Baltimore—America’s secondmost populous city early in the 19th century despite its relative youth among the colonies—is notable both as a port of entry and the place where a War of 1812 battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Today, Baltimore’s genealogical resources will...
James M. Beidler, a German genealogy expert, writes the weekly column/blog “Roots & Branches” and is a German Life magazine columnist. His most recent book is the second edition of Trace Your German Roots Online, available from Masthof Press & Bookstore, https://www.masthof.com
