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Many denominations dot the landscape of Berks County. Visiting the church your ancestor attended is recommended; however, many times, due to distance, that is not possible. The [http://www.berkshistory.org/ Historical Society of Berks County] has an [http://www.berkshistory.org/library/churchrecordindex/index.html on-line index] of more then 1.2 millions names, gleaned from the records of more than 300 local churches. It is not a complete index but still worth your time if you are looking for baptism, marriage, and burial records. The index is searchable in numerous ways, but searching by last name or church name is probably most popular. The index lists the name of the record, volume and page number where the individual record can be found. The volume and page number refer to books located at the historical society. To view the actual record, use the printable on-line form that can be mailed to obtain a copy of the record or visit the society. There is a fee for acquiring the record by mail. | Many denominations dot the landscape of Berks County. Visiting the church your ancestor attended is recommended; however, many times, due to distance, that is not possible. The [http://www.berkshistory.org/ Historical Society of Berks County] has an [http://www.berkshistory.org/library/churchrecordindex/index.html on-line index] of more then 1.2 millions names, gleaned from the records of more than 300 local churches. It is not a complete index but still worth your time if you are looking for baptism, marriage, and burial records. The index is searchable in numerous ways, but searching by last name or church name is probably most popular. The index lists the name of the record, volume and page number where the individual record can be found. The volume and page number refer to books located at the historical society. To view the actual record, use the printable on-line form that can be mailed to obtain a copy of the record or visit the society. There is a fee for acquiring the record by mail. | ||
The [http://www.berksgenes.org/ Berks County Genealogical Society ]has various records for churches throughout the Berks County area. However, the society has not put the records on-line and to view the records one must go to the society. | The [http://www.berksgenes.org/ Berks County Genealogical Society ]has various records for churches throughout the Berks County area. However, the society has not put the records on-line and to view the records one must go to the society. | ||
== Example of Complete Church Records Section == | == Example of Complete Church Records Section == | ||
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