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*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]. This includes records for 1636 to 1945. (The Family History Library has Volumes. 1-25, 27, 29-32; Family History Library book 974.52 V2p; on films beginning with film 547197 item 3; fiche 6051317.) | *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]. This includes records for 1636 to 1945. (The Family History Library has Volumes. 1-25, 27, 29-32; Family History Library book 974.52 V2p; on films beginning with film 547197 item 3; fiche 6051317.) | ||
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'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985; Family History Library book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14). | 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'' (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985; Family History Library book 974 V2t; film 1320548 item 14). Family History Library films 929494-500 have Mr. Torrey's source notes. A supplement has been published, Melinda Lutz Sanborn, ''Supplement to Torrey's Marriages Prior to 1700 ''(Family History Library book 974 V2T supp.). | ||
The '''Family History Library '''has an extensive collection of pre-1900 Rhode Island town vital records. For example, 19 microfilms from the city registrar of Providence include birth, marriage, and death records (1698-1879) and indexes (1636-1900). These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under RHODE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE - VITAL RECORDS. You can also write to the town clerks for information. | The '''Family History Library '''has an extensive collection of pre-1900 Rhode Island town vital records. For example, 19 microfilms from the city registrar of Providence include birth, marriage, and death records (1698-1879) and indexes (1636-1900). These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under RHODE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE - VITAL RECORDS. You can also write to the town clerks for information. | ||
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=== Inventory of Vital Records === | === Inventory of Vital Records === | ||
The history and availability of vital records is described in ''Guide to the Public Vital Statistics Records: Births, Marriages, Deaths, in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations'' (Providence, Rhode Island: Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History | The history and availability of vital records is described in ''Guide to the Public Vital Statistics Records: Births, Marriages, Deaths, in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations'' (Providence, Rhode Island: Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library book 974.5 V2h; film 982351; fiche 6046673). | ||
[[Category:Rhode_Island]] | [[Category:Rhode_Island]] | ||