This work contains genealogical and biographical sketches of the founders and founding families of Anne Arundel and Howard counties, interspersed with sketches of early homesteads, settlements, and historic landmarks. Based on wills, deeds, church records, and family records, this book is a must for students of the genealogy of Anne Arundel and Howard counties. Containing a great amount of information about the founding families, the volume includes a full name index.
"Recommended to all genealogical libraries containing Maryland materials, as well as to all descendants of founders of these two counties . . ."--Bulletin of the Maryland Genealogical Society.