Berks County was founded in 1752, formed from portions of Philadelphia, Chester and Lancaster counties.
RESEARCH RESOURCES
- GSP Berks County Repository Guide
- Berks County Genealogical Society
- Berks History Center
- Berks County PA GenWeb Pages
- 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]