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Our Mission
To increase interest in, and raise the standards of genealogical research and compilation by means of educational programs, workshops, and the publication of genealogical data.
To encourage, aid, and instruct members in the art and practice of genealogical research and compilation.
To acquaint members with sources of genealogical material in Lower Delmarva, and the State and National Archives.
To serve, through its meetings, publications, and otherwise as a medium of exchange of genealogical information.
To promote the collection, preservation, and utilization of manuscripts, documents, and other materials of genealogical value.
To encourage the preservation of Lower Delmarva public and family historical records.
Membership
Dues are $20.00 per calendar year for an Individual or Family. Lifetime Memberships are available for $300.00.
Membership Benefits:
“More From the Shore” Newsletter
LDGS Members receive a Newsletter twice a year. This newsletter contains articles, fun facts and local items of interest. Past copies of the Newsletter are available for purchase. Newsletters are sold in 10-issue volumes.
Surname Index*
This file is available at the Reference Library. Searches made on request accompanied by a SASE. To enter a Surname to the index, please submit a 3 x 5 card (one surname per card). Show Surname, location, dates, your name, address and email.
* Please note:
We are in the process of updating this list to create a searchable file for the Surname Cards. The first step will only allow searching by request, but we hope to add the list to our Website at some point. Please help us out by sending your current Surname List to:
lowerdelmarva@yahoo.com
or
LDGS
P.O. Box 3602
Salisbury, MD 21802-3602
Family Group Sheets & Family Chart Members, and other interested persons are encouraged to provide copies of family group sheets and family charts to be included in the Reference Library.
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Click on link to download PDF of Membership Application - please temporarily email lowerdelmarva@yahoo.com
drive.google.com/file/d/1ZGc0ugkl_zBVj9qocaDY9mMl66XheTzZ/view?usp=sharing
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Book Sale!
At the Crossroads - now just $25.00!
It is 3 books in one. The first being of the Eastern Shore at the time of the American Indians and before. The second section is Paul Touart’s book of the architectural designs and pictures of houses in Wicomico County. The third section is an inventory of Early houses in Wicomico County.
Please click on the Books For Sale tab for ordering information
The search is hard, the rewards are great.
Meetings
There are 6 meetings during the year that are open to the public. Meetings are now on the 3rd Wednesday of March, April, May, September, October and November.The meetings begin at 2:00pm and are held locally, often in historic locations.
Please note: Some Meetings may be held on other days.
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Recent Meetings - see next site page
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Congratulations to Member Janet Dise!
Janet has just published her first book, In Search of St. Anthony's Town. The book is an historical look at Shad Point on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and contains records and personal accounts of the area.
This publication is available from Amazon at this link:
