This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarkleVon Surnames: Keenen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9867.2.1.9.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Birth certificates were not mandatory until 1906, so other than a Church record, I doubt if you will find anything. If I were you though, I would check the Orphan Court Records. If Benjamin's father died when he was a young boy, then someone would have to oversee his estate. Just a thought. Yvonne 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.