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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Rhode Island|Rhode Island]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Rhode_Island_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Rhode Island Genealogy|Rhode Island]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Rhode_Island_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' | ||
=== '''Introduction to Vital Records''' === | === '''Introduction to Vital Records''' === | ||
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Records of births, marriages, and deaths have been kept by town clerks since the 1630s. In 1700 the laws concerning vital records registration were made more specific, and the records after that time are more complete. | Records of births, marriages, and deaths have been kept by town clerks since the 1630s. In 1700 the laws concerning vital records registration were made more specific, and the records after that time are more complete. | ||
An index to many pre-1850 births and marriages in [[Rhode Island|Rhode Island]] is the ''International Genealogical Index'' found at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Also use compiled collections and indexes, such as Calef's and others described in [[Rhode Island Genealogy|Rhode Island Genealogy]]. [[Rhode Island Town Records|Town minutes]] and [[Rhode Island Land and Property|land]] evidences sometimes also give vital statistics information. | An index to many pre-1850 births and marriages in [[Rhode Island Genealogy|Rhode Island]] is the ''International Genealogical Index'' found at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Also use compiled collections and indexes, such as Calef's and others described in [[Rhode Island Genealogy|Rhode Island Genealogy]]. [[Rhode Island Town Records|Town minutes]] and [[Rhode Island Land and Property|land]] evidences sometimes also give vital statistics information. | ||
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 {{FHL|822713|item}} 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.<br>Internet: [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?sb=c&p=ri&kbid=1089&cpn=myap1089&sub=StateDetails WorldVitalRecords.com] | 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 {{FHL|822713|item}} 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.<br>Internet: [http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?sb=c&p=ri&kbid=1089&cpn=myap1089&sub=StateDetails WorldVitalRecords.com] | ||