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'