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Berks County, Pennsylvania : Genealogists
Ancestral Branches is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. We
have access to a treasure trove of genealogy research materials which
can help shed light on the lives of Berks Countians in earlier times. A
professional genealogist can provide on-site
genealogy research for you at the following five locations :
- Berks County Genealogical Society
- Historical Society of Berks County
- Berks County Courthouse
- Reading Public Library
- Reading LDS Family History Center
Our Berks County Pennsylvania genealogy research rate is $25 an hour.
There is a minimum purchase of 4 hours.
For an additional charge of $50 we will do genealogy research at one of
the following locations:
- Pennsylvania State Library (located in Harrisburg)
- Pennsylvania State Archives (located in Harrisburg)
- Philadelphia City Archives
Search fees are for the genealogy researcher's time,
skills, and expenses. We can not guarantee that we will locate
information about the individuals you are searching. Ancestral Branches
provides high quality, personalized and customized searches for our
clients. A Berks county genealogy researcher will contact you upon
receipt of your order. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact us.
Berks County was created Oct. 14, 1751 from parts of Philadelphia,
Chester, and Lancaster counties; organized 1752. From it came part of
Northumberland county in 1772 and part of Schuylkill county in 1811.
Berks county is situated in the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania.
This diamond shaped county covers an 864 square mile area, and is
composed of the City of Reading, which is the county seat, 44
townships, and 30 boroughs.
Berks County
Panorama: View from the William Penn Memorial Fire Tower
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Researching family names and tracing roots can be a frustrating &
often a non-productive experience as many of you may have found out.
I have seen genealogy archives packed with very lost and
puzzled visitors trying to negotiate the labyrinth that is genealogy.
Help is at hand!
Guided Research Tour for Berks County:
A professional genealogist will personally guide and
assist you in your search for your Berks County ancestors.
You will be asked to complete a questionnaire on your
ancestors prior to your visit. A Personal Tour Welcome Package will
then be presented on your arrival in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
This contains initial search results of your Berks
County ancestors together with guidelines for future work. It also
includes a full search strategy, outlining the sources that can be
consulted to research your family's ancestry.
The Personal Tour Welcome Package includes details of
all Archives/Libraries, useful research sources, plus recommendations
on building up your complete family tree/history. A brief outline of
Berks County’s history is also included. This will allow you to get a
feel for the Berks County of your ancestors
When you sign up for the tour you will also receive
professional advice on how to carry out your future genealogy research.
All this information is relevant when it comes to finding ancestors in
Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Some Berks County Pennsylvania Locations We Can Visit
On Your Tour:
Berks County Genealogical Society
The Historical Society of Berks County
Berks County Courthouse
Reading LDS Family History Center
The Pennsylvania Room at the Reading Public Library
Tulpehocken Settlement Historical Society
Gingrich Library at Albright College
Tri-County Heritage Society
Your ancestor’s home town / village
Local church cemeteries
Historical landmarks of interest
Book your Genealogy Research
Tour now!
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A Pennsylvania genealogist for your Berks County family history needs.
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