Vital Records of Northampton, Massachusetts

These Northampton vital records were copied from the original records by Walter E. Corbin.  In 2003, Robert J. Dunkle transcribed Corbin’s records for publication on CD-ROM. 

Images of the records as compiled for the CD are available from the search results pages.  Because this database is presented as an index to the records, it is necessary to view those record pages to understand the relationships between individuals mentioned.

The numbers in brackets refer to the page number given to Corbin’s page number. The page number from the original record as given by Corbin appears in brackets preceded by the letter "P."  In his transcription, Mr. Corbin compared the copy made in 1794 with the original and, where the original was lacking information due to wear and tear, supplied it, noting its use with red pen.  We have shown these additions with the use of a smaller font size.  There are also cases wherein Mr. Corbin used brackets that contained missing words or letters.  These have been transcribed as he inserted them.  In the case of twins, or two entries for the same parents or entry, Mr. Corbin would tie both entries together with the use of a large "{" surrounding both entries.  The transcribers, not being able to use such a character, have placed single "{" before such entries signifying that they should be tied together.  In the transcription, Mr. Corbin has inserted, with green ink, certain numbers which have not been transcribed. It would appear that these numbers were used to identify certain family vital statistics which were then used when he compiled his family genealogies.

In many cases Mr. Corbin used ditto marks to show a repeat of the Surname.  For purposes of this transcription, the surname is shown on each line, replacing the ditto marks.

This database includes 8,796 births, 112 baptisms, 673 marriage intentions, 7,530 marriages, 4,325 deaths and 22,740 other records.

The original Corbin transcriptions are available on microfilm at our Boston research library, call number F63.C8 Microfilm.  The CD is also available, call number F63.C811 2003 CD.

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