Berkshire Co., Mass., Guide for Genealogical Research

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Berkshire County was created by law from Hampshire County on 21 April 1761, being the western third of the county over the mountains. The act took effect on 30 June 1761. The first matter recorded was a probate on 30 July 1761.

To learn more about the county records, click on one of the subjects listed below:

Land Records (Deeds) - Probate Records - Other Court Records

 

For a detailed guide for the towns within Berkshire County, click on the town name below.

Adams - Alford - Becket - Boston Corner

Cheshire - Clarksburg - Dalton - Egremont

Florida - Great Barrington - Hancock - Hinsdale

Lanesborough - Lee - Lenox - Monterey - Mount Washington

New Ashford - New Marlborough - North Adams - Otis - Peru

Pittsfield - Richmond - Sandisfield - Savoy - Sheffield

Southfield - Stockbridge - Tyringham - Washington

West Stockbridge - Williamstown - Windsor

To go directly to a town guide, click here. If the place is not found in the town listing, then it is likely a village or obsolete name. For a guide to the town for these places, click here.

 

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