Massachusetts Birth records provide a record of some of the most important events in our lives
Massachusetts Birth records represent one of the key primary sources for family information,
typically being issued within days of a birth and containing the
parents' names at a minimum. Many times they contain additional
parental details including places of birth, ages, and number of
children. Prior to children being born in hospitals, home addresses
were noted which is an important fact to understanding where they lived.
Massachusetts Birth records usually show the name of the child, gender, date and
place born, parents' names, and sometimes other data, such as parents'