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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
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====FamilySearch==== | ====FamilySearch==== | ||
*'''1600-1914''' {{RecordSearch|1675525|Rhode Island, Births and Christenings, 1600-1914}} at FamilySearch - [[Rhode Island Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1600-1914''' {{RecordSearch|1675525|Rhode Island, Births and Christenings, 1600-1914}} at FamilySearch - [[Rhode Island Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1636-1850''' | *'''1636-1850''' {{FSC|297884|item|disp=Vital records of Rhode Island, 1636-1850 : a family register for the people Links Vol. 1-21}} | ||
*'''1724-1916''' {{RecordSearch|1675538|Rhode Island, Marriages, 1724-1916}} at FamilySearch - [[Rhode Island Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1724-1916''' {{RecordSearch|1675538|Rhode Island, Marriages, 1724-1916}} at FamilySearch - [[Rhode Island Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1802-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1675536|Rhode Island, Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Rhode Island Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1802-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1675536|Rhode Island, Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Rhode Island Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
*'''1639-1932''' {{RecordSearch|2301758|Rhode Island Town Deaths Index, 1639-1932}} at FamilySearch | *'''1639-1932''' {{RecordSearch|2297208|Rhode Island Town Births and Baptisms Index, 1639-1932}} at FamilySearch — [[Rhode Island Town Births and Baptisms Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1639-1932''' {{RecordSearch|2301758|Rhode Island Town Deaths and Burials Index, 1639-1932}} at FamilySearch — [[Rhode Island, Town Deaths and Burial Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
====Ancestry.com==== | ====Ancestry.com==== | ||
*'''1636-1899''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3897 Rhode Island, Vital Extracts, 1636-1899]($) | *'''1636-1899''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3897 Rhode Island, Vital Extracts, 1636-1899]($) | ||
*'''1787-1922''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9134/ New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922], index | *'''1787-1922''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9134/ New England, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1787-1922], index & images, incomplete. ($) | ||
*'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index | *'''1800-1947''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61584/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947], index & images, incomplete. ($) | ||
====Findmypast==== | ====Findmypast==== | ||
*'''1600-1935''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/rhode-island-births-and-baptisms-1600-1935 Rhode Island Births & Baptisms 1600-1935], index | *'''1600-1935''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/rhode-island-births-and-baptisms-1600-1935 Rhode Island Births & Baptisms 1600-1935], index($) | ||
*'''1671-1899''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/rhode-island-church-records-1671-1899 Rhode Island Church Records 1671-1899], index | *'''1671-1899''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/rhode-island-church-records-1671-1899 Rhode Island Church Records 1671-1899], index($) | ||
====Other Collections==== | ====Other Collections==== | ||
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*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town. | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town. | ||
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | *If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | ||
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https:// | *Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. | ||
*To find records: | *To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=24&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Rhode%20Island%22 '''records of United States, Rhode Island''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Rhode Island''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Rhode Island''' and a list of counties will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your county if it appears. | :::c. Click on your county if it appears. | ||
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Newport, RI 02840<br> | Newport, RI 02840<br> | ||
Phone:401-846-0813<br> | Phone:401-846-0813<br> | ||
Email:research@newporthistory.org | |||
*[https://newporthistory.org/resource-center/reference-research-guidelines/ '''Guidelines'''] | *[https://newporthistory.org/resource-center/reference-research-guidelines/ '''Guidelines'''] | ||
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===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.=== | ===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.=== | ||
Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists: | Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists: | ||
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==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == | ||
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