"This volume is arranged alphabetically by surname of the veterans of the War of 1812 for whom a member of the Maryland Society claims direct or collateral descent. A brief biographical sketch is provided of the soldiers, seamen, or marines. Each entry consists of: dates and places of birth, death, marriage, and service during the War of 1812. The name of the member(s) claiming descent is provided at the end of the entry"--Preface.