Sign up for Genealogy Pointers »

This book chronicles Annapolis' history from its founding, through its political heyday, to the golden days of Annapolitan culture in the nineteenth century. Riley's treatment is noteworthy for the breadth of topics covered and for the sheer number of names he refers to over these 140 years. His "Chronicles of Annapolis," on a year-to-year basis, refer to local and national election results, the appointments of judges and other officials, the appearance of celebrities, legal battles, matters of taxation, and much, much more.