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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 Genealogy|Rhode Island]] is the ''International Genealogical Index'' found at the | An index to many pre-1850 births and marriages in [[Rhode Island Genealogy|Rhode Island]] is the ''International Genealogical Index'' found at the FamilySearch 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; | 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; FamilySearch Library {{FSC|822713|item}} book 973 V24wv. Copies of this booklet are at the FamilySearch 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. | ||
*'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an '''eloping''' Rhode Island couple's marriage is not in their home town, search for it in alternate places like [[Cecil County, Maryland Genealogy|Elkton, Cecil, Maryland]], or [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, VA]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ (accessed 8 January 2011).</ref> | *'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an '''eloping''' Rhode Island couple's marriage is not in their home town, search for it in alternate places like [[Cecil County, Maryland Genealogy|Elkton, Cecil, Maryland]], or [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, VA]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ (accessed 8 January 2011).</ref> | ||
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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; {{WorldCat|3804660|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|366088|item}} 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; {{WorldCat|3804660|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|366088|item}} book 974.5 V2h; film 982351; fiche 6046673 | ||
== | ==FamilySearch Library Rhode Island Vital Records Collections== | ||
Many of the births, marriages, and deaths recorded in town records have been extracted and are part of the database that can be searched by name on the home page of FamilySearch. Formerly these records were a part of the ''International Genealogical Index'' (IGI). 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. | Many of the births, marriages, and deaths recorded in town records have been extracted and are part of the database that can be searched by name on the home page of FamilySearch. Formerly these records were a part of the ''International Genealogical Index'' (IGI). 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. | ||
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*''Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850: A Family Register for the People'' 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. {{WorldCat|17011289|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|297884|item}} book 974.5 V2a and available on microfilm. The town records that are indexed in this collection are listed in ''Genealogical Research in New England,''. Crandall, Ralph J., ed. ''Genealogical Research in New England,'' p. 175-78. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984. {{FSC|216515|item}} book 974 D27gr. | *''Vital Records of Rhode Island 1636-1850: A Family Register for the People'' 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. {{WorldCat|17011289|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|297884|item}} book 974.5 V2a and available on microfilm. The town records that are indexed in this collection are listed in ''Genealogical Research in New England,''. Crandall, Ralph J., ed. ''Genealogical Research in New England,'' p. 175-78. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984. {{FSC|216515|item}} book 974 D27gr. | ||
*''Vital Records of Rhode Island, New Series'' <ref>Beaman, Alden G. ''Vital Records of Rhode Island, New Series''. Volumes. 1-. Princeton, Massachusetts: publisher varies, 1975-. {{WorldCat|3240797|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; ( | *''Vital Records of Rhode Island, New Series'' <ref>Beaman, Alden G. ''Vital Records of Rhode Island, New Series''. Volumes. 1-. Princeton, Massachusetts: publisher varies, 1975-. {{WorldCat|3240797|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|974.5 V2b|disp=book 974.5 V2b}}.) </ref>This contains abstracts of probate, cemetery, marriage, death, and other records that give evidence of vital information for Kent, Newport and Washington counties. | ||
*''Alphabetical Index of the Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence'' <ref>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]. </ref>This includes records for 1636 to 1945. (The | *''Alphabetical Index of the Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Providence'' <ref>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]. </ref>This includes records for 1636 to 1945. (The FamilySearch Library has Volumes. 1-25, 27, 29-32. <ref>{{WorldCat|58764094|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; FamilySearch Library {{FSC|974.52 V2p|disp=book 974.52 V2p}}; on films beginning with {{FSC|83212|title-id|disp=film 547197 item 3; fiche 6051317.)}}</ref> | ||
[[Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700|New England Marriages Prior to 1700]] is a collection of pre-1700 marriage records compiled by Clarence Torrey. The New England Historic Genealogical Society has the original manuscript collection. The | [[Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700|New England Marriages Prior to 1700]] is a collection of pre-1700 marriage records compiled by Clarence Torrey. The New England Historic Genealogical Society has the original manuscript collection. The FamilySearch Library has a film copy. An index to the marriages is Clarence Almon Torrey, ''New England Marriages Prior to 1700''. <ref>(Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985; {{WorldCat|47792630|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; FamilySearch Library {{FSC|146171|title-id|disp=book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14}}). </ref>FamilySearch Library <ref>{{FSC|290345|title-id|disp=films 929494-500}} </ref>have Mr. Torrey's source notes. A supplement has been published, Melinda Lutz Sanborn, ''Supplement to Torrey's Marriages Prior to 1700 ''<ref>FamilySearch Library {{WorldCat|23764699|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|588737|title-id|disp=book 974 V2t}} supp.) </ref> | ||
The ''' | The '''FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch Catalog under | ||
::RHODE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE - VITAL RECORDS. | ::RHODE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE - VITAL RECORDS. | ||
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===State Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths=== | ===State Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths=== | ||
Statewide registration of births, marriages, and deaths began in January 1853 and, by 1915, was generally complied with. The | Statewide registration of births, marriages, and deaths began in January 1853 and, by 1915, was generally complied with. The FamilySearch Library has not obtained copies of the state records. | ||
Copies of marriage and death records from 1853 to 1964 are available at the Rhode Island State Records Center. All birth, marriage, and death records since 1853 are at: | Copies of marriage and death records from 1853 to 1964 are available at the Rhode Island State Records Center. All birth, marriage, and death records since 1853 are at: | ||
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