Genealogy Trails History Group
Welcome to
Talbot County, Maryland
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Hello, my name is Nancy Keyes (formerly Piper) and I am your Maryland State host.

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THIS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers.
If you have a love for history, a desire to help others, and basic web-authoring skills, consider joining us! Get the details on our Volunteer Page.
[A desire to transcribe data and knowledge of how to make a basic webpage is required.]

This County currently does not have a host. This means that there is no one available to help answer your questions about this county's history or to help you with your family's genealogy within this county. WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO DO PERSONAL RESEARCH FOR YOU.

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County History

Land Records

Military Data

Marriages

Newspapers

Obituaries and Death Notices

Recent Website Updates:
October 2024
Military:
1835 Pensioners List - tr. by GTHost CNP
Obituary:
Col. Edward Lloyd

September 2024
Community News:
Admiral Franklin Buchanan Historic Home Sold (1893), William Oliver Robinson Appointment, New Hillsborough M. E. Church, Improvements to Easton's Brick Hotel (1869)
Weather News:
John Ball's Barn Damaged (1869)
News-Fires:
Home Destroyed and Child of Mrs. Brunker Killed in House Fire, Godwin's Store Destroyed by Robber (1869)

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The County was named for Grace, Lady Talbot, the wife of Sir Robert Talbot, an Irish statesman, and the sister of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore.
The exact date of formation is not known, but it existed by February 12, 1661/62, when a writ was issued to its sheriff.
Its county seat is Easton.


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Surrounding Counties

It is bordered by Queen Anne's County to the north,
Caroline County to the east,
Dorchester County to the south,
and the Chesapeake Bay to the west

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