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''[[United States]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow-kelly.png]]  [[Rhode Island|Rhode Island]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow-kelly.png]]  [[Rhode_Island_Introduction|Introduction]]''
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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.
 
=== Records of the Family History Library  ===
 
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 [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]].
 
=== 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 [[Finding a Family History Center|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:
 
:'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS
:'''''RHODE ISLAND''''' - MILITARY RECORDS
:'''''RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON''''' - GENEALOGY
:'''''RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, SOUTH KINGSTON''''' - VITAL RECORDS<br><br>
 
The ''record type'' you want to search, such as:
 
:UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS'''''
:RHODE ISLAND - '''''MILITARY RECORDS'''''
:RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON - '''''GENEALOGY'''''
:RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON, SOUTH KINGSTON - '''''VITAL RECORDS'''''<br><br>
 
The titles of the pages in these Rhode Island&nbsp;Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]].
 
[[Category:Rhode_Island|Introduction]]

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