This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: renthgilw Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9695.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Berks was erected from parts of Lancaster, Chester, and Philadelphia counties so deeds recorded prior to 1752 would have been in one of those counties. Your search broadens because those records were not moved to the new Berks County. 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.