This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jsiemon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8333.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Maryland State Archives has most vital records for Maryland. Some are online. Go to the main page, then look for the link to "Reference and Research" for links to lists and descriptions of what they have. They have so much information it is not always easy to find and use. Much of it has only recently been put online and they continue to add more. You can find the Baltimore City Male Marriage Index from 1886-1914 here. http://guide.mdsa.net/series.cfm?action=viewSeries&ID=T2426 This is identified as Series T2426 I believe later years may not be indexed. Series CM1124 has a City birth record index here: http://guide.mdsa.net/series.cfm?action=viewSeries&ID=CM1134 This has births by year, listing only the parents married names and the birth certificate number. After the first letter in the surname, they are sorted by the first vowel and then chronologically from Jan to Dec. If you find a certificate number, some are available; but read the restrictions and instructions for ordering. The State Archives also has some church records (marriage and baptism). If you post exactly what you have found, you might get other suggestions. John Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.