The purpose of this project is to support genealogical research regarding individuals listed in the Clayton Torrence's book, "Old Somerset of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. A Study in Foundations and Founders". ISBN: 0806379707.

Founding settlers of the Somerset region of Maryland were:

Edmund Beauchamp
William Bosman
Henry Boston
William Coulbourne
Ambrose Dixon
John Elzey
Stephen Horesy
George Johnson
James Jones
John Odber
Thomas Price
Randall Revell
William Stevens
William Thorne
John White
John Winder

Male descendents of these men are welcome to join the project by providing pedigree information establishing male lineage from one of these founders, and by providing DNA test results.

Torrence lists other individuals besides the founders who settled the area between 1666 and 1700. If you are a male descendent of one of these individuals and wish to participate in the project, please contact the project administrator.