The Story of the Amazing, Shrinking Colony & State of Maryland (Monthly Meetings)
Genealogists need to understand changing and disputed borders, since the records they are looking for may be in a different jurisdiction than they expect. Arthur Malestein's presentation covers the original land grant by Charles I to George Calvert in 1632 and the disputes between Maryland (the Calvert Barons of Baltimore) with other colonies: the Dutch, New York (yes, New York!), Virginia and especially Pennsylvania (the Penns). He talks about the impact of the loss of parts of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties for the new federal city and capitol. His talk concludes in 1833 when the Eastern Shore almost became part of Delaware. Arthur has a BA in History from the University of Delaware and is a 17th and 18th century historic re-enactor. He will appear as Augustijn Herman, the 17th Century New Netherland merchant and diplomat, and later Lord of Bohemia Manor in Cecil County. His presentation includes his 1673 map of the Chesapeake region, which was commissioned in 1660 by Philip Calvert in exchange for his land grant. You'll want to attend in person if at all possible.
There will be a virtual option so our non-local members may attend. The meeting link will be sent a day or so before the meeting.
