The Carroll County Genealogical Society President and Board would like to welcome all researchers to our 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.

Help in Identifying Photographs

Take a look at the document provided under the CCGS Collection Menu for Photographs. There you will find a set of photographs and some information as we are asking our members to identify photographs provided in the Philip Myers link. Appreciate any help our readers can provide.

Community Interest

National History Day – Celebrating America – Carroll County Genealogical Society

The weather tried to move the local National History Day - Celebrating America Event to the scheduled snow day, but Mother Nature decided to alter the winter snows and move them north a bit. The event was delayed by 2 hours allowing a bit of morning thaw and making a large group of people very happy. From the School System personnel, the many organizations setting up displays, food vendors, to the students competing all agreed the day turned out positive and the event was a success. Here are a few pictures from the day...

Our CCGS staff and members volunteered to work the event.

Some of the attendees stopping by viewing census of their relatives found for them by CCGS researchers.

Get a copy of the CCGS Presentation for the Workshop - Introduction to Genealogy

Did You Know?

The Carroll County Genealogical Society has a newsletter exchange program. Our society exchanges newsletters with many other Genealogical Societies within Maryland and out of state. Many of these newsletters contain articles that can provide a researcher with unexpected information. As an example, a recent issue of the Genealogical Society of Allegany County, The Old Pike Post contained an article on “The Shrivers of Cumberland”. This branch of the Shrivers were connected to the Shriver line of the Little Pipe Creek area in Carroll County, previously Frederick County.

In addition, you may find information about programs, speakers, interesting projects and challenges involving these organizations.

Below are organizations that share newsletters with us:

Anne Arundel Genealogical Society

Baltimore County Genealogical Society

Enoch Pratt Free Library

Genealogical Society of Allegany County

Genealogical Society of Desoto County

Greater Omaha Genealogical Society

Howard County Genealogical Society

MD Genealogical Society

Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society

National Genealogical Society

New Windsor Heritage Committee

St. Mary’s County Genealogical Society

SW Oklahoma Genealogical Society

Sykesville Gate House Museum

Taneytown Heritage Museum

Tate County Genealogical & Historical Library

Washington County Free Library

Washington County Historical Society, Jamieson Library

These newsletters are in open storage sleeves on the back shelf at the library. Take a look during your next visit to the CCGS collection.

Research Thursdays

Don't forget Research Thursdays!

Assistance is available in the Genealogy section of the Westminster Branch of the Carroll County Library by CCGS volunteers. We will be there to put a new set of eyes on that research issue that may have you stumped! Explore our resources and get some help!

Research Thursdays 1-4 pm on a regular basis at the Westminster Branch of the Public Library

April 26

Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society (MAGS)

Expand Your Knowledge about Your German Ancestors - Please see the attached flyer for full information and registration for this event.

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May 20

CCGS Meeting

Title: Immigration Research - A Case Study Speaker: Vicki Mayo We have had a change in the program for this month as Eileen Souza had to cancel. In her place Vicki Mayo will present a Case Study for Immigration Research. Citing documentation she uncovered in her research into her family line, ...

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