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CENTER
HOLDINGS
HOLDINGS
Research Center holdings
Search the current inventory of books, family histories, church records, land and probate records, and other collections held at the Center.
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Find your people
on the Eastern Shore.
Explore the records, places, and stories of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties—with a community ready to help.
Local knowledge.
Generations of discovery.
Generations of discovery.
Chesapeake countryMaryland’s Upper Shore
Start with what you know
Research starts
with a good question.
Use our local indexes and publications to follow a name, a place, or a clue across the five counties we serve.
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FAMILY
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
Family Research Volumes surname index
Look for surnames represented in the Center’s family research volumes. Updated October 2025.
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BIBLE
RECORDS
RECORDS
USGSMD Bible Records
Search the inventory of Bible records held by the Society. Updated September 2025.
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CHESAPEAKE
COUSINS
COUSINS
Chesapeake Cousins - our Society Journal
Search the table of contents for articles, family names, and research topics across all issues of the Society journal.
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Our group welcomes USGSMD members and non-members. Ask questions and share your research with a wide community of people who may have useful knowledge and connections.
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RESEARCH
LINKS
LINKS
Research links
Browse genealogy links by topic, including archives, records, libraries, societies, and research guides.
Explore research links →✳ Many materials are held at our Family Research Center near Greensboro. Contact us before traveling to confirm access and availability.
Publications & local history
Take your research
further.
Browse society publications covering the Upper Shore, from cemetery transcriptions and obituary indexes to church records and Chesapeake Cousins.
Research guides, county records, family history, and more
See current titles, formats, prices, member discounts, shipping details, and PayPal purchase options in the USGSMD bookstore.
THE RESEARCH CENTER
Greensboro, Maryland
Greensboro, Maryland
COME
ON IN
ON IN
A good place to begin
Research is better
with a local guide.
Our volunteer-run Research Center brings together resources focused on the people and places of Maryland’s Upper Shore. Whether you’re just starting or chasing a stubborn clue, we’d be glad to help you find your next step.
Find us12156 Greensboro Road
Greensboro, Maryland
Greensboro, Maryland
HoursThird Saturday of each month,
9 am–2 pm.
9 am–2 pm.
Out-of-town researchers can request a special visit. Please contact us if you need to arrange another time.
Learn together
On the calendar
Membership meetings are held in January, March, May, September, and November. Meeting locations, topics, and online access are announced as details are confirmed.
5MEETINGS
PER YEAR
PER YEAR
Membership meetings
Good stories. Useful knowledge. New connections.
Join fellow researchers for a speaker program, society updates, and time to share what you’re working on. Everyone is welcome.
Dates and meeting details are posted when confirmed.Get announcements by email →
Five counties, countless stories
Rooted on
the Upper Shore.
CarolineDorchesterKentQueen Anne’sTalbot
Keep the stories close
There’s a place for
your story here.
Join a welcoming community of people who care about family history and the Eastern Shore. Annual membership is $30 and supports our journal, programs, and Research Center. Our Facebook Group is another way to connect with others pursuing similar family history research goals.
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Help keep these resources available.
USGSMD is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift supports the Research Center, collections, and public programs.
A community effort
Local history belongs
to all of us.
Founded in 1973, the Upper Shore Genealogical Society of Maryland is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting research and preservation across Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore.
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