This file is as complete and accurate as possible, however if you
should find errors, have additions or deletions, send them to me
and I will update the file.
 
Bill Green         bgreen@milo.nodak.edu     bill90@Delphi.Com
 
Date of last update: 4 November 1993
 
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      GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF RHODE ISLAND
                       4 March 1989
                      Robert McLaren
                    7810 Kincardine Ct.
                 Alexandria, VA 22310-4025
 
The following file contains a listing of genealogical and historical
societies in Rhode Island.  Included in the listing, where known, are
telephone numbers and yearly dues.  This listing is donated to the public
domain and may be freely copied.  Under no conditions can this listing be
sold or used in any other commercial fashion.  If you think this list has any
value, then donate that value in helping your local genealogical society (or
the National Genealogical Society).
 
If you write to any of the societies on this list for information, remember
to include a self addressed stamped envelop (SASE).  Many of these societies
work with a limited budget, supplemented by volunteers, and can not afford to
respond unless a SASE is included in your letter.
 
     Rhode Island Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 7618
     Warwick, RI 02887-7618
       Dues:
 
     Rhode Island State Historical Society
     52 Power Street
     Providence, RI 02906
       Dues:
 
Newport County
 
     Newport Historical Society
     82 Touro Street
     Newport, RI 02840
       Dues:
 
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                       VITAL RECORDS
 
Town Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths
 
Records of births, marriages, and deaths have been kept by town clerks since
the 1630s. In 1700 the laws concerning vital records registration were made
more specific, and the records after that time are more complete.  Town
minutes and land evidences sometimes also give vital statistics information.
 
State Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths
 
%q~Statewide registration of births, marriaG
u8$Xnd deaths began in January 1853
and was generally complied with by 1915.
 
Copies of marriage and death records from 1853 to 1964 are available at the
Rhode Island State Records Center. All birth, marriage, and death records
since 1853 are at:
 
          Rhode Island Department of Health
          Division of Vital Statistics
          Cannon Building, Room 101
          75 Davis Street
          Providence, RI 02908
 
You can write to the Division of Vital Statistics for current information.
Members of an incorporated genealogical society may view and copy the
records.
 
Divorce Records
 
Early divorce records were recorded in the supreme court records. Divorce
records before 1962 are at:
 
          Providence College Archives,
          Phillips Memorial Library
          River Avenue and Eaton Street
          Providence, RI 02918
 
Divorce records after 1962 are kept by:
 
          Family Court
          22 Hayes Street
          Providence, RI 02908
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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                       STATE ARCHIVES
 
          Rhode Island State Archives
          State House, Room 43
          Providence, RI 02903
 
Rhode Island Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 7618
Warwick, RI 02887-7618
 
Rhode Island Historical Society Library
121 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
 
Rhode Island State Records Center
Veterans Memorial Building
83 Park Street
Providence, RI 02903
 
New England Historic Genealogical Society
101 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
                                        (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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                NEWSPAPER GENEALOGICAL COLUMNS
 
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