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 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 library has Volumes. 1-25, 27, 29-32; FHL book 974.52 V2p; on films beginning with 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; FHL book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14). 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 (FHL 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; FHL book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14). 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 (FHL 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.