MDGenWeb Project

Have you ever pulled a record that didn’t say what you expected?

Before you download a single record, read the finding aid.
• Learn what years a record set actually covers
• See what’s missing (and why)
• Understand how records were created and used
• Avoid false assumptions and wasted time
• Spot related record series you might otherwise miss

The Maryland State Archives does an exceptional job documenting this context. Their finding aids often answer your questions before you start clicking images. I’ll add the direct link so you can see what I mean—this is how stronger research starts.

https://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/viewer.aspx?page=topviewed

FREE education from our neighbor to the north.

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Join us virtually on Thu. January 15 at 7 p.m. ET as Sunny Morton presents "Intro to U.S. Church Records: Why We Care Where Grandma Went to Church". The live event is FREE to all. GSP members will have access to the recording until March 16, 2026. For more information and registration go to: https://genpa.org/programs-and-events/