This book tells the story of the Tiernan family in Maryland, a prominent Catholic family who played a key role in the state's history. Charles B. Tiernan, a descendant of the family, provides a detailed account of the family's origins, their struggles during the colonial period, and their role in shaping Maryland's political and social landscape. This is an essential book for anyone interested in Maryland history and genealogy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.