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Items associated with name 'Tilghman, Shukree Hassan'

Gale J. Belser papers

by Belser, Gale (1972 – 1999)

2 cartons,  1 box (2.5 linear feet)

The papers of Gale J. Belser document her extensive family history research conducted from 1972-1999 and includes extensive histories of the Alford and Gale families of the Eastern Shore as well as other families from Cecil, Dorchester and Somerset Counties. Family histories are documented via correspondence with family members, pedigree charts, deeds and wills, obituaries, as well as church and marriage records.

Associated Subjects: Alford Family • Death Records • Gale Family • Genealogy
Identifier: 1999.032
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Hopkins and Williams Marriage Certificate

by State of Delaware (January 31, 1876)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Hopkins and Williams Marriage Certificate contains a marriage certificate by the State of Delaware for Sussex Country residents, Thomas H. Hopkins and Maggie A. Williams on January 31, 1876.

Associated Subjects: None
Identifier: 2009.403
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Howard and Marvin E. Cox Ledger and Journal

by Cox, HowardCox, Marvin (1838 – 1982)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Howard and Marvin E. Cox Ledger and Journal contains detailed handwritten vital information on individuals in Nanticoke and other Wicomico County communities, in addition to narratives recorded by Howard and Marvin Cox. Included are records listing marriages (1865-1979) and deaths (1838-1982) with a separate section for African American deaths (1898-1980). At the end of the ledger is a journal written by Marvin Cox from 1918 to 1964 describing the oyster and construction business in the community, including the meeting minutes of the Willing Workers of Nanticoke. The entire ledger is transcribed and attached to the finding aid.

Associated Subjects: Death Records • Ledger
Identifier: 2012.058
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: View Attachment

John and Edith Sterling marriage certificate

by Unknown (July 5, 1910)

1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)

Marriage certificate for John F. Sterling and Edith G. Wilson, July 5, 1910; the certificate features a printed floral design with wedding bells and an image of the prophet Isaac. The certificate reads, "This Certifies that John F. Sterling of Crisfield, and Edith G. Wilson of Crisfield, were by me united in Holy Matrimony, According to the Ordinance of God and the Laws of the State at Salisbury, Md., on the fifth day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and ten, W.R. Graham, Minister of the Gospel."

Associated Subjects: Sterling Family
Identifier: 2015.186
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Laird and Turner Marriage Certificate

by Unknown (January 28, 1918)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Laird and Turner Marriage Certificate contains the marriage certificate of Crisfield, Maryland residents Charles T. Laird and Mayme Turner for January 28, 1918.

Associated Subjects: Laird Family
Identifier: 2009.402
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Martha Bunting collection

by Bunting, Martha (1950 – 1980)

1 box,  1 oversize box (3 linear feet)

This collection consists primarily of mementos collected by Martha Bunting. She documented marriages, funerals and other social events taking place on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The second series contains legal records in the form of land and court records. Of particular interest are the postcards and tintypes within the collection.

Associated Subjects: Bunting Family • Death Records • Photography • Postcards • Land Records
Identifier: 1984.015
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Tisinger Collection

by Unknown (1779 – 1975)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Tisinger Collection is a detailed genealogy on the Hudson Family of Worcester County, Maryland. The collection contains census data, marriage licenses, and birth and death dates of the Hudson family.

Associated Subjects: Hudson Family • Genealogy
Identifier: 1990.018
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Trinity United Methodist Episcopal Church, South records

by Trinity United Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1880 – 2014)

1 carton,  2 boxes (2 linear feet)

Trinity United Methodist Episcopal Church, South records document the congregational activities of the church 1880-2014. Quarterly conference meeting minutes and pastor’s reports on the church’s activities support the church registers, which include marriage, baptismal, and membership records. Oral histories of parishioners and pastors also document the long-standing Salisbury, Maryland church.

Associated Subjects: Oral History • Methodism • Religious History
Identifier: 2013.053
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Vinson Family papers

by Acevedo, Ruth (1997)

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

Vinson Family papers document the family history of Stanley Towers who lives in Sussex County, Delaware. The research on the family was conducted by Ruth Acevedo, Stanley Towers’ sister-in-law. Stanley Towers descends from Nathaniel Potter Towers who was married to Jemima Vinson. The Vinson surname is also printed as Vincent in some records. The materials date from 1997 and the photocopies of the records were made at an unknown time by Ruth Acevedo. Genealogical research is documented through photocopies of wills, deeds, bible records, land records, correspondence, and photographs.

Associated Subjects: Vincent Family • Vinson Family • Land Records • Genealogy
Identifier: 2014.086
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Virginia Marriage Collection

by McDonald, Cecil D. Jr. (1700 – 1799)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Virginia Marriage Collection has a detailed list of marriages that were recorded between 1700-1799. Inside, the marriages are sorted by the last name of the husband, followed by who the woman is, what day/month/year they were married and where they were married. There are two volumes within this collection. Within volume two, there is an index that lists every last name alphabetically.

Associated Subjects: Marriage Records
Identifier: 1987.020
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Wicomico County Marriage Records collection

by State of Maryland (1936 – 1938)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Wicomico County Marriage Records collection contains twenty official Wicomico County marriage records that date from 1936-1938. The marriage records state the name of the groom and bride, their local residence, age, and occupation.

Associated Subjects: None
Identifier: 1995.009
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

William and Emma Russell marriage certificate

by Unknown (December 24, 1891)

1 oversize folder (1.5 linear feet)

Marriage Certificate of William O. Bradley and Emma S. Russell, documenting their union in Churchtown, Pennsylvania in December 1891.

Associated Subjects: Bradley Family
Identifier: 2015.991
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment