Welcome To The CCGS Website!
The Carroll County Genealogical Society President and Board would like to welcome all researchers to our new website that was created with you, our members in mind and the public in pursuit of genealogical research. We hope our presentation of information is engaging and helpful and if you are not currently a member you would consider a membership in our society. Our informational offerings are rich and our plans are to grow as we work to improve the information and historical records offered to the general public and our membership. Enjoy the site, explore and research. Genealogical research is rewarding and we hope that you find your experience with us positive and will return often in your research.
CCGS Membership Changes
The Executive Board has made a change to the membership terms for the Genealogical Society. Effective immediately the Anniversary Date of your membership will be the basis for your yearly membership. Upon joining the Genealogical Society, members will be provided with a full year of membership. The renewal process will begin on your Anniversary date and will provide a 30 day window for renewal. A 45 day grace period is enacted to provide members a period of time before their account will be made inactive if the account is not renewed. Any account placed in an inactive status can be reactivated by logging into the Members Section and completing a renewal action. For a majority of our members your renewal period will remain the same based on the September 1st renewal date. For our newest members you should find that your anniversary date for renewal is based upon your join date. Accounts have been adjusted and checked to ensure that this process change has been seamless. If upon review of your account you find you have questions please contact the Membership Chair, Judy Wagner at membership@ccgsmd.org
These changes were made to improve the membership process allowing greater flexibility and to address concerns voiced by members. The CCGS Board is always open to ideas and changes to improve our Genealogical Society. Suggestions and concerns are always welcome and can be addressed to the Society at info@ccgsmd.org.
DID YOU SEE THIS?
We have recently added a link to the Maryland Archives Special Collections website for collection SC 6166-1-1. This offering is a treasure trove of information related to Carroll County Commisioners expense and tax distribution for the County during the period of 1858-1872. You can find the link on our CCGS Collections page under Tax Records. It contains the names of many Carroll County citizens conducting paid transactions with the County.
What's New in the Library!
The newest addition to our library collection is Historic Westminster Cemetery & Union Meeting House. Written by David W. Bearr, a Westminster Cemetery Manager and past President and our very own Mimi Ashcraft. Mimi is a long time CCGS member and contributor to the Society. She is the current CCGS Cemetery Chairperson and Carrolltonian Newsletter editor. The Union M
eeting House was one of the earliest buildings in Westminster, used by various religious groups and for other special occasions. The book provides insights into early Westminster church activities and the surrounding burial grounds. Included is a cemetery map and descriptions for three walking tours of the cemetery. Short biographies of local citizens are included with some pictures of these people, their homes or other sites associated with their lives. If you have local ancestors, you will want to take a look at this new resource, now on our shelves (call number 929.3752 B)
