryland\|Garrett]], [[Harford County, Maryland\|Harford]], [[Howard County, Maryland\|Howard]] counties and the city of Baltimore.		Area included in the archdiocese: [[Allegany County, Maryland\|Allegany]], [[Anne Arundel County, Maryland\|Anne Arundel]], [[Baltimore County, Maryland\|Baltimore]], [[Carroll County, Maryland\|Carroll]], [[Frederick County, Maryland\|Frederick]], [[Garrett County, Maryland\|Garrett]], [[Harford County, Maryland\|Harford]], [[Howard County, Maryland\|Howard]] counties and the city of Baltimore.

−	The Diocese of Baltimore was the first Catholic diocese in the United States. Established in 1789, it included the entire country at the time. Records were transferred to the new dioceses as they were created. Original sacramental records are kept by the parishes. ~~Microfilm of sacramental~~ records ~~for about seventy-five parishes, mostly Baltimore city churches established before 1900, are~~ available for public use at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis~~. The~~ Associated Archives at St. Mary's Seminary & University ~~also has records of use to genealogical researchers~~. Certificates may be issued by the parish of origin.	+	The Diocese of Baltimore was the first Catholic diocese in the United States. Established in 1789, it included the entire country at the time. Records were transferred to the new dioceses as they were created. Original sacramental records are kept by the parishes. Some records not available for public use at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis may be found at the Associated Archives at St. Mary's Seminary & University. Certificates may be issued by the parish of origin.

	Diocesan history: ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19519773&referer=brief_results The Premier See: A History of the Archdiocese of Baltimore 1789-1989]'', Thomas W. Spalding (Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1989).		Diocesan history: ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19519773&referer=brief_results The Premier See: A History of the Archdiocese of Baltimore 1789-1989]'', Thomas W. Spalding (Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1989).

−	Catholic newspaper: ''The Catholic Review''<br>PO Box 777<br>Cathedral St.<br>Baltimore, MD 21203<br>the newspaper is not generally helpful to genealogists - carried few obituaries. The earlier newspaper for the diocese was ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7259640&referer=brief_results The Catholic Mirror]'', 1850-1908. The newspapers are on microfilm at the main branch of the Encoh Pratt Library in Baltimore.	+	Catholic newspaper: ''The Catholic Review''<br>PO Box 777<br>Cathedral St.<br>Baltimore, MD 21203<br>the newspaper is not generally helpful to genealogists - carried few obituaries. The earlier newspaper for the diocese was ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/7259640&referer=brief_results The Catholic Mirror]'', 1850-1908. The newspapers are on microfilm at the main branch of the Encoh Pratt Library in Baltimore.

	==== Court ====		==== Court ====
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	==== Church Records ====		==== Church Records ====

−	Maryland State Archives' ''[http://speccol.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/speccol/catalog/religion/cfm/dsp_county.cfm Guide to Maryland Religious Institutions]'' identifies all churches known to have existed in the Baltimore City, Maryland. It covers all denominations and includes record descriptions. The following records, taken from its collection, have been digitized and made available to view for free online:	+	Maryland State Archives' ''[http://speccol.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/speccol/catalog/religion/cfm/dsp_county.cfm Guide to Maryland Religious Institutions]'' identifies all churches known to have existed in the Baltimore City, Maryland. It covers all denominations and includes record descriptions. <br>
		+
		+	===== Online<br> =====
		+
		+	The following records, taken from its collection, have been digitized and made available to view for free online:

	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc5400/sc5458/000045/000000/000130/restricted/m13062.pdf Evangelical Lutheran, Salem Church, Baltimore City, Register 1885-1979] (includes baptisms, confirmations, marriages, funerals, and communions)		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc5400/sc5458/000045/000000/000130/restricted/m13062.pdf Evangelical Lutheran, Salem Church, Baltimore City, Register 1885-1979] (includes baptisms, confirmations, marriages, funerals, and communions)
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	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m0000/m0200/m0247/pdf/m247.pdf Protestant Episcopal, Trinity Church, Baltimore City] (includes parish registers 1845-1903 and vestry minutes 1879-1904)		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m0000/m0200/m0247/pdf/m247.pdf Protestant Episcopal, Trinity Church, Baltimore City] (includes parish registers 1845-1903 and vestry minutes 1879-1904)
	*[http://speccol.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/speccol/catalog/cfm/dsp_film.cfm?speccol=2530 Roman Catholic, St. Alphonsus Church, Baltimore City, Marriage Registers 1845-1977; Indexes] (many of the records are in Lithuanian)		*[http://speccol.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/speccol/catalog/cfm/dsp_film.cfm?speccol=2530 Roman Catholic, St. Alphonsus Church, Baltimore City, Marriage Registers 1845-1977; Indexes] (many of the records are in Lithuanian)
−	*[http://speccol.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/speccol/catalog/cfm/dsp_number.cfm?speccol=2537 Roman Catholic, St. Brigid Church, Baltimore City], Record book 1858-1866 ([https://www.dropbox.com/s/jjvmj1e31yuh699/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201858-1866%29.pdf baptisms] and [https://www.dropbox.com/s/nl6p622d1eu1q1q/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28marriages%201858-1864%29.pdf marriages 1858-1866], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/ff7d7vn02dbggm0/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28pew%20accounts%201858-1866%29.pdf pew accounts 1858-1866], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/llo9wapa793uvhu/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28confirmations%20and%20communions%201858-1865%29.pdf confirmations 1860-1865, first communions 1858-1865], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/sso4y3byh4rziqz/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28church%20accounts%201858-1860%29.pdf church accounts 1858-1860]); [https://www.dropbox.com/s/zxenim52e3cft4r/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201865-1871%29.pdf baptismal registers 1865-1871], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/9gfw6cqa45jhnsl/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201872-1884%29.pdf 1872-1884], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/mqrgmgdezdb3vk9/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201884-1888%29.pdf 1884-1888], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/x5ouvp8ogpreuke/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201909-1917%29.pdf 1909-1917 indexed], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/fgu02zs1v6qcjaz/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201888-1897%29.pdf 1888-1897 indexed]<br>	+	*[http://speccol.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/speccol/catalog/cfm/dsp_number.cfm?speccol=2537 Roman Catholic, St. Brigid Church, Baltimore City], Record book 1858-1866 ([https://www.dropbox.com/s/jjvmj1e31yuh699/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201858-1866%29.pdf baptisms] and [https://www.dropbox.com/s/nl6p622d1eu1q1q/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28marriages%201858-1864%29.pdf marriages 1858-1866], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/ff7d7vn02dbggm0/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28pew%20accounts%201858-1866%29.pdf pew accounts 1858-1866], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/llo9wapa793uvhu/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28confirmations%20and%20communions%201858-1865%29.pdf confirmations 1860-1865, first communions 1858-1865], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/sso4y3byh4rziqz/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28church%20accounts%201858-1860%29.pdf church accounts 1858-1860]); [https://www.dropbox.com/s/zxenim52e3cft4r/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201865-1871%29.pdf baptismal registers 1865-1871], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/9gfw6cqa45jhnsl/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201872-1884%29.pdf 1872-1884], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/mqrgmgdezdb3vk9/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201884-1888%29.pdf 1884-1888], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/x5ouvp8ogpreuke/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201909-1917%29.pdf 1909-1917 indexed], [https://www.dropbox.com/s/fgu02zs1v6qcjaz/St%20Brigid%20Baltimore%20%28baptisms%201888-1897%29.pdf 1888-1897 indexed]<br>
	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m2000/m2100/m2146/pdf/m2146.pdf Roman Catholic, St. Francis Xavier Church, Baltimore City, Marriage Record 1889-1946; Index]		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m2000/m2100/m2146/pdf/m2146.pdf Roman Catholic, St. Francis Xavier Church, Baltimore City, Marriage Record 1889-1946; Index]
	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m1000/m1600/m1602/pdf/m1602.pdf Roman Catholic, St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore City, Marriage Registers 1853-1936; Index]		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m1000/m1600/m1602/pdf/m1602.pdf Roman Catholic, St. Ignatius Church, Baltimore City, Marriage Registers 1853-1936; Index]
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	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m2000/m2100/m2107/pdf/m2107.pdf United Methodist, West Baltimore Station, Membership Roll 1954-1958, Miscellaneous Records, Church Records 1851-1900, Church Records 1915-1942 (the last record is in Norwegian)]<br>		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/megafile/msa/speccolm/m2000/m2100/m2107/pdf/m2107.pdf United Methodist, West Baltimore Station, Membership Roll 1954-1958, Miscellaneous Records, Church Records 1851-1900, Church Records 1915-1942 (the last record is in Norwegian)]<br>

−	~~'''''~~Roman Catholic~~'''''~~	+	===== Roman Catholic Archive =====

−	::~~Archdiocese of Baltimore~~<br>~~Chancery Office~~<br>~~320 Cathedral St.~~<br>Baltimore, MD ~~21201~~<br>~~Phone~~ (~~301~~) ~~547~~-~~5446~~	+	::[http://www.stmarys.edu/archives/index.htm Associated Archives]<br>St. Mary's Seminary & University<br>5400 Roland Avenue<br>Baltimore, MD 21210
		+	410-864-4074 (Phone)<br>410-864-3690 (Fax)<br>archives@stmarys.edu (E-mail)

	Area included in the archdiocese: [[Allegany County, Maryland\|Allegany]], [[Anne Arundel County, Maryland\|Anne Arundel]], [[Baltimore County, Maryland\|Baltimore]], [[Carroll County, Maryland\|Carroll]], [[Frederick County, Maryland\|Frederick]], [[Garrett County, Maryland\|Garrett]], [[Harford County, Maryland\|Harford]], [[Howard County, Maryland\|Howard]] counties and the city of Baltimore.		Area included in the archdiocese: [[Allegany County, Maryland\|Allegany]], [[Anne Arundel County, Maryland\|Anne Arundel]], [[Baltimore County, Maryland\|Baltimore]], [[Carroll County, Maryland\|Carroll]], [[Frederick County, Maryland\|Frederick]], [[Garrett County, Maryland\|Garrett]], [[Harford County, Maryland\|Harford]], [[Howard County, Maryland\|Howard]] counties and the city of Baltimore.

−	The Diocese of Baltimore was the first Catholic diocese in the United States. Established in 1789, it included the entire country at the time. Records were transferred to the new dioceses as they were created. Original sacramental records are kept by the parishes. Microfilm of sacramental records for about seventy-five parishes, mostly Baltimore city churches established before 1900, are available for public use at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis. The ~~central archives~~ has no records of use to genealogical researchers. Certificates ~~are~~ issued by the parish of origin.	+	The Diocese of Baltimore was the first Catholic diocese in the United States. Established in 1789, it included the entire country at the time. Records were transferred to the new dioceses as they were created. Original sacramental records are kept by the parishes. Microfilm of sacramental records for about seventy-five parishes, mostly Baltimore city churches established before 1900, are available for public use at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis. The Associated Archives at St. Mary's Seminary & University also has records of use to genealogical researchers. Certificates may be issued by the parish of origin.

	Diocesan history: ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19519773&referer=brief_results The Premier See: A History of the Archdiocese of Baltimore 1789-1989]'', Thomas W. Spalding (Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1989).		Diocesan history: ''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19519773&referer=brief_results The Premier See: A History of the Archdiocese of Baltimore 1789-1989]'', Thomas W. Spalding (Baltimore, Md. : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1989).

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		+
		+	Guide to '''Baltimore Maryland genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

	{{MDDC}}		{{MDDC}}

−	[[Image:MD Baltimore City map.png\|thumb\|right\|350px]]	+	[[Image:MD Baltimore City map.png\|thumb\|right\|350px\|MD Baltimore City map.png]]

−	[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|327px]]	+	[[Image:Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg\|thumb\|right\|327px\|Baltimore City Boundary Map.jpg]]

	== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ City Hall] ==		== [http://www.baltimorecity.gov/ City Hall] ==
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−	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>	+	*'''1851--'''The City broke off from surrounding Baltimore County, 13 May 1851 as an Independent City.<ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;referer=brief_results ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 181. [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>

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	*Loudon Park Cemetery (Baltimore, Maryland). ''Cemetery Records, 1853-1986''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1986. (On 66 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL\|265521\|title-id\|disp=1429937}}.)<br>		*Loudon Park Cemetery (Baltimore, Maryland). ''Cemetery Records, 1853-1986''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1986. (On 66 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL\|265521\|title-id\|disp=1429937}}.)<br>

−	===== Books<br> =====	+	===== Books<br> =====

−	Many Baltimore City cemetery records have been published by various volunteers. The [http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] has a good collection. You can use [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat.org] to search for the name of the church you are interested in, and find out what libraries hold it. If you choose to buy instead of borrow, you may check [http://www.amazon.com/ Amazon.com] or [http://www.heritagebooks.com/ Heritage Books, Inc]. Here is a partial list of books available:<br>	+	Many Baltimore City cemetery records have been published by various volunteers. The [http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] has a good collection. You can use [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat.org] to search for the name of the church you are interested in, and find out what libraries hold it. If you choose to buy instead of borrow, you may check [http://www.amazon.com/ Amazon.com] or [http://www.heritagebooks.com/ Heritage Books, Inc]. Here is a partial list of books available:<br>

−	*Holy Rosary Church Cemetery, Tombstone inscriptions of; Baltimore County, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Towson, Md: Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 1999.<br>	+	*Holy Rosary Church Cemetery, Tombstone inscriptions of; Baltimore County, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Towson, Md: Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 1999.<br>
−	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1854-1882. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>	+	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1854-1882. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>
−	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records, 1883-1893, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, Md: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>	+	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records, 1883-1893, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, Md: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>
−	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1893-1905. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>	+	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1893-1905. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1998.<br>
−	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1905-1936. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Willow Bend Books, 2001.<br>	+	*Mt. Carmel Cemetery Records: 1905-1936. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Westminster, MD: Willow Bend Books, 2001.<br>
−	*Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Baltimore County Historical Society. Westminster, Md. (Rear 63 East Main Street): Family Line Publications, 1989.<br>	+	*Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Baltimore County Historical Society. Westminster, Md. (Rear 63 East Main Street): Family Line Publications, 1989.<br>
−	*St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Tombstone Inscriptions of; Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Towson, Md. (P.O. Box 10085, Towson 21285-0085): Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 2002.<br>	+	*St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Tombstone Inscriptions of; Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Towson, Md. (P.O. Box 10085, Towson 21285-0085): Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 2002.<br>
	*Western Cemetery: Interment Records, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Baltimore, Md: Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 2004.<br>		*Western Cemetery: Interment Records, Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore County Genealogical Society. Baltimore, Md: Baltimore County Genealogical Society, 2004.<br>

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	==== Census ====		==== Census ====
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	Many of those who died in Baltimore will be listed in the administration accounts, and may even have a will.		Many of those who died in Baltimore will be listed in the administration accounts, and may even have a will.

−	*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1803986 "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1983."] Images. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Maryland Orphans' Court. Maryland, registers of wills books. County Registrar of Wills in Maryland. Includes Baltimore City.	+	*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1803986 "Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1629-1983."] Images. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Maryland Orphans' Court. Maryland, registers of wills books. County Registrar of Wills in Maryland. Includes Baltimore City.

	==== Research Guides<br> ====		==== Research Guides<br> ====
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	The following societies and libraries are useful in genealogical research. While some collections are available at multiple locations, these often have unique collections. In most cases, a visit to their website will give you an idea of what they hold.<br>		The following societies and libraries are useful in genealogical research. While some collections are available at multiple locations, these often have unique collections. In most cases, a visit to their website will give you an idea of what they hold.<br>

−	*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City Archives] - unique special collections<br>	+	*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City Archives] - unique special collections<br>
−	*[http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] - popular collection of books, microfilms, etc.<br>	+	*[http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] - popular collection of books, microfilms, etc.<br>
−	*[http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library] - city directory microfilms etc.<br>	+	*[http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library] - city directory microfilms etc.<br>
−	*[http://www.mdgensoc.org/ Maryland Genealogical Society] - partnership with MdHS<br>	+	*[http://www.mdgensoc.org/ Maryland Genealogical Society] - partnership with MdHS<br>
−	*[http://www.mdhs.org/ Maryland Historical Society] - church records etc.<br>	+	*[http://www.mdhs.org/ Maryland Historical Society] - church records etc.<br>
−	*[http://msa.maryland.gov/ Maryland State Archives] - vital records, church records, and much more<br>	+	*[http://msa.maryland.gov/ Maryland State Archives] - vital records, church records, and much more<br>
	*[http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/ Maryland State Law Library] - Baltimore Sun microfilms, published genealogies<br>		*[http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/ Maryland State Law Library] - Baltimore Sun microfilms, published genealogies<br>

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	*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City History]: research guides to public records, maps, populations, and local histories.		*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City History]: research guides to public records, maps, populations, and local histories.
	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/refserv/library/periodicals/perbib/html/bibb.html "Baltimore City,"] in ''Genealogical Sources in Periodicals at The Maryland State Archives.''		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/refserv/library/periodicals/perbib/html/bibb.html "Baltimore City,"] in ''Genealogical Sources in Periodicals at The Maryland State Archives.''
−	*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdcbalti/ The Baltimore City MDGenWeb Project], a member of [[MDGenWeb\|The MDGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb\|The USGenWeb Project]]. Links to Marriages, Baltimore Death Certificates, Obituaries, Births, Baltimore Death Index, Divorce, Ship passenger lists, Military, Immigration, Wills, Family group sheets, Census, Church records of Marriage, Birth, Death and Baptisms.	+	*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdcbalti/ The Baltimore City MDGenWeb Project], a member of [[MDGenWeb\|The MDGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb\|The USGenWeb Project]]. Links to Marriages, Baltimore Death Certificates, Obituaries, Births, Baltimore Death Index, Divorce, Ship passenger lists, Military, Immigration, Wills, Family group sheets, Census, Church records of Marriage, Birth, Death and Baptisms.
	*[http://usgwarchives.net/md/baltimorecity/ The USGenWeb Archives Project] for Baltimore City.		*[http://usgwarchives.net/md/baltimorecity/ The USGenWeb Archives Project] for Baltimore City.
	*[http://usgwarchives.net/md/baltimorecity/ The USGenWeb Archives Project] for Baltimore City. (Mirror site)		*[http://usgwarchives.net/md/baltimorecity/ The USGenWeb Archives Project] for Baltimore City. (Mirror site)
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	*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City Archives] - unique special collections<br>		*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City Archives] - unique special collections<br>
−	*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdcbalti/ Baltimore City GenWeb project] - Links to Marriages, Baltimore Death Certificates, Obituaries, Births, Baltimore Death Index, Divorce, Ship passenger lists, Military, Immigration, Wills, Family group sheets, Census, Church records of Marriage, Birth, Death and Baptisms.<br>
	*[http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] - popular collection of books, microfilms, etc.<br>		*[http://www.baltimoregenealogysociety.org/ Baltimore County Genealogical Society] - popular collection of books, microfilms, etc.<br>
	*[http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library] - city directory microfilms etc.<br>		*[http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library] - city directory microfilms etc.<br>
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	*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City History]: research guides to public records, maps, populations, and local histories.		*[http://baltimorecityhistory.net/ Baltimore City History]: research guides to public records, maps, populations, and local histories.
	*[http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/refserv/library/periodicals/perbib/html/bibb.html "Baltimore City,"] in ''Genealogical Sources in Periodicals at The Maryland State Archives.''		*[http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/refserv/library/periodicals/perbib/html/bibb.html "Baltimore City,"] in ''Genealogical Sources in Periodicals at The Maryland State Archives.''
−	*The Baltimore City MDGenWeb Project, a member of [[MDGenWeb\|The MDGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb\|The USGenWeb Project]].	+	*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdcbalti/ The Baltimore City MDGenWeb Project], a member of [[MDGenWeb\|The MDGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb\|The USGenWeb Project]]. Links to Marriages, Baltimore Death Certificates, Obituaries, Births, Baltimore Death Index, Divorce, Ship passenger lists, Military, Immigration, Wills, Family group sheets, Census, Church records of Marriage, Birth, Death and Baptisms.
	*[http://usgwarchives.net/md/baltimorecity/ The USGenWeb Archives Project] for Baltimore City.		*[http://usgwarchives.net/md/baltimorecity/ The USGenWeb Archives Project] for Baltimore City.
	*[http://usgwarchives.net/md/baltimorecity/ The USGenWeb Archives Project] for Baltimore City. (Mirror site)		*[http://usgwarchives.net/md/baltimorecity/ The USGenWeb Archives Project] for Baltimore City. (Mirror site)
	*{{FHL\|Maryland%2C+Baltimore+%28Independent+City%29\|subject\|disp=FamilySearch.org}} Family History Library Catalog for Baltimore City.		*{{FHL\|Maryland%2C+Baltimore+%28Independent+City%29\|subject\|disp=FamilySearch.org}} Family History Library Catalog for Baltimore City.
−	*[http://maryland-genealogy.com/Baltimore-City-Genealogy.htm Baltimore City Genealogy] (Mayland Genealogy)	+	*[http://maryland-genealogy.com/Baltimore-City-Genealogy.htm Baltimore City Genealogy] (Mayland-Genealogy.com)

	== References ==		== References ==