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Many genealogies have been researched and published for the colonial states. Names of the earliest immigrants and settlers have been identified. Examples of numerous published sources are:  
Many genealogies have been researched and published for the colonial states. Names of the earliest immigrants and settlers have been identified. Examples of numerous published sources are:  


*Austin, John Osborne. ''The Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island: Comprising Three Generations of Settlers Who Came Before 1690 (with Many Families Carried to the Fourth Generation)''. Reprint with additions and corrections. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1978. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=328872&disp=The+genealogical+dictionary+of+Rhode+Isl%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Q 974.5 D26a 1978; 1887 ed. on film 022257; index on film 022258.)]
*Austin, John Osborne. ''The Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island: Comprising Three Generations of Settlers Who Came Before 1690 (with Many Families Carried to the Fourth Generation)''. Reprint with additions and corrections. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1978. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=328872&disp=The+genealogical+dictionary+of+Rhode+Isl%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Q 974.5 D26a 1978; 1887 ed. on film 022257; index on film 022258.)]  
*Cutter, William Richard. ''New England Families: Genealogical and Memorial''. Four Volumes. 1913. Reprinted and enlarged. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=272367&disp=New+England+families%2C+genealogical+and%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974 D2c 1913; films 164686-89]; and Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=290452&disp=New+England+families%2C+genealogical+and%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 D2c 1914; films 962340-41; fiche 6051510-12].) A surname index to this and other series by Cutter relating to New England is Norma Olin Ireland and Winifred Irving, ''Cutter Index: A Consolidated Index of Cutter's Nine Genealogy Series'' (Fallbrook, California: Ireland Indexing Service, 197?; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=51887&disp=Genealogical+and+personal+memoirs+relati%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 D2ci; film 1036507 item 6; fiche 6046737).]  
*Cutter, William Richard. ''New England Families: Genealogical and Memorial''. Four Volumes. 1913. Reprinted and enlarged. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=272367&disp=New+England+families%2C+genealogical+and%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974 D2c 1913; films 164686-89]; and Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=290452&disp=New+England+families%2C+genealogical+and%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 D2c 1914; films 962340-41; fiche 6051510-12].) A surname index to this and other series by Cutter relating to New England is Norma Olin Ireland and Winifred Irving, ''Cutter Index: A Consolidated Index of Cutter's Nine Genealogy Series'' (Fallbrook, California: Ireland Indexing Service, 197?; Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=51887&disp=Genealogical+and+personal+memoirs+relati%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 D2ci; film 1036507 item 6; fiche 6046737).]  
*''Genealogies of Rhode Island Families: From Rhode Island Periodicals''. Two Volumes. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1983. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.5+D2g book 974.5 D2g.)] This indexes six periodicals.  
*''Genealogies of Rhode Island Families: From Rhode Island Periodicals''. Two Volumes. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1983. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.5+D2g book 974.5 D2g.)] This indexes six periodicals.  
*Greenlaw, William Prescott. ''The Greenlaw Index of the New England Historic Genealogical Society''. Two Volumes. Boston: G. K. Hall, 1979. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974+D22g book Q 974 D22g].) This is an index to many local histories and genealogies published between 1900 and about 1940.  
*Greenlaw, William Prescott. ''The Greenlaw Index of the New England Historic Genealogical Society''. Two Volumes. Boston: G. K. Hall, 1979. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974+D22g book Q 974 D22g].) This is an index to many local histories and genealogies published between 1900 and about 1940.  
*New England Historic Genealogical Society. ''English Origins of New England Families: From the New England Historical and Genealogical Register''. First Series, Three Volumes, 1984. Second Series, Three Volumes, 1985. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=323303&disp=English+origins+of+New+England+families%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 D2e; fiche 6047919-21;] second series [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=164748&disp=English+origins+of+New+England+families%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974 D2en; fiche 6047922-24.)]
*New England Historic Genealogical Society. ''English Origins of New England Families: From the New England Historical and Genealogical Register''. First Series, Three Volumes, 1984. Second Series, Three Volumes, 1985. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=323303&disp=English+origins+of+New+England+families%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 D2e; fiche 6047919-21;] second series [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=164748&disp=English+origins+of+New+England+families%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974 D2en; fiche 6047922-24.)]  
*Rider, Fremont, ed. ''American Genealogical-Biographical Index''. Volumes 1-186+. Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+D22am book 973 D22am].) This is a continuing series. As of 1997, surnames A-Walker have been indexed. An earlier version in 48 volumes was published as ''The American Genealogical Index, 1942-51''. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=152434&disp=The+American+genealogical+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 973 D22am; films 1425577-86.)]  
*Rider, Fremont, ed. ''American Genealogical-Biographical Index''. Volumes 1-186+. Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+D22am book 973 D22am].) This is a continuing series. As of 1997, surnames A-Walker have been indexed. An earlier version in 48 volumes was published as ''The American Genealogical Index, 1942-51''. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=152434&disp=The+American+genealogical+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 973 D22am; films 1425577-86.)]  
*Savage, James. ''A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England. . . .'' Four Volumes. 1860-62. Reprint with added cross-index. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1965. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=267942&disp=A+genealogical+dictionary+of+the+first+s%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 D2s; film 1321056 items 1-4.)]
*Savage, James. ''A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England. . . .'' Four Volumes. 1860-62. Reprint with added cross-index. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1965. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=267942&disp=A+genealogical+dictionary+of+the+first+s%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 974 D2s; film 1321056 items 1-4.)]


=== Printing Your Family History ===
=== Printing Your Family History ===


Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come.
Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come.  


[http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process.
[http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process.  


Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery.
Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery.  


See also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/A_Guide_to_Printing_Your_Family_History A Guide To Printing Your Family History]
See also [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/A_Guide_to_Printing_Your_Family_History A Guide To Printing Your Family History]  


=== Websites  ===
=== Websites  ===
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*http://www.cyndislist.com/ri.htm  
*http://www.cyndislist.com/ri.htm  
*http://www.rhodeisland-genealogy.com/
*http://www.rhodeisland-genealogy.com/
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