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Harford County MDGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of ancestors and relatives of Harford county.

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COUNTY FORMATION

Harford County was formed 22 Mar 1774, when Maryland was still a British colony and ruled by the colonial governor. The territory had been a part of Baltimore County.

The county was named in honor of Henry Harford, the last proprietary owner of the British colony of Maryland.

Bel Air is the county seat.