This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjburdan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/10221.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There was an article in the June 7, 2009 Reading Eagle which tells the history of the records from the Alms House/Poor House in Berks County. You can read the article here http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=142017 Caution there is a delay in loading while they have advertising on the screen. This article should provide you with details on the Alms House records which were thought to be lost, but have been found. Betty Burdan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.