Maryland and Delaware, 1600s-1800s Church Records

These book indexes contain information on around 263,000 individuals, sourced mainly from churches in Maryland and Delaware. The records include details on births, baptisms, marriages, and burials, as well as family histories, articles, meeting minutes, monthly meeting registers, court records, and land records.

You will discover data about significant occasions in each person's life, like baptisms, marriages, or deaths. The type of information will differ depending on the record type. For example, marriage records will include the marriage date, and names of the bride and groom, and may also list their parents, place of residence, and witnesses. Conversely, death records will provide the deceased's name and date. With a diverse range of records in this dataset, you can expect to find a wealth of information about your ancestors.

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