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== Family History Library Rhode Island Vital Records Collections == | == Family History 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 vital records have been published in genealogical periodicals and other sources, including: | Many vital records have been published in genealogical periodicals and other sources, including: | ||
*''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. {{FHL|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. {{FHL|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)}}; {{FHL|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. {{FHL|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-. (Family History Library {{FHL|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. | *''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)}}; (Family History Library {{FHL|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 Family History Library has Volumes. 1-25, 27, 29-32. <ref>Family History Library {{FHL|974.52 V2p|disp=book 974.52 V2p}}; on films beginning with {{FHL|83212|title-id|disp=film 547197 item 3; fiche 6051317.)}}</ref> | *''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 Family History Library has Volumes. 1-25, 27, 29-32. <ref>{{WorldCat|58764094|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; Family History Library {{FHL|974.52 V2p|disp=book 974.52 V2p}}; on films beginning with {{FHL|83212|title-id|disp=film 547197 item 3; fiche 6051317.)}}</ref> | ||
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''. <ref>(Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985; Family History Library {{FHL|146171|title-id|disp=book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14}}). </ref>Family History Library <ref>{{FHL|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>Family History Library {{FHL|588737|title-id|disp=book 974 V2t}} supp.) </ref> | 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''. <ref>(Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985; Family History Library {{FHL|146171|title-id|disp=book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14}}). </ref>Family History Library <ref>{{FHL|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>Family History Library {{FHL|588737|title-id|disp=book 974 V2t}} supp.) </ref> | ||
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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: | ||
'''Rhode Island Department of Health'''<br>Vital Records<br><nowiki>#3 Capitol Hill Room 101</nowiki><br>Providence RI 02908-5097<br>Telephone 401-277-2812 <br>Internet: [http://www.health.state.ri.us/chic/vital/index.php Office of Vital Records] | '''Rhode Island Department of Health'''<br>Vital Records<br><nowiki>#3 Capitol Hill Room 101</nowiki><br>Providence RI 02908-5097<br>Telephone 401-277-2812 <br>Internet: [http://www.health.state.ri.us/chic/vital/index.php Office of Vital Records] | ||
== Substitute Records == | == Substitute Records == | ||