Berks County was founded in 1752, formed from portions of Philadelphia, Chester and Lancaster counties.
RESEARCH RESOURCES
Berks County Genealogical Society
Berks County Register of Wills [with searchable online indexes]
Boyertown Area Historical Society
Genealogy Resources at the Kutztown Area Historical Society
Tri-County Heritage Society [includes Berks, Chester and Lancaster County]

(Berks County Township Map courtesy of Kristin Bryson and Bare Roots Publishing)
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