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Towns began keeping marriage records as early as 1636. In 1700 the laws concerning vital records registration were made more specific and the records after that time are more complete. State wide registration of marriages began in 1853 and was generally complied with by the 1900s.  
Towns began keeping marriage records as early as 1636. In 1700 the laws concerning vital records registration were made more specific and the records after that time are more complete. State wide registration of marriages began in 1853 and was generally complied with by the 1900s.  


For marriages that occurred in this time period try the following databases:
For marriages that occurred in this time period try the following databases:  


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| '''Free;''' Rhode Island, Marriages, 1724-1916: Name index to marriage records from the state of Rhode Island.
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| width="65%" | Ancestry Library edition - '''Free''' '''at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries'''; [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center] OR use your own [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] subscription.
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[[Category:Rhode_Island_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How_to_articles]]
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