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''[[United States]] | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow-kelly.png]] [[Rhode Island|Rhode Island]] [[Image:Gotoarrow-kelly.png]] [[Rhode_Island_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Rhode Island Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Rhode Island|Rhode Island]]. As you read this set of Wiki pages, study the [[United States|United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | This set of Rhode Island Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Rhode Island|Rhode Island]]. As you read this set of Wiki pages, study the [[United States|United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
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The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has many of the records described in this set of Rhode Island Wiki pages. The Family History Library's major holdings include [[Rhode Island Cemeteries|cemetery]], [[Rhode Island Census|census]], [[Rhode Island Church Records|church]], [[Rhode Island Land and Property|land]], [[Rhode Island Military Records|military]], [[Rhode Island Probate Records|probate]], [[Rhode Island Town Records|town]], and [[Rhode Island Vital Records|vital records]] as well as [[Rhode Island Newspapers|newspaper]] notices of marriages and deaths, [[Rhode Island Directories|city directories]], [[Rhode Island Genealogy|genealogical collections]], and [[Rhode Island Periodicals|periodicals]]. | The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has many of the records described in this set of Rhode Island Wiki pages. The Family History Library's major holdings include [[Rhode Island Cemeteries|cemetery]], [[Rhode Island Census|census]], [[Rhode Island Church Records|church]], [[Rhode Island Land and Property|land]], [[Rhode Island Military Records|military]], [[Rhode Island Probate Records|probate]], [[Rhode Island Town Records|town]], and [[Rhode Island Vital Records|vital records]] as well as [[Rhode Island Newspapers|newspaper]] notices of marriages and deaths, [[Rhode Island Directories|city directories]], [[Rhode Island Genealogy|genealogical collections]], and [[Rhode Island Periodicals|periodicals]]. | ||
Some of the sources described in these Rhode Island Wikip pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[ | Some of the sources described in these Rhode Island Wikip pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche numbers. These are preceded by ''FHL'', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. | ||
=== Family History Library Catalog === | === Family History Library Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each [[ | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] found at the library and at each | ||
[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the Family History Library Catalog for: | |||
The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | ||
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:'''''RHODE ISLAND''''' - MILITARY RECORDS | :'''''RHODE ISLAND''''' - MILITARY RECORDS | ||
:'''''RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON''''' - GENEALOGY | :'''''RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON''''' - GENEALOGY | ||
:'''''RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, SOUTH KINGSTON''''' - VITAL RECORDS<br> | :'''''RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, SOUTH KINGSTON''''' - VITAL RECORDS<br> | ||
The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | ||
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:RHODE ISLAND - '''''MILITARY RECORDS''''' | :RHODE ISLAND - '''''MILITARY RECORDS''''' | ||
:RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON - '''''GENEALOGY''''' | :RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON - '''''GENEALOGY''''' | ||
:RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, SOUTH KINGSTON - '''''VITAL RECORDS'''''<br> | :RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, SOUTH KINGSTON - '''''VITAL RECORDS'''''<br> | ||
The titles of the pages in these Rhode Island Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]]. | The titles of the pages in these Rhode Island Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]]. | ||