The eleven volumes reference approximately 104,000 individuals from Maryland and Delaware who contributed in some fashion as patriots to support the freedom of the American colonies from the rule of Great Britain. While many of the individuals listed were soldiers and associators, some rendered material aid to the army while others served in an office or on a committee at the town, county, or state level.

A greate variety of primary and secondary sources were consulted in the preparation of these eleven volumes. Resources included military records, pension records, and probate records as well as the census of 1776. The type of information you'll learn varies depending on the record type, but you may discover the following information about your ancestor: occupation, place of residence, dates and details of vital events, and names of family members. With each record, you'll also learn the source of the information.