Berks County was established in 1752, primarily out of Philadelphia and Lancaster Counties, with a very small section coming out of Chester County. Birth and death records exist for limited time periods. Birth and death records for 1906 to the present are available from the Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Health . Church records are the best alternative source for this type of information. CCA has some alternative sources for birth and death information for limited periods.
Marriage records exist for limited time periods as well.
Marriage records for 1931 to the present are available from the Chester County Clerk of Orphans Court . Church records and newspapers are the best alternative sources for this type of information. CCA has some alternative sources for marriage information for limited periods. The following are intended as general guidelines. Provide a stable environment avoid extremes of temperature and humidity.