Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, berks. The courthouse is featured in a book called courthouse. Interpreters are provided at all court levels, if your appearance is required. Book collection high on reading, pa and berks county. Books were personally hand scanned one page at time at a resolution of 600dpi paying careful attention to detail. The county is located in the southeast section of the state. Berks county, pennsylvania was created on march 11, 1752 from chester county, lancaster county and philidelphia county. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, your next book or movie is just a click away. The illustrated historical atlas of berks county pennsylvania published in 1876 by the reading publishing house. Adobe acrobat reader required to view digital books. Historical and biographical annals of berks county, pennsylvania. History of berks county in pennsylvania internet archive. History of berks county in pennsylvania 1886 edition open.
Microfilm of original record in the berks county courthouse, reading. The community identifies so strongly with the structure that it. Orphans court fulton county film collection proceedings index, 18231958 pennsylvania. United states, pennsylvania, berks land and property.
Its a pictorial account of courthouses throughout the united states. A berks county man arrested on drugtrafficking charges in a mass overdose incident in west reading teen on dirt bike arrested after chase, crash tips sought in. Reading and berks county, pennsylvania, a history database online. Richard peters to the proprietaries the above quote by peters, the land agent for the penn family, stimulated my curiosity. All you need to get started is a berks county library card. Aug 04, 2010 history of berks county in pennsylvania by morton l. The berks county courts are committed to ensuring that persons with limited english proficiency lep, or who are deaf or hard of hearing, have equal access to the courts and all available court services. Wallace luckenbill, fleetwood junior high school lectures, 19381945. Montgomery, 1886, 1296 pages book of biographies biographical sketches of leading citizens of berks county, pa biographical publishing company, 1898, 738 pages transactions of the historical society of berks county, vol. It is the ancestral home of abraham lincoln and the birthplace of daniel boone, the famous kentucky pioneer. This database contains a listing of archival material found in the berks history center research library. Pa state archives rg17 series titles records of the. A view a detailed profile of the structure 127600 including further data and descriptions in the emporis database. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.
Prothonotary for information on divorces and civil court records. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in berks county, pennsylvania this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on national register of historic places in berks county, pennsylvania, united states. Links to the berks county probate courts website, the address, a map and a phone number to call to get more information. Davis, syracuse, 1887 the biographies have been extracted and entered on the clarion county biography databoard. B a brief account of the paxton affair, murder of the indians of lancaster county. Staff will be answering phones and responding to emails seven days a week between the hours of 8.
In the revolution, from 1774 to 1783 montgomery, morton luther on. Launched on april, 2020, berks history for victory is an educational campaign and community story. Reading and berks county, pennsylvania, a history ancestry. For general information and books about pennsylvania, or to locate information about other counties, visit the pennsylvania page of time voyagers bookstore dont forget to check on the parent county from which a county was originally founded. The berks county clerk, located in reading, pennsylvania, is the official keeper of public records for berks county. Berks county, pennsylvania land ownership maps, 1820, 1854 and 1860 family history library berks county, pennsylvania, land warrants, 17301868 family history library collection of cards on the land records of the tulpehocken area of berks and lebanon counties, pennsylvania, ca. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading history of berks county in pennsylvania. Reading, built 1931, arch miles dechant of william h. The courts in berks county are part of the 23rd judicial district of pennsylvania. Schuylkill county, pennsylvania was created on march 1, 1811 from parts of berks county and northhampton county parts of columbia county and luzerne county was added on march 3, 1818. Few berks countians alive today can recall a reading without a pagoda. The pagoda by michelle nicholl lynch rising 886 feet above the city of reading, the pagoda, that odd, enigmatic, yet well loved structure atop mount penn has been a familiar fixture since 1908.
Allegheny, armstrong, berks, bradford, butler, centre, chester, dauphin, delaware, franklin, lancaster. The courthouse was the only skyscraper and artdeco style temple of justice in the united states when it was completed in 1932, and is one of three art deco buildings in the city. Welcome to berks county, pennsylvania history and genealogy. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Historical society of berks county keeper of berks countys history. Its largest city and traditional county seat is pittsfield. Please note that docket books and indexes in the prothonotary archives research room do not contain. Researchers interested in material found in this database are encouraged to visit the library to view the material. Letters of administration, berks county, pennsylvania, books 1 to 8.
National register of historic places listings in berks. Hills, 1844, by israel daniel rupp page images at hathitrust poetical history of berks county, reading, pa. Berks county courthouse 633 court street reading, pa 19601. The bcgs features a knowledgeable allvolunteer staff, who like yourself, is interested in the family history of our hometown residents.
The county was named for the schuylkill river, itself a dutch corruption of a lenape word possibly meaning hidden river. The county of berks supports the efforts of these community based libraries through its library system department and through direct appropriation. History of berks county in pennsylvania kindle edition by montgomery, morton luther. The henry janssen library is the center for genealogical and historical research at the berks history center. It is one of the worlds largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats. Historical and biographical annals of berks county, pennsylvania, embracing a concise history of the county and a genealogical and biographical record of representative families, comp. Brunner page images at hathitrust school history of berks county in pennsylvania.
Berks county court house return to historical articles index. Berks county sheriff berks county courthouse 633 court street, 3rd floor, reading, pa 19601 phone 6104786240 ext. The county was named for the english county of berkshire. Ive been to the berks county courthouse three times, each time oc. Transactions of the historical society of berks county. Orphans court berks county film collection recognizance book, 18351888 pennsylvania. If you are unable to visit the library, please submit an historical research service request. Researchers are encouraged to contact the berks county court house or the. Berks county probate court berks county register of wills. History of the warren street and west shore bypasses. The historical and biographical annals of berks county, pennsylvania, volume i and ii by morton montgomery is considered by many to be the essential starting point for berks county, pennsylvania genealogy research. Established in 1986 as a federated library system, berks county public libraries includes 19 libraries with 24 locations, each independently governed and operated by a local board of directors. She was to go on the lawn of the historical society of berks county at centre.
County of berks assessment information viewer version 1. Book of biographies, this volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of berks county, pa. History of clearfield county pennsylvania, lewis cass aldrich, 1887. Find, download, and enjoy thousands of e books, music, movies, audiobooks and more right from your computer or mobile device. Hundreds of years ago, great forests of very old trees grew in the gentle valleys, on the rolling hills, and on the steep mountains of what is now berks county. History of the berks county courthouse goreadingberks.
Pcntv pa historic courthouse series westmoreland county, pa. Berks county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Orphans court erie county film collection real estate bonds, 18221829 pennsylvania. The clerks office ensures that public records are retained, archived, and made accessible to the public in accordance with all laws and regulations. The first time, they asked for my ltcf and i refused. Overview founded in 1869 as the historical society of berks.
Use of the electronic filing system constitutes an acknowledgment that the user has read the berks county electronic filing rules 205. Reading developed during the 1740s when the inhabitants of northern lancaster county sent several petitions requesting that a separate county be established. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below. Special centennial edition of this pennsylvania magazine.
Berks county, pennsylvania public records directory. It begins by covering the early history of the county, its settlement, growth and development. Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, berks county. Berks county courthouse is a 22story highrise building in reading, pennsylvania, u. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. Find parking costs, opening hours and a parking map of all berks county courthouse parking lots, street parking, parking meters and private garages. Notices of the first swedish, welsh, french, german, irish, and english settlers, giving the names of nearly five thousand of them, biographical sketches, topographical descriptions.
The annals updates the 1886 history of berks county. It has a civil and criminal division in addition to a separate family court and a domestic relations section. Police communications center under renovation during this time walkin for police services will be temporarily relocated to the berks county courthouse. History of the berks county courthouse return to historical articles index. There are many types of census records for berks county guide you in researching your family tree. History of berks county in pennsylvania library of congress. Find 37 listings related to berks county courthouse in reading on. Marriage and divorce records may be obtained from the registry of wills in the berks county courthouse in reading. Reading genealogy in berks county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 berks county 2,792 reading 557 note. Pennsylvania history and books history of berks county.
Ebooks, music and more berks county public libraries. History of berks county in pennsylvania contributor names montgomery, morton l. Appears in 282 books from 17882007 page 42 made the experiment of burning the common stone coal of the valley, in a grate, in a common fireplace in my house, and find it will answer the purpose of fuel, making a clearer and better fire at less expense than. Berks county history compiled from 3 rare books reading, pa. Berks county judge 633 court st reading, pa county government.
Notices of the first swedish, welsh, french, german, irish, and english settlers, giving the names of nearly five thousand of them, biographical sketches, topographical. Whether you are interested in information on county services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start. The origins of the proprietary land office may be traced to 1682 when william penn appointed thomas holme surveyor general. Berks county is bordered by schuykill county north, lehigh county northeast, montgomery county southeast, chester county south, lancaster county southwest, lebanon county west. What berks county, pa census records are available. With the help of german immigrant conrad weiser, the county was formed on march 11, 1752, from parts of chester county, lancaster county, and philadelphia county. They checked my firearm anyway and when i returned, they said that the sheriff stated it was illegal. If a person has a social service question or need they should call 211. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 berks co. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Berks county, pa birth, death, marriage, divorce records. For additional research in berks county, try these book titles.
Archives of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. Each time, i approached the metal detectors and told the staff that i have a firearm to check in. The bhc research library is acknowledged to be one of the best and most thoroughly indexed collections of county data in pennsylvania. If you have the desire to help transcribe genealogical data and place it online for the free use of all researchers, volunteer information is available here. History of clearfield county pennsylania, present and past, t. Berks county is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and topnotch educational institutions.
Berks county courthouse parking free or cheap lots, garages. Welcome to genealogy trails volunteers working to put free historical data online. Posts about historical society of berks county written by berkshistory. Under a constantly evolving set of procedures and relationships, the surveyor general cooperated with the secretary of proprietary affairs, a master of rolls, a receiver general, and commissioners of property in conducting the sale of. Search berks county sex offender records by name including photos. Berks county, erected in 1752, features a rich history and diverse culture. Berks county comprises the reading, pa metropolitan statistical area msa, which is also included in the philadelphia reading camden. History of berks county in pennsylvania by montgomery, morton l. British library, historical print editions the british library is the national library of the united kingdom. A rare of collection of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. The main trial court is the berks county court of common pleas. History of berks county, pennsylvania 9780832814310.
Copied from the originals in the registers office at the court house in reading, pennsylvania. Berks county, pennsylvania church records of the 18th century, volume 5. Historical and biographical annals of berks county. Berks county, pa birth, death, marriage, divorce records birth and death records in berks county are available beginning in 1906 from the division of vital records in new castle. Mission statement berks history center leads the way in telling the 300year story of berks county and its people, with the aim of building an understanding of our unique history, strengthening our sense of community and inspiring our communitys progress in the years to come. Sold for scrap in july 1945, the ships badge and a book on the town class. Berks history center city of reading, pennsylvania. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. In the revolution, from 1774 to 1783 morton luther montgomery c. Montgomery, 1886, 1297 pages this is the first major biographical volume published on berks county, pa. The berks county map books from marketmaps are valuable business tools that are available in several formats wall maps for your office, conference room or classroom, easytouse map books and convenient digital maps for use on your computer. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.