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One of Maryland's first counties, Kent County is a genealogical treasure trove. The County Historical Society is active and maintains genealogical files on local families, and some of the County Court's records go back to 1656. |
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a map of the county locating its cemeteries, click here The Kent County Court House is located near the intersection of Cross Street and Route 213 in Chestertown. For Wills, Marriages and Guardianship Records since 1656, Call Ms. Ellen Lane at 410-778-7463. For Property Deeds since 1696, visit the Office of the Clerk or call 410-778-7460 |
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| Those interested in field work will find the Upper Shore Genealogical Society's multi-volume publication, Tombstoning in Kent County, an invaluable reference. It documents the many private burial grounds, as well as the cemeteries, and can be obtained from the Society or from the Kent County Public Library in Chestertown. Each volume includes a Surname Index. | |||||||||||||||||||
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