Saturday, February 12, 2011 Frederick County Genealogical Meeting --1pm-3pm Homewood at Crumland Farms -Community Room off the lobby. www.frecogs.com for directions. Maryland Marriage Laws and Practices Speaker: Jane Thursby, President of Frederick County Genealogical Society, Instructor, Author/Writer. Saying "I do" in Maryland What are the marriage laws and practices of Maryland from the first settlers until the 20th century and why is knowing these helpful in finding the records of your ancestors? What are the legalities of marriage? What are the records to be found and where are the various records found? What other information can I find in those records that will lead me to more information? Guest are always welcome at FRECOGS meetings. Refreshments are served. Plenty of parking. With the weather being unpredictable this winter, please check our website at www.frecogs.com for any change in meeting status. Jane Thursby President Frederick County Genealogical Society Researching Maryland families from early 1600's to present: Thursby, Stinchecum, Seward, Claggett, McNamara, Barnes, Muckelroy, Watkins, Kennard, Cullison, Benson, Snyder, Oldner, Griffin, Beall, Keith, White, Kirkley, Davis, Hubbard, Jillard, Fell, Lee, Dawson, Thompson, Marshall, Hahn, Whelerig, Merrick, Hitchcock, Musgrove, Shipley, Clark, Mullineaux, Benton, Moxley, Lucas, Hanson, Waugh, Magruder, Ogg