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*'''Finding Parents:''' State wide registration of deaths in Rhode Island began in 1853. Earlier death records dating back to 1636 were kept by the towns. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Rhode Island death records]] | *'''Finding Parents:''' State wide registration of deaths in Rhode Island began in 1853. Earlier death records dating back to 1636 were kept by the towns. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Rhode Island death records]] | ||
*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]]. | *'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]]. | ||
=== Rhode Island Record Finder === | |||
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research. | |||
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| '''1. What you are looking for:''' | |||
| '''2. Try these records first:''' | |||
| '''3. Other useful records''' | |||
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| Birth information | |||
| [[How to Find Rhode Island Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Rhode Island Death Records|Death records]], [[Rhode Island Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Rhode Island Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Rhode Island Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Rhode Island Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Rhode Island Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Rhode Island Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | |||
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| Marriage information | |||
| [[How to Find Rhode Island Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[Rhode Island Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Rhode Island Bible Records|Bible records]] | |||
| [[Rhode Island Church Records|Church records]], [[Rhode Island Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Rhode Island Military Records|Military records]] | |||
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| Death information | |||
| [[How to Find Rhode Island Death Records|Death Records]], [[Rhode Island Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Rhode Island Obituaries|Obituaries]] | |||
| [[Rhode Island Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Rhode Island Church Records|Church Records]], [[Rhode Island Bible Records|Bible Records]] | |||
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| Parents | |||
| [[How to Find Rhode Island Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Rhode Island Death Records|Death records]], [[Rhode Island Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Rhode Island Census|Census]], [[Rhode Island Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Rhode Island Biography|Biography]], [[Rhode Island Genealogy|Genealogy]] | |||
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| Maiden name | |||
| [[How to Find Rhode Island Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[Rhode Island Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Rhode Island Probate Records|Probate records]] | |||
| [[Rhode Island Church Records|Church Records]], [[Rhode Island Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | |||
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| Immigration date | |||
| [[Rhode Island Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Rhode Island Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Rhode Island Census|Census]] | |||
| [[Rhode Island Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Rhode Island Biography|Biography]], [[Rhode Island History|History]] | |||
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| Naturalization | |||
| [[Rhode Island Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Rhode Island Census|Census]], [[Rhode Island Court Records|Court Records]] | |||
| [[Rhode Island Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Rhode Island Biography|Biography]], [[Rhode Island Periodicals|Periodicals]] | |||
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| Physical description | |||
| [[Rhode Island Military Records|Military Records]], [[Rhode Island Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906) | |||
| [[Rhode Island Biography|Biography]], [[Rhode Island History|History]] | |||
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To look for more Rhode Island records, go here | |||
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Revision as of 19:01, 23 January 2015
Rhode Island Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Online Genealogy Records
- How to find Rhode Island Birth Records
- How to find Rhode Island Marriage Records
- How to find Rhode Island Death Records
Rhode Island Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Rhode Island.
- Birth information: State wide registration of births in Rhode Island began in 1853. Earlier birth records dating back to 1636 were kept by the towns. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
- Finding Parents: State wide registration of deaths in Rhode Island began in 1853. Earlier death records dating back to 1636 were kept by the towns. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Rhode Island death records
- Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.
Rhode Island Record Finder[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
| 1. What you are looking for: | 2. Try these records first: | 3. Other useful records |
| Birth information | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records | Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension) |
| Marriage information | Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records | Church records, Probate records, Military records |
| Death information | Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries | Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records |
| Parents | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Census, Church records | Biography, Genealogy |
| Maiden name | Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records | Church Records, Military Records (pension) |
| Immigration date | Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census | Obituaries, Biography, History |
| Naturalization | Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records | Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals |
| Physical description | Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) | Biography, History |
To look for more Rhode Island records, go here