Election District Patent Maps

The Historical Society of Carroll County maintains a resource, which is part of the Dr. Arthur G. Tracey Collection, that may be of value to researchers. For the counties of… Read More

Current Property Tax Maps

Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation provides online access to current property owners and tax maps. Current properties only-earlier maps are not available at this site.  (SDAT: Real Property Search)… Read More

1977 Property Tax Maps

The Maryland State Archives has available online, for most counties, property tax maps for this period. The maps not only provide property outlines, but in most cases show the deed… Read More

George Horvath Patent Maps

George Horvath Patent Maps cover various locations in Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore County. Maps are available at the Historical Society of Carroll County Maryland. George Horvath Patent Maps PDF  … Read More

Debt Books & Rent Rolls

Debt Books & Rent Rolls are the early property tax records for Maryland. The records cover the period from 1639-1777. These records ceased to be used during the early part… Read More

County Atlases

One of the best locations for state wide County Atlases is the Maryland State Archives site “Legacy of Slavery in Maryland”. The site is searchable for property owners. Note: Number… Read More

Deed Site

Deeds are found in two record areas (County & Provincial Court). Deeds were the first step when land was sold from patented lands. When a deed was made this means… Read More

Deeds

Deeds were the first step when land was sold from patented lands. When a deed was made this means all monies have been paid to the seller. The buyer may… Read More

Patent Site

Patent process begins with an individual obtaining a warrant from the State or Crown for a certain number of acres. All or part of the warrant could be sold or used… Read More