Curious about your family history? Join us at the Busch Library (1410 West Street, Annapolis) on Saturday, June 13 from 1:00–4:00 pm and get one-on-one guidance from experienced genealogists with the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society. Whether you're just starting out or hitting a brick wall, we're here to help! 

FamilySearch Full-Text Search is opening up exciting new ways to discover records that were once difficult—or nearly impossible—to find through ordinary name indexes. In this presentation, Tom McCarriar will take a quick look at what full-text search is and why it matters, then walk through simple search strategies, useful filters, and tips for making sense of the results. 

Our 2026 meetings  include a mix of basic and intermediate topics, covering DNA testing, tools, and analysis, and maybe even a speaker or two. We encourage members to contribute to our meetings, share problems you need help resolving, or present your research and discoveries. Contact us at dna@aagensoc.org and we’ll put you on the schedule.

This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your revolutionary ancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, websites, libraries, archives, and organizations for learning more about your ancestors at our nation’s founding.

Curious about your family history? Join us at the Busch Library (1410 West Street, Annapolis) on Saturday, May 9 from 1:00–4:00 pm and get one-on-one guidance from experienced genealogists with the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society. Whether you're just starting out or hitting a brick wall, we're here to help! 

Our 2026 meetings include a mix of basic and intermediate topics, covering DNA testing, tools, and analysis, and maybe even a speaker or two. We encourage members to contribute to our meetings, share problems you need help resolving, or present your research and discoveries. Contact us at dna@aagensoc.org and we’ll put you on the schedule.

Gene Major’s presentation, “Identifying the Revolutionary War Father of Clarissa Fox of Anne Arundel County, Maryland,” examines a compelling research question: Was Clarissa Fox the daughter of Sgt. Anthony Fox, a “meritorious” Revolutionary War soldier of the 6th Maryland Regiment?

Curious about your family history? Join us at the Busch Library in Annapolis on the second Saturday of each month to talk with genealogists from the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society.  Let us help you with your family history journey. Great for beginners and advanced genealogists alike!

Join members from the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society as they discuss documenting graves in the county and preserving cemeteries with a focus on African American genealogy.