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''[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] '''Rhode Island Marriages'''''<br> __NOTOC__
''[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] '''Rhode Island Marriages'''''<br> __NOTOC__  


State wide registration of births in Rhode Island began in 1853. Earlier birth records dating back to 1636 were kept by the towns.  
State wide registration of births in Rhode Island began in 1853. Earlier birth records dating back to 1636 were kept by the towns.  
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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==


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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Birth Records'''</span>  
:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Marriage Records'''</span>  
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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Rhode Island marriage Records#Marriages_1636_to_present|Marriages 1636 to present]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Rhode Island Marriage Records#Marriages_1636_to_present|Marriages 1636 to present]]'''</span>  
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'''[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records]]'''


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<br> [[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']]


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== '''Marriages Before 1636'''  ==
 
== '''Marriages Before 1820'''  ==
 
*Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
*1805 to 1820 very few records exist


<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].  
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].  
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