William Marye
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William Bose Marye (1886–1979) was an American antiquary, genealogist, historian, writer, and amateur archaeologist, and a prominent authority in Maryland history, genealogy, topography, and Native American archaeology.
Biography
[edit]Marye was born on September 3, 1886, at Bellevue Farm near Kingsville, Baltimore County, Maryland, the only son of William Nelson Marye and Mary Bose Marye née Gittings.[1]
He attended Marston's School, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1907. He was a member of the Maryland Naval Militia.[1]
Marye became the official genealogist for the Colonial Dames of America, and a member of the Maryland Historical Society, for which he published numerous articles in the Maryland Historical Magazine. He also published articles for Pennsylvania and Delaware archaeological societies.[1]
Marye was a member of the committee chaired by Solon J. Buck that investigated the Horn Papers.[2] He is credited as an early researcher of "The Great Maryland Barrens".[3]
He never married, and died at age 93 in Baltimore on October 23, 1979.[1]
Legacy
[edit]The William B. Marye Award has, since 1983, been awarded annually by the Archaeological Society of Maryland to honor individuals who have contributed to Maryland archaeology.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "William Bose Marye collection". Maryland Center for History and Culture. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Horn Papers: Forged Local History". Library of Congress. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Soldiers Delight Exhibit Hall Tour". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "The William B. Marye Award". Archaeological Society of Maryland. Retrieved December 17, 2024.