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Many vital records have been published in genealogical periodicals and other sources, including:  
Many vital records have been published in genealogical periodicals and other sources, including:  


*Arnold, James N. ''Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850: A Family Register for the People''. 21 Volumes. Providence, Rhode Island: Narragansett Historical Publishing, 1891-1912. (Family History Library book 974.5 V2a; on films beginning with film 908269; fiche 6046912.) The town records that are indexed in this collection are listed in Crandall, Ralph J., ed. ''Genealogical Research in New England,'' p. 175-78. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984. (Family History Library book 974 D27gr.)  
*Arnold, James N. ''Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850: A Family Register for the People''. 21 Volumes. Providence, Rhode Island: Narragansett Historical Publishing, 1891-1912. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.5+V2a book 974.5 V2a]; on films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=908269 film 908269; fiche 6046912].) The town records that are indexed in this collection are listed in Crandall, Ralph J., ed. ''Genealogical Research in New England,'' p. 175-78. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974+D27gr book 974 D27gr].)  
*Beaman, Alden G. ''Vital Records of Rhode Island, New Series''. Volumes. 1-. Princeton, Massachusetts: publisher varies, 1975-. (Family History Library book 974.5 V2b.) This contains abstracts of probate, cemetery, marriage, death, and other records that give evidence of vital information for Kent, Newport and Washington counties.  
*Beaman, Alden G. ''Vital Records of Rhode Island, New Series''. Volumes. 1-. Princeton, Massachusetts: publisher varies, 1975-. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.5+V2b book 974.5 V2b].) This contains abstracts of probate, cemetery, marriage, death, and other records that give evidence of vital information for Kent, Newport and Washington counties.  
*Snow, Edwin M., and Charles V. Chapin. ''Alphabetical Index of the Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence''. 32 Volumes. Providence, Rhode Island: publisher varies, 1879-[1946]. This includes records for 1636 to 1945. (The Family History Library has Volumes. 1-25, 27, 29-32; Family History Library book 974.52 V2p; on films beginning with film 547197 item 3; fiche 6051317.)
*Snow, Edwin M., and Charles V. Chapin. ''Alphabetical Index of the Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence''. 32 Volumes. Providence, Rhode Island: publisher varies, 1879-[1946]. This includes records for 1636 to 1945. (The Family History Library has Volumes. 1-25, 27, 29-32; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.52+V2p book 974.52 V2p]; on films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=83212&disp=Alphabetical+index+of+the+births%2C+marr%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 547197 item 3; fiche 6051317.)]


A collection of pre-1700 marriage records in New England was compiled by Clarence Torrey. The New England Historic Genealogical Society has the original manuscript collection. The Family History Library has a film copy. An index to the marriages is Clarence Almon Torrey, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985; Family History Library book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14). Family History Library films 929494-500 have Mr. Torrey's source notes. A supplement has been published, Melinda Lutz Sanborn, ''Supplement to Torrey's Marriages Prior to 1700 ''(Family History Library book 974 V2T supp.).  
A collection of pre-1700 marriage records in New England was compiled by Clarence Torrey. The New England Historic Genealogical Society has the original manuscript collection. The Family History Library has a film copy. An index to the marriages is Clarence Almon Torrey, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=146171&disp=New+England+marriages+prior+to+1700%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14]). Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=290345&disp=New+England+marriages+prior+to+1700%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 929494-500] have Mr. Torrey's source notes. A supplement has been published, Melinda Lutz Sanborn, ''Supplement to Torrey's Marriages Prior to 1700 ''(Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=588737&disp=Supplement+to+Torrey%27s+New+England+mar%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 V2t] supp.).  


The '''Family History Library '''has an extensive collection of pre-1900 Rhode Island town vital records. For example, 19 microfilms from the city registrar of Providence include birth, marriage, and death records (1698-1879) and indexes (1636-1900). These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under RHODE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE - VITAL RECORDS. You can also write to the town clerks for information.  
The '''Family History Library '''has an extensive collection of pre-1900 Rhode Island town vital records. For example, 19 microfilms from the city registrar of Providence include birth, marriage, and death records (1698-1879) and indexes (1636-1900). These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under RHODE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE - VITAL RECORDS. You can also write to the town clerks for information.  
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'''Rhode Island Department of Health'''<br>Vital Records<br><nowiki>#3 Capitol Hill Room 101</nowiki><br>Providence RI 02908-5097<br>Telephone 401-277-2812 <br>Internet: http://www.health.state.ri.us/chic/vital/index.php  
'''Rhode Island Department of Health'''<br>Vital Records<br><nowiki>#3 Capitol Hill Room 101</nowiki><br>Providence RI 02908-5097<br>Telephone 401-277-2812 <br>Internet: http://www.health.state.ri.us/chic/vital/index.php  


The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in ''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces'' (Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; Family History Library book 973 V24wv). Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and many Family History Centers. You can also write to the Division of Vital Statistics for current information. Members of an incorporated genealogical society may view and copy the records.  
The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in ''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces'' (Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+V24wv book 973 V24wv]). Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and many Family History Centers. You can also write to the Division of Vital Statistics for current information. Members of an incorporated genealogical society may view and copy the records.  


Internet:&nbsp; WorldVitalRecords.com&nbsp; &nbsp;http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?sb=c&amp;p=ri&amp;kbid=1089&amp;cpn=myap1089&amp;sub=StateDetails&nbsp;  
Internet:&nbsp; WorldVitalRecords.com&nbsp; &nbsp;http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?sb=c&amp;p=ri&amp;kbid=1089&amp;cpn=myap1089&amp;sub=StateDetails&nbsp;  
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=== Inventory of Vital Records  ===
=== Inventory of Vital Records  ===


The history and availability of vital records is described in ''Guide to the Public Vital Statistics Records: Births, Marriages, Deaths, in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations'' (Providence, Rhode Island: Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library book 974.5 V2h; film 982351; fiche 6046673).  
The history and availability of vital records is described in ''Guide to the Public Vital Statistics Records: Births, Marriages, Deaths, in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations'' (Providence, Rhode Island: Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=366088&disp=Guide+to+church+vital+statistic+records+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974.5 V2h; film 982351; fiche 6046673]).  


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