Book excerpt: This is an abbreviated abstract of Genealogy and Biography of the Leading Families of the City of Baltimore and Baltimore County, Maryland, a book originally published by Chapman Publishing Company, New York, in 1897. Data-rich genealogical/biographical sketches are provided for 850 individuals. Sketches typically include date and place of birth, names of parents and sometimes grandparents, name of spouse and spouse's parents, date of marriage, names of children, and sometimes grandchildren. Varying amounts of biographical information may include place of origin, residence, occupation, or other pertinent items. The biographical data at the end of each entry refers to the accomplishments and affiliations of the subject. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.