The Order of the First Families of Maryland

Thank you for visiting our website.  We welcome your interest in the Order of the First Families of Maryland.

I was honored to be elected as the Governor General in 2024 and hope to continue the legacy of our previous leaders in honoring the founders of Maryland.

We are a society dedicated to preserving the history of those early colonists who settled the Colony of Maryland, from the first arriving at St. Clements Island in 1634 through those who arrived by December 31, 1734.

I am proud of my deep Maryland roots in being descended from at least six of these early settlers.

We are planning more events in Maryland in the coming year, including our annual participation in the annual Maryland Day commemoration at St. Clements Island on March 25.

We hope you will consider joining our society and honoring your Maryland ancestors.

Paul Walden Governor General

Do you still have questions about our organization? Contact us by email at firstfamiliesofmd@gmail.com