This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VFB.2ACI/3537.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I should have added in my original response that these indexes cover the entire state of Massachusettes, not just Pittsfield, MA. They are all sorted by last name, first name and tell you which book and page to ask for and this is where you can find the parents of individuals etc. The indexes also tell you which town so help you narrow down your search. I cannot say enough about what a wonderful resource this place really is for genealogical research. The staff is very helpful too.